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Post-Brexit UK Announces Largest Military Spending Since Cold War
Britain announced its biggest military spending increase since the Cold War on Thursday, pledging to end the “era of retreat” as it seeks a post-Brexit role in a world Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned was more perilous than for decades….
Wellness Leadership Institute Workshops Boost Students’ Well-being
In a semester where health and wellness have become even more important, the Wellness Leadership Institute at the Barnes Center at The Arch centers around the complete well-being of students—mind and body. The Wellness Leadership Institute’s educational workshops are helping…
‘Music and Message’ Provides Space of Grace for Campus Community
On a beautiful autumn afternoon in October, students, faculty and staff gathered in Hendricks Chapel for what has become a regular Sunday ritual: “Music and Message.” Members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir wore masks, remaining 16 feet apart, and performed…
Martin Bandier ’62 to Establish Marquee Scholarship Program for Students Pursuing Careers in the Music Industry
Legendary music publishing executive and Life Trustee Martin Bandier ’62 has made a substantial gift to establish the most prestigious scholarship program available to students aspiring to careers in the music industry. The gift, the latest in support of Forever…
Chancellor Addresses University Senate, Discusses Transition to Online Learning and Spring 2021 Planning
In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed last week’s transition to online learning and planning for the Spring 2021 semester, among other items. Thank you, Marcelle. Good afternoon everyone. I will keep my…
“New Pentagon chief racing to make changes before Trump’s exit.”
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean of the Washington programs for the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Politico story “New Pentagon chief racing to make changes before Trump’s exit.” Jacobson, an expert in foreign policy and national security, says that the…
Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Professor Awarded for Outstanding Research of a Medieval Monastic Text
Few things in life excite Matthieu Herman van der Meer more than digging into a 1,000-year-old handwritten anonymous text. “I have always had a fascination for medieval manuscripts,” says van der Meer, assistant teaching professor of classics in the College…
Drug Company Trade Group Pushes for More Diversity in Clinical Trials
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Reports article titled “Drug Company Trade Group Pushes for More Diversity in Clinical Trials.” Kmush, an expert on epidemiology and vaccines, explains…
Middle East Expert Available to Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Iran
If members of the press are looking for insight and historical perspective on how the withdrawal of U.S. troops impacts the Middle East, and/or the report that President Trump considered attacking Iran to stop its growing nuclear program, Middle East…
Annual Holiday Sharing Program Is Now Underway
This year, Syracuse University’s Holiday Sharing Program is again partnering with PEACE, Inc.’s Give-A-Holiday program to help local families in need during the holiday season. In 2019, 29 University schools, colleges and departments participated in the voluntary Holiday Sharing program….