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What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers
Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….
Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions
Paris is gearing up to go green for the 2024 Olympics, but some of their initiatives might face challenges. For instance, the lack of available air conditioning for athletes is causing some disruption to their plans. Matthew Huber, professor of…
We Can’t Do It Alone: Getting Teens Off Their Phones Requires Broad Intervention
School districts and the U.S. Surgeon General are taking action to curb the negative effects of social media on teens. This month, Los Angeles school district officials approved a ban on cell phone use and social media limitation during school…
Stand-Out Graduation Dress? You’ve Got to Hand It to Rory Livingston ’24
When Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott learned about the special dress Rory Livingston ’24 wore to the School of Education Convocation on May 11, she wanted to know more about it. Making the dress was a handful—but not in a bad way. Livingston,…
New Director Brings Disability Law Expertise and Lived Experience to Disability Law and Policy Program
Katherine Macfarlane, a leading expert on disability law, civil procedure and civil rights litigation, joined the College of Law last summer to lead the groundbreaking Disability Law and Policy (DLPP) program. The program was founded and led by Professor Emerita…
Will SBC’s Vote Against IVF Cost Conservatives Voters?
Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution condemning in vitro fertilization, or IVF. This was the first statement of its kind for the SBC. Reporters looking for experts to help explain how this vote will impact the 2024…
Saving the Planet One Refillable Water Bottle at a Time
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, scientists estimate there will be more plastics by weight than fish in the ocean by 2050. World Refill Day, a campaign to reduce plastic waste that was celebrated this…
80 Years of the GI Bill: Vice Chancellor on Its Lasting Impact
June 22, 2024, will mark the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. This landmark legislation has provided millions of WWII veterans and subsequent generations with access to college education…
Military spouse reimbursement offers “essential financial relief”
Military spouses (of all branches but the Marines) are now eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,000 for specific business expenses incurred during relocation to a new base. Maria McConville, senior advisor at Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families…
’Cuse Collections and Sheraton Hotel Donations Help Support Local Community
The Office of Sustainability Management hosted ’Cuse Collections during the last week of the Spring 2024 semester to provide a convenient location for students to donate unwanted and gently used items before leaving for the summer. The office partnered with…