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Health & Society

‘The First Scramble for Africa’: Maxwell Professor Unearths England’s First Outpost

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, By News Staff

Back in 2019, Syracuse University archaeologist Christopher DeCorse was part of a team that made an unexpected discovery during fieldwork in coastal Ghana. While excavating the ruins of the 17th-century Dutch Fort Amsterdam, the researchers from Syracuse, the University of…

Campus & Community

Advancing Access and Equity: Celebrating Disability Awareness

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, By Karly Grifasi

Syracuse University is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, and there are several events taking place on campus and virtually. These opportunities enhance awareness of and support for our disabled community on campus in employment, education, culture…

Campus & Community

Falk College Student Helping Families Navigate ‘Terrifying Path’ of Pediatric Illness

Friday, October 6, 2023, By Matt Michael

Why Falk College? And why OttoTHON? For Grace Brashears ’25, the answer to both questions is the same: She has dedicated her life to helping children and their families “while they walk the terrifying path that is pediatric illness.” Brashears,…

Veterans

IVMF’s Women-Only Entrepreneurship Program Sees Record-Breaking Turnout in Jacksonville Event

Friday, October 6, 2023, By Charlie Poag

Syracuse University faculty and staff members from the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), recently returned from Jacksonville, Florida, where they hosted a record-breaking turnout for the 26th installment of the Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Oct. 2

Friday, October 6, 2023, By Daryl Lovell

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Sarah Pralle, associate professor in Maxwell, was interviewed by ABC News Chicago for the story “Majority of Cook County homes, businesses uninsured for…

Campus & Community

Whitman School’s Balancing the Books Celebrates 25 Years

Friday, October 6, 2023, By News Staff

Launching its 25th year, Balancing the Books (BTB) is celebrating a milestone reflective of substantial achievement as a long-running literacy initiative. BTB is a collaboration among the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public Community Service, the Martin J. Whitman School…

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Health & Society

Catherine García: Researching Health Disparities Among Hispanic/Latine Populations

Friday, October 6, 2023, By Diane Stirling

Catherine García wants to know how and why the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States—those of Hispanic/Latine origin—are at higher risk for chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias….

Business & Economy

Orange Tank Recognizes Whitman’s Entrepreneurial Success Through Alumni Support

Thursday, October 5, 2023, By News Staff

From a platform to connect athletes with marketing partnerships to a delicious sauce designed to introduce the flavors of the Middle East and Northern Africa, the business ventures presented at the ninth annual Orange Tank pitch competition showcased the true…

Veterans

Stars and Stripes Tailgate and Military Appreciation Game Photo Story

Thursday, October 5, 2023, By Charlie Poag

When the Army football team from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point arrived on campus to take on the Syracuse University football team, they were met by a campus community celebrating Syracuse’s rich military-connected history. The day started with…