Online JD program could increase accessibility at the College of Law, faculty say
The program is slated to launch in January 2019. Read more »
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College of Law designated as New York science and technology center
The College of Law was the first law school to start a law commercialization program, a university official said. Read more »
Syracuse University provost addresses tenure-track faculty hiring plan
As colleges increasingly rely on adjuncts to teach classes, Syracuse University plans to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty to help bolster its research capabilities. Read more »
Committee report outlines Syracuse University’s 2018 budget projections, shows growth in online education programs
SU expects to have revenues of about $1.39 billion in 2018 and expenses of about $1.388 billion, according to a report presented at Wednesday’s Senate meeting. Read more »
Whitman’s MBA@Syracuse ranked as top online master's program by the Princeton Review
Whitman’s online business master’s degree program was ranked in the Princeton Review’s list of top online MBA programs. Read more »
Conservatives who want to act on climate change visit Syracuse University, proving there's hope for environmental policy
Environmental columnist Bailey Benzinger explains why Republicans and Democrats should put ideology aside and have open discussions on environmental issues. Read more »
Former international prosecutor weighs in on YouTube deleting thousands of videos documenting Syrian Civil War
YouTube’s algorithm has been deleting videos from Syrian Civil War in increasing numbers. David Crane, a former prosecutor of international war crimes, talks about YouTube’s impact on the crisis. Read more »
Syracuse University’s schools and colleges announce convocation speakers
Speakers for each college and school’s convocation were announced Monday. The Falk College and the Whitman School will have student and faculty speakers in lieu of alumni speakers. Read more »
Here’s the rundown on where SU school and college convocation ceremonies will be this weekend
Commencement events will be held at SUNY-ESF and on Syracuse University’s Main Campus and South Campus Thursday through Sunday. Read more »
SU students graduating this semester enter a workforce with increasing job prospects
Faculty members from different career centers on campus discuss job prospects for graduating students from their specific colleges. Read more »
Remembrance, Lockerbie Scholars condemn closing of Cold Case Justice Initiative
The 2016-17 Remembrance and Lockerbie scholars write in their support for the College of Law's Cold Case Justice Initiative. Read more »
About 100 SU community members sign online petition supporting Cold Case Justice Initiative to continue
The Cold Case Justice Initiative faces pending shutdown. Its directors have begun an online petition to save it. Read more »
Cold Case Justice Initiative co-directors respond to letter from law dean
Cold Case Justice Initiative co-directors Paula Johnson and Janis McDonald respond to College of Law Dean Craig Boise's April 7 letter to the editor about the initiative. Read more »
College of Law Dean Craig Boise: CCJI not being terminated; faculty asked to return to teaching
Syracuse University College of Law Dean Craig Boise responds to The Daily Orange's coverage about the Cold Case Justice Initiative. Read more »
Administration continues lack of transparency trend with planned termination of Cold Case Justice Initiative
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse University administration to communicate more effectively with stakeholders in programs it wants to shut down. Read more »
Syracuse University will terminate the Cold Case Justice Initiative, frustrating its directors
Syracuse University and the College of Law are planning to terminate the CCJI, leaving the directors of the program questioning the university’s priorities. Read more »
SU, Le Moyne establish joint programs that play off each other’s strengths
Syracuse University and Le Moyne College are reaffirming their long-standing relationship. Various academic programs will take advantage of the strengths of each institution, specifically within the iSchool and College of Law. Read more »
Expert weighs in on implications of laptop ban on certain airlines
Expert analyzes potential political and economic effects of the ban on larger electronic devices on certain airplane flights. Read more »
Everything is awesome … except environmental degradation at the hands of an upcoming Legoland in upstate New York
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains how the negative environmental impacts of a Legoland built in the town of Goshen, New York, should outweigh any economic considerations for the project. Read more »
Most Syracuse University College of Law students pass state bar exam
Almost 90 percent of Syracuse University College of Law students passed the New York state bar exam. Read more »
National security experts express serious concerns over the uncertainty of Donald Trump presidency
Four national security experts discussed United States national security challenges President Donald Trump would be facing in a talk on Wednesday. Read more »
John Katko wins re-election to House of Representatives seat
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read more »
Why Syracuse University community members donate to political candidates
SU faculty, staff and administrators in 2016 made 586 federal donations totaling $66,261.21 as of Sept. 30. They donate for different reasons and with different objectives. Read more »
Burton Blatt Institute receives major grant to aid people with disabilities
The Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University has gotten a $6 million grant for the Southeast Americans with Disabilities Act Center. Read more »
