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SU Professor offers prospective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was interviewed by CNY Central for the story “SU Professor offers prospective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy.”…
Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, who early in his career served as a Supreme Court law clerk, offers thoughts on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg was among the most impactful lawyers and judges of our time….
Survey Results Highlight a Worrying Lack of Basic Holocaust Knowledge
According to the U.S. Millennial Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey, the first-ever 50-state survey on Holocaust knowledge among millennials and Generation Z (adults aged between 18 and 39), almost half (48%) could not name a single concentration camp or ghetto established…
Eboo Patel Is the Next Guest of Hendricks Chapel Conversation Series
Eboo Patel, president and founder of Interfaith Youth Core, is the next guest for “Matters that Matter: A Conversation Series from Hendricks Chapel.” Patel will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at…
Dashboard Update, New State Dashboard and Important Reminders
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Over the last several days, Syracuse University has administered nearly 15,000 COVID-19 tests across campus, and we will continue testing students through Friday as part of our second round of on-campus surveillance. I’m pleased…
“What to know about Walmart plus.”
Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted by U.S. News and World Report for the article “What to know about Walmart plus.” The retail chain Walmart has launched a new membership program, Walmart+, that is…
“Pandemic brings toilet paper from Mexico to American stores.”
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Pandemic brings toilet paper from Mexico to American stores.” Penfield says that it has been common for…
Consequences of Ignoring Public Health Guidelines
Dear Students: Your diligence and continued commitment to public health is helping to keep COVID-19 infection rates manageable on our campus. Most of you are doing the right things. However, we are writing to take advantage of a teachable moment…
UN Human Rights Chief Calls for ‘Urgent and Profound Action To Combat Systemic Racism’ in US
The United Nations human rights chief called on Monday for “urgent and profound action to combat systemic racism” in the U.S. during her opening speech for the Human Rights Council in Geneva. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet,…
“A Covid test that really stinks.”
David Larsen, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Politico story “A Covid test that really stinks.” Larsen, a public health expert and epidemiologist, is leading the effort at Syracuse University to…