Media, Law & Policy
‘Barack Obama and 21st Century Politics’ breaks down revolutionary movements behind president’s campaign
A new book by Horace Campbell looks at the economic, political, and social forces that converged to form Obama’s electoral revolution.
South Asia Consortium awarded $1.7 million grant
The Maxwell School of Syracuse University has announced that the Cornell-Syracuse South Asia Consortium has been awarded a $1.737 million, four-year renewal grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Newhouse students, alumni help make a wish come true
Local resident Jake Penny, 14, has always dreamed of writing and starring in his own movie. That dream became a reality this summer with the help of students and alumni from the Newhouse School’s Television-Radio-Film (TRF) department.
TRAC: Asylum denial rates at 25-year low
According to a new analysis of Justice Department data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), immigration judges are declining substantially fewer requests for asylum.
Two events planned to pay tribute to Professor Bill Glavin
The Newhouse School will host two events this fall to honor the life and teaching legacy of the late professor Bill Glavin.
TRAC: Immigration Court case backlog at all-time high
According to a recent analysis of very timely court data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), the number of cases awaiting resolution before the Immigration Courts reached a new all time high of 247,922 matters by the middle of June 2010.
Syracuse University’s Summer College wraps up with exhibitions, fashion show
High school students participating in Syracuse University’s Summer College Program will culminate six weeks of study and practical experience by welcoming parents, friends and the SU community to a variety of end-of-program events on Friday, Aug. 13.
SU’s TRAC: ICE deporting more non-citizens than in Bush years
According to a recent report by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), newly released figures from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) show that during the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2010, more non-U.S. citizens were removed from the country than during any similar period in the administration of President George W. Bush.
New York state bill advances creation of SU-modeled technology commercialization clinics across New York
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation this June that advances the establishment of technology commercialization clinics at universities across the state, modeled after the successful Technology Commercialization Clinic (TCC) program, launched and based at Syracuse University College of Law.
Claremont Graduate University appoints Deborah Freund as president
Deborah A. Freund, distinguished professor of public administration and economics at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been appointed the 15th president of Claremont Graduate University (CGU). Freund will be the first woman to serve as CGU president and will formally take office in the fall.