Communications, Law & Policy

NASCAR Internship Puts Jenna Mazza L’26 on the Right Track to Career in Sports Law

A lifelong NASCAR fan, Jenna Mazza L’26 has a photo of herself at age 4 standing with legendary driver Jimmie Johnson’s diecast car. So, imagine
Caroline K. Reff Aug. 13, 2025
NASCAR Internship Puts Jenna Mazza L’26 on the Right Track to Career in Sports Law

New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

With a new $1 million gift from The Reynolds Foundation, researchers at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hope to create a new
Eileen Korey Aug. 12, 2025
New $1M Gift to Build Bridges and Create Global Map to Enhance Democracies

Professor Anthony Adornato Trains Journalists in Kosovo Through Fulbright

For Associate Professor Anthony Adornato, a recent Fulbright experience brought him back to his journalism roots. The former television anchor and reporter returned from a
Professor Anthony Adornato Trains Journalists in Kosovo Through Fulbright

Syracuse University and University of Bergen Host Transatlantic Alliance for Law, Outreach and National Security Conference

The Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law (SPL) and the University of Bergen Faculty of Law recently hosted a group of national security
Robert Conrad Aug. 4, 2025
Syracuse University and University of Bergen Host Transatlantic Alliance for Law, Outreach and National Security Conference

Erika Mahoney’s ’12 Father Was Killed in a Mass Shooting. Her New Podcast Is Helping Her Heal

Erika Mahoney turns grief into purpose with 'Senseless' podcast honoring her father and exploring trauma.
Chris Velardi July 23, 2025
Erika Mahoney’s ’12 Father Was Killed in a Mass Shooting. Her New Podcast Is Helping Her Heal

Class of ’25 College of Law Graduate to Be Inducted Into the U.S. Olympic Hall Of Fame

A runner for most of her life, Marla Runyan L’25 crossed yet another finish line when she walked the stage in May to accept her
Caroline K. Reff July 12, 2025
Class of ’25 College of Law Graduate to Be Inducted Into the U.S. Olympic Hall Of Fame

Professor Nina Kohn Serves as Reporter for 2 Uniform Acts

College of Law Distinguished Professor Nina Kohn is helping to create “gold standard” legislation on some of the most important issues facing older adults and
Robert Conrad July 3, 2025
Professor Nina Kohn Serves as Reporter for 2 Uniform Acts

250 Years Later, Declaration of Independence Still Challenges, Inspires a Nation: A Conversation With Professor Carol Faulkner

In June 1776, from a rented room in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson penned the first draft of the document that would forge a nation. The stakes
Kathleen Haley June 30, 2025
250 Years Later, Declaration of Independence Still Challenges, Inspires a Nation: A Conversation With Professor Carol Faulkner

Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Ken Pontarelli ’92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to
Eileen Korey June 30, 2025
Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

First-Year Law Student to First-Year Dean: Lau Combines Law and Business to Continue College of Law’s Upward Trajectory

Three decades ago, Terence J. Lau L’98 walked the corridors as an eager student in the College of Law, then located in White Hall. He
Caroline K. Reff June 26, 2025
First-Year Law Student to First-Year Dean: Lau Combines Law and Business to Continue College of Law’s Upward Trajectory

Ian ’90 and Noah Eagle ’19 Share a Love of Sportscasting and Storytelling

Father and son broadcasters Ian and Noah Eagle reflect on their Syracuse roots and rise in national sportscasting.
John Boccacino June 3, 2025
Ian ’90 and Noah Eagle ’19 Share a Love of Sportscasting and Storytelling

Newhouse Professor Robert Thompson Featured on ‘NBC Nightly News’ for Pop Culture Lecture Series

Newhouse School and University Professor Bob Thompson was recently featured on "NBC Nightly News" for his long-running lecture series that uses classic television to bridge
Keith Kobland June 2, 2025

Newhouse Creative Advertising Students Win Big at Sports and Entertainment Clios

For the first time ever, Newhouse creative advertising students entered the Sports Clios and Entertainment Clios competitions and won big. Clios are regarded as some
News Staff May 30, 2025
Newhouse Creative Advertising Students Win Big at Sports and Entertainment Clios

Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved With IDJC

Maxwell School alumna Denise Kalette ’68 got her first byline at age 12, under a poem titled “The Poor Taxpayer” that she submitted to her
Jessica Youngman May 19, 2025
Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved With IDJC

New Maymester Program Allows Student-Athletes to Develop ‘Democracy Playbook’

Fourteen student-athletes will experience Washington, D.C., next week as part of a new Maymester program hosted by the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and
New Maymester Program Allows Student-Athletes to Develop ‘Democracy Playbook’

Advance Local, Newhouse School Launch Investigative Reporting Fellowship Program

A new collaboration with Advance Local will provide Newhouse School journalism students opportunities to write and report on investigative projects with local impact for newsrooms
Genaro Armas April 29, 2025
Advance Local, Newhouse School Launch Investigative Reporting Fellowship Program

Lauren Woodard Honored for Forthcoming Book on Migration Along Russia-China Border

Lauren Woodard, assistant professor of anthropology, has received the Spring 2025 Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) First Book Subvention for her
News Staff April 10, 2025

Maxwell School Proudly Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2025

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has earned the No. 1 overall spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public
Cort Ruddy April 10, 2025
Maxwell School Proudly Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2025