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Mother Jones

“How the Coronavirus Spread QAnon”

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Mother Jones story “How the Coronavirus Spread QAnon.” Professor Phillips, who specializes in disinformation, explains…

Media, Law & Policy

Top Ad Agencies Attend First-Ever Virtual Newhouse Creative Advertising Portfolio Review

Monday, June 22, 2020, By News Staff

In April, advertising professionals from 24 agencies met with Newhouse School seniors and graduate students for the Syracuse University Newhouse Creative Advertising Portfolio Review. It’s the fourth year for the event, but the first time it has been held in…

Campus & Community

Reflection, Education and Action on Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 17, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. While slavery had officially ended nearly two and a half years prior, it was not until June 19 of 1865 that those enslaved…

Arts & Culture

Libraries Acquire Major Collections from Adam Matthew Digital and Bloomsbury

Wednesday, June 17, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries has acquired access to the entirety of Adam Matthew Digital’s online primary source archives and nine collections from Bloomsbury Digital Resources. These new holdings expand campus support for teaching and research across humanities, social sciences, architecture, visual…

Campus & Community

Virtual Event: A Conversation with Bea González

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

Bea González, longtime leader at Syracuse University and in the greater Syracuse community, will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Their discussion will focus on González’s years of service…

USA Today

“Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?”

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, By Lily Datz

African American Studies Department Chair and Associate Professor Herb Ruffin was interviewed by USA Today for the article “Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?” The article weighs whether NBA players should…

Campus & Community

ITS Offers Support for Faculty and Staff Online and On Campus

Monday, June 15, 2020, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS) offers a robust suite of resources for faculty and staff. As the Syracuse University community prepares for the fall semester, ITS is working with partners across campus to ensure a smooth transition. Faculty Communications, Consultation and…

Campus & Community

Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, June 15, 2020, By News Staff

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Americans are protected from employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We applaud this decision, while recognizing that it does…

South China Morning Post

“Black Lives Matter movement reveals divides among Asian-American community.”

Monday, June 15, 2020, By Lily Datz

Yingyi Ma, an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The South China Morning Post for the story, “Black Lives Matter movement reveals divides among Asian-American community.” The Black Lives Matter movement has shown a range…

Agence France-Presse

“America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.”

Saturday, June 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White, from the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Agence France-Presse for the article “America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.” The article focuses on rethinking race in American history. “I think for a…