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How To Increase the Social Security Program’s Sustainability For Long-Term Benefit
Eric Kingson, professor of social work in Falk College, was interviewed for the U.S. News and World Report story “The Future of Social Security.” Kingson discussed changes that could be made to the social security program to increase its sustainability….
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Sucheta Soundarajan Receives NSF CAREER Award
Large networks such as social media platforms, highway systems and even our genes contain vast amounts of data hiding in plain sight. However, the techniques scientists design to learn about the nonlinear relationships within these structures often result in unintentional…
Steve Huang G’72, G’75 Establishes Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Syracuse University Mentor
After rising to the position of vice president of engineering technology at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), one of the top priorities for Steve Huang G’72, G’75 was to build a culture that supported the needs of everyone in the…
NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium
Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…
MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans
Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…
Those With Developmental Disabilities Are At Higher COVID Risk
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by LAist for the story “People With Developmental Disabilities Want Their Home Health Workers Vaccinated.” Landes stated, “If you have an intellectual disability, and you’re living in your…
Syracuse University Humanities Center Announces 2021-22 Syracuse Symposium
“Timely and timeless” is how Vivian May, director of the Syracuse University Humanities Center, describes “Conventions,” the theme of this year’s Syracuse Symposium. In the political sense, she says a convention can be a gathering or convening, as in political…
Biden, Dems push Civilian Climate Corps in echo of New Deal.
David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted by the Associated Press for the article “Biden, Dems push Civilian Climate Corps in echo of New Deal.” Popp, who studies environmental economics, explains the…
CTLE’s Partnership for Inclusive Education Pairs Faculty and Students for Mutual Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) launched the Partnership for Inclusive Education in the Fall 2020 semester. The program’s goal is to create culturally responsive learning environments for all students and open dialogue on how students and faculty…
BBI Receives $6.2 Million Award for Southeast ADA Center to Advance Understanding of Disability Rights, Responsibilities
For the third time in 15 years, the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) has been awarded a five-year, $6.2 million grant to advance and support understanding of rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through its Southeast ADA…