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Bird Flu Transmission from Animals to People is Very ‘Worrisome’

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

The H5N1 virus – also known as bird flu – is being blamed for rising egg prices, the death of a Louisiana man and the infection of more than 60 workers that were in close contact with infected dairy cattle…

Syracuse University Impact

Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Diane Stirling

In disability advocacy circles, the City of Syracuse has gained a national reputation as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. for incorporating the ideas and feedback of users with disabilities when creating new handicapped-accessible spaces, according to…

Campus & Community

Call for Applications: Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellowship

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Diane Stirling

All Syracuse University faculty with an interest in social justice are encouraged to apply for the Lender Center for Social Justice 2025-27 Faculty Fellowship. This is the seventh year the Lender Center has awarded the two-year fellowship for research focused…

Media Tip Sheets

Could Elon Musk Buying TikTok Reshape U.S.-China Relations?

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Vanessa Marquette

Is China really considering Elon Musk to acquire TikTok? If so, one Syracuse University professor shared what he thought this could mean for U.S.-China relations. Dimitar Gueorguiev is an associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of…

Media, Law & Policy

IDJC Launches Fellows Program for Thought Leaders in Journalism and Public Affairs

Monday, January 13, 2025, By Cort Ruddy

The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has launched the IDJC Visiting Fellows program, giving experts in the fields of journalism, politics and public affairs an opportunity to deeply explore topics of interest with the support of an academic…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. ’51, L’54, H’87

Monday, January 13, 2025, By Eileen Korey

Longtime Board of Trustees member and dedicated University supporter Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. ’51, L’54, H’87 passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024. Referred to simply as “Tarky” by all those who knew him in the Orange community and around…

Media Tip Sheets

Environmental Experts Weigh In on Growing Wildfires Out West

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have prompted widespread evacuations, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and burned thousands of acres. The strong winds and dry conditions have been cited as major contributing factors to the widespread weather event. Two Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

Parking Alternatives in Place for Permit Holders as Women’s Basketball Hosts ‘School Day’ Game on Thursday, Jan. 9

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, By Jennifer DeMarchi

On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Syracuse University women’s basketball team will host School Day at the JMA Wireless Dome. Schoolchildren from across Central New York have been invited to attend the game, and over 200 school buses will be parked…

Campus & Community

Spring 2025 Special Collections Research Center Exhibition: ‘The Making of the Medieval Book’

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center’s (SCRC) Spring 2025 exhibition, “The Making of the Medieval Book,” opens Monday, Jan. 27 on the 6th floor of Bird Library. Curated by Irina Savinetskaya, curator of early to pre-20th century, the exhibition…

Campus & Community

Information Technology Services Warns of Sophisticated Phishing Attacks Impersonating Trusted Sources

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, By Eric Ferguson

The Information Security team within Information Technology Services has detected an increase in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting the University community. These phishing emails look real and often originate from compromised accounts at other universities. Attackers exploit recipients’ trust and use…