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The Rise in Social Media and Its Effects On Children
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Spectrum, for the piece, “Why it’s best to talk with kids about what they’re viewing online.” Chock explains kid’s relationship to social media, saying, “There’s this fear…
Many Take To Social Media For Comfort Amidst the Pandemic
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Washington Post story “Memes have helped Americans cope with stress during the pandemic, study finds.” Throughout the pandemic, many have taken to social media for comfort…
Missing White Woman Syndrome and Societal Beauty Standards
Carol Liebler, communications professor in the Newhouse School, was quoted by Columbia Journalism Review for the piece, “The circular reckoning over ‘missing white woman syndrome’.” Liebler discussed the recent trend with missing women, saying, it “is reflective of the dominant…
Lender Center for Social Justice Invites Applications for Co-Director
The Lender Center for Social Justice sees applicants for the co-director position. Applicants must be a full-time faculty member at Syracuse University with significant scholarly engagement in social justice-oriented work related to the Center’s vision. Applicants should have strong organization…
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Discusses School’s Plans For the New School Year
Gladys McCormick, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, wrote the syracuse.com article “CNY Inspirations: Unique partnership fosters inclusion – syracuse.com.” McCormick discussed her appointment as Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity…
New Search Committee Appointed to Identify Candidates for the Next Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services
Syracuse University today announced the members of a new search committee for the next associate vice president and chief of campus safety and emergency management services (CSEMS). Following the July announcement of the extension of the search, Allen Groves, senior…
Professor Shikha Nangia Selected as Rising Star by American Chemical Society
Biomedical and chemical engineering Professor Shikha Nangia has been selected as a recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Women Chemist Committee 2022 Rising Star Award. The award recognizes nine women scientists who have demonstrated excellence in the scientific enterprise and…
How to stop misinformation on social media
Syracuse University Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been studying social media before it was called social media. Five years ago, she laid out a simple three-point plan to help stem the tide of misinformation on Facebook. Today, those three recommendations remain…
Food and Social Justice Advocate Avalon Gupta VerWiebe Named First Recipient of the Evan Weissman Scholarship
Avalon Gupta VerWiebe, a food studies graduate student in the Falk College, is the first to receive the Evan Weissman Scholarship, a newly created scholarship fund honoring the late Professor Weissman that supports food studies graduate students. Gupta VerWiebe’s personal…
Communication and Rhetorical Studies Professor Wins Prestigious Scholar Award from National Communication Association
Charles E. Morris III, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and affiliated professor of LGBT studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, received the 2021 Douglas…