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Media, Law & Policy

Bill Brings CCJI One Step Closer to Having Emmett Till Act Extended

Thursday, April 28, 2016, By Scott McDowell

This week both houses of the U.S. Congress introduced a bill to reauthorize the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act, which expires in 2017, in a bipartisan effort to continue the work begun by the Department of Justice (DOJ)…

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Student, Vision Organization Help Entrepreneurs Bring Ideas to Life

Thursday, April 28, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Sophomore Julia Haber launched the POP^ Shop in Marshall Square Mall for student entrepreneurs and the student organization, Vision, for entrepreneurs and those who would like to support the work of start-ups. “I’m passionate about entrepreneurship; I’ve worked with a bunch of startups and I love the creative elements of it.”

Campus & Community

University Launches Middle States Reaccreditation Process

Thursday, April 28, 2016, By Carol Boll

The University has formally begun the process of conducting an institutional assessment and self-study required every 10 years in order to retain its accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As an initial step in the self-study process,…

Campus & Community

Gorovitz to Receive SUNY Honorary Degree May 22

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is being recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) for his contributions to medical science. Samuel Gorovitz, professor of philosophy and former dean of Arts and Sciences, will receive…

Arts & Culture

University Singers’ April 30 Performance to Feature Bulgaria Competition Repertoire

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Singers, the most select choral ensemble at the University, will present a concert on Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert, which is free and open…

Mayfest, Block Party this Friday

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, By News Staff

The annual Mayfest and Block Party events are scheduled for Friday, April 29. Mayfest This student-only event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. in Walnut Park. A collaboration between Syracuse University, the City of Syracuse and University Union,…

“The Party needs to decide how to live in a Trump-nominee world”

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

Grant Reeher, Professor of Political Science at Maxwell School at Syracuse University, Director of the Alan K. Campbell Public Affairs Institute, and Host of the Campbell Conversations on WRVO, said while Hillary Clinton has shored up the necessary votes, unifying the Democratic party…

Media, Law & Policy

Kenneth Baynes Appointed Tolley Professor in Humanities

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Kenneth Baynes, professor of philosophy and political science in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School, has been appointed the 2016-18 William P. Tolley Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities. Named for the Syracuse chancellor emeritus, the…

Campus & Community

Ten Tons of Love Charity Drive Seeks Donations, Volunteers

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The annual “Ten Tons of Love” charity drive will begin on Wednesday, April 27, and continue through Thursday, May 12. The drive, which collected more than 50 tons of usable clothing and household items last year, provides 3,000 families in…

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Stromer-Galley Presents ‘Illuminating 2016’ Project at Tow Center

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley presented her “Illuminating 2016” project recently at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at the Columbia School of Journalism, where she is currently a fellow. Stromer-Galley’s project is designed to help political journalists cover social media…