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STEM

Pushing Manufacturers To Make More Resilient Products Will Go Long Way In Curbing E-Waste

Saturday, March 14, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

European lawmakers are considering new regulations that would push manufacturers to design products that last longer. It’s part of a global effort to curb “throwaway” culture where people buy products, use them for a short while and then throw them…

Campus & Community

Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By Shaina M. Hill

“Think globally, act locally.” It’s a concept that Harold Jones, professor emeritus of Spanish, and his wife, Barbara, have put into practice over their nearly 53 years of marriage. Together, they’ve worked to make a global impact through their giving…

Media, Law & Policy

Forensics Student Takes a Stand Against Homeschool Neglect

Saturday, March 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

When you think of forensics, chances are you think of it as a scientific means to solve crimes through things like DNA and fingerprints. That is true. But Kate Corbett Pollack G’17, a master’s student in the forensic sciences program…

TIME

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families: A Step Towards a More Equal America

Friday, February 28, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was highlighted in the TIME story “These 16 People and Groups Are Fighting for a More Equal America.”…

Retail Dive

Forever 21 Searches for New CEO to Revive Brand

Thursday, February 27, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Retail Dive article “New Forever 21 owners in search of a CEO.” In the article, Wimer discussed Forever 21’s retail potential with its new ownership despite…

Campus & Community

Important Coronavirus Update, Academic Program in Florence to Be Suspended

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Syracuse University continues to track the global threat of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, and remains in close contact with local, regional and national public health experts. We have communicated frequently…

Arts & Culture

Urban Video Project Presents Program Exploring the Forensic Turn in Art and Architecture

Thursday, February 20, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) presents “Walled Unwalled,” an exhibition by 2019 Turner Prize recipient Lawrence Abu Hamdan. The work is on view at UVP’s outdoor projection site on the north facade of the Everson Museum of Art, 401…

Business & Economy

Syracuse University Bookstore Ready to Go Green, End Use of Plastic Bags

Monday, February 17, 2020, By Jennifer DeMarchi

On March 1, New York state will join the growing number of states and local municipalities across the country in the movement to ban the use of plastic bags. At the Syracuse University Bookstore, Director Roger Hailstork and his staff…

NBC News

A Step Towards Inclusivity: Super Bowl Ads Feature More LGBTQ and Women-Centric Messages

Friday, February 14, 2020, By Hailey Womer

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 NBC News story “Super Bowl ads feature LGBTQ-friendly, women-centric messages.” Thompson commented…

STEM

Earth Sciences Professor Pushes For More Women At the Science, Technology Table

Monday, February 10, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

For Tripti Bhattacharya, the road to a career in earth sciences has taken a few twists and turns along the way. Bhattacharya, the Thonis Family Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences, first thought she would explore a career in environmental policy…