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University Announces $2.28M Invest Syracuse Gift for the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Syracuse University Life Trustee William “Bill” F. Allyn G’59 and his wife, Janet “Penny” Jones Allyn ’60, have made a gift that will augment the student experience in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and help students across the University bring their inventions to life, as part of the college’s Transforming Our Future plan.
Invest Syracuse Progress: Enhancing Mental Health Services
Following significant discussion between University and Student Association leaders, the Counseling Center is piloting extended hours of operation for the spring 2018 semester. This semester, searches will also begin for four additional staff therapists and a psychiatrist.
Maxwell Professor Mary Lovely Explains Damage of Tariffs on Solar Industry
While tax breaks will help Americans out, new Trump-imposed tariffs will soon do the opposite, especially in regards to the solar power industry. New taxes will raise costs for American solar companies, among other changes. For the Chicago Tribune, Maxwell…
House Passes FISA Extension Amidst Presidential Uncertainty
William Banks, a law professor at Syracuse and the Founding Director of INSCT, recently spoke with Bloomberg about the FISA passage, which was done by the House after uncertain support from President Trump. “It’s (FISA) been a foundational part of…
IVMF Announces New Appointments to Advisory Board
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced the appointment of two new members to its external advisory board. JPMorgan Chase Vice Chairman John Donnelly has accepted a seat on the IVMF Board. David Owen, the global chief administrative officer at…
The Mixing of a President and Pop Culture
Tweets and pop culture have been involved in the White House more than ever under President Trump, and to Syracuse VPA Communication and Rhetorical Studies Professor Kendall Phillips, this comes as no surprise. In the Huffington Post, Phillips connected POTUS’…
New Euclid Shuttle Launches Thursday
Starting Thursday, Jan. 18, students can use the Euclid Shuttle, funded as part of the $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative to enhance the student experience. The Euclid Shuttle will operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to 3:25…
The Costs of Dismantling Family Migration
Elizabeth Cohen, Associate Professor of Political Science and a researcher of immigration and citizenship at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, is available to discuss the issues of family migration, where US citizens and immigrants to sponsor family members for visas, also known as chain…
‘Climate Comments’ Website Translates Complex Climate Change Policy into Plain Language
“Climate Comments,” a website designed to make accessible complex environmental regulations and proposals and to inspire individuals to participate in public policy decisions about climate change that affect their lives, has been published by Emily Brown, assistant teaching professor in…
Expert Banks on FISA Extension
William Banks, the Founding Director of INSCT at Syracuse, talks to Bloomberg News about the recent extension of a warrantless spying act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, and how is passed despite previous uncertain support from President Trump….