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With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law
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…
Syracuse Law Honors Awards 2017 to Recognize Distinguished Alumni
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…
College Students Pay Just $1 Daily Admission for Remainder of State Fair, Free Transportation Provided by SU
In recognition of New York State’s world-class colleges and universities, the State Fair will offer college students $1 admission with a valid school identification beginning Wednesday and running through Labor Day. The promotion is one of four Special Fair Days…
University Host to International Students Selected through Open Society Foundations’ Scholarship Program
Fifty-eight international students converged on the Syracuse University campus this summer as part of the Open Society Foundations’ pre-academic summer program. The students received Open Society Foundations (OSF) scholarships to attend graduate school at one of many American universities, and…
Course Gives Non-Whitman Majors an Engaging Introduction to Business
As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…
Employee Appreciation Day Is Sept. 16 at the Dome
Syracuse University celebrates Employee Appreciation Day with $5 football tickets at the Dome on Saturday, Sept. 16, when the Orange takes on Central Michigan at 3:30 p.m. Employees and their guests are invited to the Shaw Quad prior to the…
Prof. Monmonier Examines Map Inventions in New Book
Geography Professor Mark Monmonier of the Maxwell School was heavily featured in the National Geographic article, “These are the Cleverest, Weirdest, Mapping Ideas Ever Patented.” Monmonier uncovered and engaged with over 300 map-related patents for his new book, “Patents and…
Grant Reeher talks to The Hill on President Trump’s visit to Texas after Hurricane Harvey
Maxwell School Professor Grant Reeher talked to The Hill about President Trump’s visit to Texas for his first natural disaster visit during his presidency. “He has got to go there, and he has got to go there while the problem…
Jennifer Grygiel Discusses Social Media Usage During Hurricane Harvey
As local 911 systems went down due to over usage in Houston, many in need turned to social media for help. Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel spoke to the Wall Street Journal about how those residents utilized these websites to the…
The Engineering Science Behind Thrill Rides at the State Fair
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor John Dannenhoffer explains how midway thrill rides use engineering principles to twist, turn, drop and thrill people at the New York State Fair.