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Media, Law & Policy

The White House And Congress Are Passing DACA Around Like It Is A Political Hot Potato

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a researcher of immigration and citizenship, offered remarks ahead of the impending announcement that the Trump administration plans to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

Campus & Community

Sports Club Activity Fair Sept. 5

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Department of Recreation Services will host the Sports Club Activity Fair at Flanagan Gymnasium from 5:30-8 p.m. Representatives from a diverse offering of more than 50 clubs will be available to answer questions about the…

STEM

“Houston, and much of the Gulf Coast is living on borrowed time”

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Laura Steinberg is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Syracuse University and a researcher on environmental disasters’ effect on infrastructure, including the impact of climate change on both. Steinberg lived through Hurricane Katrina and is available to discuss…

Campus & Community

Diversity and Inclusion Strengthened at Syracuse University During Past Year, Important Work Continues

Friday, September 1, 2017, By News Staff

Last week, new and returning students arrived on campus to kick off the 2017-18 academic year. As they settle in, they, along with the entire campus community, will notice expanded and new initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion campuswide.

Campus & Community

Energized Leadership Team Welcomes New Students and New Academic Year

Friday, September 1, 2017, By News Staff

Last week, nearly 4,000 first-year and transfer students began their academic careers at Syracuse University, an exciting milestone in their young lives. As these new students acclimate to the Syracuse community, they will find a leadership team ready to ensure…

Campus & Community

Hemmerlein Confirmed as Board Chair of YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc.

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By News Staff

Three members of the Syracuse University community have joined the YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc. Board of Directors for 2017-19 as volunteers who will help advance the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Ellen Hemmerlein, associate general…

Media, Law & Policy

With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…

Business & Economy

‘Empowering the Startup Dream’: Workshop on Global Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University has teamed up with a number of campus and community partners to present “Empowering the Startup Dream,” a half-day workshop focused on international student entrepreneurship. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 8,…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse Law Honors Awards 2017 to Recognize Distinguished Alumni

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

On Oct. 20, Syracuse University College of Law will honor five distinguished alumni with the prestigious Syracuse Law Honors Award. Established in 2015 and presented by the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA), the Syracuse Law Honors Awards is conferred…

Campus & Community

Orange After Dark Releases Fall Schedule

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

Orange After Dark (OAD), the late-night entertainment program through the Office of Student Activities, releases its fall 2017 schedule of events. Ranging from paint nights to outdoor laser tag, there are 24 OAD events throughout the fall 2017 semester open…