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Media, Law & Policy

Remembering a Maxwell Torchbearer: Michael O. Sawyer

Friday, July 5, 2024, By Jessica Smith

While many have helped to shape the Maxwell School’s first 100 years, perhaps no one person embodies the spirit, mission and purpose of the school as thoroughly as beloved alumnus and professor Michael O. Sawyer. Sawyer spent almost his entire…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee H. John Riley Jr. ’61

Tuesday, July 2, 2024, By Eileen Korey

On his journey from his first job in a corporate mailroom to the executive suite, H. John Riley Jr. ’61 often credited the education and opportunities he received at Syracuse University for his success. His gratitude shaped his approach to…

Campus & Community

AirOrangeX Upgrade: Wi-Fi for All

Monday, July 1, 2024, By Eric Ferguson

On Tuesday, July 9, the AirOrangeX wireless network will transition to a new model that does not require users to log in with a username and password. In addition to offering the largest private wireless network in higher education, with…

Veterans

3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Thursday, June 27, 2024, By John Boccacino

Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…

Media Tip Sheets

Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she was considering banning face masks in the New York subways, based on concerns about people hiding their faces while committing antisemitic crimes. Additionally, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was thinking about similar…

Campus & Community

Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….

Campus & Community

Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, By John Boccacino

Beginning in the fall, Syracuse University’s electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for the esports degree program, which employs a holistic, experiential learning-based…

Arts & Culture

Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, By Erica Blust

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 23 in THR’s June 19 issue, the department…

Media, Law & Policy

Alumna Pia Rogers to Offer Keynote at MPA Convocation

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Cort Ruddy

A long, distinguished career has taken Army Colonel Pia W. Rogers L’01, G’01 to assignments around the globe and led to her current position at the Pentagon. On Friday, June 28, she we will return to where her professional journey…

Media Tip Sheets

First Presidential Debate 2024: What to Watch

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

The first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump for the 2024 elections is this week. Syracuse University experts are available to discuss the issues facing the candidates. Grant Reeher, professor of political science at the…