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Extensive Discussions Conclude in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Last night, University leaders and the students protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall completed the last of four agreed upon engagement sessions, which accounted for more than 14 hours of dialogue beginning on Monday, March 2. Although…
Is TikTok’s Algorithm Unconsciously Biased?
Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor of communication, culture and digital technologies, was quoted in a Wired story “Why is TikTok creating filter bubbles based on your race?” In the article, Phillips discusses how users tend to replicate the identity in…
How to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Miami Herald story “Worried about coronavirus in Miami? This is what you can do to prepare for it” and the National Interest story…
Top Mobile Security Threats for Cell Phone Users
Kevin Du, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was quoted in the Cybersecurity Online article “8 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2020.” Du urges cell phone users to be aware of mobile security…
Coronavirus Update: New Travel Guidance and Ongoing Preparedness Planning
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve quickly in the United States and abroad, with new information and new cases confirmed daily. Syracuse University continues to vigorously monitor and respond to these…
Being Fat, Being Disabled and Doing Things That Feel Good
In his research, Mike Gill, associate professor of disability studies in the department of Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education, references an episode of the public radio show “This American Life” titled “Own Worst Enemy” featuring stories…
Bobbi Brown, Serial Entrepreneur, and Bruce Teitelbaum, CEO of RPG, to Speak at LaunchPad
Bobbi Brown, beauty industry titan and serial entrepreneur, and her business colleague, Bruce Teitelbaum ’86, CEO of RPG, will be discussing “Creative Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand” at the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) on…
Will Obama’s Legacy Live On in the 2020 Presidential Election?
Brian Sheehan, professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Adweek article “How the 2020 Presidential Candidates Are Grappling With Obama’s Legacy.” In the article, Sheehan points out the similar tactics being used as Barack Obama in…
Coronovirus Planning: Academic Continuity
Dear Faculty, As outlined in Chancellor Syverud’s recent message to the University community, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak requires that we are prepared to ensure academic continuity in the event that students are unable to attend classes in person. As a…
College Students with Disabilities Call for Change
Beth Myers, Lawrence B. Taishoff Professor of Inclusive Education and executive director of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, was interviewed for the NBC News story “30 years after Americans with Disability Act, college students with disabilities say law…