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‘An Incredible Endeavor’

June 15, 2022

In Harriet Tubman’s bicentennial year, alumni and faculty reflect on their role preserving her legacy and take stock of new milestones, including a national park designation, a book and the $20 bill. 

Huber Discusses His New Book, “Climate Change as Class War,” in The Nation

June 14, 2022

Matther Huber, professor of geography and the environment, discussed his new book, "Climate Change as Class War," in The Nation article, "The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered."

Williams Weighs in on Looming Stalemate in Ukraine, Expanding Coalition of Nations in New York Times

June 14, 2022

Michael Williams, associated professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the New York Times article, "Biden Races to Expand Coalition Against Russia but Meets Resistance."

Garcia Research on COVID’s Impact on Latino Mortality Cited in US News & World Report Article

June 13, 2022

A research brief co-authored by Assistant Professor of Sociology Marc Garcia was cited in the U.S. News & World Report article, "Lives Cut Short: COVID-19's Heavy Burden on Older Latinos."

Himmelreich Weighs in on Use of AI-Powered Weapons Scanners in Lifewire

June 10, 2022

Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Lifewire article, "AI-Powered Gun Scanners Could Help Fight Crime."

MPA/MA (IR) Student Selected as a 2022 Boren Fellow

June 10, 2022

Christopher Beardsley, an M.P.A./M.A. (IR) student, has been named a 2022 Boren Fellow. Boren Awards fund students to study critical languages through immersive experiences abroad. Applicants must articulate a commitment to public service and national security.

London Elected Chair of American Sociological Association’s Drugs and Society Section

June 9, 2022

Professor of Sociology Andrew London was elected chair (one-year term begins in 2022) of the American Sociological Association’s Drugs and Society Section.

Reeher Discusses Declining Interest in the Jan. 6 Hearing in Washington Times Article

June 9, 2022

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Washington Times article, "Fewer Americans blame Jan. 6 riot on Trump."

Mihm Talks to the Daily Scoop About Federal Performance in the First Quarter

June 9, 2022

Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs, discussed the progress Federal agencies have made through the first quarter of the year on the Daily Scoop Podcast.

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MA (IR) Student Discusses the Need for Queen Elizabeth to Apologize for Racism in Independent UK

June 9, 2022

"As an American, I think Queen Elizabeth II should apologize for racism at her Platinum Jubilee," authored by M.A. (IR) student Maya Amari Smith-Custer, was published in the Independent UK. 

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