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Fake News and Twitter Fights, Can They Continue?
Social media has been the battle ground between political and social fights between between left and right-wing advocates and provocateurs. iSchool Professor Jeff Hemsley was quoted in a Business Insider article on this topic, and why member of the far-right…
We Need to Ensure That Facebook Does Not Contribute to Unraveling Democracies
Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, reacts to statements by Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, on turning over Russian-linked ads to Congressional investigators looking at…
This is a Wake-Up Call to Mark Zuckerberg
Syracuse, NY…Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School, is available for comment on the news that a Russian firm used Facebook ads during the 2016 election in order to target voters. “I hope that this is…
Why Do We Take Selfies? Professor Chock Knows.
In the new digital age, selfies have become an integral part of the lives of many. Researchers at the Newhouse School aimed to answer as to just why so many people are taking these photos in their daily lives. Makana…
Jennifer Grygiel Discusses Social Media Usage During Hurricane Harvey
As local 911 systems went down due to over usage in Houston, many in need turned to social media for help. Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel spoke to the Wall Street Journal about how those residents utilized these websites to the…
Selfies Are Everywhere—But Why?
Selfies: the self-portraits of the digital age. These photos posted on social media serve as a way to document a new haircut, a vacation or a night out on the town. But researchers from the Newhouse School have taken a…
Special Investigation into Fake News Is “Unprecedented” Says Newhouse School Associate Dean
Joel Kaplan, associate dean for professional graduate studies and professor and acting director of online master’s in communications at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, reacts to news that the special prosecutor team will be investigating the Russian-connected social media trolls…
White House Communications Strategy via Tweet Storms
Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School, is available to discuss the recent flurry of tweets by President Trump and the overall White House communications strategy. “The media are reporting that President Trump and his…
Jennifer Grygiel on the Latest Trump Twitter Attack
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications at Newhouse School for Public Communications and social media expert, was quoted by USA Today for the story Trump’s bully pulpit: Twitter insults spark outrage, accusations of misogyny
Assistant Professor Nina Brown Explains a New Legal Theory of Holding Social Media Accountable for Terrorism
Nina Brown, assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, wrote an op-ed for Slate.com entitled Should Social Networks Be Held Liable for Terrorism? A new legal theory says yes.