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University Selected to Host Hult Prize Regional Competition
The prestigious Hult Prize Foundation has selected Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars (LaunchPad) to host the Hult Prize Regional Summit. Hult Prize Impact Summits are hosted in 100 locations around the world, and this year Syracuse is one…
“Q&A: The Blueprint for Hip-Hop Architecture”
Sekou Cooke, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, was featured in the Metropolis story “Q&A: The Blueprint for Hip-Hop Architecture.” The piece focuses on Cooke’s new book, “Hip-Hop Architecture,” which “cements the legitimacy of a proactive design concept–and the…
“Biden’s COVID-19 bet comes with deep risks.”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story “Biden’s COVID-19 bet comes with deep risks.” Reeher, who studies American politics, says that a president’s…
“How long will it take to reach full COVID-19 protection?”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “How long will it take to reach full COVID-19 protection?” In the story, Kmush, an expert on infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, comments…
“Why ‘Cuomo’s death order’ didn’t really cause New York’s nursing home carnage. A reality check.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was interviewed by Syracuse.com for the article “Why ‘Cuomo’s death order’ didn’t really cause New York’s nursing home carnage. A…
“Blurring the lines of journalistic ethics.”
Shelvia Dancy, professor of broadcast and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “Blurring the lines of journalistic ethics.” Dancy, a former reporter and news anchor, believes the lines between news, commentary and entertainment…
Activities for the Weekend of March 4-7: Get Involved, Stay Safe, Have Fun!
Dear Students and Families: Welcome to the first weekend of March! It’s hard to believe we’ve already been on campus for a full month. I hope that despite the unusual nature of this semester, you are finding ways to enjoy…
“Why QAnon followers are pinning their last desperate hopes on Trump emerging as president on March 4.”
Michael Barkun, Professor Emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Business Insider story “Why QAnon followers are pinning their last desperate hopes on Trump emerging as president on March 4.” Barkun, who studies the radical…
Message From Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Today you received a message from University Trustees Richard Alexander and Jeffrey Scruggs, co-leads of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion. The committee has completed its comprehensive review and…
Final Report of the Board Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We are writing today to share the final report of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion. This committee was convened in December 2019 with the goal of…