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Campus & Community

University Lectures Launches 18th Season with Authors George Saunders and Margaret Atwood, Artist Robert Shetterly

Thursday, August 30, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

This fall, the University Lectures series welcomes distinguished authors George Saunders (“Lincoln in the Bardo,” “Tenth of December”) and Margaret Atwood (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Alias Grace”) and—in collaboration with the Tanner Lecture Series on Ethics, Citizenship, and Public Responsibility—accomplished portrait…

STEM

NSF Grant Will Allow Acuna to Study Optimization of Scientific Peer Review Process

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Diane Stirling

Deficiencies in the scientific community’s centralized peer review process can impact more than a researcher’s career. Faults in the process can ultimately affect the kinds of scientific discoveries that are made, the distribution of information about findings, the technology innovations…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Welcome in Photos 2018

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

New Syracuse University students enjoyed a variety of activities and new experiences, all while making new friends and getting to know campus, as part of Syracuse Welcome 2018. Here’s a look at some of the fun.

Nina Kohn

David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education at Syracuse University College of Law
CNBC

Next Trade War Target: Cannabis Consumption Markets

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Essence Britt

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets, including CNBC. The United States and China are in an ongoing trade war that currently affects aluminum, steel, solar panels…

Newsday

Much at Stake with Governor’s Debate

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newsday story “With much at stake, Cuomo, Nixon ready for their first and only debate.”   From…

Business & Economy

For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…

STEM

Chemists Develop Tools to Reduce Pesticide Impact

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have developed tools to break down pesticides in the environment. Ivan Korendovych, associate professor of chemistry, is the recipient of a $107,000 grant award from CRDF Global, supporting the study of…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Exceeds $150 Million Fundraising Goal, Broadens Donor Support and Experiences Significant Boost in $1 Million Gifts

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University has achieved and exceeded its ambitious fundraising goal for the 2018 fiscal year, spurred in part by the excitement, energy and commitment generated by the Invest Syracuse campaign to fund the academic strategic plan and support student success….

Business & Economy

Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…