Newhouse Faculty React to Press Being Shut Out of White House Briefing
Newhouse faculty members react to the news that journalists from several news organizations–The New York Times, CNN, Buzzfeed News, Politico and the Los Angeles Times–were prohibited from attending a briefing by President Trump’s press secretary on Friday, a highly unusual…
World-Renowned Researcher on Pollution and Climate Change Reacts to the New EPA Chief
Syracuse University Professor Charles Driscoll, a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, offered his reaction to Scott Pruit being named as the new EPA administrator. “I am concerned that he does not seem to be a supporter…
“Another Alarming Signal that the Entire US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control Regime is in Danger.”
Brian Taylor, a professor of political science at the Maxwell School for Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and an expert in Russian politics, offers insight on the recent report that Russia has launched a new cruise missile. “The…
“A Circumscribed Victory for Opponents of the Executive Order”
Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, comments on the ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court refusing to reinstate the administration’s travel ban. “The per curiam ruling by the Ninth…
When Judges are Political — Except When They are Not
Keith Bybee, professor of law and professor of political science and author of All Judges Are Political – Except When They Are Not: Acceptable Hypocrisies and the Rule of Law, offers insight on on one of President Donald Trump’s recent…
Airbrushing and Selling a Fake Image
Rebecca Ortiz, an assistant professor of advertising at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, who researches issues of sex, gender, and the media, said that CVS’s decision to stop substantially retouching photos for their CVS-brand beauty products is an incredibly smart move…
Syracuse University Faculty Experts on Holiday Shopping Season
Syracuse University experts are available to speak to media on the numerous issues and topics related to the holiday shopping season. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday to Super Saturday, these Whitman School of Management faculty members have insight based…
Reaction from Professor Bill Banks on the Passing of Janet Reno
Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General, passed away this morning at the age of 78 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, according to Reno’s sister. We asked College of Law Professor Bill Banks for his…
Syracuse University Experts Available to Discuss 15th Anniversary of 9/11
Syracuse University Faculty members are available for expert commentary on numerous issues surrounding the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Members of the media should contact Ellen James Mbuqe at 315.443.1897 or ejmbuqe@syr.edu for any questions. William Banks, Professor of Law…
Statement from M. Gail Hamner, Professor of Religion
I deeply regret the embarrassment the decision I made and my poor choice of words have caused my department, my colleagues and my fellow faculty. Overly concerned about how others would react, my email to Shimon Dotan stressed my fears…