Someday Assad Will Be Held Accountable, Says War Crimes Prosecutor David Crane
Syracuse University College of Law Professor David Crane, a former war crimes prosecutor, reacts to the recent UN report that Syria used chemical weapons against citizens. “The indiscriminate use of a prohibited weapon system such as a nerve agent like sarin if inconceivable…
The White House And Congress Are Passing DACA Around Like It Is A Political Hot Potato
Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a researcher of immigration and citizenship, offered remarks ahead of the impending announcement that the Trump administration plans to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
“Houston, and much of the Gulf Coast is living on borrowed time”
Laura Steinberg is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Syracuse University and a researcher on environmental disasters’ effect on infrastructure, including the impact of climate change on both. Steinberg lived through Hurricane Katrina and is available to discuss…
Professor Jason Dedrick on Foxconn’s New Wisconsin Plant
Technology expert and iSchool Professor Jason Dedrick offers insight on the news that Foxconn is opening a new plant in Wisconsin. “Foxconn’s announced $10 billion investment looks like good news for Wisconsin. If completed, it would create a significant number…
Public Relations Professor Anthony D’Angelo Weighs In on New White House Communications Director
With a change at the top of White House communications, we asked Newhouse Public Relations Professor of Practice Anthony D’Angelo, who also serves as chair-elect of the Public Relations Society of America on the National Board of Directors (PRSA), for his…
The Failed Policies of D.A.R.E.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced support of the D.A.R.E. program last week but research has shown the program and its methods for drug deterrence have not worked, according to Syracuse University researchers. Shannon Monnat, the incoming Lerner Chair for Public Health…
“What We Need is Awareness of the Treatment of Anorexia”
Harriet Brown, professor at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, is available for comment about “To the Bone,” a new Netflix movie that explores a young woman’s battle with anorexia. Professor Brown is the author of Brave…
Senate Healthcare: The Stakes are High
Grant Reeher, professor of political science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and director of the Alan K. Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University and host of the Campbell Conversations on WRVO, says the stakes are even higher for the Senate to…
White House Controversy: “A Protracted, Festering Mess”
Anthony D’Angelo, Professor at Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and Director of the Communications Management Program, offers some advice to the Trump White House for managing their current PR crisis. “As another week brings new White House denials of…
Trump Blocking Users on Twitter is a Violation of the First Amendment
Roy Gutterman, free speech expert and associate professor at Newhouse School for Public Communications, is available for comment about the news that Twitter users are suing President Donald Trump and White House officials Sean Spicer and Daniel Scavino for blocking…