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Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Orange Community: We are not yet two weeks into the spring semester, and we already find ourselves approaching the threshold of 100 positive COVID-19 cases in a two-week period. When and if we do, the University…
Texas Power Grids, Extreme Weather and Changing Climate
The recent winter storm that led to massive power outages in several states including Texas, Mississippi and Kentucky has raised lots of questions with climate scientists and researchers who study electricity infrastructure. Is this linked to global warming, what may…
Chandice Haste-Jackson Appointed Interim Director of First-Year Seminar Program
Chandice Haste-Jackson, associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the Falk College, has been appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar course, effective Feb. 1, 2021. The First-Year Seminar course is part of a…
“Policy, not personal insults: Biden uses Twitter to sell his agenda, with a few pooch pics thrown in.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Policy, not personal insults: Biden uses Twitter to sell his agenda, with a few pooch pics thrown in.” Grygiel, an expert on…
“Four impeachments, zero removals: Signs of cracks in Constitution?”
Thomas Keck, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The Christian Science Monitor for the story “Four impeachments, zero removals: Signs of cracks in Constitution?” Keck, an expert in Constitutional law and U.S. politics, says that…
University Lectures Season Continues on Feb. 23 With Misty Copeland
The University Lectures continues its 20th season this spring on Tuesday, Feb. 23, with Misty Copeland, principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Syracuse University’s premier speaker series, the University Lectures, brings to Syracuse University audience members and the larger…
“Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000”
Katherine Michelmore, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, had research cited by CBS for the story “Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000.” Michelmore, who is a senior research associate…
“COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted by ABC News Radio for the story “COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.” Larsen, an expert in epidemiology, has helped lead the University’s procedures to…
“The IRS Cashed Her Check. Then the Late Notices Started Coming.”
Robert Nassau, director of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and teaching professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the ProPublica article “The IRS Cashed Her Check. Then the Late Notices Started Coming.” Nassau, who also serves as associate…
Faculty Invited to Provide Input on Faculty Information System Vendors
Over the course of the Spring 2021 term, Syracuse University will review and adopt an electronic portfolio or Faculty Information System (FIS) for full-time faculty. This system will enable capturing details about faculty activities in research and creative activities, teaching…