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Expert Jennifer Grygiel Dissects Zuckerberg’s Testimony
Amidst the testimony of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg this week, Newhouse assistant professor and social media expert Jennifer Grygiel has been surprised by a few of his answers. This was especially true in a response Zuckerberg gave to a question…
How Memes Stir Up Fake News
During Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony, he vowed to fix Facebook’s fake news problem and to help stop the spread of misinformation shared by bots and foreign sources. While this is all well and good, Newhouse assistant professor of communications Jennifer Grygiel…
Trump’s Influence on the Democratic Party
Much has changed since President Trump was elected, including the political parties themselves. In a recent PBS Frontline article, Danielle Thomsen, an associate professor of political science at the Maxwell School, explained the POTUS’ influence on the Democratic Party, and…
Chancellor Syverud, Provost Wheatly Call on Academic Leadership to Support Bold Growth in Study Abroad
Last week, Chancellor Kent Syverud and Provost Michele Wheatly welcomed Syracuse University’s eight international center directors to campus and outlined their vision for further internationalizing the Syracuse experience. The reception, attended by academic and administrative leadership, faculty, directors and students…
Three to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
A social and religious justice visionary, a barrier-breaking athlete and activist and a pre-eminent scholar of teaching and teaching education will receive honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s 2018 Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at the Dome.
Engineering & Computer Science Enhances AEA Team to Advance ‘Transforming Our Future’ Plan
The College of Engineering & Computer Science has made two key personnel enhancements to bolster the “Transforming Our Future” plan, the college’s strategic advancement plan. Fred Brown, from Gettysburg College, has been hired as assistant dean of advancement and external affairs…
Student Veterans Organization Celebrates the Student Veterans Success
The Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization (SVO) recently hosted its fourth annual SVO Ball and Awards Banquet celebrating the successes of student veterans. Proceeds from the event were donated to Clear Path for Veterans, a local veterans’ resource and community…
Eldawy, Letona Receive Prestigious Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship was awarded this year to 59 exceptional college juniors in recognition of their community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.
Humanities Book Reception to Showcase University Authors April 17
The Syracuse University Humanities Center will host its third annual Books in the Humanities Reception on Tuesday, April 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Free and open to the public, this year’s event features more than 50 books by…