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Student Discovers Tuberculosis DNA in Dental Plaque of Smithsonian’s Anatomical Collection

Wednesday, August 16, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

In a collection of historic skeletal remains at the Smithsonian, microscopic signs of a serious contagion lurk in an intriguing place in a sample of individuals from 100 years ago. Student researcher Soleil Young ’17, a member of the Renée…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Faculty Assist in Unique Habitat for Humanity Build

Monday, July 17, 2017, By Joseph M. Heslin

Two faculty members from the School of Architecture are lending their expertise to a unique project: the building of two homes for Habitat for Humanity constructed from concrete blocks.

Media, Law & Policy

Nick Wallace Joins the College of Law as Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management

Tuesday, July 11, 2017, By Robert Conrad

College of Law Dean Craig Boise announced the addition of Nick Wallace as assistant dean for enrollment management. In this role, Wallace will be responsible for the strategic planning, leadership and implementation of the College’s J.D. enrollment and financial aid…

WAER

Assistant Professor Deborah Coolhart Explains the Role of Parents in Supporting Transgender Children

Friday, June 16, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Assistant Professor Deborah Coolhart was interviewed by WAER for the story Parents of Transgender Children Play Key Role in Support, Mental Health, Safety.  

Slate

Assistant Professor Nina Brown Explains a New Legal Theory of Holding Social Media Accountable for Terrorism

Friday, June 16, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Nina Brown, assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, wrote an op-ed for Slate.com entitled Should Social Networks Be Held Liable for Terrorism? A new legal theory says yes.

The Star Tribune

Assistant Professor David Yaffe Weighs in on Bob Dylan Lecture

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities, was quoted by The Star Tribune for the article Did Bob Dylan crib his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes?

The Hill

Newhouse Assistant Professor Steven Pike Writes “When Diplomats Rebel”

Thursday, June 8, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Steven Pike, assistant professor and former diplomat and foreign service officer, writes an op-ed for The Hill entitled When Diplomats Rebel.    

Campus & Community

Vera House Recognizes Barry L. Wells with 2017 Sister Mary Vera Award

Friday, June 2, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Recognizing his long-standing advocacy and commitment to the work of Vera House, Barry L. Wells, special assistant to Chancellor Kent Syverud, will be presented the 2017 Sister Mary Vera Award at Vera House’s annual summer luncheon. The Sister Mary Vera…

Campus & Community

Carol Satchwell Named Assistant Dean for Advancement for the Newhouse School

Friday, May 19, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Carol M. Satchwell G’11 has been named assistant dean for advancement for the Newhouse School, effective May 1. Satchwell is responsible for the development of the strategic plan for the Newhouse Office of Advancement and coordinates the school’s fundraising efforts….

Wall Street Journal

Anthony D’Angelo: Airlines Put Under PR Crisis Microscope

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Anthony D’Angelo, professor of practice in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal for the Crisis of the Week column “Delta Scrutinized Over Pilot Punch, Bathroom Denial.”