Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech
The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. Read more »
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College Democrats work to engage SU community 1 year after Trump inauguration
Here's how the College Democrats are working to foster discussion and increase civic engagement. Read more »
Syracuse University staffer to push progressive vision during New York State Senate campaign
Rachel May, coordinator of the university’s sustainability education, has been a local activist for years. Read more »
From Megyn Kelly to Post Malone, these famous people have spent part of their lives in Syracuse
Whether they graduated from Syracuse University or broke into the world of Hollywood, these celebrities came from the Salt City. Read more »
Maxwell partners with think tank to establish master’s degree program tailored to working professionals
he school has partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies to launch an executive master’s degree program. Read more »
Program helping local high schoolers started from one student’s need for extra credit
Maxwell Volunteer Project connects Syracuse University students with classes at Henninger High School, like Microsoft Excel and public policy classes. Read more »
Syracuse University professor Dana Balter details congressional campaign platform
Balter hopes to challenge Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., in congressional elections next year. Read more »
Republican politicians discuss market-based solutions for climate change at Syracuse University
Many conservatives have been hesitant to discuss climate change, but on Thursday night several prominent Republican politicians came together in Dineen Hall to talk about future market-based solutions to the topic. Read more »
Report: In NCAA-mandated interviews, Syracuse athletes voiced academic advising concerns, dissatisfaction with facilities
SU’s Faculty Oversight Committee conducted the interviews with athletes finishing their eligibility at the university in December 2016 and May 2017. Read more »
Construction update: Syracuse University summer projects near completion
Syracuse University’s summer renovation projects are well on their way to being finished before the fall semester starts. Read more »
Central New York leaders exchange fiery remarks in merger debate
Area officials on Wednesday night debated whether the city of Syracuse should merge with Onondaga County. Read more »
Syracuse University’s strategy to promote STEM programs doesn’t mean other programs will be shorted
The Daily Orange Editorial Board defends the reasoning behind Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly’s proposal to create a “university-wide STEM branding strategy.” Read more »
Eileen Jerrett’s grassroots documentary shows the power of public collaboration
American documentarian Eileen Jerrett brings her grassroots documentary to Maxwell Auditorium to lead a discussion about how Iceland’s citizens worked to reformed the nation’s foundation: its constitution. Read more »
Tutoring hub to open in Bird Library and other takeaways from University Senate meeting
Here are three takeaways from the University Senate's last meeting of the fall 2016 semester. Read more »
Republican women should stand strong despite Trump victory
Conservative columnist Vanessa Salman calls on Republican women to unite as a faction. Read more »
Why did Trump win? Scholars try to answer the question at discussion panel
Political scientists from Syracuse University, Cornell University and Columbia University shared their thoughts on the presidential election during a panel discussion at the Maxwell School. Read more »
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 »
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 »
