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Hendricks Chapel Welcomes Yale University Chaplain to Conversation Series
Sharon M. K. Kugler, chaplain of Yale University, is the next guest for “Matters that Matter: A Conversation Series from Hendricks Chapel.” Kugler will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7…
A New Tool to Fight Alcohol and Opioid Deaths
Joseph Ditre, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.3 million grant to develop a program to target interrelations between pain, hazardous drinking and the use of prescription opioid medications. When it comes…
Embracing the Disability Community as One University
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we work to create a safe and healthy community in challenging circumstances, we are asking a lot from each of you and each other. Today, I am writing to ask for your…
Virtual Stress Relief: ‘Parenting During These Uncertain Times’ Offered to Faculty, Staff
Uncertainty abounds in our day-to-day lives, leaving many feeling anxious, overwhelmed and looking for an outlet to help manage the added stress we’re experiencing. Carebridge, Syracuse University’s faculty and staff assistance program, is kicking off their monthly virtual stress relief…
Faculty Comment: President’s “Eviction Ban” Postpones What Will Be Tsunami of Economic Devastation
The Trump administration’s new eviction ban faces a slew of legal and political challenges that could undercut an ambitious and unorthodox attempt to save tens of millions of Americans from homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…
“Here’s why ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ is finally ending.”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the NY Daily News story “Here’s why ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ is…
Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations
Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic…
Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration
This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at Syracuse University, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15. This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…
Suicide Prevention Month: Veteran and Mental Health Expert Advises Loved Ones To Create Network of Support During Pandemic
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global event to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds. It…
Burton Blatt Institute Receives $4.3M to Lead National Center on Employment Policy for Persons With Disabilities
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University has received $4.3 million from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to lead a new national Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Inclusive Employment Policy. Given…