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“Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the story “Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?” Grygiel, a social media expert, says that a main problem plaguing Facebook is…
NSF Equipment Grants to Fund Acquisition of Two Chromatography-Mass Spectrometers
The familiar saying goes, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” But for scientists, understanding those smaller parts is critical to scientific discovery. A method known as chromatography-mass spectrometry lets researchers analyze and study the composition of…
“America is experiencing ‘truth decay’ at an alarming rate, experts warn.”
Josh Introne, assistant professor in the School of Information Studies, was interviewed by Yahoo News for the story “America is experiencing ‘truth decay’ at an alarming rate, experts warn.” “Truth decay” is characterized by the “diminishing role of facts and…
Kevin Richardson to Receive Historic Honorary Degree
Syracuse University announced today that Kevin Richardson, a member of the Exonerated Five, will be the recipient of the first honorary undergraduate degree in University history. The honorary bachelor of fine arts in music will be formally conferred at the…
“COVID Restrictions Threaten to Disenfranchise Nursing Home Voters.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted by NBC-4 (New York) for the story “COVID Restrictions Threaten to Disenfranchise Nursing Home Voters.” Kohn, an expert…
“SU Professor Challenges Recent “Censorship” by Social Media.”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was interviewed by WAER for the story “SU Professor Challenges Recent “Censorship” by Social Media.” Facebook and…
Message from Loretta E. Lynch: Additional Town Hall Session Now Scheduled
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As I shared in a message to the Syracuse University community earlier this week, we have scheduled town hall meetings to provide feedback on our initial proposal for a Public Safety Community Review…
Cybersecurity Challenges Face Many Battleground States
Around half of states typically considered battleground states are facing cybersecurity challenges that put them at increased risk of a cybersecurity breach. Shiu-Kai Chin, Ph.D., is a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and…
College of Law Dean Craig M. Boise Joins Governing Advisory Council of New ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium
College of Law Dean Craig M. Boise has been appointed to a 10-member advisory council that will govern the newly formed Legal Education Police Practices Consortium, created by the American Bar Association (ABA) in collaboration with law schools across the…
“YouTube cracks down on QAnon conspiracy theory videos, citing real-world violence”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CBS News for the story “YouTube cracks down on QAnon conspiracy theory videos, citing real-world violence.” Phillips, an expert on…