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Houston, We Have Splashdown

Friday, April 17, 2020, By News Staff

April 17 is the 50th anniversary of the splashdown of Apollo 13 after the aborted mission to the moon. The event was watched by an estimated 40 million Americans. The Apollo 13 space mission was made famous for not landing…

Media Tip Sheets

Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists

Thursday, April 16, 2020, By Ellen Mbuqe

MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 4.4.20: Support, Guidance, Resources and Services

Saturday, April 4, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Over the past month our community has experienced unprecedented uncertainty. As Syracuse University confronts the rapidly evolving COVID-19 health emergency, our decisions and actions are informed daily by new information, policy guidance and public health…

CDC Should Broaden Its Guidelines About Masks

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, By Hailey Womer

April 1, 2020- According to CDC and World Health Organization guidelines, only the sick and their caretakers should wear face masks. But the CDC is considering broadening its guidelines and should do so immediately, says public health expert Dr. David…

Campus & Community

Extension of Tenure Clock in Response to COVID-19

Friday, March 27, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: Hopefully, each of you and your families are well. Thank you for supporting our students and one another during this period of tremendous disruption and uncertainty. I commend each of you for the swift transition to remote instruction…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Updates, Guidance and New Action 3.26.20

Thursday, March 26, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we near the end of the first week of online instruction and remote work, I want to thank those members of the Orange family who continue to step up and selflessly serve…

Postponement of Summer Olympics Answers One Question But Raises Several More, Experts Say

Tuesday, March 24, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2020 For your continuing coverage of the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Olympic sports marketing and sponsorship expert Rick Burton and sports law expert John Wolohan are available for interviews. Rick Burton…

Campus & Community

Guidance for Researchers

Sunday, March 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Research Community, The governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, including the most recent order for NY State on PAUSE from Gov. Cuomo, which directs all non-essential workers to work from home. Government and health…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Message from Interim Provost John Liu

Friday, March 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, I write this message primarily to thank you for the sacrifices you have been making in the best interests of our students and to provide some information about resources that may be useful for you. First, I thank…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update: Spring Break Reminders

Saturday, March 14, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As many of you leave campus this weekend, please know that Syracuse University will continue to vigilantly monitor the COVID-19 situation and act with purpose to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our students,…