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“After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the Olympics?”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in The Associate Press story “After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the…
“Once savvy, NBC’s Olympic deal is shakier after Beijing”
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in the Falk College, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Once savvy, NBC’s Olympics deal is shakier after Beijing.” Burton, who previously served as the chief marketing officer for…
Weekend Preview: SoulTalk on Relationships | Stand Up Comedy | ‘King Richard’
Dear Students and Families: We have another full schedule of activities planned for this weekend, as well as events and programs lined up throughout next week. Pet therapy has returned at the Barnes Center at The Arch for the spring…
‘Everyone Can Do It’: How to Eat Like an Olympian With Maggie McCrudden ’14
At the peak of his Olympic swimming career, Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was rumored to consume up to 12,000 calories daily during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. That’s six times the number of calories the average…
Alumnus Endows Undergraduate Research Award to Honor Big Thinkers
A newly endowed fund set up to support undergraduate interdisciplinary research recognizes the importance of connecting diverse fields of thought in generating new ideas. It also reflects the experiences and passions of William Hrushesky ’69 who graduated cum laude with…
“Sarah Palin’s Anti-New York Times Crusades Crashes and Burns”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Sarah Palin’s Anti-New York Times Crusades Crashes and Burns.” Gutterman,…
Ottle: Wordle With an Orange Twist
Five letters, six tries, one puzzle a day. If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve no doubt seen Wordle—the game whose popularity has exploded across social media and the internet. For the uninitiated, players must guess a predetermined five-letter…
Gift From School of Architecture Alumnus and University Trustee Patrick Ahearn ’73, G’73 Creates Workshop Series
This spring, the School of Architecture will launch the inaugural Patrick Ahearn Workshops, a series of short courses meant to augment and enhance the school’s academic course offerings. Each semester, practicing architects, graphic designers, engineers, brand strategists and others will…
Hendricks Chapel Is Alive With the Sound of New Music
A world-premiere performance is a big deal for a composer. “It’s the first time you get to hear your piece performed live in front of an audience, which is an exhilarating experience. It’s really the debut of your creative output,”…
“Ukraine crisis, other factors driving higher gas prices in the U.S.”
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Ukraine crisis, other factors driving higher gas prices in the U.S.” Penfield, and expert on supply chain…