In a move that’s turning heads both in Japan and abroad, the Japanese government is reportedly cracking down on so-called “shiny” names, unconventional names often inspired by pop culture references like “Pikachu” or “Nike” given to newborns. While some see…

As the Roman Catholic Church begins a new chapter under Pope Leo XIV, historians and scholars are helping the public interpret the significance of this moment. Among them is Margaret Susan Thompson, professor of history in the Maxwell School of…

Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the USA Today article “Twenty years later, loss of space shuttle Columbia still teaches us lessons.” The article emphasizes how NASA’s Memorial Grove is used to honor late astronauts,…

Rodney Paul, director and professor of sport analytics in the Falk School, was quoted in the Washington Examiner story “The economics of the Super Bowl: Hosting, gambling, ads, and more.” The article talks in-depth about all of the economics that…

Arlene Kanter, director of the Disability and Policy Program and professor in the College of Law, was interviewed for the Business Insider article “Some CEOs are pushing workers to return to the office, but it could come with a cost:…

Tristan Martin, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy in Falk College, shared his expertise in the Newsweek article “Dad’s Reason for Refusing to Walk Daughter Down the Aisle Sparks Outrage.” The article highlights an uncle who is being publicly…

James Abbott, Professor of Practice & Chair in the Sentor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Lifewire story “How Software Upgrades Improve Audio Quality in Apple HomePod and Other Devices.” The…

Lynne Vincent, associate professor of management in the Whitman School, was featured on the Drive Thru HR podcast. Prof. Vincent starred on the podcast to share her expertise in the social psychology around the increase in Gen Z union activity…

Research connections to the natural world are a key cornerstone of the BioInspired Institute. The work of BioInspired scientists, especially the work connected to animals, was featured in the Washington Post article “Animals inspire scientists to solve problems that humans…

Harriet Brown, professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was featured on the America Dissected podcast episode “Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me.” Prof. Brown appeared on the podcast to talk about the truth behind all of…