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Health & Society

Special Collections Research Center Opens Papers of Dr. Thomas Szasz

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the Thomas Szasz Papers.  At nearly 200 linear feet, the collection represents the culmination of several years’ work by SCRC staff, including surveying, analysis, organization, rehousing,…

Campus & Community

Housing Review Expands to Encompass Graduate, Post-Traditional Students, Faculty and Staff

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

In July, Syracuse University announced the beginning of a comprehensive review of its student housing to better understand residential options and determine future needs in support of enriching the student experience. A committee was formed, with representatives from the Division…

Health & Society

Mental Health Awareness Week Starts Today

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

Mental Health Awareness Week will be celebrated beginning today through Thursday, Oct. 10. Hosted by the Student Association for the fourth consecutive year, the events and programs will work to help break the stigma around mental health among college students….

Campus & Community

Department of Public Safety Achieves Accreditation for a Second Consecutive Term

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Christine Grabowski

During this year’s International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) annual conference, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) received the IACLEA accreditation for a second consecutive term; the original accreditation was awarded to the department in 2015. DPS was…

Folio:

Featured Editorial Lists Drive Profitability for Magazine Franchises

Sunday, October 6, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of Magazine, News and Digital Journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Folio: story “Turning Editorial Franchises into Brand Builders and Moneymakers.” In the article, Gallagher comments on the importance of magazines hosting live…

CityLab

Pres. Trump’s Altered Map of Hurricane Dorian Sparks Controversy

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Distinguished Professor of Geology in the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, was quoted in CityLab for the story, “MapLab: Trump’s ‘Mutilated’ Storm Map.” In the article, Monmonier uses his expertise in manipulative cartography to analyze the altered map of Hurricane Dorian’s track shown…

The Hill

The Impeachment Process- How Will It Impact Americans?

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs and professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story, “The Memo: Will impeachment create an even more polarized nation?” In the article, Reeher discusses the…

CNN

Tariff Burden To Be Felt By Many Americans

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, wrote the CNN op-ed “Many Americans haven’t felt the burden of Trump’s tariffs. They’re about to.” In the piece, Professor Lovely argues that tariffs are going to hurt the consumer checkbook.

Veterans

IVMF, Hillsborough Community College Develop New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Earlier this semester, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) expanded its portfolio of veteran transition programs with the launch of STRIVE-Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship. Developed with insight from IVMF’s leading research and veteran entrepreneurship teams,…

Veterans

Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…