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University Selected to Host Hult Prize Regional Competition

Friday, March 5, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

The prestigious Hult Prize Foundation has selected Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars (LaunchPad) to host the Hult Prize Regional Summit. Hult Prize Impact Summits are hosted in 100 locations around the world, and this year Syracuse is one…

Campus & Community

Stadium to Reopen to Fans Saturday, March 6

Thursday, March 4, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: There are very few things more uniquely Orange than attending an event at our iconic stadium. This is an experience many of us have been missing throughout the pandemic. For that reason, we are pleased…

Campus & Community

James Haywood Rolling Jr. Appointed Co-Director of Lender Center for Social Justice

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Matt Michael

James Haywood Rolling Jr. walked into the Museum of Modern Art in New York City wearing faded jeans, old sneakers and a backpack, just like the rest of his classmates from Cooper Union, a private college in the city. Rolling,…

Health & Society

Five Maxwell Scholars Contribute to Aging Studies Handbook

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By News Staff

Four professors and a doctoral student from the Maxwell School’s Department of Sociology and Department of Public Administration and International Affairs have contributed to the completely revised ninth edition of the “Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences” (Elsevier Academic…

AARP

“How to Grandparent a Child With Special Needs.”

Monday, March 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the AARP story “How to Grandparent a Child With Special Needs.” Harrington Meyer, who studies aging and gerontology, recently co-authored the book Grandparenting Children With Disabilities. She…

Campus & Community

‘ADA Live!’ Focuses on Protection and Advocacy Systems for People With Disabilities

Sunday, February 28, 2021, By News Staff

The next “ADA Live!” podcast on Wednesday, March 3, will feature Curt Decker, founder and executive director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Decker will discuss the history of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System, some important legislation they…

Daily Beast

“Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.”

Sunday, February 28, 2021, By Lily Datz

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.” Kmush, who studies infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, says that anti-vaxxers concerns are unwarranted because…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: New York State Guidance | Mandatory Testing | Vaccine Eligibility

Friday, February 26, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: The landscape of federal, state and local policy guidance related to the COVID health emergency continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We are following these policy changes and amended public health guidelines very…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Feb. 25-28

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we enter the final days of February, I am writing to share our weekly update about activities on the calendar this weekend. The team and I are grateful for your continued participation; these events and…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Discusses DPS Review, Revised COVID Guidelines and Leadership Searches in Remarks to University Senate

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided an overview of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) review and upcoming actions on diversity, equity, inclusion and access. He also discussed what New York State COVID guidelines…