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A Gift to Inspire Innovation by Bringing Opportunity to Diverse Talent
It was the mid-1960s and Nicholas “Nick” Donofrio G’71, H’11 described it as a “great time” for electrical engineers. They were in huge demand and the young graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute took a job at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New…
Muslim Students’ Association Inspires Renovation of Prayer Space in Hendricks Chapel
Students often seek a safe space on campus where they can feel at home. At Hendricks Chapel, the chaplains, staff and students work together to create an environment that is welcoming of the broader campus community and will continue to…
Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series to Address ‘Spiritual Care During Turbulent Times’
The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” is offering a virtual conversation roundtable for the Spring 2021 semester. Participants will discuss the topic, “Presence and Pandemics:…
“Despite Problems In the Past, Biden to Try Again with ‘Green’ Stimulus.”
David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The New York Times for the story “Biden’s Lesson From Past Green Stimulus Failures: Go Even Bigger.” With past experience with a “green jobs”…
Public Health Advisory: New Action Required to Combat Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: A short time ago, the University’s COVID dashboard was updated to reflect the 20 new COVID-19 infections we have confirmed in the past 24 hours. All these new COVID-19 cases are among students. As…
“AG slams NY’s legal shield for nursing homes, hospitals”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Associated Press story “AG slams NY’s legal shield for nursing homes, hospitals,” which was also republished…
Drama Department to Virtually Present New Theatrical Work Inspired by University’s 150th Anniversary
Inspired by Syracuse University’s 150th anniversary, the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will virtually present “Impact: Past, Present, Future,” a new theatrical piece that will be performed live in a series of four staged…
“Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science.”
Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the National Geographic story “Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science.” Thorson, who studies political psychology and misinformation, says that it’s hard for…
“How conspiracy theories infect influencers.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Vice (France) story “How conspiracy theories infect influencers.” Phillips, an expert in misinformation, says that it may be too…
Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Training and Scholarship in Water and Energy Continue to Thrive Despite COVID-19
Entering its final year of National Science Foundation funding, the EMPOWER (Education Model Program on Water-Energy Research) program at Syracuse University has delivered powerful lessons on interdisciplinary approaches to graduate education. Originally led by Principal Investigator Laura Lautz and more…