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Jennifer Horvath Named Communications Director for BFAS

Tuesday, May 8, 2018, By News Staff

The Business, Finance, and Administrative Services (BFAS) Division has hired Jennifer Horvath ’08, G ‘14 as its first communications director. Horvath will be tasked with leading the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic internal and external communications plans for the…

Media, Law & Policy

James E. Baker Joins Syracuse University College of Law as Professor, Director of INSCT

Monday, May 7, 2018, By Robert Conrad

As one of the most highly regarded national security lawyers and policy advisors in the nation, Baker has built a career that has evolved from being an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps to the staff of Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan to the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and National Security Council. He served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for 15 years—the last four as chief judge.

Media, Law & Policy

Nina Kohn Testifies to Senate Special Committee on Aging and Social Security Administration

Friday, May 4, 2018, By Martin Walls

On April 18, College of Law Associate Dean for Research and Online Education and David M. Levy L’48 Professor of Law Nina A. Kohn testified in Washington, D.C., on guardianship abuse and reform and financial decision-making for people with disabilities….

USA Today

Musk’s Firm Stance Bad for Brand, Expert Says

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

After a driver was killed while using the autopilot function of a Tesla Model X, CEO Elon Musk found himself the target of critics calling out the safety of his vehicles. Musk did not take the criticism well, a stance…

Campus & Community

Social Work Professor Keith A. Alford Receives 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Michele Barrett

In acknowledgement of a professional and personal life devoted to social justice and social transformation in building a civil community, Keith A. Alford will receive the 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award at the “Creating a Civil Community” celebration on May 1…

Campus & Community

Disability Caucus and Campus Conversation about Disability Justice Tonight

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Tonight, April 30, the campus community is invited to an accessible campus conversation about what is meant by “disability justice,” “ableism” and “intersectionality.” Priya Penner, Disability Student Union (DSU) president; Jennith Lucas, DSU vice president; Diane Wiener, director of the…

New York Times

Goode Pushes Back on Climate Change Critics

Friday, April 27, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Erica Goode, a visiting assistant professor in the newspaper and online journalism department in the Newhouse school, published an article in the New York Times about climate change and the toll it is taking on the polar bear population. She…

Campus & Community

Candace Campbell Jackson to Speak at University College Commencement Celebration

Friday, April 27, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

The University College Commencement Celebration for part-time students will take place on Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel, followed by a reception on the Quad. Benjamin Vasquez, who will graduate with a bachelor of professional studies degree…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Announces 2018 Mirror Awards Finalists

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced the finalists in the 2018 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony June 14 in New York City. Tickets and tables for…

Campus & Community

Patrick Castle Is Finalist for NCAA’s Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship

Tuesday, April 24, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

He is one of just six student-athletes (three men and three women) selected as finalists for the award this year.