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Associated Press

“Facebook makes a power move in Australia – and may regret it.”

Friday, February 19, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Facebook makes a power move in Australia – and may regret it.” Facebook recently decided to block news on the social…

Associated Press

“US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say”

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By Lily Datz

Sara Eftekharnejad, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering & Computer Science, was quoted in the Associated Press story “US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say.” Eftekharnejad, who researches renewable…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Feb. 18-21: Get Involved, Stay Safe, Have Fun!

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we head into another weekend, I am reaching out to remind you of all the great activities happening on and around campus this weekend. Many of your fellow students, as well as members from the…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Named as One of Top Fulbright Award Producing Institutions in the US for 2020-21

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University has been included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities (doctoral institutions) that produced the most 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. students. The announcement is made annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…

Campus & Community

The Lender Center for Social Justice Seeks Applications for Next Faculty Fellow

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By Maria Damiano

The Lender Center for Social Justice is seeking applications for its 2021-2023 faculty fellow. The deadline for the next round of applications has been extended to Thursday, Apr. 1 at 5 p.m. The Lender Faculty Fellowship will support a two-year research…

Campus & Community

Information Technology Services, Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb. 17 ‘Zoombombing’ Incident

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Department of Public Safety are investigating a reported “Zoombombing” incident that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 17, during a virtual meeting of a student organization. A participant reported that an unknown individual hacked…

STEM

Syracuse University Campus as a Laboratory Funding Now Available

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Melissa Cadwell

The Syracuse University Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability (CALS) program is offering up to $75,000 for faculty or student projects that advance the University’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, directly or indirectly, or through raising awareness on campus…

Campus & Community

Syracuse ROTC Cadets Get First Opportunity to Attend Special Operations Civil Affairs Branch Assessment and Selection Course  

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets Madeleine Gordon and Patrick Little became the first cadets from any ROTC college program to attend the U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection Course (CAAS) in December 2020….

Media Tip Sheets

Texas Power Grids, Extreme Weather and Changing Climate

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

The recent winter storm that led to massive power outages in several states including Texas, Mississippi and Kentucky has raised lots of questions with climate scientists and researchers who study electricity infrastructure. Is this linked to global warming, what may…

Campus & Community

Chandice Haste-Jackson Appointed Interim Director of First-Year Seminar Program

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Chandice Haste-Jackson, associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the Falk College, has been appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar course, effective Feb. 1, 2021. The First-Year Seminar course is part of a…