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Legette-Jack’s Jersey Retired in Historic Moment for University and Athletics
In a historic day for Syracuse University and the Department of Athletics, women’s basketball standout Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 had her jersey retired in the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 14. As Legette-Jack’s jersey was raised to the rafters at halftime of…
Who Is Responsible For the Climate Crisis and How Do We Combat It?
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the London Daily story “The world’s fight for ‘climate justice.‘” Sultana discusses the need to fight the climate crisis while highlighting the historical circumstances…
Will President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Solve the Problems It Aims To?
David Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School, was quoted in the AP story “Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd.” He discusses President Biden’s new Infrastructure deal and whether or not he feels this deal will solve the…
Creative Writing Scholarship Honors Memory of Tom Walsh, Former EVP of Advancement and External Affairs
Passion and creativity are at the heart of great storytelling. Those who knew Tom Walsh G’84 would say he wove each of those qualities into his work both in theater, and fundraising and alumni engagement at Syracuse University. Walsh, who…
From Active-Duty Soldier to Green to Gold Scholar, Ryan Austin Yon ’23 Continues to Inspire
While stationed at the Army’s 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York, Ryan Austin Yon set a goal to attend Syracuse University under the Green to Gold Scholarship Program. The program provides eligible, active-duty enlisted soldiers an opportunity to…
Nick Armstrong G’08, G’14 Uses Data to Help Veterans Achieve Their Goals
Data is everywhere. From how many steps you take in a day to the quality of your sleep, it seems that every aspect of our daily lives can be assessed by crunching the numbers. In Nick Armstrong’s role as the…
Legal, Political, and Historical Perspectives on Biden’s COVID Vaccination Mandate
Last week, details of President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccination mandate went public. The requirements include a deadline for Jan. 4 where private companies with 100 or more employees must ensure employees have been vaccinated or test negative at least once…
What Is Causing the Rise in Immigrants Granted Asylum Under Biden Administration?
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor at Newhouse with the Transactional Research Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was featured in the Time Magazine piece, “The Rate of Successful Asylum Cases Shot Up This Year. But That’s Probably Not Due to Biden.” Kocher discussed…
Many Factors Are Contributing To the Growing Supply Chain Crisis
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was interviewed by NBC 4 Washington, PolitiFact, and CNY Central for stories about the continued issues facing the global supply chain. In the PolitiFact interview, Penfield discussed the continuing…
Will Those Against the COVID Vaccine Ever Get It? Syracuse Professor Weighs In
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Huffington Post article “COVID Vaccine Holdouts Say Nothing Will Change Their Minds. Now What?” Ortiz, researcher of health communication and social marketing, discussed why it may…