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With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law
Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…
Alumni Association Announces Football and Basketball Tailgate Schedule
The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) is once again hosting a series of football and basketball tailgates for select home and away games during the 2017-18 academic year. At these pre-game gatherings, alumni, friends of SU and guests are invited…
‘Empowering the Startup Dream’: Workshop on Global Entrepreneurship
The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University has teamed up with a number of campus and community partners to present “Empowering the Startup Dream,” a half-day workshop focused on international student entrepreneurship. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 8,…
Syracuse Law Honors Awards 2017 to Recognize Distinguished Alumni
On Oct. 20, Syracuse University College of Law will honor five distinguished alumni with the prestigious Syracuse Law Honors Award. Established in 2015 and presented by the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA), the Syracuse Law Honors Awards is conferred…
Orange After Dark Releases Fall Schedule
Orange After Dark (OAD), the late-night entertainment program through the Office of Student Activities, releases its fall 2017 schedule of events. Ranging from paint nights to outdoor laser tag, there are 24 OAD events throughout the fall 2017 semester open…
Alumna Sees ‘Story within the Story’ at Trump Press Conference Following Charlottesville
As President Donald J. Trump blamed “both sides” for the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently, his words had the internet talking—and so did a photo. The image showed President Trump’s chief of staff, Gen….
Point of Contact Gallery Presents ‘Aleph’ by Pedro Roth
The exhibition “Aleph” by artist Pedro Roth is on view at Point of Contact Gallery, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, through Oct. 6. An artist talk and guided tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. A reception will…
Fall Student Involvement Fair Will Be Wednesday, Sept. 6
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Office of Student Activities will host the annual Student Involvement Fair on the Quad from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Students of all years will have the opportunity to kick-start or continue their involvement on…
School of Art Graduate Student Receives $15,000 Emerging Artists Grant
Tong Zhang G’18, a studio arts graduate student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Art, was awarded a $15,000 grant by the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The grant is one of the most…
Physics Professor Eric Schiff Takes on State Fair Games
While many play the Midways Games of the State Fair for fun and prizes, Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences Physics Professor Eric Schiff sees them as a learning opportunity- and a way to find an easier win, he…