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Campus & Community

Bring Your Sneakers to Chancellor’s CBT 5K Run, Walk and Roll Sept. 15

Monday, September 11, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion’s Chancellor’s 5K Run, Walk and Roll on Friday, Sept. 15. The event is a fundraiser for the Undergraduate Black/Hispanic Endowed Scholarship, which is part of…

Wall Street Journal

Hogan’s Lawyer Set To Take On Jezebel

Thursday, September 7, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Fresh off a victory in the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker case, lawyer Charles J. Harder is set to clash in a defamation case with Jezebel, a publication formerly under the Gawker wing. Harder is representing Gregory Scherick in the libel…

Media, Law & Policy

This is a Wake-Up Call to Mark Zuckerberg

Thursday, September 7, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Syracuse, NY…Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School, is available for comment on the news that a Russian firm used Facebook ads during the 2016 election in order to target voters. “I hope that this is…

Arts & Culture

Creative Writing Program Achieves New Peak of Success

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Members of the top-ranked program, based in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, are celebrating a raft of honors, awards and new publications.

Voice of America

Why Do We Take Selfies? Professor Chock Knows.

Sunday, September 3, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In the new digital age, selfies have become an integral part of the lives of many. Researchers at the Newhouse School aimed to answer as to just why so many people are taking these photos in their daily lives. Makana…

Media, Law & Policy

NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer to Speak at Newhouse School Sept. 11

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer will visit the Newhouse School Monday, Sept. 11. He will discuss “The Role of Media in Society” in conversation with Professor Tula Goenka at 1 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. Meyer is…

LocalSYR

Physics Professor Eric Schiff Takes on State Fair Games

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

While many play the Midways Games of the State Fair for fun and prizes, Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences Physics Professor Eric Schiff sees them as a learning opportunity- and a way to find an easier win, he…

Arts & Culture

Palitz Gallery Presents ‘The Prints of Lake Effect Editions’

Monday, August 28, 2017, By News Staff

“The Prints of Lake Effect Editions at Syracuse University,” now on display at the Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University’s Lubin House in New York City, celebrates 10 years of contemporary printmaking. Featuring work from more than 20 emerging…

Arts & Culture

Songs of India: Ethnomusicologist Carol Babiracki Partners with Legendary Mukund Nayak

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Rob Enslin

When Mukund Nayak found out he had won this year’s Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, he immediately called Carol Babiracki to offer his congratulations. “No, no. The congratulations should go to you,” replied his longtime friend and colleague, who…

Campus & Community

University Continues to Make Critical Improvements to Enhance Accessibility and Inclusion Across Campus

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Back on campus for the start of the 2017-18 academic year, students, faculty and staff will notice a variety of changes that are improving how they move around campus, participate in events and pursue their academic and research endeavors. Over…