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CNN

Virtual Social Media Influencers Are Posing As Humans

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “ Instagram star isn’t what she seems. But brands are buying in.” Grygiel, an expert in social media, agrees with the idea of influencers revealing…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Associate Dean for Global Initiatives

Friday, June 29, 2018, By Kerri D. Howell

Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, announced the creation of a new leadership position, associate dean for global initiatives, appointing Eunkyu Lee, professor of marketing to the role effective July 1. The new position was created…

AP

Social Media Sites Aim to Screen Content

Friday, May 25, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

In a time of fake news and hateful messages being spread online, Twitter and other social media sites are aiming to find out the best way to filter content so that these words cannot be sent out. Jennifer Grygiel, a…

Campus & Community

Students Win National Honors from the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards

Monday, May 21, 2018, By News Staff

The Society of Professional Journalists announced this year’s national winners and top finalists for their Mark of Excellence contest, with students from the University racking up seven honors. Winners will be recognized at the Excellence in Journalism conference in Baltimore Sept….

Media, Law & Policy

Nina Kohn Testifies to Senate Special Committee on Aging and Social Security Administration

Friday, May 4, 2018, By Martin Walls

On April 18, College of Law Associate Dean for Research and Online Education and David M. Levy L’48 Professor of Law Nina A. Kohn testified in Washington, D.C., on guardianship abuse and reform and financial decision-making for people with disabilities….

Campus & Community

Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Inducts New Members

Thursday, May 3, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University inducted 69 new members and two honorary members into the Alpha Sigma chapter of the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society on April 13. The induction ceremony took place in Hendricks Chapel, during which the new members were…

Campus & Community

Social Work Professor Keith A. Alford Receives 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Michele Barrett

In acknowledgement of a professional and personal life devoted to social justice and social transformation in building a civil community, Keith A. Alford will receive the 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award at the “Creating a Civil Community” celebration on May 1…

ABC News

Social Media Influence on Modern Campaigns

Friday, April 27, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Amidst national movements, such as the #MeToo campaign, people are coming together across the nation utilizing digital tools and social sites. Teachers nationwide have mobilized through various social media sites to campaign for higher wages and more state funding. These…

Campus & Community

Student Association Student Forum Tonight

Monday, April 23, 2018, By News Staff

Today, Monday, April 23, the Student Association is sponsoring a student town hall in Maxwell Auditorium from 7:30-9 p.m. The town hall will include student speakers from Pride Union, InclusiveU, Residence Hall Association, International Student Council and the Student African…

CNY Central

Lee McKnight Comments on Personal Data on Social Sites

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Prior to Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony about data breaches within Facebook, iSchool associate professor Lee McKnight spoke with CNYCentral about what to expect when entering personal information onto social platforms. “Basically declaring data about yourself is your own property, and you have…