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College of Law, OCBA Launch Community Book Read for Racial Justice
The Syracuse University College of Law and the Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA), along with other community partners and the generous support of Central New York private law firms, have launched a new educational series, “Race & Justice in Central…
“Rural COVID-19 mortality rates highest in counties with more blacks and hispanics.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and the Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newswise story “Rural COVID-19 mortality rates highest in counties with more blacks and hispanics.” Monnat recently completed research…
Suicide Prevention Month: Veteran and Mental Health Expert Advises Loved Ones To Create Network of Support During Pandemic
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global event to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds. It…
Barnes Center at The Arch featured in recent study
A recent study by the Mary Christie Foundation entitled “Creating Environments for Flourishing” featured the Barnes Center and The Arch as one of the innovative new support systems built to improve the emotional and behavioral health of students. The study…
“California’s Worst Wildfire Season Ever Is About to Get Uglier”
Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Bloomberg story “California’s Worst Wildfire Season Ever Is About to Get Uglier“. Bendix, who specializes in pyrogeography, which is the study of the geographic…
“Cuomo pleads for federal help while some experts say New York’s deficit is state’s problem.”
Len Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Albany Times Union article “Cuomo pleads for federal help while some experts say New York’s deficit is state’s problem.” Burman, an expert in…
“Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the polls.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Salon article “Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the…
Update on Investigation of Racist Language Found on Package in Day Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing this afternoon to provide an update on our investigation regarding the package with a racial slur written on it that was discovered Friday in Day Hall. At this time, we are confident…
“Masks, air purifiers could slash odds of coronavirus spread in classrooms: SU report”
Eric Schiff, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and interim director of the Center of Excellence, was interviewed for the syracuse.com article “Masks, air purifiers could slash odds of coronavirus spread in classrooms: SU report.” Schiff’s…
“What the end of E!’s ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ says about the changing TV industry.”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article titled “What the end of E!’s ‘Keeping Up…