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‘The Pandemic Exposed A Painful Truth: America Doesn’t Care About Old People’
Nina Kohn is the David M. Levy L’48 Professor of Law in the College of Law. “Across America—and beyond—we are losing our elders not only because they are especially susceptible [to COVID-19]. They’re also dying because of a more entrenched…
“How many Central New Yorkers infected with coronavirus? Cuomo provides some math”
David Larsen, Associate Professor of Public Health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com article “How many Central New Yorkers infected with coronavirus? Cuomo provides some math” Professor Larsen, an expert on infectious disease and public health, “questioned the state’s…
Coronavirus Update 4.18.20: Important Information for Students, Faculty and Staff
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With less than two weeks until the start of final exams, Syracuse University students, faculty and staff continue to demonstrate strength and resilience in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency. Each member of our…
“How an untested company uses your smart phone to influence Syracuse’s fight vs. coronavirus.”
Lee McKnight, an associate professor in the iSchool, was interviewed by syracuse.com for the article “How an untested company uses your smart phone to influence Syracuse’s fight vs. coronavirus.” A Norwegian data-mining company,Unacast Inc., used its cellphone data to grade…
Iconic Air-Inflated Roof Lowered as Roof Replacement Project Continues
The skyline over Syracuse University is markedly different today, symbolic of the transformation and evolution of the campus. The iconic air-inflated roof over the Dome was deflated, making way for a fixed roof, part of the University’s $118 million, multi-year…
As COVID-19 Spreads, So Is Misinformation: What is Being Done to Prevent It?
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the New York Times for the story, “Medical Expert Who Corrects Trump Is Now a Target of…
Social Media Networks Struggle to Handle Hate Speech, Misinformation
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Digital Trends’ article “What does it take to make a social media network that doesn’t exploit users?” In the article, Grygiel commented on the spread of…
Misinformation About the Coronavirus Is Spreading Faster Than Virus Itself
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Rolling Stone story “Coronavirus Is Spreading — And So Are the Hoaxes and Conspiracy Theories Around It.” In the story, Grygiel discusses the spread of misinformation about…
Important Information About Coronavirus from Syracuse University Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University is actively monitoring the developments related to the newly detected coronavirus, an illness first discovered in Wuhan City, China, that is similar to pneumonia, affecting the respiratory system. At this time, there are…
Haynie and Armstrong Selected Among Nation’s Top Veteran Influencers
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor and founder of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), has been named to the prestigious HillVets100 list for 2019. The HillVets100 is an annual listing of the nation’s 100 most influential veterans, service members…