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Falk Professor Named NSCS National Advisor of the Year
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s preeminent honors organization for first- and second-year students, named Karen Kirkhart the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Kirkhart, a professor at the School of Social Work in Falk…
Democrats Lack Representatives for Future Campaigns
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Hill article “Ready for somebody? Dems lack heir apparent this time.” Reeher, a specialist in political representation, legislature behavior and…
Is Trump’s ‘Space Force’ a Ridiculous Thought?
Jackie Orr, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School comments on President Trump’s thoughts on developing a “Space Force” in the opinion piece, “Trump’s Astronomically Misguided ‘Space Force’.” Jackie Orr refers to the former president, George W. Bush, when…
President Trump Spurs Trade War with World
Mary E. Lovely, a professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Associated Press article, “Trump Jabbed First. and Now World Hits Back in Trade Fight.” “President Trump is creating a trade war with the entire world…
Virtual Social Media Influencers Are Posing As Humans
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “ Instagram star isn’t what she seems. But brands are buying in.” Grygiel, an expert in social media, agrees with the idea of influencers revealing…
Can ‘Roseanne’ Survive Without Roseanne?
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Reuters story “Deaths and disputes: When the TV show must go on.” Thompson, an expert in television…
Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute Appoints New Director
James A. Hewett, associate professor of biology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is the newest director of the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI). He succeeds Kevin Sweder, professor of forensic science, who is…
Second New Equal Opportunity and Title IX Investigator Hired by University
The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services has appointed Sheriah Dixon as an Equal Opportunity and Title IX investigator. Dixon’s appointment is the second of two new investigator positions that have now been filled to expand the office’s…
Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Executive Director of Administration and Strategic Initiatives
Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, announced the creation of a new leadership position, executive director of administration and strategic initiatives, appointing Kevin Coates, formerly director of budget, finance and business analytics, to the role effective…
Nangia, Fardad Awarded Promotions, Tenure
Shikha Nangia and Makan Fardad—faculty members in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)—have been promoted to associate professors and awarded tenure. Nangia and Fardad are nationally recognized researchers, each having earned the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER…