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Campus & Community

Family Establishes Scholarship in Memory of Well-Known Street Musician

Friday, August 21, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

Elijah Harris Jr. was known throughout Syracuse as a man who shared his passion for music with those around him. Anyone walking near the Syracuse University campus would encounter Harris who always had a smile on his face and a…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Student Experience: Barnes Center at The Arch Services, Hours and More

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As students prepare to return to campus this fall, the Barnes Center at The Arch announces important updates related to its services, procedures and programs, continuing to support the holistic well-being of our students and promote the health and safety…

Business & Economy

Amazon’s Rumored Plans For Empty Mall Stores Is Win-Win Scenario

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Amazon could be opening up smaller distribution centers in malls across America. The company is said to be in talks with Simon Property Group about utilizing empty department stores by turning them into distribution centers. Patrick Penfield is an assistant…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 7.31.20: Planning Progress, Dashboard, Virtual Sessions and More

Friday, July 31, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We are weeks away from welcoming students back to campus, and consequently our efforts to deliver a robust academic experience and a safe residential experience are in high gear. To provide just a…

Campus & Community

Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Three More States Added to New York Travel Advisory and Quarantine Order

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Earlier today, the State of New York announced the addition of three states, Illinois, Kentucky and Minnesota, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, to the New York State Department of Health’s…

Media, Law & Policy

CBS News Journalist Brandi Kellam G’11: ‘Always Do More Than What’s Expected’

Monday, July 27, 2020, By Keith Kobland

For CBS News digital journalist Brandi Kellam G’11, reaching the end of her master’s degree studies at Newhouse was only the beginning of her career journey.  She wasn’t sure exactly where that journey would lead, and her message to students…

The New York Times

“A More Inclusive View of MoMA’s Sculpture Garden”

Tuesday, July 21, 2020, By Lily Datz

Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems was featured in the New York Times piece, “A More Inclusive View of MoMA’s Sculpture Garden.” The New York Times Style Magazine article series aims to “highlight a recent or little-shown work by a…

Disability Scoop

“Group Home Residents With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19.”

Monday, July 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Disability Scoop for the article, “Group Home Residents With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability, says that…

Business & Economy

Trump’s Removal of Hong Kong’s Special Status Hurts the US More Than China

Thursday, July 2, 2020, By News Staff

Mary Lovely is a professor of economics in the Maxwell School. In a commentary for CNN Business, Lovely says that President Trump’s intention to eliminate Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law will do little to pressure China to maintain…

Al Jazeera

“Mexico ‘more violent’ and ‘worse’ two years after AMLO election.”

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Al Jazeera story “Mexico ‘more violent’ and ‘worse’ two years after AMLO election.” Two years ago the election of Lopez Obrador brought hope for change to…