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Deans’ Summer Reading Recommendations
Looking for a good book or two to round out your bookshelf? We asked the University’s deans to share titles they were digging into this summer, and they did not disappoint. Shop Amazon, the Campus Store or your favorite local…
How Many Species Have Inhabited the Earth? A&S Researchers Say We May Never Know
Ever since Swedish naturalist and explorer Carolus Linnaeus developed the uniform system for defining and naming species of organisms, known as binomial nomenclature (e.g., Homo sapiens for human beings), scientists have wondered if they will ever be able to predict the…
Syracuse University Students Helping to Build Food System ‘Rooted in Social Justice and Equality’
The next big step for the newly formed Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA) started, naturally, with Evan Weissman’s kindness and vision for food justice in the Syracuse community. Nel Gaudé, who was completing a master’s in food studies from the…
A Change in Israeli Leadership? Syracuse Professor Weighs In
Osamah Khalil, Associate Professor of History in the Maxwell School, was quoted in three USA Today articles regarding Israeli leadership: ‘Watershed moment’, ‘Who is Naftali Bennett’, and ‘Israel’s new prime minister.’ Khalil, a historian of U.S. foreign relations and modern…
Four Syracuse Students/Alumni Named as 2021 Fulbright Recipients
Four Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2021 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five students were also chosen as alternates. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds a range of awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and…
Measuring Progress Through a Historical Context
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill article, “The Memo: Biden says democracies work; the US is not helping his case.” Reeher warns against…
Risk Factors Associated with COVID-19
Research conducted by Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, regarding the impact of the pandemic on those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was picked up by the Daily Mail, Open Minds, and Scienmag “U.S. COVID-19 Death Rate Higher For Those With…
Finding a Solution to the Current Crisis in Haiti
Horace Campbell, professor of political science and African American Studies in the Maxwell School, was quoted by The LA Times for the article “Who killed Haiti’s president? Plot thickens as Moise’s guards come under scrutiny” as well as in France…
Getting Democratic Support for New Tax Bills
Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Wall St. Journal for the article “Democrats Focus on Turning Tax Talk Into Action.” Faricy discussed the possibility of new tax bills, saying, “A lot…
Will President Biden Be Denied Communion? Syracuse Professor Weighs In
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, quoted in The Hill story “Bishops to debate banning communion for president.” Thompson commented on the controversy over whether or not President Biden should be denied communion…