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GEM Program Provides Financing, Connections for Underrepresented Graduate Students in STEM
The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) is a partnership between corporations, government laboratories, research institutions and universities that enables underrepresented students to pursue graduate education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields….
COVID-19 Update: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions
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…
IVMF Advisory Board Welcomes New Additions
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced two new members to its advisory board with the appointments of Mark Elliott, global head of military and veterans affairs for JPMorgan Chase—IVMF’s founding partner—and Ken Fisher, co-managing partner of…
Office of the University Ombuds Releases First Annual Report
The Office of the University Ombuds was established in February 2018. The office, which released its first annual report this month, provides a confidential, independent, informal and neutral space where students, faculty and staff can resolve complaints, conflicts or concerns…
COVID-19 Update: Spring 2021 Testing | Contact Tracing | Stay Safe Pledge
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Faculty and staff from across the University continue preparations to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester. As Chancellor Kent Syverud shared in a message yesterday, more details on our timeline and…
New Measures Regarding Paid Sick Time, Unused Vacation Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2021
Two new measures will go into effect Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, including New York State’s new paid sick leave law and revisions to how the University handles the payout of unused vacation time. New York State Paid Sick Leave Law…
A Record-Breaking Amount of Evictions Is Likely to Occur in January 2021
More American renters could be evicted from their homes in January than in any month ever, as protections put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic expire unless a last-minute deal is reached to extend them. Between 2.4 million and 5…
Building Local Initiative Leads to New Partnerships With Local Businesses
The University’s Building Local initiative, launched in May 2019, sought to expand participation of local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to collectively as XBEs)—in University purchasing decisions. Since the launch of the initiative, several…
Electrical Engineering Alumnus Works at the Heart of Human Exploration
When Ed Swallow ’80 first visited the Syracuse University campus, he was not certain what engineering major he would pursue with his Air Force ROTC scholarship. Following a meeting with the electrical engineering program director, Swallow learned something he thought…
Hon. James E. Baker Publishes ‘The Centaur’s Dilemma: National Security Law for the Coming AI Revolution’
Of all the areas that may benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) or be damaged by it, national security might be the most important. “Security risk will come first, as states—and perhaps other actors—race to develop and defend against the advantages…