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Politico

Lack of Data Available To Determine Booster Shot Efficacy

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Politico story “FDA panel votes against broad rollout of Pfizer booster shot, endorses narrower use.” Kmush commented on this controversy, saying, “I honestly don’t…

STEM

Professors Use Machine Learning to Guide the Design of Stable Nanoparticles

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Nanoparticles are tiny particles, made of only a few hundred atoms, that are helping to create the world’s newest “smart” surfaces and systems. Nanoparticles are playing a key role in the development of such cutting-edge consumer products as transparent sunscreens…

Campus & Community

New Arts and Sciences, Maxwell Certification Gives Students an ‘Edge’ After Graduation

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs thrive on a mix of top-tier academics and hands-on opportunities. Now, thanks to a brand-new certification found only at A&S | Maxwell,…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Sept. 22 Meeting of the University Senate

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed “Advancing Academic Excellence in a University Welcoming to All.” Good afternoon. I will be fairly brief and if I have any extra time, I want to give it…

The Growing Drug Crisis and Its Ties To the Murdaugh Family

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, was quoted in the NBC News story “Behind Alex Murdaugh’s ‘fall from grace’: Drug addiction fueled by opioid epidemic.” Monnat discussed the growing…

Campus & Community

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80 to Address the Syracuse University and SUNY ESF Classes of 2020 During Commencement Sept. 19

Friday, September 17, 2021, By News Staff

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80, the state’s 57th governor and first female to hold the state’s highest office, will deliver the address at Syracuse University’s Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 19, in the stadium. The ceremony…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Testing | Contact Tracing | Preventative Health Practice

Friday, September 17, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Three weeks of classes are complete and we are heading into the final weekend of summer. We have performed more than 15,500 surveillance tests on campus this semester, and we currently count 148 active…

CNY Central

Current Labor Shortage Affects Even The Most Popular Businesses

Thursday, September 16, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Donald Dutkowsky, Professor Emeritus of Economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “Even Wegmans, one of country’s ‘best places to work,’ needs employees.” Dutkowsky discussed the current labor shortage, saying, “I think you’re seeing two…

Campus & Community

It’s on ALL of Us to Keep Our Community Safe

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students: After sacrificing so much the last 18 months, I recognize and appreciate your excitement being back on campus.  We cannot however disregard our community standards and resort to behavior that challenges the health and well-being of our campus…

Newsweek

The Growing Issue of Vaccine Hesitancy

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted by Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…