iSchool Junior Working on Campaign Misinformation Research
Alexa Kocur ’26 is part of a research team that’s reviewing and categorizing campaign advertisements and social media messages from current and past U.S. political candidates.
Senior Combines Technology and Fun at iSchool
Ryan Tores ’25 loves combining technology and fun in creative ways. He plans to graduate next year with bachelors’ degrees in Information Management and Technology and Linguistic Studies.
Ph.D. Candidate Examines Social Media Information Behaviors During Lebanese Crises
Christy Khoury G’20, G’25 plans to graduate next May with a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science. Her dissertation is focused on social media information behaviors during times of crisis.
Empowering Access: iSchool Student Champions Equity in Academics
Deirdre Sullivan G’25 is pursuing an MLIS degree and is passionate about making sure all students have the same access to information and that cost isn’t a barrier to knowledge.
Isha Kadam G’26 Shares Her Path to the iSchool
Isha Kadam G'26 shares her journey as an international student at Syracuse University, reflecting on her transition to a new country, her academic and personal growth, and the key factors that led her to pursue her master’s at the iSchool.
Join the Orange Hoops Data Challenge
The iSchool is teaming up with the varsity basketball program to launch a new sports analytics competition. Students will use their skills to tackle real-world challenges and deliver insights that could enhance team performance and strategy.
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.
iSchool Senior Credits Father for Interest in Technology, Project Management
Jordan Leuenberger ’25 plans to work in information management and data analytics, with an emphasis in project management. He credits his father for sparking his interest in the field.
Solutions Engineer Credits iSchool for Teaching Technical and Interpersonal Skills
Alan Nguyen ’19, G’20 is a solutions engineer at Cloudflare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He creates customized plans that incorporate serverless platforms, AI tools and security services.
SU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Present at NYLA 2024
The NYLA Annual Conference brings together over 1,000 librarians for four days of networking, professional development, and a Trade Show featuring the latest library products. Syracuse University alumni, faculty, and students will also be presenting.