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Politicized teaching policies won’t stop teachers from prioritizing learning
The topic of critical race theory has become a lightning rod for political combativeness. Educators nationwide have shared stories of parents attributing factual history lessons or discussions to being lessons about CRT, and seeking censorship at the school, city, or…
Artist Xuan Liu’s Works on Display as Syracuse University Libraries Debuts New Biblio Gallery Exhibition
Artist Xuan Liu’s works on printmaking, watercolor, digital painting and mixed media are on display through Feb. 25 as part of Syracuse University Libraries’ new Biblio Gallery exhibition, on the fourth floor of Bird Library. “My work shows a mysterious,…
“Critics slam Spotify for using ‘Facebook playbook’ on Joe Rogan controversy”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Hill story “Critics slam Spotify for using ‘Facebook playbook’ on Joe Rogan controversy.” Grygiel, an expert on social media and emerging technology, said that Spotify’s response…
Setnor School of Music’s Voice Pedagogy Program Hosts Visiting Scholar from Brazil
The Setnor School of Music and its graduate program in voice pedagogy is hosting Tiago Cruz, a doctoral student at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, during the 2021-22 academic year. He is the program’s first visiting scholar….
Gift Supports Professorship to Inspire Generations of Engaged Citizens
Shana Kushner Gadarian has been named the inaugural Merle Goldberg Fabian Professor of Excellence in Citizenship and Critical Thinking, a position funded with a generous gift by its namesake. Inspired by her own experiences with “the best professors,” alumna Merle…
School of Architecture Announces Spring 2022 Visiting Critics
Each semester, upper-level architecture students participate in the visiting critic program that brings leading architects and scholars from around the world to the school. Three studios will be held on campus this spring. Leen Katrib (Boghosian Fellow 2021–2022) Leen Katrib…
Allport authors “George V, the proudly ‘ordinary’ king who rebranded the British monarchy”
Alan Allport, professor of history in the Maxwell School, authored The Washington Post opinion piece “George V, the proudly ‘ordinary’ king who rebranded the British monarchy.” Allport, an expert on British history who recently authored the book “Britain at Bay:…
Justice Breyer’s retirement is a critical moment for Liberals
Thomas Keck, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WAER segment “Justice Breyer’s retirement is a critical moment for Liberals.” Keck, who serves as the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, is…
When We Don’t Prioritize Children, American Schools Suffer
Despite most American students being back in the physical classroom this year, school staffing shortages remain a huge and persistent problem across the country. How did the staffing shortages become such a large problem, and what does it say about…
Urban Video Project Opens 2022 With ‘No Emoji for Ennui’ Group Exhibition and Related Screening
Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) presents “No Emoji for Ennui,” a group exhibition featuring the work of filmmakers Lana Z Caplan, Ross Meckfessel, Alison Nguyen and Matt Whitman. The installation will be on view from Jan. 27-March 26 at UVP’s…