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New Digital Exhibition Features Story of The Syracuse 8
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center recently released a new digital exhibition titled “A Courageous Stand: The Story of the Syracuse 8.” The Syracuse 8 was a group of Black student-athletes who boycotted the University football program until it…
Faculty Engagement Session, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2-3 p.m.
Dear Colleagues, The Office of Academic Affairs will host a faculty engagement session on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 2-3 p.m. This session is limited to faculty and instructors of record. The meeting is structured to facilitate dialogue and answer questions…
New Collaborative Entrepreneurial Program at Newhouse School Will Attract and Support Media Startups
Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced the creation of a collaborative entrepreneurial program that will integrate a unique set of services, facilities and capabilities for digital media and media tech startups. The Newhouse-based collaborative workspace, which…
COVID-19 Update: Public Health and Safety Preparations for Fall 2021
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…
The Controversy Over Olympic Sponsorships
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in Falk College, authored an op-ed for Sportico and was interviewed for the Voice of America story “As Activists Increase Pressure, Beijing Olympics Sponsors Remain Largely Silent.” Burton discusses the…
Is the Laugh Track in Television Effective Or Just Nostalgic?
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 quoted by The Associated Press, NBC News and CBS This Morning in coverage of the Jeopardy game host issues,…
New Vaccine Mandates? Syracuse Professor Weighs In
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Gray TV story “Kentucky lawmakers raise concerns with military vaccine mandate,” and served as a featured panelist in the Brookings Institute podcast “How veterans can protect American democracy.”…
Where Is The Light At the End of the Tunnel?
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in The New York Times story “So, You’ve Been Cast as the Delta Variant.” Phillips spoke about the uniqueness of the…
Is Learning In-Person Fundamentally Different From Learning Online?
Arlene Kanter, Professor in the College of Law and Founder and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, was quoted in The New York Times story “For Some College Students, Remote Learning Is a Game Changer.” Kanter spoke about…
Heading to the State Fair? Here’s What You Need to Know
Back on campus and looking for something fun to do before the semester gets rolling? After missing last year because of the pandemic, the New York State Fair started Aug. 20 and runs through Labor Day at the New York…