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US News and World Report

How the Proposed Tax Plan Affects Students

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

If the proposed new tax plan goes through, college students may have a harder time paying off student loans. For US News and World Report, Maxwell Political Science Assistant Professor Chris Faricy helps explain how this would happen. “The middle…

Business & Economy

Professor Yuzhe Tang on Bitcoin, Criminal Activity and How Digital Currency Disrupts Traditional Banking

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Bitcoin’s recent price swings have given a lot of people reason to take a closer look at the global digital currency and how it works. Yuzhe (Richard) Tang, assistant professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, says that while…

Campus & Community

United Way Gift Basket Online Auction Now Open

Monday, December 4, 2017, By News Staff

The One University Gift Basket Online Auction for the United Way of Central New York, sponsored by the Falk College, is now open for bidding. From cookies to haircare, baskets sure to entice the pet lover, or simply goodies all…

International Business Times

Minkoff-Zern Calls Out Misconceptions on Immigrant Jobs

Thursday, November 30, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

After a McDonalds’ bun distributor lost a third of its employees to an immigrant raid, it is now losing out on millions in revenue. For the International Business Times, Falk Assistant Professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern talked about a false narrative associated…

Campus & Community

Students: Ski or Snowboard at Toggenburg

Thursday, November 30, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

The Department of Recreation Services is hosting January and February outdoor adventure trips to go skiing and snowboarding at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center. Participants can choose Friday or Saturday nights for six consecutive weeks from 5-10 p.m. starting Jan….

The Post Standard

Christopher Faricy on the GOP Tax Plan

Thursday, November 16, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In an opinion piece written in the Syracuse Post Standard, Maxwell Professor Christopher Faricy detailed how President Trump’s new GOP tax plan would be financially irresponsible, and would add to national debt as the years went on. “Corporate tax rates…

STEM

Chin, Chapin Testify to NYS Senate on Cybersecurity

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

In the wake of the Equifax breach, the New York State Senate turned to Syracuse University’s cybersecurity faculty to learn about cyberthreats, best practices and solutions. In the following select passages of their written testimonies, Professors Shiu-Kai Chin and Steve Chapin share their expertise…

Campus & Community

Money Matters: Syracuse Smart Money Program Leads Students to Financial Wellness

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

As students accept their diploma at the end of their academic careers at Syracuse University, they are prepared for professional success. The Office of Financial Literacy wants students to also be ready to achieve financial success and wellness through a…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 8 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud updated the University Senate on a broad range of topics at its Wednesday, Nov. 8, meeting. He began his remarks by briefly reflecting on three recent University events: The installation of Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian…

Veterans

Profiles from the Past and Present—Celebrating Alumni and Student Veterans

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

In celebration of Veterans Week 2017 at Syracuse University, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is recognizing the success stories of one current student veteran and one military-connected alumni each day of the week.  After welcoming veterans to campus…