Communications, Law & Policy

How Much Do We Trust Virtual Influencers?

Research by Professor T. Makana Chock and her students looks at why virtual avatars are gaining millions of followers and what makes them seem so
John Boccacino Nov. 25, 2025
How Much Do We Trust Virtual Influencers?

Research Reveals How Post-9/11 Media Coverage Shaped a Controversial Conviction

Lender Center for Social Justice research examined how media coverage of Yassin Aref's arrest and conviction shaped public understanding in ways that supported prosecution narratives.
Diane Stirling Nov. 5, 2025
Research Reveals How Post-9/11 Media Coverage Shaped a Controversial Conviction

IDJC Launches Local NExT Lab to Test Ideas for Strengthening Local News 

The lab is the nation's first that will connect newsrooms, funders and academics to pioneer journalism innovations.
News Staff Nov. 3, 2025
IDJC Launches Local NExT Lab to Test Ideas for Strengthening Local News 

Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour

Branagan’s global journey began with a 2021 Fulbright Specialist grant to help universities in Estonia create media entrepreneurship programs. He has since spoken to audiences
Diane Stirling Oct. 28, 2025
Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour

New AI Policy Minor to Grapple With Analytical, Ethical Questions

Taught by a team of faculty experts, the minor is offered to undergraduates from across the University starting this academic year.
Cort Ruddy Oct. 27, 2025
New AI Policy Minor to Grapple With Analytical, Ethical Questions

New Endowed Scholarship Supports Maxwell Undergraduates

The scholarship created with a generous gift by Maxwell School alumnus H. Lewis “Lew” Rapaport and his wife, Whitman alumna Susan Rapaport.
News Staff Oct. 27, 2025
New Endowed Scholarship Supports Maxwell Undergraduates

The ‘Great Divide’: Understanding US Political Polarization

Johanna Dunaway, research director at Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and a political science professor, explains how partisan viewpoints, news consumption and
Diane Stirling Oct. 23, 2025
The ‘Great Divide’: Understanding US Political Polarization

Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named

As part of the Maxwell School’s Civic and Community Engagement Office, Liz Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named

Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined Professor Jay Golden for a capacity event that covered environmental issues, leadership, democracy and more.
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

Students Say the Pre-Law Program in Europe Is Transformational. Here’s Why.

The five-week program combines legal education with visits to the European Court of Human Rights and other institutions of international law.
Dialynn Dwyer Oct. 6, 2025
Students Say the Pre-Law Program in Europe Is Transformational. Here’s Why.

BBI Awarded $4.6M Grant to Lead Disability Employment Center

The national center contributes to the next generation of federal and state employment policies and serves as a hub for forward-looking research, education and training.
Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 3, 2025

Dynamic Sustainability Lab Collaborates With Thomson Reuters to Build Expertise and Opportunity

The relationship began as a study of forced labor in global supply chains by Maxwell graduate student Heather Panton.
Jessica Youngman Oct. 3, 2025
Dynamic Sustainability Lab Collaborates With Thomson Reuters to Build Expertise and Opportunity

How to Use AI in Everyday Life

Newhouse faculty member Adam Peruta '00, G'04 shares helpful tips for using artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives and explains what sets the University
John Boccacino Oct. 1, 2025
How to Use AI in Everyday Life

Research by Maxwell Graduate Students Recognized by American Political Science Association

The three students are examining global finance, election strategy and LGBTQ political engagement.
News Staff Sept. 29, 2025
Research by Maxwell Graduate Students Recognized by American Political Science Association

Unearthing Stories for the Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary

Students at Syracuse University explore the canal’s cultural legacy through multimedia storytelling and field reporting.
Madelyn Geyer Sept. 27, 2025
Unearthing Stories for the Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary

University Partners With Sony Electronics to Advance Student Career Readiness

The collaboration brings state-of-the-art technology and real-world learning opportunities to help students thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.
Genaro Armas Sept. 16, 2025
University Partners With Sony Electronics to Advance Student Career Readiness

IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack

The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has named Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack as visiting fellows for fall 2025. The IDJC Visiting Fellows
Genaro Armas Aug. 29, 2025

Newhouse Advanced Media Management Master’s Program Earns STEM Designation

The advanced media management master’s program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has received STEM designation, placing it among a select group of
Genaro Armas Aug. 26, 2025
Newhouse Advanced Media Management Master’s Program Earns STEM Designation