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Health & Society

Fellowship to Carry On Vision of Advancing Food Justice in Syracuse

Friday, September 4, 2020, By Matt Michael

Jonnell Robinson never had to go very far to find Evan Weissman. They were colleagues, confidants and next-door neighbors, and all Robinson had to do was call for Weissman over her backyard fence. When it came time for the heart-wrenching…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Abroad Week Is Sept. 14-18

Thursday, September 3, 2020, By Ashley Barletta

For the first time, Syracuse Abroad will host a weeklong virtual event for students interested in studying abroad. Syracuse Abroad Week will take place Sept. 14-18 in a completely online setting to ensure all events are accessible to students. Through…

STEM

A Gift Grounded in Love and Advocacy

Wednesday, September 2, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Their marriage certificate is framed and hangs on the wall in their home, a forever tribute to the love between Janet G. Jones and Syracuse University alumnus Dr. Faith (“Chris”) Maltby Cobb ’51, G’66, Ph.D. ’74. Though Dr. Cobb passed…

Veterans

University Welcomes Military-Connected Students with Various Initiatives

Wednesday, September 2, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veteran and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) hosted a virtual welcome orientation prior to the start of the fall semester. Hosted on Zoom, the orientation included a…

Healthcare Business News

Faculty research featured in article “Half of Medicare patients do not receive recommended health care after hospitalization.” 

Tuesday, September 1, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jun Li, assistant professor of public information and international affairs in the Maxwell School, publish research about health care after hospitalization that was featured the Healthcare Business News article “Half of Medicare patients do not receive recommended health care after…

Campus & Community

Supervisors Invited to Participate in ‘In the Moment—Bridging the Gaps of Race Dialogue’ Discussion Series This Fall

Tuesday, September 1, 2020, By News Staff

A series of dialogue sessions for supervisors that began earlier this summer in the wake of the death of George Floyd will continue this fall with “In the Moment—Bridging the Gaps of Race Dialogue,” sponsored by the Office of Diversity…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Fall 2020 Programming

Thursday, August 27, 2020, By News Staff

The Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative began two years ago with a vision to offer continuing professional development opportunities that are purposeful, focused and relevant to the University’s women faculty and staff. After a successful and well-attended pilot program in…

Veterans

Flags Flying High at National Veterans Resource Center

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, By News Staff

In a small ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 26, the flags in front of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello building were permanently raised by individual Syracuse University students, alumni and staff….

CBC

“Mexico’s challenges with fighting COVID-19 pandemic.”

Sunday, August 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by BCB for the story “Mexico’s challenges with fighting COVID-19 pandemic.” McCormick, an expert on Mexico and Latin America, discusses how Mexican officials have claimed a steady decline…

ABC News Radio

“Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.”

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by ABC News Radio for the story “Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.” Landes’ most recent research, which found that people with intellectual…