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For the media: Jack Dorsey leaving Twitter “His tenure has been less than stellar”
Jennifer Grygiel, Syracuse University associate professor and social media researcher offers this reaction to the news that Jack Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Twitter, is stepping down. “Unlike Mark Zuckerberg, Dorsey has never been in control of Twitter. His…
Syracuse University Basketball Legend Legette-Jack Inspires Children to ‘Make a Change for Greatness’
It may have been one of basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack’s best pre-game speeches. Only this time it wasn’t delivered to her players, but to a group of nearly 50 girls from the Syracuse chapter of the Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL)….
Astroworld Concert Sparks Online Conspiracies Surrounding the Tragic Event
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was quoted in The Guardian story “Astroworld disaster fuels wave of satanic conspiracy theories on TikTok.” Prof. Stromer-Galley was also quoted about…
COVID Misinformation and How to Stop It
The Surgeon General just released a toolkit to help people fight misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. It is geared specifically for people to talk about misinformation within their close circles of friends and family. Social media researcher Jenny Stromer-Galley, professor at…
Signs of Domestic Violence and Understanding What It Can Look Like
Jennifer Genovese, graduate program director and assistant teaching professor in Falk College, was quoted in the Everyday Health story, “5 Lesser-Known Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship” Doctor Genovese discussed the misconceptions of domestic violence and the dangers behind generalizing…
How Is Social Media Affecting the Minds of Young People?
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was interviewed by WAER, for the piece, “Social Media Companies Face Scrutiny Over Effects on Young People.” Stromer-Galley talks about how social media is under…
What’s Happening With Meta? Syracuse Professor Discusses Facebook’s Rebrand
J.M. Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The New York Times, for the piece, “Facebook Renames Itself Meta.” Grygiel discusses Mark Zuckerberg’s current power over the Facebook/Meta brand and the implications of this transition…
Inaugural Community Review Board Announced, Meeting Regularly to Advance Mission, Establish Procedures
The work of Syracuse University’s inaugural Community Review Board (CRB) is well underway, with its members meeting regularly and establishing procedures to guide its efforts. The CRB, which was created following an independent review of the University’s Department of Public…
Orange Central 2021 in Photos
Orange Central 2021, Syracuse University’s annual homecoming and reunion weekend, was held Oct. 28-31. The weekend was packed with fun-filled, family-friendly activities, including gatherings for alumni celebrating milestone reunions, a tailgate celebration on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, various programs…
Physicist Stefan Ballmer Named APS Fellow
Stefan W. Ballmer, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). He joins 23 previous University faculty members to receive the distinction during the 100 years the award…