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Arlene Kanter Continues ‘Revolutionary’ Research on Services for Students with Disabilities in Israel
Continuing her engagement with disability rights scholarship and advocacy around the world during her sabbatical year away from the College of Law, Professor Arlene Kanter visited Israel in August 2017 to work on a research project to support students with…
12th Coming Back Together Set for Sept. 14-17
Launched in 1983, Coming Back Together (CBT) became the first reunion of its kind in the country, strengthening Syracuse University’s reputation as a leader in diversity and inclusion.
This is a Wake-Up Call to Mark Zuckerberg
Syracuse, NY…Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School, is available for comment on the news that a Russian firm used Facebook ads during the 2016 election in order to target voters. “I hope that this is…
Football Is In Full Force, But Will It Last?
Football has long been the favorite sport of millions of Americans, making the NFL a thriving business across the board. However, as new issues come to light, Falk Professor Rick Burton says that there may be tough times ahead for…
Someday Assad Will Be Held Accountable, Says War Crimes Prosecutor David Crane
Syracuse University College of Law Professor David Crane, a former war crimes prosecutor, reacts to the recent UN report that Syria used chemical weapons against citizens. “The indiscriminate use of a prohibited weapon system such as a nerve agent like sarin if inconceivable…
FEMA’s Wrong Flood Plain Projections Leave Some Surprised, and Homeless
As Hurricane Harvey swept through Texas, many were left with basements and living rooms full of water- despite being outside of FEMA’s projected high-risk flood areas. FEMA and its maps represent the government’s best flood plain estimates, leaving those outside…
WFAN Radio is in Hot Water, With Only Itself to Blame
As the flagship sports radio station WFAN in New York City takes another image hit, Newhouse School Professor and pop culture expert Robert Thompson examined just what is wrong with the stations image: itself. “The Fan is reaching new lows…
Creative Writing Program Achieves New Peak of Success
Members of the top-ranked program, based in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, are celebrating a raft of honors, awards and new publications.
Syracuse Symposium Announces Yearlong Theme of ‘Belonging’
The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2017-18 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Belonging.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers. Fall guests include visual artist Suné Woods (Sept. 13-16);…
University Welcomes 90 New Full-time Faculty for 2017-18
Syracuse University has hired 90 new full-time faculty members for 2017-18. The additions include tenure and tenure-track professors as well as non-tenure-track faculty including teaching professors and professors of practice. “Our newest faculty colleagues are talented and accomplished scholars and…