Health & Society
In the Fight Against Ebola in the Congo, Pregnant Women Must Not Be Forgotten
The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared on Aug. 1, with more than 100 confirmed and probable cases in eastern provinces. According to Congo’s health ministry, more than 70 people have died. International health…
Hungry for a Change? 9 Tips to Ensure Healthy Lunches for Your Kids This School Year
With the start of the classroom bell comes the need to pack school lunches again. As the school year draws closer, some parents worry about their child’s food choices in the classroom and on the playground. Jane Uzcategui is an…
Professor to Address Educational Disparities in U.S. Adult Health
Educational disparities in U.S. adult health are the focus of a presentation by a Syracuse University professor at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Philadelphia. Jennifer Karas Montez, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School…
Faculty and Staff Are Still Able to Join the 31 Days of Gratitude
Gratitude means feeling thankful as well as expressing thanks and appreciation. There is more to gratitude than meets the eye; the benefits of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. Just like any other habit, being grateful requires practice. And you can start here…
If No Fix Found for Farmers Markets, Farmers and Low-Income Communities Likely to Take Hit
Novo Dia, a company that processes food assistance benefits at many farmers markets across the country, announced it would closing shop at the end of July. Novo Dia’s software allows SNAP benefits to be accepted electronically by farmers and sellers…
U.S. Department of Education Awards $10 Million Grant to Launch National School Choice Research Center
Maxwell School’s Amy Ellen Schwartz and scholars around the country will lead the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH). The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences has awarded a five-year, $10 million grant to…
Stretch and Breathe Continues, Various Days and Locations
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for Stretch and Breathe again this summer. It’s a 20 minute class designed to help you unplug and clear your mind. You will relax your mind, body, and soul. Power down for…
Speech Research Study for Children
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to participate in a research study at Syracuse University, in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The research focuses on the development of speech in young children, specifically, on…
Falk College, Council of Europe’s Pompidou Group Partner to Support Public Health-focused Drug Policies
A four-year collaborative partnership between the Falk College and the Council of Europe’s Cooperation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs (the Council of Europe’s Pompidou Group) will support rigorous curricular development and training for drug policy…
Falk Professor Named NSCS National Advisor of the Year
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s preeminent honors organization for first- and second-year students, named Karen Kirkhart the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Kirkhart, a professor at the School of Social Work in Falk…