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Los Angeles Times

The Fear of Fireworks in California’s Dry Climate

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Los Angeles Times story, “No such thing as ‘safe and sane’ fireworks in a bone-dry California primed to burn.” Bendix, who specializes in the study…

Time Magazine

Trump-Era COVID Immigration Policies Continue to Affect Mexican Migrants

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Austin Kocher, research assistant professor at Newhouse with the Transactional Research Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in stories for the Houston Chronicle, a KNKX story, as well as the Time Magazine story, “The Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Is Winding…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative Adopts Vision and Mission, Offers New Cohort Experience in 2022

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL) launched in 2018 when Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Candace Campbell Jackson set out to create unique experiences that encourage, promote and support the advancement of women faculty and staff. Since…

Campus & Community

An Orange Summer Tradition Returns

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Chris Velardi

A favorite Orange summer tradition is back in New York City, as SU Day at Yankee Stadium returns on Saturday, Aug. 7. Join Syracuse University students, alumni, faculty, staff and their families for a day at the ballpark in the…

STEM

When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…

Health & Society

Despite Concerns, Burton Says ‘Amazement Awaits’ at Tokyo Olympics

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Matt Michael

With respect for the world and its people, We can compete passionately without hatred. With respect for the world and its people, We can take pride in the achievement of strangers. With respect for the world and its people, We…

STEM

CASE Welcomes New Incubator Company NSION Technologies Inc.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By News Staff

The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) welcomes a new company to its business incubator: NSION Technologies Inc. The company provides situational awareness and secure communications channels with live data transmission through encrypted management platforms, while utilizing equipment owned…

Campus & Community

SUAA Board of Directors Welcomes Four New Members

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors and a new president. Sheri Askew-Johnson ’97, Alonna Berry ’11, Bill Gargano ’81 and Frank Slazer ’80, ’81 became directors on the SUAA…

Syracuse.com

Entertainment Attractions Could Save Struggling Shopping Malls

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story, “8 ways Destiny USA might bounce back: Can laser mazes, musicals and doctors save a struggling mall?” Wimer remarked, “Entertainment attractions have a big…

Business & Economy

Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…