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Campus & Community

Newly Appointed University Professor Asks the ‘Big Questions’

Thursday, September 30, 2021, By Eileen Korey

“Beyond my wildest dreams.” That’s how sociology professor Jennifer Karas Montez describes her reaction to being named University Professor. The appointment is a prestigious distinction granted to faculty who excel in their fields and who have made extraordinary scholarly contributions…

Associated Press

9/11 and the Spread of Misinformation

Friday, September 24, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

J.M. Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the story “Time, misinfo complicate teaching 9/11 to kids born after it.” Grygiel discusses teachers having discussions about 9/11 in the classroom and…

Business & Economy

Announcing the Whitman Challenge, an Experiential Learning Opportunity for MBA Online Students

Friday, September 24, 2021, By Dawn McWilliams

Students learn best when they are able to apply their education directly to real-life projects and experiences. To further Whitman’s commitment to experiential learning, we are happy to announce the creation of the Whitman Challenge. The Whitman Challenge will be…

Arts & Culture

NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…

Media Tip Sheets

Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Lily Datz

This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…

Campus & Community

Concessions Upgrades at the Stadium to Enhance the Game Day Experience for Fans

Thursday, September 9, 2021, By Jennifer DeMarchi

When the Carrier Dome opened back in 1980, the game day experience was different. Simple. Bare bones. You drove to the game, parked, watched the game, got back in your car, went home. “In the 1970s and 80s, there was…

Fast Company

Has TikTok Reached Its Peak? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Fast Company story “TikTok hits the big time: The MLA Handbook has decided how to cite it in academic” as well as an article for the…

STEM

Syracuse University Chosen by U.S. Department of Energy to Assist Manufacturers in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Tuesday, August 10, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to be among 32 universities to help local manufacturers improve their energy efficiency, as part of a $60 million investment. The DOE and its largest-ever cohort of university-based Industrial…

CNN Business

The Pros and Cons of Privatized Security

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNN Business for, “Helicopters, a patrol car and virtual bodyguards: Inside Citizen’s scattered push to upend public safety.” Grygiel expressed concern with the possibility of the Citizen…

Health & Society

Four Syracuse Students/Alumni Named as 2021 Fulbright Recipients

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Four Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2021 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five students were also chosen as alternates. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds a range of awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and…