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The Houston Chronicle

“Should NASA get multiyear funding to give it stability?”

Monday, October 12, 2020, By Lily Datz

Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The Houston Chronicle for the article “Should NASA get multiyear funding to give it stability?” O’Keefe is an expert on national security and space policy after working across various…

STEM

October Is Campus Sustainability Month

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Meg Lowe

As­­­ autumn rolls in and temperatures begin to cool off, Sustainability Management has several events and activities planned throughout Campus Sustainability Month, some of which are already underway. On Oct. 1, Sustainability Coordinator Meg Lowe, teamed up with Director of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Appoints Search Committee for Senior Vice President of Enrollment and the Student Experience

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the members of the search committee for the next senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience. The senior vice president oversees the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, which works collaboratively across…

MIT Technology Review

“How the truth was murdered”

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the MIT Technology Review story “How the truth was murdered.” Phillips, an expert on political communications and misinformation, comments on…

Campus & Community

Holding Each Other Accountable to Remain on Campus

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: By now, you are aware that the University is currently experiencing a concerning increase in COVID-19 cases within the campus community. Almost this entire increase in COVID-positive cases can be traced to one off-campus…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The American Dream Is Tax Reform’s Biggest Obstacle’

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By News Staff

Christopher Faricy is an associate professor of political science and senior research associate in the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School. “There are no bigger supporters of the current tax system than the exemplars of the American dream:…

The China Daily

“Historic VP debate shows how COVID is reshaping election.”

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By Lily Datz

William Banks, professor of law emeritus in the College of Law, was quoted in The China Daily story “Historic VP debate shows how COVID is reshaping election.” The debate between the vice presidential candidates took on more importance after the…

Politico

“Why Trump lost his battle against the trade deficit.”

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By Lily Datz

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Politico story “Why Trump lost his battle against the trade deficit.” One of President Donald Trump’s signature goals during his 2016 election campaign and presidency was to…

Campus & Community

New Provisions in Place to Prevent Spread Beyond Emerging Cluster

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: As communicated earlier today, the University is currently taking action to address what our investigation suggests is an emerging cluster of COVID cases, associated with one or more off-campus gatherings that took place late…

Campus & Community

Lender Center for Social Justice Seeks Applicants for Student Fellows

Monday, October 5, 2020, By Matt Michael

The Lender Center for Social Justice is seeking students from all academic disciplines to apply as a 2020-22 Lender Student Fellow. The Lender Center welcomes students who are passionate about finding solutions to complex problems, and the two-year fellowships will…