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US News and World Report

How the Proposed Tax Plan Affects Students

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

If the proposed new tax plan goes through, college students may have a harder time paying off student loans. For US News and World Report, Maxwell Political Science Assistant Professor Chris Faricy helps explain how this would happen. “The middle…

Consumer Reports

CVS’ Purchase of Aetna Shows Evolving Heath Care System

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Following CVS’ massive purchase of Aetna, Tom Dennison, the Director of the Lerner Center at the Maxwell School, discussed with Consumer Reports how the healthcare system is evolving. “We’re seeing consolidation in the healthcare delivery system at a rapid pace,”…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Holds Commencement Ceremony for Master of Laws Graduates

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Martin Walls

The College of Law celebrated the graduation of nine master of laws in American law students—representing seven countries across three continents—at a Commencement ceremony in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall on Dec. 1. Introducing the graduates, Dean…

Media, Law & Policy

Corri Zoli Participates in UN Counterterrorism Conference

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Martin Walls

On Nov. 15 and 16, Corri Zoli, director of research for the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) and a research assistant professor in the Maxwell School, represented Syracuse University at two United Nations Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate (UN CTED)…

Health & Society

Registration Open for Stress Management for the Holidays Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By News Staff

No matter what holiday you celebrate, the season in general can be a time of added stress.  Things like overspending, multiple obligations and managing family expectations can somehow make a joyful time feel just the opposite. Join us for this…

Boston Globe

How CVS Aims to Transform Health Care

Tuesday, December 5, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Maxwell Associate Professor and Lerner Chair of Public Health Promotion Shannon Monnat recently spoke with the Boston Globe about the pharmacy giant CVS and its recent purchase of the insurance agency Aetna, and the new plan to open up a…

STEM

Syracuse Bioengineering Alum Invents No. 1 Mouthpiece For Snoring

Tuesday, December 5, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

Anyone who has ever tried to sleep near a person who snores knows how maddening it can be. However, that frustration is nothing compared to the health consequences the snorer faces. Snoring disturbs sleep and can eventually develop into sleep…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Ranked in Poets&Quants’ Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017

Tuesday, December 5, 2017, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s undergraduate business program is ranked No. 43 by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news. The website released its second annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017 ranking Dec. 5, calling it “the most…

Campus & Community

CUSE Grant Program to Provide Seed Funding for Faculty Research

Tuesday, December 5, 2017, By Carol Boll

The University’s Office of Research has announced the launch of a new internal grant program to provide seed funding for faculty research. The funding effort, named the Collaboration for Unprecedented Success and Excellence (CUSE) Grant Program, is part of Invest Syracuse,…

Campus & Community

Honors Director Search Continues with Finalist Visits

Monday, December 4, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) continues its search for the next director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program with two finalists presenting at open forums. The candidates are Chris E. Johnson, professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College…