Communications, Law & Policy

Alumnus Says M.P.A. Provided a Global Perspective, Preparing Him for Career With the World Bank

In Peru, Hugo Brousset '13 pursued his keen interest in social issues throughout his education and early career—from undergraduate studies in anthropology, to a master’s
Alumnus Says M.P.A. Provided a Global Perspective, Preparing Him for Career With the World Bank

Veteran Political Journalist Margaret Talev Named Kramer Director of Syracuse University Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship Institute

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications today announced the appointment of veteran political journalist Margaret Talev as the Kramer Director of the Syracuse University
Wendy S. Loughlin Nov. 15, 2022
Veteran Political Journalist Margaret Talev Named Kramer Director of Syracuse University Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship Institute

DC Attorney Credits Her Maxwell Mentor for Successful Career in International Human Rights

In 2011, when Zuleika Rivera came to Syracuse from Puerto Rico for her undergraduate studies, she planned to pursue political science as a step toward
DC Attorney Credits Her Maxwell Mentor for Successful Career in International Human Rights

Newhouse Junior Aims for Career in Refugee Policy Advocacy

Yasmin Nayrouz is a junior, studying public relations in the Newhouse School and English in the College of Arts and Sciences. This October, she received the
News Staff Nov. 9, 2022
Newhouse Junior Aims for Career in Refugee Policy Advocacy

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Holds Oral Arguments at College of Law

The College of Law will host the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in the Melanie Gray Memorial Courtroom, Dineen Hall, Thursday, Oct. 27,
Robert Conrad Oct. 25, 2022
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Holds Oral Arguments at College of Law

Newhouse Professors Earn DHS Funding to Help Stem Extremist Content in Virtual Spaces

Two professors at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications have been awarded nearly $600,000 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence
Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 17, 2022
Newhouse Professors Earn DHS Funding to Help Stem Extremist Content in Virtual Spaces

Maxwell Exhibition, Featuring Robert Shetterly’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ Collection, Focuses on Citizenship

At the start of the fall semester, members of the Maxwell School community were greeted by new figures joining the statue of George Washington that
Jessica Youngman Oct. 11, 2022
Maxwell Exhibition, Featuring Robert Shetterly’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ Collection, Focuses on Citizenship

‘There’s a Real Cost to Defending Behavior That’s Constitutionally Indefensible’: Liz Cheney Focuses on Citizenship During Maxwell Visit

As the House of Representatives prepared to reconvene on the evening of Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney walked through the Capitol to assess
Jessica Youngman Oct. 6, 2022

Raise the Age Summit at College of Law Oct. 13

The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and the New York State Office for Judicial Initiatives is hosting a Raise the Age Summit on Oct. 13
Robert Conrad Oct. 3, 2022
Raise the Age Summit at College of Law Oct. 13

Syracuse University Part of a Team Awarded $60M USDA Grant to Promote Climate-Smart Commodities

Syracuse University is a leading partner in a multi-university project that aims to increase supply and demand for climate-smart commodities produced and manufactured in New
News Staff Sept. 26, 2022
Syracuse University Part of a Team Awarded $60M USDA Grant to Promote Climate-Smart Commodities

As U.S. Digital Corps Fellow, Alumna Does Work That Serves the Public Interest

Alumna Chizobam Nwagwu ’18 (neuroscience/policy studies) is currently serving in the inaugural cohort of U.S. Digital Corps (USDC) Fellows. The U.S. Digital Corps launched last
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 22, 2022
As U.S. Digital Corps Fellow, Alumna Does Work That Serves the Public Interest

A Conversation With Congresswoman Liz Cheney to Be Held Oct. 3

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs welcomes Congresswoman Liz Cheney to campus on Monday, Oct. 3, for a conversation with Syracuse University faculty,
News Staff Sept. 22, 2022
A Conversation With Congresswoman Liz Cheney to Be Held Oct. 3

Institute for Security Policy and Law, Syracuse Law Review to Host ‘Lessons Learned: Perspectives on Law and Policy from the War in Ukraine’ Symposium

The Institute for Security Policy and Law (SPL) and Syracuse Law Review (SLR) are hosting the “Lessons Learned: Perspectives on Law and Policy from the
Robert Conrad Sept. 18, 2022
Institute for Security Policy and Law, Syracuse Law Review to Host ‘Lessons Learned: Perspectives on Law and Policy from the War in Ukraine’ Symposium

Special Screening of Samantha Cheng’s ‘Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese’ on Friday, Sept. 16

The University welcomes journalist and filmmaker Samantha Cheng for a special screening of her documentary, “Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese,” followed by a
Jordan Bruenger Sept. 9, 2022
Special Screening of Samantha Cheng’s ‘Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese’ on Friday, Sept. 16

English for Lawyers Offers Interactive Learning for Prospective LL.M. Students

“All rise!” Silence filled the room as the judge took her seat. Lawyers shuffled through their notes one last time while the jury prepared to
Hope Alvarez Sept. 9, 2022
English for Lawyers Offers Interactive Learning for Prospective LL.M. Students

Basketball Legend’s Gift Turns ‘Frustration to Hope’

On the first day of his Introduction to American Politics class, Chris Faricy imparts a message to his students that will serve as a guide
Jessica Youngman Aug. 31, 2022
Basketball Legend’s Gift Turns ‘Frustration to Hope’

Syracuse University Hosts Highest Number of Army ROTC Educational Delay Program Cadets in the Country

Syracuse University’s College of Law proudly has among its student body three Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students--Ray Scarlatta L’23, Anthony “Ben” Emmi L’23
News Staff Aug. 22, 2022
Syracuse University Hosts Highest Number of Army ROTC Educational Delay Program Cadets in the Country

College of Law’s Driesen Using Fulbright in Canada to Study Carbon Pricing and Climate Policies

Over the past five years, the state of American democracy and politics drove University Professor David M. Driesen’s focus more toward the constitutional law side
Diane Stirling Aug. 22, 2022
College of Law’s Driesen Using Fulbright in Canada to Study Carbon Pricing and Climate Policies