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“Carrie Mae Weems and arts institutions step in where Southern governments fall short on COVID-19.”
Work by Carrie Mae Weems, University Artist in Residence, was mentioned in the Scalawag.com story “Carrie Mae Weems and arts institutions step in where Southern governments fall short on COVID-19.” Weems’ latest work, RESIST COVID / TAKE 6!, highlights how…
“The problem with home care.”
Jun Li, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News story “The problem with home care.” Li recently completed research about those who go into home care, finding…
“‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.”
The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., Dean of Henedricks Chapel, was quoted in the Interfaith Youth Corp story “‘I Go Right to the Edge’ & Other Prayers for College.” The article provides “prayers, reflections, meditations, that offer courage and wisdom from diverse faiths…
Danielle Smith writes “Black Lives Matter is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries.”
Danielle Smith, director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program and professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote the Truthout opinion piece “Black Lives Matter is a Continuum of Black Protest Over Centuries.” “Today,…
“Why did COVID-19 become partisan?”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CBS Sunday Morning piece “Why did COVID-19 become partisan?” During the pandemic, Gadarian worked with colleagues to survey American attitudes towards COVID-19. The team…
Professor Mary Lovely writes “Bring back manufacturing? Then invest in America.”
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, wrote an opinion piece for the San Antonio Express-News entitled “Bring back manufacturing? Then invest in America.” “To restore U.S manufacturing jobs, we need to ask why production costs are higher here…
“Here’s why ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ is finally ending.”
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 NY Daily News story “Here’s why ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ is…
“Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, was quoted in the Bloomberg article “Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.” Monnat, who is an expert social…
“Why TV viewers don’t care about awards shows anymore.”
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 Pop Times Story “Why TV viewers don’t care about awards shows anymore.”…
“College football’s quasi bubbles have been disrupted with other students returning.”
John Wolohan, professor of sports management in Falk College, was quoted in the Washington Post story “College football’s quasi bubbles have been disrupted with other students returning.” Many college football programs across the country both long for athletic success and…