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Aquilah Ohemeng discusses hip hop dance class
Aquilah Ohemeng, exercise science instructor in the School of Education, was interviewed for a Spectrum News story on her hip hop dance class.
“The History of Your Social Security Payments”
Eric Kingson, professor of social work in the Falk College, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Report article “The History of Your Social Security Payments.” Kingson, who studies Social Security extensively, discussed how the system benefits not only…
“J.C. Penney is reinventing itself. Again.”
Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Retail Dive story “J.C. Penney is reinventing itself. Again.” Wimer, who studies retail marketing and planning, explained that J.C. Penney’s current efforts to rebrand itself may…
Viewing a Microcosm Through a Physics Lens
“What can physics offer biology?” This was how Alison Patteson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ physics department and a faculty member in the BioInspired Institute, began the explanation of why her physics lab was studying bacteria. In…
University’s Top Putnam Math Competition Finisher Awarded Inaugural Erdős Prize
Junior Connor Ritchie has won the Department of Mathematics’ inaugural Erdős Prize for being Syracuse University’s top finisher in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The Putnam contest is the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada,…
1970 Student Strike Featured in New Digital Exhibition
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center has released the new digital exhibition “Shut It Down: The 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University.” Beginning May 4, 1970, students participated in the national student strike by holding teach-ins and sit-ins, marching,…
“Can Supermarket Design Really Impact What You Buy?”
Shelley Kohan, adjunct faculty member in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the VeryWell Mind story “Can Supermarket Design Really Impact What You Buy?” Kohan, a retail executive with 25 years of experience, explained that many grocery stores are following…
“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”
Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…
“With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government'”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the MarketWatch article “With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government.’” Grygiel, who…
Koppl writes “Biden Establishes a Ministry of Truth”
Roger Koppl, professor of finance in the Whitman School, co-authored The Wall Street Journal opinion piece “Biden Establishes a Ministry of Truth.” The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the formation of the Disinformation Governance Board. The goal of the…