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Rob Long ’12, G’14 Delivers 2018 Phanstiel Lecture

Monday, April 2, 2018, By News Staff

Former Syracuse football punter Rob Long serves as the director of strategic development for Uplifting Athletes, a national nonprofit that uses college football as a platform to inspire hope in the rare disease community. Long was honored with an Orange…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Observes 15th Anniversary of Whitman Day

Monday, April 2, 2018, By Kerri D. Howell

On April 6, Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management will observe the 15th Whitman Day, an annual celebration of Martin J. Whitman, founder and chairman of the High Conviction Fund, and his wife, Lois, for their tremendous generosity…

Media, Law & Policy

The 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and Current Status of the Act Today

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Scott McDowell

Accusations have been brought against the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson to pull back on enforcement of fair housing. Paula Johnson, a professor of law at Syracuse University College of Law offers insight on this…

UPI

Opioid Crisis Centers Around Poverty, Expert Says

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

While many consider the opioid crisis to be a national issue, there are certain areas it hits harder than others. Shannon Monnat, an associate professor of sociology at the Maxwell School, told UPI in a recent interview that economic and social…

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Political Commentator Joy-Ann Reid

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

The University Lectures series is hosting Joy-Ann Reid, host of MSNBC’s “AM Joy” and columnist for The Daily Beast, on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel. Reid will be engaged in an on-stage conversation with…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 28 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By News Staff

During the University Senate’s March 28 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about this year’s Commencement speaker, the University’s relationship with SUNY ESF and the upcoming disability services audit. Chancellor Syverud also addressed the matter of rankings and the renovation of…

Arts & Culture

Award-Winning Author Yiyun Li Speaking April 4 for Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Princeton University professor Yiyun Li, the 2018 Richard Elman Visiting Writer in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the next author appearing for the Raymond Carver Reading Series. She will participate in a Q&A session at 3:45 p.m. and…

STEM

Engineering Ambassadors Deliver Donated Science Equipment to Syracuse City School Students

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

Hundreds of middle school students in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) will benefit from $12,500 worth of science and technology equipment generously donated by SRC Inc. As part of the Engineering Ambassadors program, College of Engineering & Computer Science…

Health & Society

The NewsHouse Covers March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018, By News Staff

Student journalists from The NewsHouse, an online publication of the Newhouse School of Public Communications, traveled to Washington, D.C., over the weekend to cover the March for Our Lives, a massive gathering led by survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shootings…

Campus & Community

Inaugural Forever Orange Week Showcases the Syracuse Bond

Monday, March 26, 2018, By News Staff

This new initiative, hosted by the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council, features an array of activities that focus on that strong connection, while highlighting the ways students can be leaders who foster Orange pride on campus.