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Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: New Testing Hours | Response Checklists | Website Transition

Friday, November 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: The vast majority of our students have now departed campus or are in the process of leaving ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Although our campus population will decrease substantially over the next couple months,…

The Wall Street Journal

Book by Professor Alan Allport reviewed by The Wall Street Journal

Friday, November 20, 2020, By Lily Datz

A new book by Alan Allport, an associate professor of history at the Maxwell School, was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, “‘Britain at Bay’ Review: Fight for Survival. Historians have had plenty to say about the siege of Great…

Veterans

Stories of Service: Shanon Meeks and Jennifer Vollbrecht

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

In celebration of veterans, the University recognizes the experiences and stories of student, faculty, staff and alumni veterans. These stories are just some of the many from among the veteran and military-connected community members on campus whom the University is…

Media Tip Sheets

Post-Brexit UK Announces Largest Military Spending Since Cold War

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

Britain announced its biggest military spending increase since the Cold War on Thursday, pledging to end the “era of retreat” as it seeks a post-Brexit role in a world Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned was more perilous than for decades….

The Boston Globe

“‘The Corruption is Unprecedented,’ ‘CHAOS,’ and other love notes to America from the Trump campaign.” 

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was interviewed by the Boston Globe for the story “‘The Corruption is Unprecedented,’ ‘CHAOS,’ and other love notes to America from the…

USA Today

“As COVID surges, Americans remain divided on the threat. What will it take to bring them together?”

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By Lily Datz

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “As COVID surges, Americans remain divided on the threat. What will it take to bring them together?” Gadarian, who researches…

Campus & Community

‘Music and Message’ Provides Space of Grace for Campus Community

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

On a beautiful autumn afternoon in October, students, faculty and staff gathered in Hendricks Chapel for what has become a regular Sunday ritual: “Music and Message.” Members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir wore masks, remaining 16 feet apart, and performed…

Media, Law & Policy

Martin Bandier ’62 to Establish Marquee Scholarship Program for Students Pursuing Careers in the Music Industry

Thursday, November 19, 2020, By News Staff

Legendary music publishing executive and Life Trustee Martin Bandier ’62 has made a substantial gift to establish the most prestigious scholarship program available to students aspiring to careers in the music industry. The gift, the latest in support of Forever…

Campus & Community

Residential Checkout Reminders | Spots Still Available for Free Buses | Departure Testing

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we approach the Thanksgiving break, we know many students are preparing to leave campus over the next few days. We appreciate everyone taking the necessary steps to depart campus safely. I want to share important…

Arts & Culture

Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Professor Awarded for Outstanding Research of a Medieval Monastic Text

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Few things in life excite Matthieu Herman van der Meer more than digging into a 1,000-year-old handwritten anonymous text. “I have always had a fascination for medieval manuscripts,” says van der Meer, assistant teaching professor of classics in the College…