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Media, Law & Policy

‘Eighty Percent Clean Electricity Generates Large Benefits’

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, By News Staff

Charles T. Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems and Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, co-authored an opinion piece for The Hill with his colleague, Kathy Fallon Lambert, senior advisor at…

The Washington Post

Should Michael Flynn Be Tried By The UCMJ? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Saturday, July 17, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Mark Nevitt, associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the Washington Post story “Why the Pentagon isn’t heeding calls to prosecute Michael Flynn under military law.” Nevitt, a former military lawyer, said, ‘most of the instances in which…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Expands Artistic Leadership Team

Friday, July 16, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp has announced an expansion of the senior artistic staff. As of Sept. 1, veteran New York based director Melissa Crespo will become the theater’s associate artistic director. Kyle Bass, who currently holds that position,…

STEM

When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty, Staff in Annual Recognition Awards

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

In a year of a pandemic that created challenges for access, nominations were at an all-time high for faculty and staff who went above and beyond to ensure the success of students needing accommodations. Every year, the Center for Disability…

Business & Economy

Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…

Campus & Community

Persistence During Pandemic Leads Fulbrighter to Bulgaria

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Like many 2019 graduates, Nathan Shearn’s plans were disrupted when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. After earning his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and graduating with honors from the Renée Crown…

Campus & Community

Into the Fray: Carolyn Bourdeaux G’03 Joins Congress Days Before Capitol Riot

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By News Staff

Less than three months into her freshman term, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux G’03 watched from the House floor as her first legislation passed with a near unanimous 415-3 vote. Like Bourdeaux herself, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021…

Campus & Community

Housing Committee Announces Results of Review, Acquisition of The Marshall

Friday, July 9, 2021, By News Staff

Updated apartments and suite-stye units for undergraduates living on campus, and additional housing on South Campus for juniors and seniors, graduate students and others are just some of the priority items in Syracuse University’s new housing strategy. The strategy, which…

Campus & Community

Wes Whiteside: Passionate About Helping Students Succeed

Tuesday, July 6, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Wesley “Wes” Whiteside is living his dream. As associate director of diversity and recruitment in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Whiteside brings the Newhouse School experience to life for prospective and admitted students. He enthusiastically supports student involvement…