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The Africa Report

“Sudan: Is the new cabinet a step forward or hollow promises?”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jok Maduk Jok, professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Africa Report article “Sudan: Is the new cabinet a step forward or hollow promises?” Jok, an expert on governance and security in Sudan, believes that the…

Politico

“Neera Tanden Got Twitter Right — And That Was Her Problem.”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Politico story “Neera Tanden Got Twitter Right — And That Was Her Problem.” Phillips, an expert on digital ethics…

CNBC

“How 7-Eleven became the biggest convenience store in the world”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the CNBC video story “How 7-Eleven became the biggest convenience store in the world.” Wimer, who teaches courses on retail and business management, comments on how 7-Eleven…

Arts & Culture

Community Folk Art Center: A Welcoming Place for All to Discover Art, Culture and Community

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) has been a vital part of the University and city for nearly 50 years—a hub of art, cultural understanding and community. “CFAC is a bridge between the Syracuse University community and the local community,…

Health & Society

CAS in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Addresses Unique Needs of College Student-Athletes

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Jennifer Russo

The Department of Higher Education in the School of Education is expanding their curriculum offerings to prepare current and future higher education professionals (e.g., advisors, administrators and coaches) to learn how to support and advocate for the success of intercollegiate…

Campus & Community

Highlight the Heroes Part 1: Staff Members Display Ingenuity, Determination, Teamwork in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Jen Plummer

As the novel coronavirus took hold in the United States and locally nearly a year ago, many members of the campus community have had to reimagine countless processes, solve new and challenging problems, work together in ways previously unheard of…

STEM

Aerospace Engineering Alumni Profile: George Kirby ’92

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Chris Barbera

Great technology requires an equally impressive business plan supporting it. The goal is to have a company led by someone who understands what makes the company innovative and also the business and analytical skill to grow it into an industry…

Campus & Community

Provost Search Underway

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As Chancellor Kent Syverud announced on Jan. 28, the search for the next provost and chief academic officer is officially underway. This is a critical search at a pivotal moment in the University’s…

The Conversation

Jennifer Grygiel writes “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web.”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, authored an op-ed for The Conversation titled “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web.” Grygiel, an expert on social media, comments on Facebook’s response…

Variety

“Australia Passes Law Making Google and Facebook Pay for News.”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by Variety for the story “Australia Passes Law Making Google and Facebook Pay for News.” Australia recently passed a law requiring major tech firms to pay publishers for…