Health & Society
What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…
Reconnect, Recommit, Rejuvenate: Breathing Fresh Life Into Our Fitness Routine (or Lack Thereof)
To state the obvious: it’s been a long year. Maybe you’re one of those people who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to fall in love with your Peloton, take long walks or bike rides with your family, and get…
New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD
It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…
Falk Professor Advocates for Including Autistic Adults in Research That Shapes Their World
Katherine McDonald, Ph.D., was in a brainstorming session with other editors from the innovative journal Autism in Adulthood and jokingly says that “I made the mistake of having a good idea for a special issue.” The result: McDonald, a professor…
Roundtable to Explore Vaccine History, Racial Disparities Within the Medical System, and COVID-19 Vaccine Options
The Barnes Center at The Arch, in partnership with the College of Law, COVID Project Management Office, Office of Student Living and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will host a roundtable on Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. focused on…
Syracuse University Partners With Syracuse City School District to Provide Pathways to Higher Learning
Syracuse University embraces its commitment to promoting positive change that simultaneously advances knowledge and opportunity for all citizens. A large part of that commitment is providing access to a Syracuse University education to local high school students. In partnership with…
Lender Center for Social Justice Hosts Community Conversation on Race, Disability and Justice
The Lender Center for Social Justice, along with the Center on Disability and Inclusion and the Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series, is bringing the community together for a broad-ranging discussion on Policed Bodies: A Community Conversation on Race, Disability…
Graduate Student Works With Food Policy Council to Combat Rising Food Scarcity Due to COVID
Nel Gaudé worked in kitchens for a decade before now pursuing a master’s degree in food studies. This tangible professional cooking experience gives them insight and allows them to think creatively about issues related to their coursework. After Gaudé was…
Online Master of Social Work Opens Doors to Career Changers, Working Professionals
The School of Social Work will welcome its first cohort of online master’s students in May, and Professor Ken Marfilius is excited. “We are already seeing strong applications for our first cohort of 50 students. I think the COVID-19 pandemic…
Five Maxwell Scholars Contribute to Aging Studies Handbook
Four professors and a doctoral student from the Maxwell School’s Department of Sociology and Department of Public Administration and International Affairs have contributed to the completely revised ninth edition of the “Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences” (Elsevier Academic…