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Arts & Culture

BBI, Syracuse University Libraries Partner with Disability Writer, Scholar and Activist Kenny Fries on Arts Grant

Friday, August 14, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Kenny Fries, a world-renowned poet, memoirist and disability arts leader and a professor in the creative writing master’s of fine arts degree program at Goddard College, will partner with the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse University Libraries and “Wordgathering: A…

Campus & Community

Research Informs Libraries COVID-19 Practices

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Syracuse University Libraries has modified several policies and services for the upcoming semester to ensure the safety of library employees, students and faculty. Adjustments have been made in accordance with recommendations and research provided…

Campus & Community

Important Conversation with Your Syracuse University Student

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of students back to campus over the next two weeks. We have been preparing for this fall semester for many months to provide a safe environment for learning and…

The Mercury News

“Suspect achievement: Are the Astros’ successes emblematic of a broader American problem?”

Friday, August 7, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by The Mercury News for the article “Suspect achievement: Are the Astros’ successes emblematic…

Orlando Sentinel

“Disney World annual passholders feel slighted as theme parks navigate COVID-19 pandemic.”

Thursday, August 6, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted by the Orlando Sentinel for the article “Disney World annual passholders feel slighted as theme parks navigate COVID-19…

MarketWatch

“$30 to watch ‘Mulan’ on Disney is either outrageous or an amazing deal, depending on who you ask.”

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by MarketWatch for the article “$30 to watch ‘Mulan’ on Disney is either outrageous…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Professors Receive Funding for Work on Technology to Combat Fake News

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Two professors from the Newhouse School have received an $830,958 subcontract agreement for the development of technology to detect manipulated media and combat the spread of fake news. Stephen Masiclat, professor and director of new media management and director of…

Campus & Community

Hundreds of New Students Arrive Early as Part of University’s Safety Efforts

Monday, August 3, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Several hundred new students were welcomed to Syracuse University on Sunday as part of the effort to bring students to campus safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students coming from states listed in New York State’s travel advisory, with high infection…

STEM

Spontaneous Seed Deliveries Unlikely Harmful

Thursday, July 30, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating reports of unsolicited packages of seeds arriving at U.S. residents’ doorsteps via the mail. Officials urge recipients not to plant them, but to contact their state plant regulatory officials instead. Jason Fridley is…

Chicago Reader

“Zip codes with nursing homes and Brown and Black populations have been hit hardest by COVID-19.”

Thursday, July 30, 2020, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education at the College of Law, was interviewed by the Chicago Reader for the article “Zip codes with nursing homes and Brown and Black populations have…