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COVID-19 Update: Daily Dashboard Tracking | Expanded Testing | Flu Shot Clinic
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: This week, we will mark two milestones in our collective efforts to sustain Syracuse University’s residential campus in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency. The first is to record the 50,000th COVID test…
Boost the ’Cuse to Support Student Scholarships
With a renewed focus on supporting student initiatives and student scholarships, Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s fourth-annual giving day, returns on Thursday, Oct. 1. In this year of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for our alumni and friends to rally…
Medical Ransomware Attack Could Spell Disaster, Deaths During Pandemic
Universal Health Services is working to get back online after facing what could be the largest medical system cyberattack in U.S. history. UHS officials have not confirmed it was ransomware but did issue a statement that its system is currently…
Celebrations and Solidarity: LGBTQ+ History Month 2020
October marks the annual Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) LGBTQ+ History Month celebration. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with campus partners, invites community members to learn about the…
Robert Thompson on the new season for streaming programs.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by WGBH Radio (Boston) about the new season for streaming programs. In the story…
Professor Reza Zafarani Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Intersection of Humans and Networks
At every moment you are surrounded by—and part of—countless networks. A social network can connect us to family, friends and information; an electric transmission network connects generators to customers; or an individual street can connect with networked highways across a…
“America’s maps are still filled with racist place names.”
Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was cited in The Washington Post opinion article “America’s maps are still filled with racist place names.” Monmonier, an expert on the history of cartography and map…
“Finding Vibrant Views: Madison County Man Helps Create Foliage Map.”
Alan Middleton, Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship and professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Finding Vibrant Views: Madison County Man Helps Create Foliage Map.” Scott Flaherty, the Executive…
“Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.”
Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, was interviewed for the Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” The lack of diversity…
“2020’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.”
Sudha Raj, teaching professor of nutrition and food studies in Falk College, was the expert source for a Q&A in the WalletHub feature “2020’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.” Raj, who specializes in vegetarian food practices, helps to highlight…