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Veterans

IVMF, Hillsborough Community College Develop New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Earlier this semester, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) expanded its portfolio of veteran transition programs with the launch of STRIVE-Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship. Developed with insight from IVMF’s leading research and veteran entrepreneurship teams,…

Business & Economy

Forever 21: Too Many Stores, Too Much Debt and Too Few Customers

Monday, September 30, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 178 U.S. stores. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Wimer says: “The business…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Highlights Results, Discusses Civil Discourse and Free Speech with University Senate

Thursday, September 19, 2019, By News Staff

The Chancellor delivered the following remarks to the University Senate on Sept. 18, 2019, Maxwell Auditorium: I just want to thank Marcelle Haddix for stepping up as chair and for your remarks.  And I agree, I just want to welcome…

STEM

Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We’re Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….

Campus & Community

Family Weekend Registration Open Through Sept. 20

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, By News Staff

Every fall, Syracuse University’s Office of Parent and Family Services rolls out the proverbial orange carpet for students’ loved ones, providing a glimpse of life at the University and an opportunity to explore the campus and its many diverse offerings….

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Gallery Announces the Opening of ‘Artemisia’ by Lucia Warck Meister

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By News Staff

Point of Contact Gallery is hosting an opening reception for “Artemisia,” an exhibition by Argentinian installation artists Lucia Warck-Meister on Aug. 29. The reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the…

Health & Society

Could More Time Off For Military Members Provide Mental Health Benefits?

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Officials at the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are giving service members a day off following the suicides of several airmen. They will also get another day off in September, and gather for small-group training to address suicide…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud’s Welcome Message for Fall 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019, By News Staff

Greetings from Syracuse University to everyone in the Orange Family! I especially welcome our 5,900 new undergraduate, transfer, graduate and professional students to Syracuse. New students, you are joined this semester by more than 100 highly qualified new faculty members….

Health & Society

Proactive Measures Needed To Keep Mircroplastics Out Our Aquatic Systems

Sunday, August 25, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A recent World Health Organization report found there wasn’t sufficient evidence to prove microplastics in drinking water pose a risk to human health at current levels. The report states microplastics are “ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected in…

STEM

University Assembles Mission Assurance Experts at Cybersecurity Workshop

Friday, August 23, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Cyberattacks happen every day. From Equifax to Facebook, even the biggest companies struggle to protect our data, and they often fail to do so. But breaches that expose personal and financial data are only part of the problem. There are…