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Expert Available to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers are meeting Tuesday to discuss Pfizer’s request for authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. If the FDA approves it, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory…
Mourning the Loss of Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics
Editor’s Note: The following remembrance was prepared by Sheldon Stone’s colleagues in the Department of Physics. Sheldon Stone, distinguished professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away Oct. 6 after battling a chronic illness for many…
The Syracuse Mayoral Race and Its Candidates
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Capital News Tonight story “Politics professor: Syracuse mayoral race is special case unto itself” and an article for…
Facebook Struggles To Keep Its Positive Image Alive Amidst Internal Conflict
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in multiple outlets in stories about Facebook. They include The Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek, and The Associated Press. In the story for the Los Angeles Times, Grygiel discussed…
The Media and Police Are Doing A Disservice To Missing People of Color
Carol Liebler, communications professor in the Newhouse School, was quoted by Psychology Today and The Associated Press about the murder of Gabby Petito. Her research was also cited in an article by The Pittsburgh City Paper, “How newsrooms, police departments, and social media fail…
Many Take To Social Media For Comfort Amidst the Pandemic
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Washington Post story “Memes have helped Americans cope with stress during the pandemic, study finds.” Throughout the pandemic, many have taken to social media for comfort…
The Variety of Memes On the Internet and the Emotions They Elicit
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by Mashable, “Choose your memes carefully. They might change your mood.” Phillips explained, ‘COVID discourses overlap with other political views, like…
Missing White Woman Syndrome and Societal Beauty Standards
Carol Liebler, communications professor in the Newhouse School, was quoted by Columbia Journalism Review for the piece, “The circular reckoning over ‘missing white woman syndrome’.” Liebler discussed the recent trend with missing women, saying, it “is reflective of the dominant…
Weekend Activities: SoulTalk on Burnout | Fright Night | HalloQueen Ball
Dear Students and Families: Congratulations—we crossed the threshold of the midway point of the fall semester earlier this week! I hope you’ll take time this weekend to recharge your batteries, connect with friends and burn off some stress. The activities…
Understanding the Current COVID Data and Remaining Committed to Good Public Health
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: You have likely noticed the very positive data and trends reported on the Syracuse University COVID dashboard over the past several weeks. I call your attention to a few important data points: The number…