Communications, Law & Policy

Founders of The Alexia at Newhouse Awarded With School’s Highest Medal

Peter and Aphrodite Tsairis received the Newhouse School Medal for Distinguished Service for their dedication to The Alexia, a visual journalism grants program at Newhouse.
Genaro Armas April 1, 2026
Founders of The Alexia at Newhouse Awarded With School’s Highest Medal

College of Law Unveils Nation’s First Joint J.D. and M.S. in Sport Analytics

The joint program with Falk College pairs legal training with advanced analytics coursework in statistics, econometrics, machine learning and sport gambling.
News Staff March 30, 2026
College of Law Unveils Nation’s First Joint J.D. and M.S. in Sport Analytics

Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War, Peace Prospects

Oxana Shevel’s lecture reflects the Maxwell School’s ongoing scholarship, policy engagement and support for those affected by the conflict.
News Staff March 11, 2026
Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War, Peace Prospects

Newhouse Student Documents Great Uncle’s Story in WWII, 80 Years Later

A collaboration between the Newhouse School and the World War II Foundation helped documentarian Kaitlyn Kushner ’26 find out more about her great uncle.
John Boccacino March 5, 2026
Newhouse Student Documents Great Uncle’s Story in WWII, 80 Years Later

Newhouse Assistant Professor Recognized Nationally for Innovation in Teaching

The award also recognizes Milton Santiago’s work in exploring the ethical and practical applications of generative artificial intelligence in visual communications.
Genaro Armas March 4, 2026
Newhouse Assistant Professor Recognized Nationally for Innovation in Teaching

The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune Win 2026 Toner Prizes

The annual prizes are named for Robin Toner ’76, the first woman to hold the position of national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Genaro Armas March 4, 2026

BBI Launches Podcast on Future of Disability Employment Policy

The inaugural episode spotlights Lex Frieden, a pioneering disability rights advocate.
Celestia Ohrazda March 2, 2026

Syracuse University to Unveil Portrait of President Biden

An oil portrait of alumnus and 46th U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68, H’09 will go on permanent display in the College of Law’s
Robert Conrad Feb. 25, 2026
Syracuse University to Unveil Portrait of President Biden

Broadcast and Law Students Work Together During Mock Trial

The collaborative effort involves broadcast and digital journalism students covering a mock trial run by students in the College of Law.
Keith Kobland Feb. 24, 2026
Broadcast and Law Students Work Together During Mock Trial

Streaming Upheaval Fuels High‑Stakes Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

Newhouse School Assistant Professor J. Christopher Hamilton examines the future of Hollywood in a streaming media world.
News Staff Feb. 20, 2026
Streaming Upheaval Fuels High‑Stakes Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

New JDi Residency Examines Evolution of Immigration and Employment Law

Participants analyze the complex layers and legal frameworks behind the intersections of immigration and employment statutes and regulations.
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 19, 2026
New JDi Residency Examines Evolution of Immigration and Employment Law

Telling Fact From Fiction With Online Misinformation

Knowing what is real on social media is hard due to misinformation. Research Professor Jason Davis gives advice on how to avoid falling for fake
Ellen Mbuqe Feb. 19, 2026
Telling Fact From Fiction With Online Misinformation

Law Professor Elected to National Legal Association

As chair of the Association of American Law Schools' Women in Legal Education section, Katherine Macfarlane will provide leadership and mentorship.
Robert Conrad Feb. 18, 2026
Law Professor Elected to National Legal Association

Q&A: Alum Brings Award-Winning Documentary to Syracuse for Screening

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Brian Oakes is returning to campus to show and discuss his film "Jim: The James Foley Story."
Dialynn Dwyer Feb. 17, 2026
Q&A: Alum Brings Award-Winning Documentary to Syracuse for Screening
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