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Expert Available: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day

September 2, 1945, marks the formal surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay—known as V-J Day—a pivotal moment that not only ended WWII
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 29, 2025

Q&A for “Will Work for Food,” A New Book Exploring Labor and the Food Chain

Associate professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, a food systems scholar and human geographer at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is co-author of the
Ellen Mbuqe Aug. 22, 2025

‘Perception May Matter as Much as Reality’: Syracuse Professor on Paramount-Skydance Merger’s Cultural Impact

The merger of Paramount and Skydance created a major new player in Hollywood, and the new combined company is already making a splash with its
Christopher Munoz Aug. 12, 2025
‘Perception May Matter as Much as Reality’: Syracuse Professor on Paramount-Skydance Merger’s Cultural Impact

Sport Management Professor Calls Historic First in MLB ‘Overdue’

As Major League Baseball prepares for a historic moment this weekend with Jen Pawol becoming the first woman to umpire a major league game, Falk
Keith Kobland Aug. 7, 2025
Sport Management Professor Calls Historic First in MLB ‘Overdue’

Q&A: Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings, Lasting Impact

August marks 80 years since atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945—quickly bringing an end
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 4, 2025
Q&A: Reflecting on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings, Lasting Impact

Iran Escalation: Experts Available This Week

If you're covering the latest developments with Iran and their impact on Israel, the U.S., China, Russia, global supply chains, and more, Syracuse University faculty
Vanessa Marquette June 24, 2025
Iran Escalation: Experts Available This Week

SCOTUS Win for Combat Veterans Backed by Syracuse Law Clinic

On Thursday, June 12, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Soto v. United States, marking a significant victory for U.S. combat
Vanessa Marquette June 23, 2025
SCOTUS Win for Combat Veterans Backed by Syracuse Law Clinic

Japan’s Crackdown on ‘Shiny’ Names Sparks Cultural Reflection

In a move that’s turning heads both in Japan and abroad, the Japanese government is reportedly cracking down on so-called “shiny” names, unconventional names often
Keith Kobland June 3, 2025
Japan’s Crackdown on ‘Shiny’ Names Sparks Cultural Reflection

5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

The smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is reaching many regions within the U.S., including as far south as Georgia. Air quality is deteriorating
Daryl Lovell June 2, 2025
5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

Expert Available to Discuss DOD Acceptance of Qatari Jet

If you're a reporter covering the U.S. Department of Defense's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar, Alex Wagner, adjunct professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell
Vanessa Marquette May 22, 2025
Expert Available to Discuss DOD Acceptance of Qatari Jet

Historian Offers Insight on Papal Transition and Legacy

As the Roman Catholic Church begins a new chapter under Pope Leo XIV, historians and scholars are helping the public interpret the significance of this
Keith Kobland May 16, 2025
Historian Offers Insight on Papal Transition and Legacy

From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education

President Trump recently signed an executive order focusing on educational opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence. Among other things, it establishes a task force to promote AI-related
From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education

V-E Day: The End of WWII in Europe, 80 Years Later

This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to Allied forces on May 8, 1945, bringing
V-E Day: The End of WWII in Europe, 80 Years Later

Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis

If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, you may want to consider Syracuse University Catholic Father Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv.,
Vanessa Marquette April 21, 2025
Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis
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