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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…
‘Black Lives Matter Is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries’
Danielle Smith is a professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. “For more than 400 years, Black people have expressed in countless ways that Black Lives…
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…
“‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.”
The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., Dean of Henedricks Chapel, was quoted in the Interfaith Youth Corp story “‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.” The article provides “prayers, reflections, meditations, that offer courage and wisdom from diverse faiths…
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…
“Why did COVID-19 become partisan?”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CBS Sunday Morning piece “Why did COVID-19 become partisan?” During the pandemic, Gadarian worked with colleagues to survey American attitudes towards COVID-19. The team…
College of Law’s Fourth Annual Supreme Court Preview Goes Virtual
The College of Law’s fourth annual Supreme Court Preview program will examine the pending cases on the docket for the 2020-2021 term in a virtual environment on Friday, Sept. 25, from 1:30-4:15 p.m. The preview will open with featured speaker…
“Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, was quoted in the Bloomberg article “Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.” Monnat, who is an expert social…
“Why TV viewers don’t care about awards shows anymore.”
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 Pop Times Story “Why TV viewers don’t care about awards shows anymore.”…