Tag: Barack Obama
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss potential effects of global climate talks in Paris
Syracuse University professors talk about what could come of the Paris Climate Conference, which began on Nov. 30 and is two weeks long. Read More »
President Barack Obama makes address about strategy to destroy Islamic State
President Barack Obama made an address on Sunday with plans to keep Americans safe and defeat the Islamic State. Read More »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss future of US strategy to combat the Islamic State after Paris attacks
The Daily Orange talked to professors about U.S. involvement to combat the Islamic State in the Middle East. Read More »
Department of Education releases report on improvements to FAFSA, student aid
The government provides about $130 billion a year in federal student aid, which includes Pell Grants for low-income families and federal student loans. Read More »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss Obama's rejection of Keystone XL pipeline proposal
Professors at Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry discuss President Barack Obama's recent decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. Read More »
News to Know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Nov. 2–8)
Here's all the news you need to know from this week. Read More »
Gutierrez: Student debt legislation necessary to aid economy, graduates
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez considers the ways in which mounting student debt is harmful for the U.S. economy and argues that the government must do more to alleviate it. Read More »
It's On Us, CollegeHumor launch PSA to promote sexual assault prevention with humor
It’s On Us partnered with CollegeHumor to create a new public service announcement focused on the statistic that one in five women are sexually assaulted during their college careers. Read More »
Bird Library sees low voter turnout on Election Day
Bird Library saw a low but slightly above average voter turnout for general elections on Tuesday. Read More »
Ask the Experts: Faculty discuss Obama's announcement to leave American troops in Afghanistan until 2017
Syracuse University faculty discuss President Barack Obama's decision to have American troops remain in Afghanistan until the end of his term in 2017. Read More »
SU honors alumnus with plaque commemorating receipt of Medal of Honor
Syracuse University honored the late Sgt. William Shemin on Friday with a plaque commemorating him as the first SU alumnus to receive the Medal of Honor. Read More »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss division of House GOP
Professors in the Maxwell School of Citizenship discuss the division of the GOP in the House of Representatives following Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation. Read More »
SU student selected to serve on national It's On Us committee
Junior Samantha Skaller was chosen to be on the national It's On Us committee, which aims to prevent sexual assault on college campuses. Read More »
Ask the Experts: SU professors discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
SU professors talk about the recent trade agreement between the United States and 11 other Asia-Pacific countries. Read More »
SU community honors UCC shooting victims with vigil
About 40 members of the Syracuse University community gathered on the steps of Hendricks Chapel Tuesday night for a religious candlelight vigil to honor the victims and families of the Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon. Read More »
Arne Duncan announces he is stepping down as secretary of education
Arne Duncan, the secretary of education and a member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet, announced on Friday that he is stepping down at the end of the year. Read More »
A look at the gender pay gap among SU alumni, across the US
President Barack Obama’s new College Scorecard revealed that SU female alumni earnings are higher than the national average in relation to the wage gap. Take a look. Read More »
Professors discuss Obama's nomination of first openly gay Secretary of the Army
Syracuse University professors discuss President Barack Obama's nomination of Eric Fanning, who will be the first openly gay Secretary of the Army. Read More »
Souter: President Obama's scorecard puts college decision power in students’ hands
Student Life columnist Zhané Souter explains how President Obama's scorecard system will help students in the college selection process. Read More »
Razzi: Fiorina stands out, Carson fails to impress at GOP debate
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi explains why Carly Fiorina and Dr. Ben Carson were the most memorable candidates from the latest GOP debate and what their performances reveal going into the election. Read More »
Study by SU professor shows New York benefits most from clean power plan
A recent study by a Syracuse University professor demonstrated the health benefits of a new initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read More »
News to Know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Sept. 8–15)
Here’s all the news you need to know from the last week. Read More »
Obama announces changes to FAFSA, will take effect in October 2016
The Obama administration has made several changes to financial aid form FAFSA to make the process of applying for federal aid for college more efficient. The changes will go into effect in October 2016. Read More »
Poll: Is Obama's new college scorecard an accurate measure of a school's value for prospective students?
Obama announced plans for a new college scorecard. How accurate do you think it is at rating schools? Read More »