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Many notable brands have taken public stances in favor of Americans protesting racial inequality. The pressure that companies feel to speak out on these important issues has greatly increased. As such, some of the biggest companies are quickly reacting on the…

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…

The controversial New York Times op-ed from U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), which called for a military response to protests across the nation sparked by the murder of George Floyd, is creating plenty of debate about what is appropriate for…

As the opioid epidemic extends into its second decade, the nation faces a critical need for a well-educated workforce to address prevention, treatment, recovery and policies that address the systemic factors that perpetuate addictive behaviors. At the same time, state…

Dear Faculty Colleagues: As we continue to plan for the return of residential classes this fall, the health and safety of our campus and Central New York community remains our highest priority. As referenced in Chancellor Syverud’s May 20 announcement…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing today to provide our monthly update regarding the investigation of bias incidents that have occurred on our campus. First, however, I want to address recent events that are deeply troubling to me,…

David Larsen, an Associate Professor of Public Health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article “Syracuse University, ESF will test sewage dorm-by-dorm to track coronavirus spread”  In addition to testing students on their return to campus in the…

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Today, we have welcomed a small group of faculty and staff back to campus, after nearly three months of transitioning to remote work as part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group…

When Bethaida “Bea” González came to Syracuse at age 3 from her birthplace of Cayey, Puerto Rico, her family settled in an apartment on Adams Street, on the periphery of the Syracuse University campus. She had no way to know…

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Rolling Stone story “How to Spot Misinformation During George Floyd Protests.” The article gives recommendations for readers on how to avoid fake news and misinformation amid…