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Food Insecurity Has Worsened for the Elderly and Women Living Alone
Today, the USDA released the Household Food Security in the United States in 2021 detailing the level of food insecurity at the national level in 2021 indicating that the level of food insecurity, 10.2%, is unchanged from the level in…
Syracuse University Launching Food Insecurity Awareness Week: Combating Food Insecurity as One University
Every day in the City of Syracuse, thousands of children face uncertainty over where their next meal will come from. According to U.S. Census data, the child poverty rate in the city in 2020 was 48.4%—the highest in the country….
75th Anniversary of the National Security Act
Today, July 26th, marks 75 years since President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act on July 26, 1947. Sean O’Keefe, University Professor and Howard & Louise Phanstiel Chair in Leadership at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public…
Professor Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Executive Director of Syracuse Center of Excellence
Syracuse University has named a new executive director to lead the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems. Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, a longtime professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), begins in that role…
“The History of Your Social Security Payments”
Eric Kingson, professor of social work in the Falk College, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Report article “The History of Your Social Security Payments.” Kingson, who studies Social Security extensively, discussed how the system benefits not only…
“Elon Musk boosts criticism of Twitter executives, prompting online attacks.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Elon Musk boosts criticism of Twitter executives, prompting online attacks.” Phillips, who studies media ethics, discussed…
A&S Biologists Observe Molecular ‘Hand-off’ That Plays Key Role in Reproduction
Everyone considers sperm to be made exclusively by males. But did you know that females also make sperm? Well, it turns out that females also contribute to what makes a sperm a sperm. Nearly 20 percent of couples in the…
Former UN Special Prosecutor for International War Crimes Tribunal Releases New Report on War Crimes in Ukraine
Authored by David Crane, Syracuse University Distinguished Scholar in Residence, and Syracuse University College of Law students, a new white paper, “Russian War Crimes Against Ukraine. The Breach of International Humanitarian Law by the Russian Federation [PDF],” offers in-depth accounting…
Randi Bregman G’90, Co-Executive Director of Vera House, Is a Support and Advocate for Students Impacted by Sexual and Relationship Violence
Upon graduating with a master of social work (M.S.W.) degree from Syracuse University in 1990, Randi Bregman joined the staff at Vera House, a Syracuse-based nonprofit that works to prevent, respond to and ultimately end domestic and sexual violence and…
Required Information Security Training Due March 31
As a reminder, the deadline for all faculty and staff to complete mandatory information security training is Thursday, March 31. All faculty and staff must take information security training annually in accordance with New York State requirements. If you have…