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Politicized teaching policies won’t stop teachers from prioritizing learning

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, By Sophie Gomprecht

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…

Arts & Culture

Artist Xuan Liu’s Works on Display as Syracuse University Libraries Debuts New Biblio Gallery Exhibition

Tuesday, February 1, 2022, By Cristina Hatem

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,…

The Hill

“Critics slam Spotify for using ‘Facebook playbook’ on Joe Rogan controversy”

Tuesday, February 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

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…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School of Music’s Voice Pedagogy Program Hosts Visiting Scholar from Brazil

Monday, January 31, 2022, By Erica Blust

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….

Campus & Community

Gift Supports Professorship to Inspire Generations of Engaged Citizens

Monday, January 31, 2022, By Jennifer Congel

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…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Announces Spring 2022 Visiting Critics

Sunday, January 30, 2022, By Julie Sharkey

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…

The Washington Post

Allport authors “George V, the proudly ‘ordinary’ king who rebranded the British monarchy”

Friday, January 28, 2022, By Lily Datz

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:…

WAER

Justice Breyer’s retirement is a critical moment for Liberals

Thursday, January 27, 2022, By Lily Datz

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…

Media Tip Sheets

When We Don’t Prioritize Children, American Schools Suffer

Wednesday, January 26, 2022, By Lily Datz

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…

Arts & Culture

Urban Video Project Opens 2022 With ‘No Emoji for Ennui’ Group Exhibition and Related Screening

Wednesday, January 26, 2022, By Cjala Surratt

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…