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“Twitter’s get-out-the-vote campaign push will be in your face Tuesday.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by USA Today for the story “Twitter’s get-out-the-vote campaign push will be in your face Tuesday.” The get-out-the-vote campaign comes as a push from Twitter, along with other…
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF Team Up to Establish New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management
Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) are collaborating to establish the New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (SMM), funded by a $5.75 million grant over five years from the New York State…
User Beware: We Still Don’t Know How Oracle Will Treat US Consumer Data
President Trump approved a tentative deal over the weekend that allows TikTok to stay in U.S. app stores for now. On Friday, officials had announced WeChat and TikTok apps would be banned, citing national security concerns as the reason behind…
“Facebook election turnout: Company says it has already registered 2.5 million Americans to vote.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the USA Today story “Facebook election turnout: Company says it has already registered 2.5 million Americans to vote.” While the numbers may sound great, Grygiel, who studies social…
Residents on Day Hall Floor 8 Test Positive for COVID-19, Entire Floor Now Quarantining
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: A short time ago, we were notified that three students living on Day Hall Floor 8 have tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, all Floor 8 residents are undergoing immediate COVID-19 testing and…
TikTok, WeChat News Raises Concerns About Privacy Limitations
As of Sunday, Americans will no longer be able to find the Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok in their smart device’s app stores. The U.S. Commerce Department cited national security concerns as the reason. Shubha Ghosh is the Crandall Melvin…
“Biden Succeeds in Uniting Climate People and Labor People — For Now.”
David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Bloomberg for the article “Biden Succeeds in Uniting Climate People and Labor People — For Now.” Popp, who specializes in environmental economics, says that…
Inspired by Student-Athletes to Put Even More ‘Skin in the Game’
John Wildhack ’80 uses the word “connective tissue” to describe the ties that bind him and his family to Syracuse University. “It’s an incredibly unusual place that has been part of my family since the day I was born, with…
LaunchPad Accepting Applications for Fall 2020 Competitions
Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars is now accepting online applications for fall 2020 competitions. The universal application for the three competitions, with more than $25,000 in prizes, is for innovative or creative solutions to address problems or opportunities….
Consequences of Ignoring Public Health Guidelines
Dear Students: Your diligence and continued commitment to public health is helping to keep COVID-19 infection rates manageable on our campus. Most of you are doing the right things. However, we are writing to take advantage of a teachable moment…