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Pair of Summer Boot Camps for Military-Connected Students and Transitioning Veterans Starts Next Week
During the last week in July, a time when most college campuses are largely empty in between semesters, Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center will be bustling with activity. Two programs that align with Syracuse University’s historical commitment to military-connected…
Why are we still debating the use of masks?
Doron Dorfman, associate professor at Syracuse University College of Law, is available to speak to the media on issues surrounding laws and the use of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Professor Dorfman studies the intersections of health…
Pandemic Leads Many Students to Change Schools
Amy Ellen Schwartz, Daniel Patrick Moynihan Chair in Public Affairs and Professor, Economics and Public Administration and International Affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by EdSurge, “School Is Hard for Mobile Students. These Districts Want to Help.” The Five…
When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal
Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…
Entertainment Attractions Could Save Struggling Shopping Malls
Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story, “8 ways Destiny USA might bounce back: Can laser mazes, musicals and doctors save a struggling mall?” Wimer remarked, “Entertainment attractions have a big…
Pre-K vs. Private Daycare: Education Professor Weighs In
George Theoharis, Professor of Educational Leadership and Inclusive Elementary/Early Childhood Education in the School of Education, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune story, “Chicago Public Schools’ universal pre-K ‘strangling’ private day care centers, owners say.”
Trouble in Haiti: Professors Provide Insight Into Past, Present and Future of Caribbean Country
This week, Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home, and his wife was injured in the attack. Haitian authorities have begun to arrest and detain suspects. Some have been killed. The assassination has thrown the country into further…
Search Continues for Next Chief, Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services
Syracuse University today announced the extension of the search for the next chief, campus safety and emergency management services (CSEMS). As the search continues, current Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Robert “Bobby” Maldonado will remain in his position through…
Syracuse University Football Players Changing the World One Child at a Time
When students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in Syracuse see Patty Sawmiller in the halls, the questions start flying. Are you coming to get me today? Are we having mentoring today? When are they coming in? The students are asking…
Seeking Proposals to Represent University at ACCelerate Creativity and Innovation Festival
In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will once again showcase the creativity and innovation happening across ACC institutions at the 2022 ACCelerate Creativity and Innovation Festival. The festival is programmed by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity,…