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Associate Provost LaVonda Reed Offers Resources for Juneteenth Reflection

Thursday, June 18, 2020, By News Staff

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,…

Campus & Community

Minors Program Registration Reminder

Wednesday, June 17, 2020, By News Staff

The University considers the safety and well-being of youth program participants to be important. As part of its commitment to provide an open and safe campus environment for all, including minors (those under the age of 18), the University needs…

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…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Why Twitter Finally Decided to Label Trump’s Tweets as Misinformation’

Thursday, June 4, 2020, By News Staff

Jennifer Grygiel is an assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School. In a landmark action, Twitter has for the first time attached independent fact-checking information directly to two tweets from President Donald Trump. The president’s tweets make false claims…

Campus & Community

Academic Affairs Update 5.29.20: Fall Calendar, Course Development Stipends, Resuming Research Activity

Friday, May 29, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As we move toward a phased reopening of the University, we are writing today to address three issues that we know are critical to your ability to plan for the remainder of the summer and the start of…

Fast Company

Jennifer Grygiel writes “Why Twitter finally decided to label Trump’s tweets as misinformation”

Thursday, May 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, authored a Fast Company op-ed, “Why Twitter finally decided to label Trump’s tweets as misinformation.” For the first time ever, Twitter took action against two tweets from President Donald Trump….

Campus & Community

Members of the University Community Honored with 2020 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Several members of the Syracuse University community have been honored with Chancellor’s Citations for Excellence as part of the 2020 One University Awards. The Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence recognizes members of the University community who have made invaluable contributions to…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Recognizes Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, By Joyce LaLonde

Every year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR), previously known as the Office of Disability Services, recognizes faculty and staff for supporting students with disabilities. These faculty and staff members are nominated by students, as well as staff from the…

Campus & Community

Removing Belongings from On-Campus Housing

Friday, May 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, As developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, I know retrieval of belongings has been top-of-mind for many of you. I write to share that we have received further guidance pertaining to travel and can now begin…

NBC News

COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Taking a Toll on Healthcare Professionals

Thursday, May 14, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the NBC News story “Doctors are fed up with conspiracies ravaging ERs” and interviewed about “Covid Conspiracies”…