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George Saunders’ First Novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ Debuts at No. 1 on New York Times Bestseller List
For an author, you are truly in an enviable position when fans and book critics alike anxiously await your next creation. So it is for College of Arts and Sciences’ English professor George Saunders. Especially now, with the publication of…
Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano: ‘World-Class Education’ at Syracuse in Jazz, Blues—and Life
For more than three decades, Frank Malfitano ’72 has served as executive director and guiding force behind Jazz Fest, an event he founded in greater Syracuse. Admission is free for the annual festival, which has brought some of the greatest…
Gov. John Kasich to Deliver Keynote Address at Newhouse School’s Toner Prize Celebration March 27
Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich will be the keynote speaker at the award celebration for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting on March 27 in Washington, D.C. The Toner Prize, sponsored by the Newhouse School, honors the life…
Dollar Day at Men’s Basketball Game Feb. 22 to Benefit United Way
Dollar Day for the United Way returns to the Carrier Dome Wednesday, Feb. 22, prior to the men’s basketball game against Duke. At halftime, the University will recognize retiring United Way President Frank Lazarski just prior to presenting the United…
CFAC February JMAD: Tanksley
This month, our Journey through Music of the African Diaspora continues with Tanksley! Join us Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Geneses Street, Syracuse, for a night of great music! Tanksley is a…
College of Law Announces $20,000 Empire State Scholars Grant for NY State Residents Starting Fall 2017
The College of Law has introduced a $20,000 Empire State Scholars Grant for all admitted New York state residents, beginning with students entering the law school in Fall 2017. Eligible students may alternatively receive merit-based scholarships for which they qualify…
Assistant Professor Jennifer Grygiel on Twitter and Abusive Tweets
Newhouse Assistant Professor Jennifer Grygiel talks to Associated Press on how Twitter can better manage harassing and abusive material on its platform, it is “a simple fix: Just hire more humans.” Twitter broadens its campaign against hate and abuse …
Stories of Orange Love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re capturing the stories of #OrangeLove. Meet six couples who found true love thanks to Syracuse University, then submit your own #OrangeLove story. Jennifer Brody ’90 and Jeffrey Kohn ’92 Brody and Kohn met on campus…
Tickets on Sale Wednesday Morning for Humans of New York Creator Brandon Stanton
Tickets for the March 6 presentation by Humans of New York (HONY) creator Brandon Stanton go on sale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, and are $5 for SU and SUNY-ESF students with I.D. at the Schine Box Office…
Student Journalists Cover Major Political Events
Real-world experience is vital for aspiring broadcast journalists. Two future broadcasters, Meghan Mistry ’17 from the Newhouse School and Kate Capodanno ’17 from the College of Arts and Sciences, recently experienced major political events worthy of placement on their pitch…