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Embracing the Disability Community as One University
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As we work to create a safe and healthy community in challenging circumstances, we are asking a lot from each of you and each other. Today, I am writing to ask for your…
“The problem with home care.”
Jun Li, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News story “The problem with home care.” Li recently completed research about those who go into home care, finding…
Virtual Stress Relief: ‘Parenting During These Uncertain Times’ Offered to Faculty, Staff
Uncertainty abounds in our day-to-day lives, leaving many feeling anxious, overwhelmed and looking for an outlet to help manage the added stress we’re experiencing. Carebridge, Syracuse University’s faculty and staff assistance program, is kicking off their monthly virtual stress relief…
“‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.”
The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., Dean of Henedricks Chapel, was quoted in the Interfaith Youth Corp story “‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.” The article provides “prayers, reflections, meditations, that offer courage and wisdom from diverse faiths…
Faculty Comment: President’s “Eviction Ban” Postpones What Will Be Tsunami of Economic Devastation
The Trump administration’s new eviction ban faces a slew of legal and political challenges that could undercut an ambitious and unorthodox attempt to save tens of millions of Americans from homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…
University Adopts Disability External Review Committee’s Phase One Recommendations
Syracuse University announced today that it will adopt all Phase One recommendations as presented to Chancellor Kent Syverud by the Disability External Review Committee. The committee, formed at the Chancellor’s request in April 2018, is comprised of faculty, staff and…
Danielle Smith writes “Black Lives Matter is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries.”
Danielle Smith, director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program and professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote the Truthout opinion piece “Black Lives Matter is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries.” “Today,…
“Why did COVID-19 become partisan?”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CBS Sunday Morning piece “Why did COVID-19 become partisan?” During the pandemic, Gadarian worked with colleagues to survey American attitudes towards COVID-19. The team…
Professor Mary Lovely writes “Bring back manufacturing? Then invest in America.”
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, wrote an opinion piece for the San Antonio Express-News entitled “Bring back manufacturing? Then invest in America.” “To restore U.S manufacturing jobs, we need to ask why production costs are higher here…
College of Law’s Fourth Annual Supreme Court Preview Goes Virtual
The College of Law’s fourth annual Supreme Court Preview program will examine the pending cases on the docket for the 2020-2021 term in a virtual environment on Friday, Sept. 25, from 1:30-4:15 p.m. The preview will open with featured speaker…