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Deseret News

‘Black Widow’ Bridges Gap in Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sunday, September 5, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by the Deseret News for the story, “How ‘Black Widow’ came to be and why it is so special.” Phillips, a professor…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Professor Wins Facebook Reality Labs Research Grant to Study Impacts of Augmented and Virtual Reality

Friday, September 3, 2021, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Makana Chock, David J. Levidow Professor of Communications in the Newhouse School, has been awarded a $75,000 research grant from Facebook Reality Labs to explore the impacts of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) on bystander privacy. Chock will work with Se…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Testing | Resources | Information Hub | Prevention Plan

Friday, September 3, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: The first week of classes is behind us—it is wonderful to see our campus come to life for the new semester. We continue to learn new lessons about how to make the most of…

Media Tip Sheets

‘There Is Strength In Seeking Help’ Says Veterans Mental Health Advocate

Wednesday, September 1, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

On Aug. 31, the last of the American troops left Afghanistan. In an afternoon address, President Biden spoke extensively about the costs of war for American servicemembers and veterans and the lasting impacts on their mental health. Kenneth Marfilius is…

WPIX-TV (New York)

Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’

Wednesday, September 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by WPIX-TV (New York) for the article “Mike Richards is out as producer of…

Market Watch

Will Social Security Survive the Test of Time?

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Eric Kingson, professor of social work in Falk College, was interviewed for the MarketWatch piece “Your retirement is years away. Can you count on Social Security?” Kingson, co-author of the book “Social Security Works for Everyone!” stated that “Social Security…

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…

Veterans

Orientation and Resource Fair Helps Connect Student Veterans to Support

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

More than two dozen campus organizations were represented at the National Veteran Resource Center on Aug. 26 for the Veteran and Military-Connected Student Orientation and Resource Fair. The event helped make student veterans aware of the wide variety of campus…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers Welcome Message at the New Student Convocation

Friday, August 27, 2021, By News Staff

Chancellor Syverud delivered the following welcome message to new students and their families during the fall 2021 New Student Convocation held Aug. 26 in the stadium. Welcome Everyone! After my very brief remarks, you are going to welcomed by our…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Public Health and Safety Preparations for Fall 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: It’s exciting to see so many students back on campus. Our law students, as well as some graduate students, have already begun classes, but in just a few short days, the Fall 2021 semester…