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Campus & Community

Syracuse University Will Waive SAT, ACT Scores for 2021-22 Admission Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By News Staff

Due to the continued impact that COVID-19 is having on college-bound students and their families, the University is extending its test optional policy and will not require SAT or ACT scores for the 2021-2022 application cycle. “We recognize the extensive…

Campus & Community

Faculty Invited to Enter a ‘Brave Space’ to Learn Tools for Facilitating Challenging Conversations

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

When Jeanine Irons attended an international conference a few years ago, a fellow participant asked her why the room was set up the way it was—with two seats in the front facing the audience. The woman told Irons that the…

Boston Public Radio

Robert Thompson interviewed for Boston Public Radio

Monday, February 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed recently on Boston Public Radio. Thompson, an expert on popular culture, commented on the…

Spectrum News

“New Free Remote Tutoring Program Helping Students in CNY.”

Monday, February 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Brice Nordquist, associate professor of writing studies, rhetoric, and composition and Dean’s professor of community engagement in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by Spectrum News for the story “New Free Remote Tutoring Program Helping Students in CNY.”…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the Biden Administration’

Monday, February 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for LA Progressive titled “The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the…

Associated Press

“For GameStop day traders, the moment they’ve dreamed about.”

Saturday, January 30, 2021, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “For GameStop day traders, the moment they’ve dreamed about.”…

STEM

Healthcare Data, DNA Database Dangers During Pandemic

Friday, January 29, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

What could happen if massive amounts of American health data got into the hands of the largest Chinese biotech company in the world? U.S. intelligence officials are sounding the alarm. CBS’ “60 Minutes” episode airing Jan. 31 explores the dangerous…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Presents ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’

Friday, January 29, 2021, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage continues the 2020/2021 online on-demand season with the stunning documentary drama “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Anna Deavere Smith. “Twilight” will be available as video on demand Feb. 3-14 at syracusestage.org. Smith…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Announces Members of Provost and Chief Academic Officer Search Committee

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

The global search for Syracuse University’s next provost and chief academic officer is officially underway. Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the members of the search committee, following approval by the University Senate on Jan. 27. The provost is the University’s chief…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Spring Testing Program | Testing Compliance | Exiting Quarantine

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: This weekend, Syracuse University will reopen our residence halls and welcome the first group of students back to campus. We are writing to provide specific details about the University’s COVID-19 surveillance testing strategy for…