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“It’s a bit like trying to kill a termite with a stick of dynamite”

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science at the Maxwell School and who teaches courses on Chinese politics and foreign policy, is available to speak about the ongoing issues related to US tariffs on Chinese goods. His work and research…

Campus & Community

Campus Community Invited to Arch Update Session

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Students, faculty and staff are invited to an update on the Archbold Gymnasium transformation on Thursday, April 26, from 4-5 p.m. in the Milton Room, fourth floor of the Whitman School of Management. The session will include a brief update…

Vice

Does Neo-Nazi Trolling Cross Free Speech Boundaries?

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Everyone has rights to their own free speech, though recently that concept has been under question, as a lawsuit over a Neo-Nazi “troll army” has become national news. It stems from a white supremacist having his followers harass a Jewish…

Campus & Community

Power to the People: Two-Day Commemoration to Honor Life and Legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is engrained in the identity of Syracuse University and continues on Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16. Events of the two-day commemoration, “Power to the People,” aim…

Campus & Community

Eldawy, Letona Receive Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Truman Scholarship was awarded this year to 59 exceptional college juniors in recognition of their community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and best-selling author Maureen Dowd will speak for the University Lectures on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event—co-sponsored by the Lubin Society, with media sponsor WAER—is free and open…

Business & Economy

University of Michigan Professor to Give Jerry Miner Lecture April 12

Monday, April 9, 2018, By News Staff

The Jerry Miner Lecture will take place on Thursday, April 12, from 3:30-5 p.m. in 426 Eggers Hall. This year’s speaker, Susan Dynarski of the University of Michigan, will present “Increasing Economic Diversity at a Flagship University: Results from a…

Media, Law & Policy

First EMIR in DC Class Reflects Strength of Unique Degree Program

Tuesday, April 3, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Twelve students have enrolled in this semester’s first-ever offering of the Washington, D.C.-based Executive Master in International Relations degree, and together they reflect the extraordinary promise of this unique midcareer program. In its first year, the program has attracted students…

AP

Could we See a Real Life Star Wars?

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

We soon could see real-life Star Wars action, as President Trump mentioned space as an arena for potential warfare. Trump says he “recognizes that space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air and sea.” The issues stemming from…

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…