Rebecca Shaffer Mannion
Rebecca Shaffer Mannion Adjunct Professor rshaffer@syr.edu
Supply Chain Architect Found Flexibility in iSchool’s Doctorate Program
Rachel Rutkoski G’24 earned her doctorate in information management. She is a Technology Solution Architect at Accenture and wanted to get a degree with a flexible schedule.
PayPal Product Designer Says iSchool Fostered His Innovation Skills
Zilin “Jason” Zhou ‘21 is a product designer at PayPal and says his experience at the iSchool transformed him into the award-winning professional that he is today.
Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies
Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the iSchool will become the iSchool’s interim dean effective July 1.
Graduate Feels Grateful for iSchool’s ‘Amazing Opportunities’ and Support
Marangelis Uben ‘24 majored in Information Management and Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. She hopes to get a master’s degree in computer science and work in software engineering.
iSchool Alum Secures Free Feminine Hygiene Products for Salt Lake County Libraries
Rebecca Baker ’20, now the Assistant Manager of the Granite Branch of the Salt Lake County Library, has played a key role in providing free tampons and pads in women's and unisex restrooms across the library system's 18 branches.
Digital Divide Remains a Pressing Issue for Award-Winning iSchool Grad
Dr. Jane Asantewaa Appiah-Okyere, G’13, ‘24, was recently honored for bringing internet connectivity to rural communities in Ghana, Africa. She graduated in May from the iSchool’s Doctor of Professional Studies program.
Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley’s Team Analyzes Social Media Data with Neo4j
Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley helps utilize a Neo4j database, supported by a $250,000 vendor grant, to store and analyze political ad data collected via Crowdtangle and Facebook and Instagram ad library API.
Listen, Lead and Use LinkedIn: Alum Shares Successful Business Secrets
Michael Brown ‘94 is chairman and CEO of Skyline Robotics and shared his business secrets with recent graduates and on the iSchool’s “Infoversity” podcast.
From Celebrities to Technology, Student Combines Diverse Career Goals
Madison "Maddy" de Vera '25 is double majoring at Syracuse’s School of Information Studies and Newhouse School of Public Communications. The two schools are helping bring together her diverse passions.