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Media, Law & Policy

‘China and US Must Cooperate to Lead World Out of Coronavirus Danger’

Friday, May 15, 2020, By News Staff

James B. Steinberg is a University Professor of social science, international affairs and law, and former dean of the Maxwell School. He is also a former U.S. deputy secretary of state. “The international response to the COVID pandemic is a…

Health & Society

‘Why the Coronavirus Appears Tied to Fewer Heart Attacks’

Friday, May 15, 2020, By News Staff

Brooks B. Gump is the Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health in the Falk College. Kevin Heffernan is the Dean’s Associate Professor in the School of Education and director of Syracuse University’s Human Performance Lab. In an opinion piece…

Media, Law & Policy

VPA’s Phillips Co-Authors New Book on Navigating Polluted Information

Friday, May 15, 2020, By Erica Blust

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has published a new book online (open access) with co-author Ryan M. Milner. “You Are Here: A Field Guide for…

Business & Economy

New Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program Launching through Gift from Intelligence++ Foundation

Thursday, May 14, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

An innovative, interdisciplinary program focused on inclusive entrepreneurship and design is being offered for the 2020-21 academic year in a partnership of the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars (LaunchPad) at Syracuse University Libraries, the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education…

Campus & Community

Danagogo, Koss Named Class of 2021 Senior Class Marshals

Thursday, May 14, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience (ESE) announced today the selection of Alaba Anna Tam Danagogo and Paige Koss as the Senior Class Marshals for the Class of 2021. As Senior Class Marshals, Danagogo and Koss will represent…

Health & Society

Summer College to Offer Program on Viruses and Viral Diseases

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

What exactly is a virus? What are they made of? How do viruses cause diseases? There is much to learn about the virus that is causing the current pandemic, and scientists from around the world are performing large-scale studies to…

Health & Society

Food Services Honored for Best University Food Allergy Training Program

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University Food Services has received the award for 2020 Best Overall Food Allergy Training for Universities from AllerTrain by MenuTrinfo LLC. The AllerTrain team recognized outstanding food service leaders in allergy training and safety by selecting winners from universities…

Health & Society

Professor of Human Diversity Class Creates Trustworthy Environment for Students to Learn Empathy

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By News Staff

In a world where embracing differences and understanding diversity is more important than ever before, Professor Xiafei Wang wants students to embrace others’ differences and take a stance on social justice. But her first goal for students is to gain…

Arts & Culture

Students Update Indigenous Artists’ Wikipedia Entries

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Have you ever scrolled through a Wikipedia page and wondered who wrote the information and if it is accurate? The content for this free online encyclopedia is written collaboratively by the people who use it, making reliability dependent upon its…

Campus & Community

Important Update Regarding Fall 2020 Planning from Interim Provost John Liu

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty Colleagues: Now that the 2019-20 academic year has come to a close, I want to extend my deep appreciation for your tremendous resilience and leadership this spring. I am especially grateful for your ongoing support of our students…