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Mexico Water Crisis Continues – Perspectives from Syracuse U. Experts
The water available to many northern Mexico residents is drying up for reasons that go beyond the impact of climate warming. Political decisions, international water law, and dwindling resources are also to blame, say two Syracuse University professors. Elizabeth Carter is…
Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams
The start of a new semester offers a good opportunity to assess the current phishing landscape. While multi-factor authentication, strong passwords and anti-virus software remain key ingredients to information security, bad actors continue to adapt their methods and schemes. Some…
Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)
Some may look at an empty residence hall room and see a humdrum space in which they will sleep and store their belongings and nothing more. Others may visualize an empty room as a blank canvas, just waiting for a…
Professor Dotger Awarded NSF Grant to Promote Data Sciences and STEM Workforce Development Through a Clinical Simulations Model
Professor Benjamin Dotger, director of the Syracuse University School of Education’s (SOE) Center for Experiential Pedagogy and Practice (CEPP), has been awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to design and study an instructional model to enhance data science…
Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
Message From Allen Groves
Dear Fellow Members of the Syracuse University Community: I am writing today with great sadness to share the news of the passing of Cerri Banks, vice president for the student experience and deputy to the senior vice president, and a…
‘Shrinkflation’ and Sticker Shock: Back-to-School Expectations From Supply Chain Professor
What should parents expect as they begin back-to-school shopping for their kids this year? Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of Executive Education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management. He provides…
From Compliance to Commitment to Culture: Reflecting on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Over the last 32 years, since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, progress has been measured by how quickly universities and institutions have moved from compliance with the law to the creation of…
From the US Army to Syracuse University, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt Loves to Serve
After serving for eight years as an active-duty chaplain in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt G’22 came to Syracuse University during the summer of 2021. In the past year, he has been steadily working toward a dual master’s…
Statement from Sean O’Keefe Regarding Images from James Webb Space Telescope
Syracuse University Professor and Former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe offers thoughts on the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Professor O’Keefe says: “The images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are a strong reminder of how…