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College of Professional Studies Launches XR Certificate Programs in Partnership With Circuit Stream

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Hope Alvarez

The College of Professional Studies has partnered with the extended reality (XR) educational provider Circuit Stream to offer project-based training in AR/VR/XR courses through the University’s Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials, giving students industry-recognized certification and skills in the…

Veterans

‘The Possibility of Yes’: Jennifer Pluta Helps Student Veterans and Military Service Members Thrive

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Stephanie Salanger

Jennifer Pluta G’15 has exactly the right mix of experience for her work at as the director of Veteran Career Services. A native of the Binghamton, New York area, Pluta has served in the Army Reserve for 23 years, where…

NBC News

WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall Dies at Age 63

Sunday, March 27, 2022, By Sophie Gomprecht

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in various outlets in stories related to media and popular culture. Those outlets include…

Washington Post

European Countries Welcome Ukrainian Refugees Amidst Russian Invasion

Sunday, March 27, 2022, By Sophie Gomprecht

Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted about the new refugee ‘crisis’ after Russia’s war on Ukraine in various outlets, including CNN, Vox, and HuffPost. Lamis also wrote The Washington Post opinion piece “European…

Media Tip Sheets

New EU Legislation Addresses Big Tech Privacy, Economic Concerns

Sunday, March 27, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

European Union lawmakers have put forth the Digital Markets Act that would implement sweeping reforms across the entire technology industry, potentially helping smaller companies compete with the larger tech giants. A vote on the measure is expected soon, and could…

Cornell Chronicle

“After mating, fruit fly sperm are no longer fully male”

Saturday, March 26, 2022, By Lily Datz

Research from Scott Pitnick, the Weeden Professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Steve Dorus, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the Cornell Chronicle story “After mating, fruit…

Campus & Community

Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 Named 7th Head Coach in Women’s Basketball Program History

Saturday, March 26, 2022, By News Staff

Felisha Legette-Jack, a 1989 graduate of Syracuse University and Orange All-American, is coming home. The Syracuse native and 20-year collegiate head coach will take the reins of the Orange basketball program immediately. Legette-Jack is synonymous with Syracuse women’s basketball success….

Lit Hub
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Coastal Breeze News

“Overcoming Uncertainty in Writing” and other coverage of George Saunders.

Friday, March 25, 2022, By Lily Datz

George Saunders, professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored the Lit Hub story “Overcoming Uncertainty in Writing.” The piece first appeared in Lit Hub’s The Craft of Writing newsletter after originating in Story Club with George…

E&E News

“SCOTUS probes EPA power as climate scientists sound alarm”

Friday, March 25, 2022, By Lily Datz

David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the E&E News story “SCOTUS probes EPA power as climate scientists sound alarm.” The U.S. Supreme Court recently signaled interest in curbing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role…

Media, Law & Policy

Revisiting the Perpetual Peace Project During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Friday, March 25, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

As headlines about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to dominate the news, many have taken to social media, making pleas for peace. But as history has shown, with each new year comes a new conflict. Is international peace even achievable?…