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Healthcare Data, DNA Database Dangers During Pandemic

Friday, January 29, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

What could happen if massive amounts of American health data got into the hands of the largest Chinese biotech company in the world? U.S. intelligence officials are sounding the alarm. CBS’ “60 Minutes” episode airing Jan. 31 explores the dangerous…

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Chancellor Announces Members of Provost and Chief Academic Officer Search Committee

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

The global search for Syracuse University’s next provost and chief academic officer is officially underway. Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the members of the search committee, following approval by the University Senate on Jan. 27. The provost is the University’s chief…

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COVID-19 Update: Spring Testing Program | Testing Compliance | Exiting Quarantine

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: This weekend, Syracuse University will reopen our residence halls and welcome the first group of students back to campus. We are writing to provide specific details about the University’s COVID-19 surveillance testing strategy for…

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Devon Patton ’94 to Emcee the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

Devon Patton ’94 will serve as emcee for the 36th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which will take place online on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. ET, Patton is a news anchor with Spectrum News. “Devon…

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Chancellor Discusses Enrollment, Budget and Leadership Searches in His Remarks to the University Senate

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided updates on enrollment, budget and leadership searches. Thank you, Professor Haddix. Thanks for being here before the semester starts. We are halfway through the academic year, which has…

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Help Win ‘Campus Race to Zero Waste’ Collegiate Recycling Competition!

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, By Meg Lowe

Syracuse University is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste—formerly RecycleMania—the national recycling and waste reduction competition where colleges across North America are ranked on their recycling, trash and food organics reduction efforts. The competition runs Jan. 31-March 27.  Last…

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Volunteers Needed for Spring 2021 Move-in

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, By News Staff

Volunteers are needed to assist with residential student check-in Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 5-7 at the Ensley Center, and Feb. 8-10 at the stadium. Volunteers will verify students are compliant with testing requirements as well as the Stay Safe Pledge….

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The State of the Immigration Courts

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, By News Staff

Immigrant rights activists energized by a new Democratic administration and majorities on Capitol Hill are gearing up for a fresh political battle. A coalition of national advocacy groups announced a new campaign to help push through President Biden’s plan to open…

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Data Privacy Day 2021: Is Your Personal Information Safe?

Monday, January 25, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day, an annual event to create and raise awareness about how personal information is collected, secured and shared in the growing digital world. A 2019 Pew Research Center report found a majority of Americans were…

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Syracuse University Names Four as ‘Unsung Heroes’ in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, January 25, 2021, By News Staff

The 36th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2021 Unsung Hero Award winners. The Unsung Hero awards are given to community members, students, faculty and staff who have made positive impacts on the lives…