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Featured Media Coverage – Week of Aug. 7
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor story “Trump indictment over…
Students Participate in High-Altitude Health Study at the Top of the World
Of all the exceptional Syracuse University Study Abroad courses, there is one that towers above the others–about 18,000 feet above. Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: The Human Response to High Altitude is a three-week, three-credit course and international research expedition…
Afghanistan Withdrawal: Focus on the Future and Humanitarian Needs
President Joe Biden’s administration last Thursday laid the blame on President Donald Trump for the horrific withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021. While we will continue to see back and forth on who is to blame, the focus…
Professor Gouldin Combats Misinformation
Lauryn Gouldin, Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of Law and Director, Syracuse Civics Initiative at the Law School, was quoted by The Associated Press for the series, “Not Real News: A look at what didn’t happen this week,” a news roundup…
Narratio Fellowship Expands Creative Opportunities for Resettled Refugee Youth
In African philosophy, the term “ubuntu” can be translated as “I am because we are.” The phrase, which illustrates the notion that a person’s sense of self is shaped by their relationships with others, is the framework guiding this year’s…
Libraries Acquire Springer and Palgrave eBook Package
Syracuse University Libraries recently acquired access to many new online resources, including a package of more than 134,000 Springer and Palgrave ebooks, as well as the campus’ first library database of virtual reality content, Mindscape Commons. The Springer and Palgrave…
“Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Associated Press article “Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved.” Larsen, who is an expert on epidemiology, explained that intense mask mandates will…
“What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Associated Press story “What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner.” Grygiel, who studies social media, explained that Elon Musk’s past tweets demonstrate how he…
“Cleaner Earth: Healing ozone hole, less smog, more eagles”
Sam Tuttle, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences in the College of Arts Sciences, was quoted in The Associated Press story “Cleaner Earth: Healing ozone hole, less smog, more eagles.” Tuttle, an expert on hydroclimatology, explained how the Clean…
OVMA Accepting Student Veteran and Military-Connected Student Scholarship Applications
As part of its continuing commitment to be the best place for veterans, the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is currently accepting applications for multiple donor-funded military-connected student scholarships. These opportunities provide students with meaningful assistance as…