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Vice (France)

“How conspiracy theories infect influencers.”

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Vice (France) story “How conspiracy theories infect influencers.” Phillips, an expert in misinformation, says that it may be too…

Campus & Community

Faculty Nominees Sought for Seinfeld Scholars Award Program

Friday, December 4, 2020, By News Staff

Nominations of outstanding faculty members are sought for the 2021 Seinfeld Scholars Awards Program. Faculty may be nominated by their respective dean, or by their associate dean, department chair or program director with the dean’s concurrence. Faculty cannot self-nominate. Each…

Campus & Community

Important Information for Students Choosing to Leave Campus Earlier Than Planned

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As shared a short time ago in a message from Chancellor Kent Syverud, the University will transition to online instruction effective Thursday, Nov. 12. Whether you’re electing to depart early or remain on campus as planned,…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Infections Rising | Vigilance Needed | Departure Planning and Testing

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Our campus community has responded to the many challenges we have faced this semester with selflessness, maturity and grace. Like those we have already overcome, the significant surge in new COVID-19 cases in Onondaga…

The Guardian

“Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arms, was quoted in The Guardian story “Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.” Phillips, an expert on misinformation and…

CNN

“How Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are handling election misinformation.” 

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School was quoted in the CNN story “How Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are handling election misinformation.” Grygiel, a social media expert, comments on how many social media platforms have expanded their…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Election Will Bring a Hurricane of Misinformation’

Thursday, October 22, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, authored an op-ed for Wired: “The Election Will Bring a Hurricane of Misinformation.” Phillips, an expert on disinformation and political communication, says the…

Campus & Community

Rabbi Sandra Lawson to Speak on How Identities Can Influence Change

Thursday, October 22, 2020, By News Staff

This year has been full of uncertainty, division, and racial and political injustices. But it has also been a year of activism, collaboration and community. Syracuse Hillel is working with students to address the issues occurring in the world today,…

Campus & Community

More Information on Fall Semester Checkout, Zoom Sessions Scheduled

Tuesday, October 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families, We are writing as a follow up to our Oct. 14 message regarding end-of-semester checkout procedures and to provide clarity about what is expected before students depart for winter break. Specifically: Students do not need to…

CNET

“Facebook, Twitter will have their hands full with misinformation during election week.”

Thursday, October 15, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNET for the article “Facebook, Twitter will have their hands full with misinformation during election week.” Grygiel, a social media expert, comments on how Twitter’s handling of…