5 facts to know about Donald Newhouse
Donald Newhouse is the world's 116th wealthiest billionaire. Read more »
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Events to look out for this weekend
Here is a roundup of big lectures and events happening this weekend. Read more »
Syracuse University 2016 Commencement speaker reflects trend in lack of diverse speakers
Since 2000, there have been 17 SU commencement speakers, including Newhouse. Of those, only four were women, eight were writers of some kind and five were SU alumni. Read more »
Donald Newhouse to deliver 2016 commencement speech
The president of Advance Publications will speak at Syracuse University’s commencement ceremony on May 15. Read more »
MLS commissioner discusses the future of American soccer at University Lecture
Garber said one of his biggest challenges is retaining world-class players while trying to develop a soccer culture in America to become more competitive on the world stage. Read more »
Representative of firm in the running to design NVRC discusses past projects
A representative from the architecture firm Snohetta, which is a finalist to design the National Veterans Resource Complex at Syracuse University, presented at SU Tuesday images of buildings the firm has previously designed. Read more »
Syracuse University deans discuss book about domestic role of US military
As part of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute lecture series, William Banks, the interim dean of Syracuse University's College of Law, discussed his book about the domestic role of the U.S. military with Maxwell Dean James Steinberg. Read more »
Syracuse University alumnus encourages university community to give back
As a part of Syracuse University's Philanthropy Week, SU alumnus Jim Carrick spoke to members of the university community about the importance of giving back. Read more »
Former White House coordinator discusses potential United States approaches in Middle East
At a lecture in Eggers Hall on Monday, Philip Gordon laid out the U.S.’s interests in the Middle East and the driving forces behind the region’s turmoil. He also provided his perspective on what role the U.S. should play in the region. Read more »
Madeleine Albright to speak at Syracuse University
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be speaking at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University on April 5 for the Tanner Lecture on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility. Read more »
Syracuse University students debate hate speech policies at forum
Syracuse University students addressed hate speech concerns at a forum hosted by the Graduate Student Organization on Wednesday night. Read more »
Dacher Keltner explains the science of compassion in 1st University Lecture of semester
UC Berkeley professor Dacher Keltner wants to make the world a more compassion place and on Tuesday in Hendricks Chapel he explains why that is. Read more »
Budget cuts affect relationship between Syracuse University, Syracuse City School District and University Lecture Series
Esther Gray’s retirement from running the University Lecture Series shook up how the lecture series is organized, and as this transition in leadership progresses, some are calling for a reestablishment of the once strong partnership between Syracuse University and local school districts. Read more »
Associated Press reporter Kathy Gannon receives free speech award and reflects on challenges of reporting in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Associated Press correspondent Kathy Gannon reflected on the loss of her friend and colleague in an April 2014 attack in Afghanistan when she received the Tully Award for Free Speech on Monday. Read more »
Q&A: Associated Press correspondent Kathy Gannon on returning to journalism after getting shot while reporting in Afghanistan
The Daily Orange talked to Associated Press reporter Kathy Gannon about her experiences covering Afghanistan and Pakistan, getting severely wounded on the job and then coming back to reporting afterward. Read more »
What to watch out for this weekend
Take a look at these newsworthy events happening on Thursday and Friday. Read more »
Alumnus discusses copyright laws of internet streaming services
Wayne Johnsen discussed “Aereo, FilmOn X and the Regulatory Treatment of Video Programming Over the Internet" as part of lecture a series held in conjunction with the Law, Politics and the Media (LAW 839/PSC 700) class. Read more »
Mahoney expresses support for merger in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney expressed support for a recently proposed merger between the city of Syracuse and the county at her State of the County address on Tuesday night. Read more »
Here are the speakers for the 2016 TEDx Syracuse University Conference
The organizers of TEDx Syracuse University have announced the eight speakers for the “Glitch” theme of this year’s conference. Read more »
Black feminist icon talks, reads from biography about late partner
Gloria Joseph, a black feminist, talked Monday night about her latest biography, which is about Audre Lorde, Joseph's late partner. Read more »
SUNY-ESF professor wins research award and presents campus-wide seminar
Giorgos Mountrakis, an associate professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, received the 10th annual SUNY-ESF’s Exemplary Researcher Award in May 2015. Read more »
Producer, writer details her experiences working on 'How to Get Away With Murder'
Erika Green, a supervising producer on ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder," won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for her work on the show. Read more »
Experts discuss concealed carry laws, gun rights on college campuses
The panelists discussed a recent concealed carry law at the University of Texas at Austin as well as SU's campus safety plan in the case of a shooting. Read more »
Jennifer Gunsuallus talks hook-up culture at 'I Am Enough' lecture
Jennifer Gunsaullus, a sociologist, sexologist and frequent speaker about sex and health, gave a lecture focused on hook-up culture and sexual empowerment. Read more »
