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The Wrap

“Britney Spears Doc Sparks Re-Examination of Celebrity: ‘The World Has Finally Woken Up'”

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Wrap for the story “Britney Spears Doc Sparks Re-Examination of Celebrity: ‘The…

The Hill

“Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.”

Sunday, February 21, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Hill for the article “Clubhouse’s rising popularity raises misinformation concerns.” Clubhouse, a new social media platform, has grown in popularity during the pandemic. Grygiel, an expert…

CTV News (Canada)

“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…

STEM

Biology Professor Breaks Down Science Behind Ancestry, Heritage Tests

Monday, February 15, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

As people celebrate Black History Month, many in and connected to the African American community may be interested in tracing more of their family history and learning about their connections to the African continent. How do you piece together your…

Campus & Community

Sport Management Club Raises $43,500 at 16th Annual Charity Sports Auction

Monday, February 15, 2021, By Margie Chetney

The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University raised $43,500 for Meals on Wheels Syracuse as a result of its 16th Annual Charity Sports Auction. In November 2020, online supporters placed bids on more than 300 items, including sports memorabilia, electronics,…

CNN

“Why your favorite magazines are morphing into books.”

Friday, February 12, 2021, By Lily Datz

Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted by CNN for the article “Why your favorite magazines are morphing into books.” Gallagher, who had an extensive career at a variety of magazines,…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Improving the Security Situation Between US-Mexico’

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and the Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations in the Maxwell School, authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Improving the security situation between US-Mexico.” McCormick is an expert on U.S.-Mexico…

Campus & Community

Faculty Writing Groups Open for Spring 2021

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, By News Staff

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is offering four options for full-time and part-time faculty seeking support, feedback, accountability or interaction with colleagues while completing or making significant progress on a scholarly writing project. Groups will begin on Feb….

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Announces Spring 2021 Visiting Critics

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 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. Four studios will be held on campus this spring. The School of Architecture is also offering…

Campus & Community

Creative Writing Program Introduces New Undergraduate Degree

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The Department of English’s signature creative writing program–home of the renowned M.F.A. in creative writing–will now offer a new bachelor of arts degree. Building on the nationally ranked master’s program, the new creative writing major and minor are open to…