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Maxwell Faculty Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling
In a panel discussion last week, faculty experts from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs shared expertise and insight on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturns the precedent set by Roe v. Wade…
‘Jeopardy!’ Appearance Fulfills Lifelong Dream for David Bzdak G’13
Let’s play a one-question game of “Jeopardy!” The category? “Jeopardy!” champions with ties to Syracuse University. Here’s your clue: You have 30 seconds. Growing up, this Onondaga Community College philosophy professor loved watching “Jeopardy!” with his grandmother, Josephine. After earning…
Alumnus Reflects on A&S as a Springboard for His Scholarly Journey
When David Mwambari, originally from Rwanda, first stepped onto the Syracuse University campus in 2008, it was only his third time ever being in the United States. “I had been to the U.S. twice before that, first as an exchange…
Brett Padgett Named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of Brett Padgett, a higher education financial leader and Navy veteran, as Syracuse University’s next senior vice president and chief financial officer. Reporting to the Chancellor as a member of the executive team,…
Professor Corrine Occhino Awarded Grant to Promote ASL Among Deaf Refugees
Corrine Occhino, an assistant professor with a dual appointment in the School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded an SU Engaged Humanities Mini-grant for a project to serve Deaf refugees learning American Sign Language (ASL)….
Faculty expert reflects on 80th anniversary of Holocaust publication
Saturday, June 25th marks 80 years since the Daily Telegraph published about the mass murder of Jews during the Holocaust, but it was on the fifth page of a six-page issue. The Guardian describes it as “one of its greatest…
Two Professors Win Prestigious Google Research Scholar Awards
Assistant Professors Ferdinando Fioretto and Endadul Hoque, faculty members in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, have earned highly competitive Google Research Scholar awards. The Google Research Scholar Program provides unrestricted gifts of up to $60,000 to support research…
New Research Shows Anger Levels Among EMS Workers Rise When Quality of Sleep Falls
It’s no secret that sleep and emergency medical services (EMS) work do not go hand in hand. The profession is notorious for long and oftentimes odd hours, with overnight shift work a part of the job. It’s bound to affect…
Want to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Kids? Train and Invest In School Counselors
June is annually recognized as Pride Month in the U.S., a period to spotlight and support the LGBTIQ+ community. As these kids and their caregivers navigate increasingly hostile environments, what role can school counselors play in addressing health and safety…
Social Work STARs Ethan Smith and Alexander Nelson Make Impact at Local Teen Center
Near the end of each school year, the junior high and high school students who hang out at The CanTeen in Cicero, New York, select one adult volunteer for its STAR Award. But this year, the students had trouble picking…