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Campus & Community

Work of University’s Custodial, Environmental Staff Vital in Stopping Spread of COVID-19

Monday, April 20, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

They arrive each day on campus ready for work, many early in the morning and others during the day or late at night. They are essential, needed and necessary—and on the front lines in helping to stop the spread of…

Campus & Community

Financial Impact of COVID-19

Monday, April 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We recently shared our cautious optimism and expectation that our students will return to campus for fall 2020 to resume residential instruction. We are determined, like so many of you, that we enable…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 4.18.20: Important Information for Students, Faculty and Staff

Saturday, April 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With less than two weeks until the start of final exams, Syracuse University students, faculty and staff continue to demonstrate strength and resilience in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency. Each member of our…

Houston, We Have Splashdown

Friday, April 17, 2020, By News Staff

April 17 is the 50th anniversary of the splashdown of Apollo 13 after the aborted mission to the moon. The event was watched by an estimated 40 million Americans. The Apollo 13 space mission was made famous for not landing…

Media Tip Sheets

Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists

Thursday, April 16, 2020, By Ellen Mbuqe

MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…

Campus & Community

A Devotion to Family, Friends, Food and Social Justice: Remembering the Life of Professor Evan Weissman

Tuesday, April 14, 2020, By Michele Barrett

Evan L. Weissman, Ph.D., associate professor in food studies and nutrition in the Falk College, passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family on April 9. Weissman touched the Syracuse community where he lived, and that he loved deeply,…

Tips for Writing and Submitting an Op-ed

Tuesday, April 14, 2020, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University’s media relations team works with faculty on pitching thought leadership to news media as it relates to their scholarship or research interest.  An op-ed is an opinion piece, ideally written on a topic that is in the news…

Campus & Community

Need to Set Up a Schedule for Academic Success? A Peer Coach or Tutor Can Help with That

Tuesday, April 14, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Are you a student struggling with managing your time with online classes, coursework, studying and downtime? Or just need some advice in adjusting to this new learning environment? A peer tutor or coach through the Center for Learning and Student…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Presents 2020 Newhouse Photography Annual Online

Friday, April 10, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Artists are nothing if not adaptable, especially when facing challenges. In that spirit of resilience, creativity and community, Light Work presents the “2020 Newhouse Photography Annual,” featuring work by photography students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. In…

Campus & Community

Coronavirus Update 4.9.20: Remote Work Extended, New Resources and Important Reminders

Thursday, April 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As Syracuse University continues to adapt and respond in real time to the evolving COVID-19 health emergency, keeping our community informed remains a top priority. To that end, I appreciate the faculty, staff…