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‘A Private Fix for Public Health’
Carl Schramm, University Professor in the School of Information Studies, wrote an op-ed for City Journal titled “A Private Fix for Public Health.” Schramm is an expert on innovation and economic growth, spending a decade as president of the Ewing…
“Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Vox story “Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout.” Monnat, who also serves as…
“Why veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs are critical to the US economy.”
Misty Stutsman Fox, Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was interviewed by Fox News for the digital story, “Why veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs are critical to the US economy.” She…
Millions of Americans Are Being Laid Off, Journalists Included
Joel Kaplan, Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Studies and professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the CNN story, “Hundreds of journalists are being laid off, right when the public needs them the…
Military Spouses Continue to Face Financial Hardship
Vice Chancellor Dr. Mike Haynie was quoted by Star & Stripes and Military.com from his commentary on a Brookings Institute panel regarding military spouses. Haynie discussed the financial challenges military spouses face due to rising costs of necessities such as…
Institute for Veterans and Military Families Highlighted in Story
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families was highlighted in the Psychology Today story “New Collar Jobs Are New Pathways to Employment.” “In partnership with Syracuse University, Accenture has developed the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Along with the…
Professor of Economics Interviewed About General Motors Laying Off Workers
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by the Financial Post, Marketplace, Bloomberg, and WHYY’s Radio Times program for stories about General Motors.
Could Prime Day 2018 Beat Previous Top Sales Day for Amazon?
Amazon has announced the date for Prime Day 2018, which will be its longest one yet – running for 36 hours straight starting on July 16 at 3 p.m. ET. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at…
Businesses, Consumers Should Prep Contingency Plan for Potential UPS Strike
The United Parcel Service could be facing one of its largest strikes in decades. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which covers roughly 260,000 UPS workers, reports the overwhelming majority of UPS members have given the green light to strike if…
Latest Sears’ Announcement is Really About Private Brand Portfolio
Sears announced today that it plans to close 72 non-profitable stores as “part of ongoing efforts to streamline the company’s operations.” The list of exact stores that will be impacted will be announced later on today. Ray Wimer is an…