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Vox

The Divide Between The Vaccinated and The Unvaccinated

Sunday, August 1, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Vox article “How political polarization broke America’s vaccine campaign.” Gadarian commented on the split among Americans who are vaccinated and those who are not,…

John Torrens

Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice, Department Chair of EEE
Health & Society

Keep Safety in Your Summer Fun

Thursday, July 29, 2021, By Roxanna Carpenter

Summer! The best time of year—play time, vacation and easier schedules for most of us. But in among all that recreation, keep an eye out for safety, so you can keep the fun coming. First and foremost, experts agree, get…

Campus & Community

Build Your Financial Know-How With Carebridge Financial Planner Lou Leyes

Thursday, July 29, 2021, By News Staff

Earlier this year, a new financial wellness workshop series, Build Your Financial Know-How, was introduced to faculty and staff. The workshops were provided through Carebridge, the University’s faculty and staff assistance program. Three separate workshops were offered virtually and conducted…

STEM

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Research Team Receives $1.5M NSF Grant to Establish Research Center for Solid-State Electric Power Storage

Thursday, July 29, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Quinn Qiao and a research team from the College of Engineering and Computer Science received a $1.5 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and industry members to develop an Industry/University Collaborative Research Center…

The New York Times

How To Keep Family Vacation Fun and Financially Feasible

Wednesday, July 28, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Research from Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor of sociology and Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence in the Maxwell School, was featured in The New York Times story “How to Have a Fun, Multigenerational Family Vacation.” Meyer, the author of Grandmothers at…

Campus & Community

A Call to Be ‘Audacious and Bold’

Wednesday, July 28, 2021, By Jessica Youngman

Maxwell’s advisory board has a vital role in guiding the school’s efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion. At a recent Maxwell School Advisory Board meeting, member Mary Daly G’91, G’94 posed a question—or perhaps it was a challenge. As she…

Campus & Community

Deans’ Summer Reading Recommendations

Tuesday, July 27, 2021, By News Staff

Looking for a good book or two to round out your bookshelf? We asked the University’s deans to share titles they were digging into this summer, and they did not disappoint. Shop Amazon, the Campus Store or your favorite local…

Campus & Community

Director of Residence Hall Dining and Dome Operations Mark Tewksbury Retires After 40 Years

Tuesday, July 27, 2021, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Mark Tewksbury, director of residence hall dining and Dome operations for Food Services, has been a fixture at the University since he stepped onto campus in 1980 as a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences. A 40-year…

Campus & Community

The Dog Days of Summer Are Here … Pass the Time With Kid-Friendly Ideas From Syracuse University Child Care Staff

Monday, July 26, 2021, By Jen Plummer

Looking to squeeze in some summer fun in the coming days and weeks before the kids head back to school? We rounded up a few outside-the-box suggestions for fun, both inside and away from the home, courtesy of staff members…