Newhouse School of Public Communications

A student multi-media project, Unlocking NY, allowed journalism, photography, digital media & other Newhouse students to create more than 30 stories around the Erie Canal as it reaches 200 years old.

Amanda Eke, a former Syracuse University graduate student, turned her love of poetry, filmmaking and international culture into a series that found a home on The Archeology Channel and PBS.

Dr. Charisse L'Pree has students seek definitions of the American Dream from people different than themselves, crossing gender identity, generational, ethnic, economic lines finding myriad explanations.

Syracuse University Advertising Professor Daniela Molta says a little care by consumers and transparency by businesses could help circumnavigate fear over data or cookies collected by online sources.

Personal information is collected in several ways on the internet and mobile apps. Newhouse Ad expert Daniela Molta explains data collection & best practices for consumers and corporations.

Research by Syracuse University Professor Josh Darr finds offices set up for national campaigns could benefit local candidates and parties if kept open, possibly reducing polarization.

Research shows volunteer fields offices, door-to-door campaigns can be more effective in urging people to vote, swaying close elections than political ad spending. Dr. Josh Darr's book makes the case.

Telling sports stories, from social media reels to full documentaries, take particular skills and approach. Professor Jordan Kligerman produces and teaches the content at the Newhouse School

Public relations activities can inspire community action. Syracuse University student Clair Ceccoli discusses creating and publicizing an event to benefit a group that makes beds for disadvantaged youth.

Research on immigration policy and statistics shows political rhetoric is often misaligned with facts. Fear and polarization can also sway opinions and positions even in the face of factual data.