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Faculty members in Maxwell’s Center for Policy Research explore hows and whys of American social policy
The 33 faculty members who comprise CPR may not have direct connections or overlaps in their study, but all target areas of U.S. social policy.
USGBC’s Tracie Hall to speak on ‘LEED: What It Takes and Why It Matters’ in May 22 seminar
Martin Walls(315) 443 8951 Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a building certified by the U.S. Green Building Council under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System? Tracie Hall, current executive director…
Three soldiers tell why they serve
Three soldiers tell why they serveNovember 26, 2007Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Three U.S. servicemen who recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan will speak at Syracuse University on Friday, Nov. 30. Tech. Sgt. Mark DeCorte of the U.S. Air Force, Cpl. Sean Henry…
Biologist Reveals New Insights Into Fish’s Unique Attachment Mechanism
On a wave-battered rock in the Northern Pacific Ocean, a fish called the sculpin grips the surface firmly to maintain stability in its harsh environment. Unlike sea urchins, which use their glue-secreting tube feet to adhere to their surroundings, sculpins…
Syracuse University Providing Support to International Students, Ensuring Academic Continuity
Syracuse University is currently working to support three international students that have been affected by recent federal actions involving the revocation of visas or termination of legal status by the U.S. Department of State. The University was not notified in…
Arts and Sciences Doctoral Student Wins at This Year’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Ten graduate students competed in this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on April 4. The annual event, sponsored by the Graduate School, provides participants with the opportunity to share highlights of their research and scholarship in pithy, engaging presentations lasting…
Women Leaders in Sports Helping to Create a Promising Future for Syracuse Students
One of the many benefits of the new partnership between the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports and the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is the mentorship that Women Leaders in Sports executives are providing to Falk students….
Major League Advice: Falk College Students Meet Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry
As a teenager growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Darryl Strawberry taped a sign on his bedroom door saying that he was going to be a Major League Baseball player one day. At first, he didn’t really believe it….
Diving Deep Into the Fluoride Debate
Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state’s public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary Robert…
A Winning Edge in Health and Wellness
With climate change and severe weather expected to intensify in the coming years, developing strategies for a resilient food supply is crucial. This involves understanding and developing crops that can withstand pathogens that cause diseases, one of the key areas…