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Ten Syracuse University Students, Alumni Receive 2020-21 Fulbright Student Awards
Next year, Emma Ettinger ’17 plans to work on a master’s degree in Shakespeare and creativity in the United Kingdom. Gwendolyn Burke ’20 plans to teach English and American culture to students in Vietnam. Leah Garlock ’16 hopes to encourage…
Important Flexible Spending Account Reminder for Faculty and Staff
Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a great way to save money by allowing you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account (avoiding federal and state income tax, as well as FICA) that you can use to pay for…
Donald Kennedy, Former Syracuse University Professor and Stanford University President, Passes of COVID-19
Donald Kennedy, an internationally recognized neurophysiologist who headed both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Stanford University, and launched his academic teaching career at Syracuse University, died April 21 at age 88 of COVID-19 in Redwood City, California….
Many Resources Available to Help Students Maintain Their Health and Well-Being
As students transition further into remote learning and prepare for finals, it is important to remember to schedule holistic wellness into daily routines. Outside of a traditional routine, it may be easy to stray from the wellness habits established while…
‘COVID-19 May Help Lift FDA Policy on Gay Blood Donors’
Doron Dorfman is an associate professor of law in the College of Law. In an op-ed piece for Law 360, Dorfman writes that the coronavirus might be the catalyst for lifting an outdated and controversial health law policy: the FDA’s…
OVMA and SVO Announce Yearly Awards Celebrating Student Veterans’ Achievements
Syracuse University’s Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) are presenting five awards to student veterans in honor of their significant and notable achievements. The awards are normally announced at SVO’s Annual Ball and…
‘What Trump Can Do Now to Rescue America’s Factories and Farms’
Mary Lovely is a professor of economics in the Maxwell School. As federal, state and local officials race to contain the spread of COVID-19, intense efforts have begun to address the mounting economic damage of the virus, including a $2…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate in April 22 Zoom Conference
The University Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 22, was held virtually. Chancellor Kent Syverud made brief remarks and referred senators to his written report, submitted in advance. Both his remarks and written report are included below. Chancellor’s Zoom remarks Good afternoon. I’m…
Why Relationships Matter (Maybe Now More Than Ever)
The quality of our relationships is the single biggest predictor of our happiness—more so than business success, physical health, wealth, status or fame. While we may be in the unique position of either spending a bit too much time with…
Twelve Professors Named Recipients of Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award
The Graduate School annually solicits nominations from graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni for the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award. This award honors faculty who have made a significant, positive influence on graduate education at Syracuse University through…