Iranian-American journalist receives Newhouse School’s annual Tully Award
Jason Rezaian received the award for his experiences and brave journalism after being held in an Iranian prison for over 18 months. Read more »
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Yoga teacher combines current events with meditation in photography yoga class
Though part of Syracuse University's Healthy Monday initiative, Dara Harper's weekly yoga class, open to students and faculty alike, is more than just yoga. The classes also focus on current events. Read more »
Michele Wheatly responds to criticism over Maxwell dean appointment
The provost said she heard repeatedly from people within Maxwell that the school needed a full-time dean and that Van Slyke's name was often mentioned as a possible candidate. Read more »
Openness, honesty missing from Maxwell dean appointment
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the process behind hiring Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs dean David Van Slyke. Read more »
Why some in the Maxwell School are frustrated over process of dean's appointment
Many in the Maxwell community say David Van Slyke's appointment as dean lacked both the consultation of faculty and clear communication about the terms of his appointment. Read more »
Syracuse University students amused by 1st presidential debate
Nearly 200 people showed up at Joseph A. Strasser Commons in Eggers Hall to watch a presidential debate on Monday night. Read more »
Author speaks to SU community about creating positive change in toxic urban settings
Shawn Ginwright, an associate professor of education in San Francisco State University’s Africana studies department, gave a presentation Thursday night primarily based on the tactics and ideas needed in urban schools and communities to successfully prevent hopelessness, social toxicity and structural violence. Read more »
Former US ambassador gives speech on the war in Afghanistan and Islamic extremism
James Cunningham, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Israel and the United Nations, respectively, discusses the war in Afghanistan and the U.S.’s fight against radical, Islamic extremism at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
Michele Wheatly addresses University Senate at semester's 1st meeting
Wheatly addressed the full senate for the first time Wednesday afternoon in Maxwell Auditorium at the body’s first meeting of the academic year. She talked at length about transparency. Read more »
'Making a Murderer' attorney Dean Strang connects famous case to larger issues in the criminal justice system
On Friday, "Making a Murderer" Defense Attorney Dean Strang gave a talk about the problems facing the United States criminal justice system. Read more »
Syracuse University to launch new initiatives in response to diversity report
Last week it was announced that Syracuse University will be launching various of the short term initiatives outlined in the report from SU Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read more »
New dean prepares to take Maxwell School into the next chapter
Newly appointed Maxwell School dean David Van Slyke prepares to shape the future of the school with his experience, expertise and open communication. Read more »
Maxwell professor leads study on housing projects in Rio de Janeiro
John Burdick and other researchers will study different models of housing projects through observation as well as extensive interviews with families who reside in them. Read more »
Leaders of SU: A breakdown of the deans of Syracuse University's school and colleges
Here is a breakdown of the deans of each school and college at Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse University to hold open forums for discussion on Campus Framework
Syracuse University will be holding six open forums during the fall semester for students, faculty and staff to comment on the Campus Framework. Read more »
SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly recommends Maxwell dean search be suspended
In an email to the Maxwell community, Wheatly said she did not believe the search committee had found a candidate “who could engender strong support and generate great excitement about the School’s future.” Read more »
Data shows promising employment outlook for Syracuse University graduates
Studies show the job outlook for the Syracuse University's Class of 2016 is positive, but average debt for SU students is higher than the national average. Read more »
Kent Syverud addresses Syracuse University faculty concerns at 2nd feedback session for University Place promenade
Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the concerns of Syracuse University faculty members regarding the proposed University Place promenade at a feedback session on Tuesday. Read more »
See when and where Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF are holding each of their convocation ceremonies
Here are the locations, times and speakers for each of the individual Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF convocation ceremonies. Read more »
Cuneo: A poem for the graduating class of 2016
Humor columnist Danny Cuneo tells the story of a senior approaching graduation. Read a poem of epic proportions detailing a night to that many seniors will relate to. Read more »
Here are Syracuse University's 2016-17 Remembrance Scholars
Here are the 35 Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars for the 2016-17 academic year. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty members express concerns surrounding Fast Forward initiative
In his inauguration address on April 11, 2014, Syverud declared that he wanted Syracuse University to become an institution that embraces change. Since then, Fast Forward has become the central vehicle for that change. But some SU faculty members have expressed concern over Fast Forward initiatives. Read more »
Maxwell partners with 2U to create online Master degree in public administration
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is partnering with 2U for an online Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) degree that will begin in 2017. Read more »
Experts explore definition and approach to climate change adaptation
Climate adaptation experts gathered inside Eggers Hall at Syracuse University on Friday to answer one question: "How do we define and approach climate change adaptation?” Read more »
