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Campus & Community

Public Health Advisory: New COVID-19 Clusters

Thursday, October 29, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: In the past 24 hours, we have confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 among Syracuse University students. The majority of these new cases appear to be linked to two unrelated off-campus gatherings held this…

Vox

“Polls show Trump is losing ground where the coronavirus is surging.” 

Thursday, October 29, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Vox story “Polls show Trump is losing ground where the coronavirus is surging.” Monnat, who also co-directs the Policy,…

The Atlantic

“Why Many White Men Love Trump’s Coronavirus Response.” 

Thursday, October 29, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Atlantic piece “Why Many White Men Love Trump’s Coronavirus Response.” Recent surveys show that more than 80 percent of Republicans support President Trump’s response…

Veterans

Meet Lt. Col. Travis Sheets, Air Force ROTC Commander

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, By News Staff

Throughout his career, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Sheets has had a passion for teaching and mentoring. Now, as the new Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 535 at Syracuse, he’s bringing that same passion to his role and helping to develop…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Offers Series of Election-Related Programming and Events Ahead of 2020 Vote

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, By News Staff

As the 2020 election nears, Syracuse University is holding a number of virtual events to discuss issues, promote dialogue and help students learn more about the election and its implications through the lens of disciplines, including media, law, public policy,…

Veterans

Army National Guard Member Builds Experience through Defense Comptrollership Program

Monday, October 26, 2020, By News Staff

If money makes the world go around, then military finance officers are a vital link connecting our nation’s military and its commitment to the U.S. taxpayer. For Major Chinedu Nwankwoala, a member of the National Guard, a career in finance…

Health & Society

Election Season Got You Down? Tips For Managing Your Mental Health

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

With a little more than a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, stress and mental anxiety surrounding American politics are at an all-time high. According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults (68…

STEM

WiSE Launches Pilot Career Preparation Program

Sunday, October 25, 2020, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) has developed a new pilot program for women of color in STEM sophomores and juniors at the University. The Career Preparation Program (CPP) aims to provide these students with opportunities and resources for developing…

Military Times

“How the president could invoke martial law.” 

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

William Banks, Professor of Law Emeritus in the College of Law, was quoted in the Military Times story “How the president could invoke martial law.” Banks, an expert on national security law and emergency power, says that 2020 has brought…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Establishes Scholarship Program in Memory of Late Dean Lorraine Branham

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, announced the establishment of the Lorraine Branham Scholarship Program. Used primarily to recruit and support Newhouse students from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and other underrepresented groups, the program will provide under-resourced, talented students…