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Late-Night Shows Take a Turn for the Serious
Late-night TV shows are usually filled with jokes and laughs, light ribbing at the expense of celebrities, and a showcase of interesting talents from across the country. Now, however, these shows are heading in a different direction, tackling current events…
Gerrymandering is the Same as Giving One Team Complete Control of the Scoreboard
Professor of Law Keith Bybee directs the Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics, and the Media (IJPM), a collaborative effort between the College of Law, the Maxwell School, and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. His areas of…
University Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, Oct. 9, Syracuse University will host a Universitywide celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The University’s adoption of Indigenous Peoples’ Day began last year. The Indigenous Students at Syracuse recognized student organization, indigenous graduate students, the Native Student Program…
Humanitarian Computing
There are many places in the world that are too remote, too poor or too embroiled in conflict to provide basic human services—including healthcare. Instead of doctor’s offices or hospitals, medical services are often provided by traveling volunteers or even…
Meet the 2017 Homecoming Court
A longstanding University tradition, the Homecoming Court is comprised of seniors who represent Orange spirit in their academic, co-curricular and community involvement. Campus community members with a valid NetID can cast their vote for the Orange Central Homecoming King and…
Students Celebrate Orange Pride During Orange Central 2017
Students are invited to join in SU’s homecoming and reunion celebration through Oct. 7. Throughout the week, the Office of Student Activities works with the Traditions Commission to host new and popular returning events for current students to celebrate their Orange…
English Professor Wins National Literary Prize
A faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences has received one of the nation’s largest prizes for fiction writing. Dana Spiotta, an associate professor of English who teaches in the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, is the winner…
Record Crowd Expected for Orange Central 2017
The week started with several student-focused programs hosted by the Traditions Commission and will kick into high gear Thursday afternoon through Sunday with more than 2,200 alumni and friends signed up for the weekend’s festivities.
French Professor Hope H. Glidden Mourned by Colleagues
Hope H. Glidden, professor of French and francophone studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Sunday, Sept. 17. She was born in New York City on Feb. 22, 1945. She…
Karen Bull Appointed Associate Dean of University College
Karen Bull, a recognized leader of instructional excellence in online and continuing education, has been named associate dean of academic affairs for University College. The appointment is effective immediately. “Karen has anchored the college’s academic programs and faculty through a…