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Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 Becomes First Syracuse University Alumnus Elected President

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By News Staff

Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 today became the 46th president of the United States. Biden, who received a juris doctor from the College of Law in 1968, is the first Syracuse University alumnus to hold the highest office in the…

Media Tip Sheets

Runoff Senate Elections in Georgia Could Determine Balance of the Senate

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

As of Friday morning, there is no clear winner in the two Senate races in Georgia, meaning both races could advance to a runoff election on Jan. 5. This could leave the Senate in limbo when it reconvenes early next year, with…

The Guardian

“Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arms, was quoted in The Guardian story “Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.” Phillips, an expert on misinformation and…

WSYR TV

“Dealing with the differences: How to handle political polarization.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Keith Bybee, vice dean and the Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor in the College of Law, was interviewed by WSYR TV for the story “Dealing with the differences: How to handle political polarization.” Bybee,…

CNN

“How Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are handling election misinformation.” 

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School was quoted in the CNN story “How Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are handling election misinformation.” Grygiel, a social media expert, comments on how many social media platforms have expanded their…

Newsweek

“Joe Biden says U.S. will rejoin Paris Agreement on his first day as president.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Mark Nevitt, associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the Newsweek story “Joe Biden says U.S. will rejoin Paris Agreement on his first day as president.” Nevitt, an expert in climate change law and policy, says that…

Campus & Community

Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series to Explore ‘‘Moby Dick,’ Faith and Ecology’

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” continues on Monday, Nov. 9, with the second and final virtual dialogue of the Fall 2020 semester. The program…

Veterans

Campus Invited to Virtual Veterans Events: Veterans Day Ceremony and Presentation of American Legion Award to Vice Chancellor Haynie, IVMF

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By News Staff

The University community is invited to two special veterans’ events in November: the virtual Veterans Day ceremony and the presentation of The American Legion’s Patriot Award to Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie and the University’s Institute for Veterans and Military…

San Francisco Chronicle

“Will Trump’s legal challenge succeed at the Supreme Court? Here’s what experts say.” 

Wednesday, November 4, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jenny Breen, associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle story “Will Trump’s legal challenge succeed at the Supreme Court? Here’s what experts say.” Breen is an expert on Constitutional law.

Vox

“Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout.” 

Wednesday, November 4, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Vox story “Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout.” Monnat, who also serves as…