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Sebastian Modrow Leads NEH-Funded Project to Digitize Rare American Revolution Archives

iSchool Assistant Professor Sebastian Modrow is leading a nearly $350,000 National Endowment for the Humanities-funded project to digitize portions of the Jeffrey Amherst Papers, expanding access to rare documents that illuminate British, American colonial and Haudenosaunee relations surrounding the American Revolution.

Sebastian Modrow Leads NEH-Funded Project to Digitize Rare American Revolution Archives2026-08-18T11:33:31-04:00

iSchool Alum Tyler Youngman Wins Prestigious iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award

Syracuse University triple alumnus Tyler Youngman has received the 2026 iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award, one of the field's highest honors. Selected from 35 nominations worldwide, Youngman was recognized for his dissertation, The Monumental Challenges of Pastmaking, which explores how bibliographical artifacts and preservation infrastructures shape our understanding of the past.

iSchool Alum Tyler Youngman Wins Prestigious iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award2026-07-28T10:28:18-04:00

Meet the iSchool Professor Named Undergraduate Teacher of the Year

Assistant Teaching Professor Alexander Corsello spent nearly 30 years in industry before finding his passion for teaching. In this Q&A, he shares how real-world experience, meaningful student relationships, and hands-on learning have shaped his approach in the classroom.

Meet the iSchool Professor Named Undergraduate Teacher of the Year2026-07-20T12:11:07-04:00

Jennifer Stromer-Galley Discusses Political Messaging on NPR

In an interview with NPR, iSchool Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley discusses how President Donald Trump's anti-communist rhetoric is designed to energize supporters and reframe the political conversation before the midterms.

Jennifer Stromer-Galley Discusses Political Messaging on NPR2026-07-21T15:38:38-04:00

Lee McKnight Discusses AI Crime Risks, Upcoming Book on AI Security

In a recent interview on the rise of AI-related crimes, iSchool Professor Lee McKnight discussed how artificial intelligence is creating new challenges for law enforcement and previewed themes from his upcoming book focused on the security risks and vulnerabilities of AI systems.

Lee McKnight Discusses AI Crime Risks, Upcoming Book on AI Security2026-05-20T11:41:48-04:00

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.

Vincent Scipione ’17, G’20 Brings Strategic Tech Leadership to Syracuse City Hall2026-02-25T11:17:33-05:00

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.

What the Verizon Outage Reveals, According to iSchool Professor Lee McKnight2026-01-21T10:54:52-05:00
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