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Activating National Guard Troops for 2024 Election

Govenors in several states have called up National Guard troops in response to threats of violence on Election Day. Reporters looking for an expert on
Ellen Mbuqe Nov. 5, 2024
Activating National Guard Troops for 2024 Election

P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture

The capture and euthanization of P'Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an
Vanessa Marquette Nov. 5, 2024
P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture

Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?

Reporters looking for an expert to discuss issues around the election and the ongoing anxiety and fear permeating society, please see comments from Shana Gadarian,
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 30, 2024
Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?

New Japan Rising: LDP’s Defeat Signals Shift Toward Inclusion

Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, shared her thoughts below on Japan's general election
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 28, 2024

Experts on Halloween Candy Cost and Health

If you are doing a story on Halloween candy prices and/or nutrition, I have two faculty experts you may want to consider speaking with. You
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 24, 2024
Experts on Halloween Candy Cost and Health

How to Build a Better Sourdough Starter

In a newly-published paper, “Genomics and synthetic community experiments uncover the key metabolic roles of acetic acid bacteria in sourdough starter microbiomes,” researchers at Syracuse
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 24, 2024
How to Build a Better Sourdough Starter

How to Manage Your Stress During the 2024 Election

The American Psychological Association (APA) just released their Stress in America poll that shows that Americans are stressed out and politics and the 2024 election were some
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 24, 2024
How to Manage Your Stress During the 2024 Election

Expert Available: American Airlines Facing $50 million Fine

Syracuse University legal scholar and parent of a wheelchair user is available to comment on the news that American Airlines is facing a $50 million
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 24, 2024
Expert Available: American Airlines Facing $50 million Fine

Experts Available to Discuss North Korean Troops in Russia

If you are in need of an expert to discuss North Korean troops being in Russia, three faculty experts are available for interviews. Please see
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 23, 2024
Experts Available to Discuss North Korean Troops in Russia

Voting Rights for Elderly and Long-Term Care Residents

Voting Rights for Elderly and Long-Term Care Residents Syracuse University Professor Nina Kohn Nina Kohn is the David M. Levy Professor of Law at Syracuse University College
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 22, 2024
Voting Rights for Elderly and Long-Term Care Residents

Professors Available for Interviews on Hurricane Milton

If you're seeking experts to discuss flooding, mental health, animal-human relationships, or supply chain issues related to Hurricane Milton, there are six Syracuse University professors
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 8, 2024
Professors Available for Interviews on Hurricane Milton

Experts Available for Israel–Hezbollah Conflict

If you need an expert to discuss U.S. military presence in the Middle East, you may want to consider retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett. Murrett
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 1, 2024
Experts Available for Israel–Hezbollah Conflict

Donald Trump has Survived the Legal Cases that Threatened His Campaign

To request an interview with Professor Germain, please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, at ejmbuqe@syr.edu. By Gregory Germain, Professor of Law, Syracuse University
Ellen Mbuqe Sept. 10, 2024
Donald Trump has Survived the Legal Cases that Threatened His Campaign

Nursing Homes and The Pandemic — Legal Expert Weighs In

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before the House of Representative’s select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic. Cuomo's administration
Ellen Mbuqe Sept. 10, 2024
Nursing Homes and The Pandemic — Legal Expert Weighs In

Suicide Prevention Day: Social Factors of a Mental Health Crisis

Tuesday, September 10th, is World Suicide Preventon Day. If you are looking for an expert to discuss suicide prevention, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship
Vanessa Marquette Sept. 9, 2024
Suicide Prevention Day: Social Factors of a Mental Health Crisis

Utah’s New Law Banning Books Ignites Censorship Debate

More than a dozen books are now banned from all public schools in Utah under a new state law. It’s the latest in what is
Christopher Munoz Aug. 21, 2024
Utah’s New Law Banning Books Ignites Censorship Debate

The Misinformation Threatening the Pro-Democracy Movement of Bangladesh

Reporters covering the ongoing issues in Bangladesh after a pro-democracy protest overthrew the government of Sheikh Hasina, please see comments from Syracuse University Professor Farhana
Ellen Mbuqe Aug. 16, 2024
The Misinformation Threatening the Pro-Democracy Movement of Bangladesh

Experts Available for Ukraine Incursion

If you need an expert to discuss Ukraine's incursion in Russia, two Syracuse University professors are available for interviews. To schedule an interview, please reach
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 14, 2024
Experts Available for Ukraine Incursion