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Campus & Community

6 Things to Know About the Upgraded COVID-19 Stadium Testing Center

Friday, February 5, 2021, By Jen Plummer

The University conducted more than 100,000 COVID-19 tests in the fall semester. In the spring semester, the University’s Public Health Team expects to double, or even triple, that number. How will they do that? The team is expanding and optimizing…

Media, Law & Policy

‘A Private Fix for Public Health’

Friday, February 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

Carl Schramm, University Professor in the School of Information Studies, wrote an op-ed for City Journal titled “A Private Fix for Public Health.” Schramm is an expert on innovation and economic growth, spending a decade as president of the Ewing…

WBNG-TV Binghamton

“A professor weighs in on what the empty congressional seat could mean for you.”

Thursday, February 4, 2021, By Lily Datz

Kristi Anderson, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by WBNG-TV Binghamton for the story “A professor weighs in on what the empty congressional seat could mean for you.” Anderson, an expert on American politics, says…

Campus & Community

Check-in Information for Feb. 5-7 and Beyond

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As you prepare to return to campus, we write to share with you a few last-minute reminders to ensure your check-in process proceeds smoothly. Outlined in this email are details on the following: Pre-Arrival Testing Requirement…

The Daily Beast

“Is Double Masking Worth It? If You’re Already Masking Correctly, Probably Not.”

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By Lily Datz

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Is Double Masking Worth It? If You’re Already Masking Correctly, Probably Not.” Larsen, an epidemiologist, says that double masking is not worth pushing…

Veterans

Application Cycle Now Open for the Tillman Scholar Program

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By News Staff

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. PTF has opened the application process for the Tillman Scholar…

STEM

Healthcare Data, DNA Database Dangers During Pandemic

Friday, January 29, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

What could happen if massive amounts of American health data got into the hands of the largest Chinese biotech company in the world? U.S. intelligence officials are sounding the alarm. CBS’ “60 Minutes” episode airing Jan. 31 explores the dangerous…

Campus & Community

Check-In Information for Jan. 30 and 31

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As you prepare to return to campus, we write to share with you a few last-minute reminders to ensure your check-in process proceeds smoothly. Outlined in this email are details on the following: Pre-Arrival Testing Requirement…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Discusses Enrollment, Budget and Leadership Searches in His Remarks to the University Senate

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided updates on enrollment, budget and leadership searches. Thank you, Professor Haddix. Thanks for being here before the semester starts. We are halfway through the academic year, which has…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions

Friday, January 22, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Over the last several weeks, the University has provided a lot of information about return to campus, including related to move-in, testing, quarantining, campus life, etc. We recognize that all this information can be…