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Campus & Community

Words We Didn’t Know We’d Need to Know

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Roxanna Carpenter

“Pandemonium” is not a new word for most of us. But for many, “pandemic” was, until about a year ago. And what a year it has been since. We’ve had to live with all sorts of surprises in the last…

Health & Society

What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Matt Michael

A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…

Campus & Community

George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. George M. Langford, A&S dean emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Biology, and…

Health & Society

Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Jen Plummer

To state the obvious: it’s been a long year. Maybe you’re one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…

Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Names Members of New Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Monday, April 26, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of the Advisory Committee on University Climate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. The advisory committee will be co-led by Trustees Richard M. Alexander L’82 and Jeffrey M. Scruggs, both of whom…

Health & Society

New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Keith Kobland

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…

STEM

Innovating at the A&S Undergraduate Research Festival April 30

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The College of Arts and Sciences’ (A&S) annual undergraduate research festival will explore exciting new territory this year. The event, designed to bring together students, faculty and staff around science- and humanities-related projects in a physical space, will now be…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Faculty Place Scholarship in Top Law Journals

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Martin Walls

Reaffirming the College of Law’s position as a leader in cutting-edge legal research, several top 50 law journals have accepted or published Syracuse Law faculty articles during 2020-2021. Addressing a spectrum of topics—including criminal justice reform, disability, health care, long-term…

Campus & Community

New York State Restores Pre-Pandemic Funding Levels for InclusiveU

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Karly Grifasi

InclusiveU, a program that helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities attend Syracuse University, will receive $100,000 in the 2021-2022 New York State budget. Earlier this month, State Senator John Mannion visited the School of Education’s Center on Disability and…

Arts & Culture

‘Exhibition Interrupted’ to Honor Work of Retiring Professor Anne Munly

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

“Exhibition Interrupted,” a display of work designed by School of Architecture Professor Anne Munly, will open Tuesday, April 27 in the Slocum Hall Marble Room and online. Munly is retiring at the end of the spring 2021 semester following more…