J. Michael Haynie Appointed 13th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University
The Air Force veteran, academic innovator, scholar and longtime University leader will succeed Chancellor Kent Syverud.
Vincent Scipione ’17, G’20 Brings Strategic Tech Leadership to Syracuse City Hall
Chief Information Officer Vincent Scipione ’17, G’20 credits the iSchool for shaping how he integrates technology into organizations and communities. Now serving in Mayor Sharon Owens’ historic administration, he’s leading strategic technology initiatives to help power Syracuse’s next chapter.
What the Verizon Outage Reveals, According to iSchool Professor Lee McKnight
iSchool Professor Lee McKnight commented in The New York Times on the widespread outage that disrupted cellular and data service on Verizon’s network for more than six hours. The issue was resolved late Wednesday, according to the company.
iSchool Professor Lee McKnight Examines Weak Points in U.S. Wireless Networks
Lee McKnight, associate professor at Syracuse University’s iSchool, joined NPR’s Morning Edition to discuss what the recent Verizon outage reveals about vulnerabilities in the U.S. wireless grid.
iSchool Professor Lee McKnight Comments on Student Support for Federal Cuts
Professor Lee McKnight says young voters support streamlining government, echoing past efforts like those under the Clinton-Gore administration.
iSchool Professor Lee McKnight Discusses Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ and Government Tech Influence
Professor Lee McKnight tells Spectrum News that unofficial experts in government aren't new—but DOGE’s data access and Musk’s conflicts of interest raise unique concerns.
iSchool Professor Jaime Banks Explores AI Companions and the Future of Human Connection
Jaime Banks investigates how we form relationships with AI companions, what they mean to us, and how they challenge our understanding of connection, identity, and ethics in a digital world.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley Highlights Risks of Digital Ad Deception
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley warns that weak digital ad regulations and shady election tactics leave voters vulnerable to manipulation in a fragmented information environment.
iSchool Professor Highlights Data Collection Tactics in Political Merch
Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains how campaigns now use merchandise to collect supporter data through a “swag-to-text” strategy. Known for picking quirky items like John McCain’s ice scraper, she draws the line at pricier pieces—Jeb Bush’s $75 “Guaca Bowle” was, she admits, a bit too much for research.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley Warns of Hidden Risks in Political Text Messaging
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley cautions that political text messages often evade public scrutiny, making it easier for campaigns to spread misleading information. The lack of transparency, she notes, creates a challenge for journalists and researchers seeking accountability.