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iSchool Professor Carl Schramm Argues U.S. Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes When Aiding Ukraine Post-war
Carl Schramm, University Professor in the iSchool, wrote an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal titled “Ukraine Needs Expeditionary Economics, Not USAID.” In his op-ed, he argues that though they are already ready and willing, the U.S. government may…
Margaret Usdansky Named Interim Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE)
Margaret Usdansky, founding director of the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) and research associate professor of human development and family science in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has been named as the interim director of…
SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing
The White House’s famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…
She Shoots, She Scores: Sarah Thompson’s ‘Sticks Together’ Project Brings Street Hockey to Children in Argentina
On Comfrey Crescent in Orléans, a suburb of Ottawa, there was one thing that always brought the children out of their yards and houses and onto the street. No, not the ice cream truck. Instead, Sarah Thompson would come out…
Syracuse University’s 2022-23 Budget Includes Largest-Ever Commitment to Student Financial Aid, as Well as a Decrease in Board Rates
Allocating nearly $327 million to student financial aid, Syracuse University’s 2022-23 budget prioritizes financial assistance for promising students who aspire to be part of the growing Orange community. The figure reflects a nearly 9% increase in student financial aid, and…
“Brittney Griner’s case speaks to larger issues plaguing America.”
Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news, and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “Brittney Griner’s case speaks to larger issues plaguing America.” Despite the lack of coverage on the matter, Gallagher says it…
Global Sanctions Targeting Russia
Reporters looking for experts to help explain global sanctions targeting Russia, please see comments from Syracuse University professor Kristen Patel of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. Patel has more than 25 years of experience leading…
“Trump largely isolated in praise for Putin as GOP condemns Russian invasion”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Trump largely isolated in praise for Putin as GOP condemns Russian invasion.” Taylor, who is an expert on Russian politics and international security…
Plan targeting homeless in NYC subway stations misses the bigger issue. Housing needs to be a human right
Reporters looking for insight about the new safety plan announced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul that focuses on homeless people using stations as shelter, please see insight from Syracuse University researcher Gretchen…
“Crisis in the Classroom: Some parents argue kids should not have to wear masks in schools”
David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the CNY Central story “Crisis in the Classroom: Some parents argue kids should not have to wear masks in schools.” Driesen, an expert on constitutional law, commented on…