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What to Do When a Family Member Needs a Guardian
Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Kiplinger story “What to Do When a Family Member Needs a Guardian.” Kohn, an expert on elder…
Professors Discuss Elder Abuse and Restorative Justice at Webinar
Older adults are vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation, particularly if they are socially isolated, and standard approaches often intensify that isolation by severing family relationships to prevent further abuse. As the population ages and the number of cases of…
The Gift of a Professorship to Inspire Generations of Engaged Citizens
When the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs opened in 1924, it included a citizenship curriculum for all undergraduates in the liberal arts. Thirty years later, Merle Goldberg traveled from her home in Maryland to Syracuse University, hoping for…
‘Secrets of Playboy:’ Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends, Playmates and employees allege a culture of abuse.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by USA Today for the article “‘Secrets of Playboy:’ Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends, Playmates…
“Syracuse Law introduces inaugural cohort of international students in S.J.D. degree program”
Arlene Kanter, professor in the College of Law and Founder and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, was interviewed for the International Jurist story “Syracuse Law introduces inaugural cohort of international students in S.J.D. degree program.” Kanter, who…
Austin Peña Crosses Boundaries Within Architecture to Build Community
Austin Peña doesn’t like boundaries. He chose Syracuse University for graduate school because he wouldn’t be forced into a single educational track. “I question the traditional boundaries of architecture and it’s a very forward-thinking program. The faculty give us a…
Students Invited to Spring Service and Mission Trips With Christian Outreach
Christian Outreach, a student religious and spiritual life group of Hendricks Chapel, is offering students four alternative break service and mission trips during Spring 2022. Three options for spring break include service trips to work with underserved youth in the…
Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University Launches Faculty Excellence Program
Syracuse University is entering the final push to achieve its ambitious goal of raising $1.5 billion as part of Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University. Today, the University officially launched the Forever Orange Faculty Excellence Program, an initiative focused…
Bob Dylan Sells Entire Recorded Music Catalog to Sony Music
Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal story “Bob Dylan Sells Entire Recorded Music Catalog to Sony Music.” Werde, who previously served as editorial director for Billboard, commented on…
‘Avalanche’ of recent immigration cases adds to record U.S. backlog, report finds
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in the Border Report story “‘Avalanche’ of recent immigration cases adds to record U.S. backlog, report finds.” According to research from TRAC,…