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“Why We Love Bad Christmas Movies.”
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Huffington Post story “Why We Love Bad Christmas Movies.” Chock, who studies media psychology, says people like these movies so much because they help provide an…
“Trump’s re-shared tweets help shield him from Twitter’s bans”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School was interviewed for The Washington Post story titled “Trump’s re-shared tweets help shield him from Twitter’s bans.” President Trump’s reelection campaign account was recently suspended for posting a tweet that…
Associate Provost LaVonda Reed Offers Resources for Juneteenth Reflection
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates when slaves in Texas received word of their freedom from bondage—more than two years after slavery officially ended. Since then, much has been written about the Black experience and the struggle for freedom, equality,…
Newhouse Professor’s Sound Recordings Featured on New App Soundscapes
Sound designer, composer and Newhouse faculty member Doug Quin is among the artists whose work is featured on the new iOS app Soundscapes. The app invites users to reconnect with nature through a collection of soundscapes captured in locations all…
Houston, We Have Splashdown
April 17 is the 50th anniversary of the splashdown of Apollo 13 after the aborted mission to the moon. The event was watched by an estimated 40 million Americans. The Apollo 13 space mission was made famous for not landing…
Winter Carnival 2020 Heats Up With a Chili Cook-Off
Amidst the winter weather, Student Activities, Orange After Dark, the Traditions Commission and the Barnes Center at The Arch host an annual Winter Carnival, a celebration of the winter season that includes a number of games, activities and ways to…
Soul Series Offers Opportunities to Be Mindful
From building connections to exploring a greater sense of purpose, free Soul Series programs cover many topics and have sessions throughout the academic year. With a wide-variety of themes surrounding life’s big questions, such as purpose, love and connection, in…
College of Law Alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 Named US Chairman of DLA Piper
College of Law alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 has been named the next U.S. chairman of multinational law firm DLA Piper, the 4th largest law firm in the world, with offices in more than 40 countries. In his new position, Ryan…
Get Your Tickets Now for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field
Tickets are on sale for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field featuring the New York Mets (parent team of the Syracuse Mets) hosting the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, June 9. Gates open at 11:10 a.m., with the first pitch at…
Rock Biographers Anthony DeCurtis, David Yaffe Headline Syracuse Symposium Feb. 19
Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong excursion into “Stories” with a program by Anthony DeCurtis and David Yaffe, bestselling authors of biographies of musicians Lou Reed ’64 and Joni Mitchell, respectively. Both authors will discuss their respective books and rock biographies,…