Media, Law & Policy
Summit to Showcase Innovative Uses of Government Data
The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, and the Center for Technology in Government at the State University of New York at Albany are joining together to offer the Upstate Data Summit at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in June. The one-day event, planned for…
Faculty Experts Comment on Plans to Withdraw U.S. from Iran Nuclear Deal
On May 8, Pres. Trump officially announced plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ experts Steven Pike and Robert Murrett offer insight below: Steven Pike Assistant Professor, Public Relations and Public Diplomacy S.I. Newhouse School…
James E. Baker Joins ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ College of Law as Professor, Director of INSCT
As one of the most highly regarded national security lawyers and policy advisors in the nation, Baker has built a career that has evolved from being an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps to the staff of Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan to the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and National Security Council. He served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for 15 years—the last four as chief judge.
New Faculty Snapshot: Radhika Garg, Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies
Nina Kohn Testifies to Senate Special Committee on Aging and Social Security Administration
On April 18, College of Law Associate Dean for Research and Online Education and David M. Levy L’48 Professor of Law Nina A. Kohn testified in Washington, D.C., on guardianship abuse and reform and financial decision-making for people with disabilities….
Jeffrey Gonda Wins Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
This year’s Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research, recognizing outstanding non-tenured faculty members at the Maxwell School, will be given to Jeffrey Gonda, assistant professor of history. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School’s annual Graduate…
Newhouse School Announces 2018 Mirror Awards Finalists
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced the finalists in the 2018 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony June 14 in New York City. Tickets and tables for…
University Lectures Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and best-selling author Maureen Dowd will speak for the University Lectures on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event—co-sponsored by the Lubin Society, with media sponsor WAER—is free and open…
Impending Trade War Unlikely to Hike Gadget, Phone Prices
China and the U.S. have announced tariffs on more than $100 billion of combined goods. So how will this escalating feud impact the tech industry? Jason Dedrick is a professor in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s School of Information Studies. He says it’s…
First EMIR in DC Class Reflects Strength of Unique Degree Program
Twelve students have enrolled in this semester’s first-ever offering of the Washington, D.C.-based Executive Master in International Relations degree, and together they reflect the extraordinary promise of this unique midcareer program. In its first year, the program has attracted students…