Maxwell School News

According to Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, it's difficult to separate non-football issues—such as politics, concussions, cord-cutting and other unknown factors—from the events on the field.

"Meng’s arrest seems like a powerful demonstration of China’s commitment to rooting out corruption, even when it can cost them the directorship of an important international vehicle," says Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science.

"I do think we can see a strategy, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good strategy,” says Mary Lovely, professor of economics. "They’re going to use these bilateral deals to strong-arm countries into lining up behind the U.S. on China. But when we get there, what’s the next step? I don’t know what the endgame is."

"Unfortunately, I believe it may do little to expand employment in the auto sector and will hurt auto buyers," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics. "The new rules raise the cost of production in North America, raise prices for auto buyers, and reduce overall auto and truck sales."

Mary Lovely, professor of economics, says the new U.S. trade deal with Canada is a "clear signal" that the U.S. is "circling the wagons against China."

William Banks, on Bloomberg Radio, discusses President Trump’s Monday comments, where he supported a "very comprehensive" investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Colleen Heflin and Michah Rothbart, professor and assistant professor, respectively, of public administration and international affairs, have received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to research the relationship between student participation in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school readiness. The results of the study will help the USDA understand both the effectiveness and efficiency of the SNAP program.

Louis Kriesberg, professor emeritus of sociology, provided his point of view on why the U.S. is so tough on China, Iran and Turkey and on the possible change of the role of NATO and OSCE in Europe.

"The emotions surrounding this have been extremely high, and most Republicans are on record already showing they wanted to go forward with a vote," on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, says Reeher. "Those things can’t be walked back."

"They are trying to threaten the Canadians into signing a deal that at this point the Canadians don’t want to sign and there is a gigantic bogeyman in the room which is the 25 percent tariff on Canadian auto imports," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics.

 The Madison County Rural Health Council celebrated their Monday Mile walking program with healthy snacks, prizes, and group Monday Miles.

SparkCharge founder and CEO Josh Aviv ’14 B.A. (Econ) will compete against competitors for a shot at one of 43North’s eight cash awards, which include a $1 million grand prize and seven awards of $500,000. SparkCharge developed a portable, ultrafast charging unit for electric vehicles that fits in the trunk of a car and charges at level 3 speed, giving users one mile every 60 seconds.