Award-winning economist gives insight into consumer behavior
Award-winning economist George Akerlof spoke about phishing business practices in the United States in a lecture Wednesday evening. Read more »
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ProPublica reporter critiques media's election coverage during lecture at Syracuse University
Alec MacGillis, a reporter who won the 2016 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting, spoke Tuesday night at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He critiqued the media's coverage of the election. Read more »
SU architecture alumna reflects on 30 years of experience in field
Class of 1987 SU alumna Annabelle Selldorf discussed her work in architecture over the last thirty years in a lecture in Slocum Auditorium. She said her work is largely simplistic, but allows people to experience the space. Read more »
Composer talks using opera to fight racial inequality
Anthony Davis, composer of “X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X," discusses how he fights social inequality with opera. Read more »
Expert presents Department of Agriculture funded research on food security
Kate Clancy gave a lecture Thursday in Falk College on food security and discussed the approaches behind her work as a food systems consultant. She presented her recent work with the Enhancing Food Security in the North East Project. Read more »
Panelists address police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers in Syracuse during NAACP town hall meeting
Panelists from the Syracuse University community address issues such as police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers being distributed in Syracuse during a town hall meeting for SU's chapter of the NAACP. Read more »
An award-winning journalist shares his perspectives on "slow journalism" in modern journalism field
Award-winning journalist Don Belt spoke about "slow journalism" in fast-paced modern-day journalism field in a talk at Syracuse University. 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 »
Author, Syracuse University alumna Koren Zailckas talks dangers of binge drinking
Koren Zailckas published her memoir, 'Smashed' in 2005, in which she detailed her experiences with alcoholism before and throughout her time at Syracuse University. Zailckas was hosted by four sororities as a part of Hazing Prevention Week. Read more »
Advertising mogul Richard Kirshenbaum recounts life experiences in lecture
Advertising mogul Richard Kirshenbaum returned to Syracuse University to speak about his life after college. He used small stories to recount the lessons that helped him to succeed in the communications and business industries. 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 »
LeMoyne professor leads discussion on framing, changing policies of abortion
Le Moyne University political professor said medical and moral frames shape abortion policies in the United States. 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 hosts entrepreneurship event for women in Bird Library
Local, aspiring women entrepreneurs recently attended a networking and information event at Syracuse University’s Bird Library. Read more »
BDS movement supporters at Syracuse University express no opposition to documentary screening
Syracuse University community members who support the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement said in a statement that there has been no BDS-driven opposition toward the screening of Shimon Dotan's documentary about Israeli settlements on the West Bank. Read more »
Syracuse University announces fall 2016 University Lecture lineup
Syracuse University has announced Bre Pettis, Lynsey Addario and James Corner as speakers for its University Lecture series for the fall. Read more »
Syracuse University to hold event to inspire women entrepreneurs
An event called, “Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs,” will be held at Syracuse University's new entrepreneurship center. The event will include a keynote speech by Tameka Montgomery and a panel discussion. Read more »
Tickets for James Franco event have sold out
Tickets for the James Franco event, co-sponsored by University Union and the Traditions Commission, on Sept. 17 have sold out. Read more »
Syracuse University reverses decision to disinvite filmmaker
Syracuse University has decided to invite filmmaker Shimon Dotan to screen his film about the West Bank settlements after The Atlantic reported a SU professor disinivited him for fear of backlash. Read more »
James Franco to speak at Syracuse University during Homecoming Weekend
Award-winning actor James Franco will be coming to Syracuse University to speak at an event during this year’s Homecoming Weekend. Read more »
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs delivers speech at Maxwell School
McDonald’s presentation "Transforming the Veteran Experience: Values Based Leadership,” was largely geared towards students of the master of public affairs program in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
Donald Newhouse highlights importance of his wife and getting an education during commencement speech
Donald Newhouse delivered the commencement address to Syracuse University's Class of 2016 on Sunday morning. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden’s law school address pays tribute to late son
In his speech to graduating Syracuse law students, Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to his late son, Beau. Read more »
3 takeaways from Vice President Joe Biden’s speech at Syracuse University
Here are three quick takeaways from Vice President Joe Biden's speech at the College of Law graduation ceremony. Read more »
