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Campus & Community

Building Community to Enhance the Muslim Student Experience

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Growing up in Bosnia, Amir Duric saw the worst of what can happen when differences among cultures, ethnicities and religions lead to fear, prejudice, intolerance and even war.  He also experienced the best of what can happen when people of…

STEM

Professor Christa Kelleher Wins University’s First Francis A. Kohout Award for Outstanding Achievement

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, is the recipient of the Francis A. Kohout Early Career Award by the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America. Endowed by the estate of Francis Kohout, an early pioneer…

Arts & Culture

A&S Welcomes Distinguished Visiting Poet Nicole Sealey

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes renowned poet Nicole Sealey as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Poet in the Department of English’s M.F.A. program in creative writing. This fall Sealey is teaching a graduate-level poetry forms class where students…

Campus & Community

Justine Hastings ’21 Wins Outstanding Mentor Award

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

The College Reading & Learning Association’s (CRLA) International Peer Educator Training Program Certification (IPTPC) committee has awarded Justine Hastings ’21 the 2020 Outstanding Peer Educator Award. Hastings will be recognized at a virtual CRLA conference on Friday, Nov. 13. Originally…

Campus & Community

University College Announces Two New Online Programs

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By News Staff

To meet the growing demand for a bachelor’s level degree in the health care field, University College announces a new bachelor of professional studies (B.P.S.) online degree in healthcare administration. The degree will combine business, finance, electronic records management, human…

Campus & Community

Honoring Native Heritage Month

Friday, November 6, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations, will host a series of events this November in honor of Native Heritage Month. The activities throughout the month will celebrate the histories, cultures and traditions of…

Media Tip Sheets

Runoff Senate Elections in Georgia Could Determine Balance of the Senate

Friday, November 6, 2020, By News Staff

As of Friday morning, there is no clear winner in the two Senate races in Georgia, meaning both races could advance to a runoff election on Jan. 5. This could leave the Senate in limbo when it reconvenes early next year, with…

The Guardian

“Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arms, was quoted in The Guardian story “Will Trump’s false election claims gain steam? Disinformation experts weigh in.” Phillips, an expert on misinformation and…

WSYR TV

“Dealing with the differences: How to handle political polarization.”

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Lily Datz

Keith Bybee, vice dean and the Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor in the College of Law, was interviewed by WSYR TV for the story “Dealing with the differences: How to handle political polarization.” Bybee,…

Veterans

The Father-Daughter Duo Taking on the College of Law

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By News Staff

It’s common for children to follow in a parent’s footsteps by attending their alma mater. But attending the same law school at the same time is much more unique. At the College of Law, father-daughter duo Scott and Lauren Deutsch…