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FEMA’s Wrong Flood Plain Projections Leave Some Surprised, and Homeless
As Hurricane Harvey swept through Texas, many were left with basements and living rooms full of water- despite being outside of FEMA’s projected high-risk flood areas. FEMA and its maps represent the government’s best flood plain estimates, leaving those outside…
Creative Writing Program Achieves New Peak of Success
Members of the top-ranked program, based in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, are celebrating a raft of honors, awards and new publications.
Alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua Support University, Student Scholars through $5.25 Million Gift
University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62, are generously supporting future generations of high-achieving students at Syracuse University through a $5.25 million gift for undergraduate financial aid. Their support is directed to the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40…
NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer to Speak at Newhouse School Sept. 11
NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer will visit the Newhouse School Monday, Sept. 11. He will discuss “The Role of Media in Society” in conversation with Professor Tula Goenka at 1 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. Meyer is…
“Houston, and much of the Gulf Coast is living on borrowed time”
Laura Steinberg is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Syracuse University and a researcher on environmental disasters’ effect on infrastructure, including the impact of climate change on both. Steinberg lived through Hurricane Katrina and is available to discuss…
Diversity and Inclusion Strengthened at Syracuse University During Past Year, Important Work Continues
Last week, new and returning students arrived on campus to kick off the 2017-18 academic year. As they settle in, they, along with the entire campus community, will notice expanded and new initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion campuswide.
Energized Leadership Team Welcomes New Students and New Academic Year
Last week, nearly 4,000 first-year and transfer students began their academic careers at Syracuse University, an exciting milestone in their young lives. As these new students acclimate to the Syracuse community, they will find a leadership team ready to ensure…
Course Gives Non-Whitman Majors an Engaging Introduction to Business
As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…
CV Updates to Include Faculty Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Goals
The Office of the Provost has announced revisions to the form that faculty use to update their curriculum vitae annually. The changes were made in order to better reflect faculty contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, international knowledge and global perspective….
Lee McKnight Talks About Amazon’s Whole Foods Strategy
After Amazon’s blockbuster purchase of Whole Foods, iSchool Professor Lee McKnight spoke with NPR about how Amazon will start by gathering more data on its consumers, rather than try to increase sales volume right away. With a large overlap between…