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Professor Vir Phoha Examines Ethics of Facial Recognition Software
The use of facial recognition technology has been controversial and it has been criticized as being prone to misuse and reinforcing existing biases. Cities across the United States have been banning the use of facial recognition software and in the…
Amazon Union Efforts Part of Bigger Conversation of Racial, Economic Reckoning Facing US
Nearly 6,000 workers at an Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, AL are voting this month on whether they want to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. It could be the first Amazon warehouse union in the country. Lynne…
Syracuse University Holds Inaugural Racial Equity Academic Symposium
Syracuse University will hold its inaugural Racial Equity Academic Symposium from Feb. 22-27. The symposium will be held virtually and will include a full schedule of events, including student and faculty scholarly research and creative works presentations, performances, events, workshops…
Faculty Invited to Enter a ‘Brave Space’ to Learn Tools for Facilitating Challenging Conversations
When Jeanine Irons attended an international conference a few years ago, a fellow participant asked her why the room was set up the way it was—with two seats in the front facing the audience. The woman told Irons that the…
“‘These delays are lethal.’ Advocated urge Illinois to get more pharmacies involved in vaccinating residents at assisted living sites.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune story “‘These delays are lethal.’ Advocated urge Illinois to get more pharmacies involved in…
“Law Enforcement Alert to Potential Violence at Federal Facilities.”
Corri Zoli, research assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School and director of research at The Institute for Security Policy and Law, was quoted in the Government Executive article “Law Enforcement Alert to Potential Violence at Federal Facilities.”…
Luvell Anderson writes “Whiteness Is the Greatest Racial Fraud”
Luvell Anderson, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote commentary in the Boston Review titled “Whiteness Is the Greatest Racial Fraud.” Anderson, who studies the philosophy of race, uses the piece to discuss the concept…
COVID-19 Update: Spring 2021 Testing | Contact Tracing | Stay Safe Pledge
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Faculty and staff from across the University continue preparations to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester. As Chancellor Kent Syverud shared in a message yesterday, more details on our timeline and…
Syracuse University, College of Law Sign Agreement with Uzbekistan Institutions to Assist Uzbek Disability Rights Capacity Building
Syracuse University and the College of Law have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three institutions from the Republic of Uzbekistan to strengthen academic ties with the republic, share expertise on disability rights and collaborate to create a disability…
“How NJ Can Stop The COVID Outbreaks In Long-Term Care Facilities.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Yahoo News story “How NJ Can Stop The COVID Outbreaks In Long-Term Care Facilities.” Kohn, an…