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COVID-19 Update: Testing | Resources | Information Hub | Prevention Plan
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: The first week of classes is behind us—it is wonderful to see our campus come to life for the new semester. We continue to learn new lessons about how to make the most of…
Statement From Director of Athletics John Wildhack Regarding Women’s Basketball Program
I have been fully briefed on the findings of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, the outside counsel retained to investigate allegations against former Coach Quentin Hillsman and other staff members within the women’s basketball program. Our University’s highest priority is ensuring…
‘There Is Strength In Seeking Help’ Says Veterans Mental Health Advocate
On Aug. 31, the last of the American troops left Afghanistan. In an afternoon address, President Biden spoke extensively about the costs of war for American servicemembers and veterans and the lasting impacts on their mental health. Kenneth Marfilius is…
College of Law to Offer AccessLex Institute’s Helix Bar Review to Students at No Charge
In a national first, the College of Law has partnered with legal education nonprofit AccessLex Institute to offer the institute’s interactive Helix Bar Review prep course free of charge to all Syracuse Law students. Helix Bar Review is a state-of-the-art,…
What Went Wrong? Intelligence Expert Available to Discuss Afghanistan
The U.S. intelligence community is being accused of a massive intelligence failure, which led to the chaotic withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan. And now there’s a question of whether the dissolution of U.S. intelligence on the ground will make it…
Transdisciplinary Syracuse University Team Awarded Grant to Address the Digital Divide in Central America
The rise of the digital age and widespread use of the Internet have turned web access into an essential utility—similar to water and electricity. In the past year and half, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of web connectivity,…
California Fires Spark Conversations About Climate Change
Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Los Angeles Times stories “California hit by record-breaking fire destruction: ‘Climate change is real, it’s bad’ “ and “Wind and low humidity bring elevated fire…
Why Rhetoric Matters in Academia and Beyond
It is not uncommon to hear the dismissive phrase, “Oh, that’s just rhetoric!” Its use—usually lobbed as an insult—suggests that rhetoric is simply a collection of empty phrases. But the importance of rhetoric and rhetorical studies—especially at Syracuse University and…
Practicing Food Safety Protocols
Chef Mary Kiernan, Associate Teaching Professor in Falk College was interviewed by Prevention for the piece, “Popular Carrots Recalled Nationwide Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.” After a recall on carrots due to the possibility of salmonella, Syracuse Professor Mary Kiernan, who specializes…
Important Syllabus Reminders
Dear Colleagues: I sincerely hope that you had time this summer to do many of the things you love and to be with people you care about. Whether that was vacation, stay-cation, research, professional development or get-togethers with family and…