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Veterans

Army National Guard Member Builds Experience through Defense Comptrollership Program

Monday, October 26, 2020, By News Staff

If money makes the world go around, then military finance officers are a vital link connecting our nation’s military and its commitment to the U.S. taxpayer. For Major Chinedu Nwankwoala, a member of the National Guard, a career in finance…

“A Covid-19 Winter Is Coming: Use These Expert Tips to Prep.” 

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Lily Datz

Joshua Felver, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Readers Digest story “A Covid-19 Winter Is Coming: Use These Expert Tips to Prep.” Felver, who directs the Mind Body Laboratory at Syracuse…

Health & Society

Election Season Got You Down? Tips For Managing Your Mental Health

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

With a little more than a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, stress and mental anxiety surrounding American politics are at an all-time high. According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults (68…

STEM

WiSE Launches Pilot Career Preparation Program

Sunday, October 25, 2020, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) has developed a new pilot program for women of color in STEM sophomores and juniors at the University. The Career Preparation Program (CPP) aims to provide these students with opportunities and resources for developing…

STEM

Ph.D. Candidate’s Work in the Patteson Lab Requires Tools from Multiple Disciplines

Sunday, October 25, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

After completing a master’s degree from the University of Akron in physics, Ph.D. candidate Maxx Swoger attended a seminar hosted by Alison Patteson, assistant professor of physics at Syracuse University. “Originally and very broadly, I wanted to study soft matter…

Daily Citizen

“Data shows mailed ballots benefit both parties in battleground states.”

Sunday, October 25, 2020, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Citizen story “Data shows mailed ballots benefit both parties in battleground states.” Reeher, an expert on American politics and elections, says that there is no…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Establishes Scholarship Program in Memory of Late Dean Lorraine Branham

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, announced the establishment of the Lorraine Branham Scholarship Program. Used primarily to recruit and support Newhouse students from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and other underrepresented groups, the program will provide under-resourced, talented students…

Campus & Community

Reminder: Schedule Your Flu Shot

Friday, October 23, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Since the flu clinic opened on campus, we have administered approximately 7,250 flu shots to students, faculty and staff. Thank you again for promptly scheduling appointments to get your required flu shot! Recognizing the growing interest from students,…

The Athletic

“How Salatha Willis plans to make Syracuse more inclusive.” 

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

Salatha Willis, Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Culture and Climate, and Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, were featured in The Athletic article…

Campus & Community

University’s ROTC Cadets Bring the Fight to COVID-19

Thursday, October 22, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

On Oct. 6, the University’s Public Health Team identified an emerging cluster of positive COVID-19 cases on campus. Testing revealed more than 60 new cases over the next four days. After consulting with the Onondaga County Health Department, the University…