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Newhouse School Announces Winners of the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting

Tuesday, March 29, 2022, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications announced the winners of the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting late Monday during a pre-recorded ceremony featuring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Washington Post was the winner of the national…

Campus & Community

Lily Chishan Wong Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2022-23

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Julie Sharkey

The School of Architecture has announced that architect Lily Chishan Wong is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2022–23. Wong will succeed current fellow Assistant Professor Leen Katrib. The Boghosian Fellowship at the School of Architecture—established in early 2015 in…

Campus & Community

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Shannon Andre

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month will be honored during the month of April through a series of events that students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. The monthlong celebration was planned by the AAPI Heritage Month…

Campus & Community

College of Professional Studies Launches XR Certificate Programs in Partnership With Circuit Stream

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Hope Alvarez

The College of Professional Studies has partnered with the extended reality (XR) educational provider Circuit Stream to offer project-based training in AR/VR/XR courses through the University’s Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials, giving students industry-recognized certification and skills in the…

Washington Post

European Countries Welcome Ukrainian Refugees Amidst Russian Invasion

Sunday, March 27, 2022, By Sophie Gomprecht

Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted about the new refugee ‘crisis’ after Russia’s war on Ukraine in various outlets, including CNN, Vox, and HuffPost. Lamis also wrote The Washington Post opinion piece “European…

E&E News

“SCOTUS probes EPA power as climate scientists sound alarm”

Friday, March 25, 2022, By Lily Datz

David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the E&E News story “SCOTUS probes EPA power as climate scientists sound alarm.” The U.S. Supreme Court recently signaled interest in curbing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role…

Media, Law & Policy

Revisiting the Perpetual Peace Project During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Friday, March 25, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

As headlines about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to dominate the news, many have taken to social media, making pleas for peace. But as history has shown, with each new year comes a new conflict. Is international peace even achievable?…

KCBS Radio

“President Biden attempts to shore up solidarity at emergency NATO summit”

Wednesday, March 23, 2022, By Lily Datz

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the KCBS Radio segment “President Biden attempts to shore up solidarity at emergency NATO summit.” Williams is an expert on power conflict and…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Provides Update on New Leadership Appointments at University Senate

Wednesday, March 23, 2022, By News Staff

Thank you, Professor Stokes-Rees. Good afternoon. I hope everyone had a good spring break and is ready for the fast-moving second half of the semester. Before I begin what are going to be really brief updates, I want to take…