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Campus & Community

Whitewater Rafting, Downhill Biking and More with Recreation Services This Fall

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Summer and fall at Syracuse University bring an energized spirit to campus that fuels a jam-packed schedule of enjoying the sunny weather while it is here. The folks at  the Department of Recreation Services know how to make the most…

CNBC

Next Trade War Target: Cannabis Consumption Markets

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Essence Britt

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets, including CNBC. The United States and China are in an ongoing trade war that currently affects aluminum, steel, solar panels…

STEM

Chemists Develop Tools to Reduce Pesticide Impact

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have developed tools to break down pesticides in the environment. Ivan Korendovych, associate professor of chemistry, is the recipient of a $107,000 grant award from CRDF Global, supporting the study of…

Business & Economy

Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…

Business & Economy

Gartner Gives Top 25 Ranking for Whitman’s Supply Chain Management Programs

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Kerri D. Howell

Gartner, Inc. announced this month that the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is one of the top 25 in the country for its supply chain management program (SCM), granting a No. 22 ranking to the graduate program and a…

SupChina

Who’s Playing the Game Better? China or The U.S?

Sunday, August 26, 2018, By Essence Britt

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets including Sup China. Lovely, expert in China’s trade and substantial development says, “China will win because it is playing…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Welcomes ‘Daily Show’ Host, Author Trevor Noah for 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Thursday, August 23, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Noah’s book, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” is assigned reading for all incoming SU students  Comedian and author Trevor Noah, host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will visit Syracuse…

Business & Economy

University Helps Psychology Doctoral Students with Transition into Workforce

Thursday, August 23, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Professor Kevin Antshel is inaugural recipient of grant, training students to think entrepreneurially A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is the inaugural recipient of a grant award that will help psychology doctoral students with their transition into…

Business & Economy

Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Emeritus Professor Alexander N. Charters Remembered

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Alexander N. Charters, professor in the School of Education from 1952-84 (professor emeritus 1985-2018), past dean of University College (1952-64), vice president for continuing education (1964-73) and passionate advocate for adult education, passed away on Aug. 7. It is almost…