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Health & Society

Beware of the Fast-Track Commission to Study Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security Expert Eric Kingson Says

Friday, June 30, 2023, By Matt Michael

With membership representing 70% of House Republicans, the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) recently unveiled a plan to make drastic changes to Social Security and Medicare, including raising the full retirement age from 67 to 69 by 2033 for those…

STEM

Professor Receives National Science Foundation Grant to Test Boreal Forests’ Blood Pressure

Thursday, June 29, 2023, By News Staff

Boreal ecosystems, dotted by subarctic lakes, are the world’s northernmost forests. The boreal biome is the largest on Earth, stretching across Alaska, Canada, Russia and Scandinavia. These forests of spruce, fir and pine help regulate the global climate by sequestering…

Veterans

College of Professional Studies Announces Degree Completion Partnership With the United States Army Warrant Officer Career College

Thursday, June 29, 2023, By Hope Alvarez

Syracuse University continues to demonstrate its national leadership role as the best university for veterans and military-connected students with a first-of-its-kind degree completion partnership with the United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC). Under the first-of-its-kind agreement, Syracuse University…

Arts & Culture

Supermodel Emme and the University’s Fashion Design Program Team Up With Online Plus-Size Retailer for Design Competition

Thursday, June 29, 2023, By Erica Blust

Supermodel Emme, the Division 1 college athlete who put “athletic curvy” on the map and rose to fame in the mid-1990s as the world’s first plus-size Supermodel, is once again shedding light on size inclusivity in the fashion industry. Teaming…

Arts & Culture

Southborough to the Stage: Bandier Program Student Hits High Note in First Year

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, By News Staff

A high note of musician Padma Mynampaty’s first year at Newhouse might have been entertaining the crowd during her first live show with a full band at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater. “It’s one of my favorite things just seeing everyone sing the…

Campus & Community

Andrew Sears Appointed Dean of the School of Information Studies

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of Andrew Sears as the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool). Sears comes to Syracuse from The Pennsylvania State University, where he has served…

Syracuse University Impact

Reading Buddies Program Gives Young Readers—and Pre-Service Teachers—a Jump Start

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, By Martin Walls

One aspect that makes the School of Education’s (SOE) teacher preparation program stand out is that it offers undergraduates opportunities to be immersed in diverse and inclusive school environments as early as their first year. For undergraduates signed up for…

Campus & Community

Top Picks: Streaming Video and Online News Access From Libraries

Friday, June 23, 2023, By News Staff

Streaming services and digital news subscriptions are more popular than ever, and the Libraries frequently receive questions about what students and other members of the University community can access. With over 700 databases, campus users have access to tons of…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty and Staff During Annual Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 22, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Each year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) recognizes faculty and staff members for their work in advocating for students and supporting the center in its mission to empower students, enhance equity and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion. This…

Media Tip Sheets

Vice Admiral & Deep Ocean Researcher Respond to Missing Submersible

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

If you are looking for experts to help explain and discuss the current story of the missing Titan submersible that was diving around the wreckage of the Titanic, please see two Syracuse University experts with extensive knowledge of deep ocean…