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Campus & Community

Syracuse University Internships for Area High School Students Turns Into ‘Something Special’

Tuesday, September 7, 2021, By Matt Michael

High school students running around the Syracuse University campus with blow torches . . . what could possibly go wrong? University Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala admits that thought crossed his mind when Cydney Johnson, vice president…

Arts & Culture

‘Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands’ Now on View at Syracuse University Art Museum

Friday, September 3, 2021, By Ellen Mbuqe

A new exhibition is now on view at Syracuse University Art Museum featuring more than 52 contemporary artworks by Indigenous artists from all six Haudenosaunee Nations across what is now New York. The exhibition takes a closer look at the…

Relias Media

Certain Recovery Activities Can Protect First Responders’ Well-Being

Wednesday, September 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Research by Bryce Hruska, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was covered by Relias Media in the article “Certain Recovery Activities Can Protect First Responders’ Well-Being.” Hruska, an expert on occupational stress, researched the stressors and mental health…

Media Tip Sheets

‘There Is Strength In Seeking Help’ Says Veterans Mental Health Advocate

Wednesday, September 1, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

On Aug. 31, the last of the American troops left Afghanistan. In an afternoon address, President Biden spoke extensively about the costs of war for American servicemembers and veterans and the lasting impacts on their mental health. Kenneth Marfilius is…

Market Watch

Will Social Security Survive the Test of Time?

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Eric Kingson, professor of social work in Falk College, was interviewed for the MarketWatch piece “Your retirement is years away. Can you count on Social Security?” Kingson, co-author of the book “Social Security Works for Everyone!” stated that “Social Security…

Fast Company

Has TikTok Reached Its Peak? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Fast Company story “TikTok hits the big time: The MLA Handbook has decided how to cite it in academic” as well as an article for the…

New York Daily News

Social Security, on surprisingly solid ground

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Lily Datz

Eric Kingson, a professor of social work in Falk College, authored an op-ed for New York Daily News titled “Social Security, on surprisingly solid ground”. Kingson, who serves as a faculty affiliate of the Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute, is…

Discover Magazine

The Benefits of Vacation On Your Physical and Mental Health

Sunday, August 29, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Research led by Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor in Falk College, was covered in the Discover Magazine article “Taking a Vacation Might Save Your Life.” Gump stated, ‘Sure, researchers can’t account for how every vacation detail might change how people feel…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Legends Reunite on the Court for CBT Celebrity Basketball Classic

Saturday, August 28, 2021, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University athletes return to campus for the second Coming Back Together (CBT) Celebrity Classic. The game will feature Syracuse University legends and fan favorites, who will be led by coaches Derrick Coleman and Billy Owens. Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the Our Time Has Come Orange Legend’s Scholarship fund, which is awarded to underrepresented students attending Syracuse University.

Campus & Community

New Digital Exhibition Features Story of The Syracuse 8

Saturday, August 28, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center recently released a new digital exhibition titled “A Courageous Stand: The Story of the Syracuse 8.” The Syracuse 8 was a group of Black student-athletes who boycotted the University football program until it…