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Faculty Members Reflect on Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s Legacy

Former defense secretary Ashton Carter’s life and legacy will not be forgotten. With the news of his passing, military experts at Syracuse University shared their
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 26, 2022

How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?

A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper,
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 20, 2022

Overwatch 2 Illustrates Challenges Facing Esports Industry

Blizzard Entertainment positioned its popular shooter Overwatch as a major player on the esports scene. But the company has hit some stumbling blocks and faced
Christopher Munoz Oct. 11, 2022
Overwatch 2 Illustrates Challenges Facing Esports Industry

Mental Health Stigma Has Weakened, But There’s Still More Work To Do

World Mental Health Day is held annually on October 10. The main purpose is to both raise awareness about mental health issues and promote resources
Daryl Lovell Oct. 10, 2022

Semiconductor Use and Manufacturing Process

Semiconductors – also referred to as microchips and memory fabs – are essential components of most electronic circuits, providing the memory capability for countless digital
Daryl Lovell Oct. 7, 2022
Semiconductor Use and Manufacturing Process

Can an “October surprise” still influence voters?

In the polarized political landscape of America, can an October Surprise still have an impact on voters? This week, two hotly-contested senate races in Georgia
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 7, 2022

Engaging North Korea Diplomatically

Japan residents were frightened by the ballistic missile North Korea fired over their country the other day. This move by North Korea has many questioning
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 5, 2022

Vice Adm. Robert Murrett Responds to Nord Stream Gas Leaks

European leaders say sabotage is to blame for the Nord Stream pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea, according to The Guardian. Retired Vice Admiral Robert
Vanessa Marquette Sept. 28, 2022

Fed Rate Hike Likely To Impact Holiday Shopping, Says Whitman Retail Expert

October 1 kicks off the last fiscal quarter of the year, which includes the biggest retail spending period as well – the holiday shopping season.
Daryl Lovell Sept. 27, 2022

Reviving Religion

Many reports, including this one from the Pew Research Center, say Christians could make up less than half of the U.S. population in the near
Vanessa Marquette Sept. 21, 2022

Will China and Japan Ever Fully Reopen?

The people of China are once again outraged over the country’s zero-Covid policy. A quarantine bus crashed the other night, killing 27 people and leaving
Vanessa Marquette Sept. 21, 2022
Will China and Japan Ever Fully Reopen?

PITCH: Expert on DNA evidence available for comment on Anand Syed case

This week Anand Syed, the subject of the Serial podcast that cast doubt on his guilt in a murder case, walked out of prison after
Ellen Mbuqe Sept. 21, 2022

COVID was deadlier for those with intellectual disabilities, according to new research

Authors of a new peer-reviewed paper have discovered that COVID was the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in
Ellen Mbuqe Sept. 13, 2022

Gas-Powered Car Bans Won’t Work Without Infrastructure Investments

California lawmakers have passed a measure cracking down on the future sales of new gasoline cars. The rules call for the ban of new gas-powered
Daryl Lovell Sept. 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth as one of the last connections with the WWII generation

For ongoing coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth and her legacy, please see comments from Syracuse University professor and historian Alan Allport. Allport specializes
Ellen Mbuqe Sept. 9, 2022

National Dog Day: The Side We Don’t Speak About

National Dog Day is August 26, and normally we hear all about the fluffy feel-good stories; however, there is another side to the story that
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 26, 2022
National Dog Day: The Side We Don’t Speak About

Understanding Supervised Injection Sites

August 25, 2022. For immediate release This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed supervised injection sites in the state.
Ellen Mbuqe Aug. 25, 2022

Military Considerations for War in Ukraine

It has been six months since the Russian invasion in Ukraine began. Below, you can read what two of our Syracuse University faculty experts say
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 23, 2022