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“Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How Social Media Can Spread Disinformation”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed on the Soledad O’Brien show “Matter of Fact“. The episode, “Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How…
SU Professor offers prospective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was interviewed by CNY Central for the story “SU Professor offers prospective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy.”…
“Media accused of using kid-gloves on Biden.”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science in the Maxwell School and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, was quoted in The Hill article “Media accused of using kid-gloves on Biden.” Reeher, who studies American politics and is an expert…
Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, who early in his career served as a Supreme Court law clerk, offers thoughts on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg was among the most impactful lawyers and judges of our time….
“Lawn Games, Anyone?”
Rob Hradsky, vice president for the student experience, and Meredith Davis, associate vice president for student engagement, were interviewed for the Inside Higher Education story “Lawn Games, Anyone?” The article highlights how colleges across the nation have attempted to create…
“Syracuse taxpayers paid police officers to stay home while city faced financial disaster.”
Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health in Falk College, was quoted in the syracuse.com story “Syracuse taxpayers paid police officers to stay home while city faced financial disaster.” The City Police Department said a main reason for…
Update on Public Safety Community Review Board from Loretta E. Lynch
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: As you may know, my team and I have been working to assist the University in developing a community review board for Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS). Today, we are pleased…
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…
Survey Results Highlight a Worrying Lack of Basic Holocaust Knowledge
According to the U.S. Millennial Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey, the first-ever 50-state survey on Holocaust knowledge among millennials and Generation Z (adults aged between 18 and 39), almost half (48%) could not name a single concentration camp or ghetto established…