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TikTok, WeChat News Raises Concerns About Privacy Limitations
As of Sunday, Americans will no longer be able to find the Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok in their smart device’s app stores. The U.S. Commerce Department cited national security concerns as the reason. Shubha Ghosh is the Crandall Melvin…
“Coronavirus is the 2020 US election issue. But it’s not changing the way Americans see Donald Trump.”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by ABC News (Australia) for the story “Coronavirus is the 2020 US election issue. But it’s not changing the way Americans see Donald Trump.” Gadarian completed…
‘Forced Sterilization Is Nothing New to Criminalized People in the US’
Jenn M. Jackson is an assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and senior research associate in the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. “The United States has long used citizenship status and perceived criminality…
Actor and Activist Wilmer Valderrama Kicks Off 20th Season of the University Lectures on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Date Changed to Wednesday, Sept. 23)
Actor, producer, singer and activist Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show,” “NCIS”) will kick off the 20th season of the University Lectures series on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. [The event date has been changed to Wednesday, Sept. 23.] Valderrama…
Maxwell Sociologists Examine Grandparenting Children With Disabilities
In their new book, “Grandparenting Children with Disabilities” (Springer Publishing, 2020), professors Madonna Harrington Meyer of the Maxwell School and alumna Ynesse Abdul-Malak ’13 (M.A., sociology), Ph.D. ’17 (sociology) of Colgate University explore the complex dynamics of how U.S. grandparents,…
Undergraduate TAs Provide Valuable Assistance, Especially During Time of Hybrid Instruction
Maxwell School Professor Bill Coplin has worked with undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs) in his courses since 1974. Their assistance has become more valuable, given the shift to online courses in the spring and hybrid instruction this fall. TAs provide real-time…
“Biden Succeeds in Uniting Climate People and Labor People — For Now.”
David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Bloomberg for the article “Biden Succeeds in Uniting Climate People and Labor People — For Now.” Popp, who specializes in environmental economics, says that…
Dashboard Update, New State Dashboard and Important Reminders
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Over the last several days, Syracuse University has administered nearly 15,000 COVID-19 tests across campus, and we will continue testing students through Friday as part of our second round of on-campus surveillance. I’m pleased…
“Facebook, FARA and Foreign Media.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Law Fare story “Facebook, FARA and Foreign Media.” Grygiel, who studies social media, comments on a series of posts from Voice of America on Twitter in…
Inspired by Student-Athletes to Put Even More ‘Skin in the Game’
John Wildhack ’80 uses the word “connective tissue” to describe the ties that bind him and his family to Syracuse University. “It’s an incredibly unusual place that has been part of my family since the day I was born, with…