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Faculty and Staff Offered Discount for Alumni College Courses

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

As a way to engage the Orange Community during the COVID-19 pandemic, University College (UC), in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, launched Alumni College, a new program of online courses for alumni, parents and friends of Syracuse University….

Campus & Community

Associate Provost LaVonda Reed Offers Resources for Juneteenth Reflection

Thursday, June 18, 2020, By News Staff

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates when slaves in Texas received word of their freedom from bondage—more than two years after slavery officially ended. Since then, much has been written about the Black experience and the struggle for freedom, equality,…

Campus & Community

ITS Offers Support for Faculty and Staff Online and On Campus

Monday, June 15, 2020, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS) offers a robust suite of resources for faculty and staff. As the Syracuse University community prepares for the fall semester, ITS is working with partners across campus to ensure a smooth transition. Faculty Communications, Consultation and…

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Jennifer Grygiel featured on MSNBC to discuss Facebook

Saturday, May 30, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was featured on MSNBC (twice) to discuss Facebook. Grygiel appears along with Roger McNamee to discuss the need for social media platforms like Facebook to deal more effectively with what…

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Jennifer Grygiel writes “Why Twitter finally decided to label Trump’s tweets as misinformation”

Thursday, May 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, authored a Fast Company op-ed, “Why Twitter finally decided to label Trump’s tweets as misinformation.” For the first time ever, Twitter took action against two tweets from President Donald Trump….

Health & Society

Summer College to Offer Program on Viruses and Viral Diseases

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

What exactly is a virus? What are they made of? How do viruses cause diseases? There is much to learn about the virus that is causing the current pandemic, and scientists from around the world are performing large-scale studies to…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Class of 2020 Celebrated through Conferral of Degrees

Sunday, May 10, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

2020 Degree Conferral Ceremony from Syracuse University on Vimeo. Today is a day to celebrate! The Orange family has come together virtually—across the country and around the globe—to honor the Class of 2020. In a special virtual video event, Chancellor…

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Coronavirus Update 5.4.20: Virtual Degree Conferral, Planning for Returning to Campus Underway and Other Important Updates

Monday, May 4, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This week we conclude the 2019-20 academic year at Syracuse University. It is true that our end-of-semester activities and traditions will look and feel different this year. However, I am convinced that what will come…

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Join Us on Sunday, May 10, at 10 a.m. for a Virtual Degree Conferral

Monday, May 4, 2020, By News Staff

You’re Invited to a Celebration of Our Graduating Students with a Special Virtual Degree Conferral! Commencement is a milestone moment. And although Commencement 2020 will not occur as originally planned on Sunday, Syracuse University will still use this special day…

Law Professor: Executive Order Does Not Relieve Suffering

Friday, May 1, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Syracuse University Constitutional Law Professor Jennifer Breen questions the need to place limitations on green cards and contends there is no evidence to suggest immigrants are contributing to growing national unemployment. If you are reporting on this subject, please consider Prof. Breen’s…