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PR Industry Future Relies on ‘Convergence’
In the PR industry, Newhouse Professor Anthony D鈥橝ngelo says convergence is a key term for the future. In an article he writes for Nasdaq, he cites convergence on five different axes, and explains how they are changing the ways of…
Five College Of Engineering & Computer Science Professors Honored with Endowed Professorships
On Friday, Nov. 3, professors Jesse Bond, Dacheng Ren, Biao Chen, Jae Oh and Young Moon from the College of Engineering & Computer Science were formally inducted as endowed professors. Dean Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg and Provost Michelle Wheatly recognized the…
Exploring Evolution Acceptance for Better Science Education
Understanding the nature of science is the greatest predictor of evolution acceptance in college students, a new study finds. With a minority of American adults fully accepting evolution, the fundamental principle of biological science, this research provides guidance for educators…
How to cater sports programming to the 21st century fan
John Wolohan, professor of sports law, talks to China Daily on how television executives need to think outside the box when it comes to delivering sports content to consumers. “With fewer viewers watching traditional television, sports properties need to focus…
The Democratic Party Identity Crisis
On last week鈥檚 nationwide election day, Democrats emerged as the clear winner. However, the political party still faces many issues, including its own identity. For The Hill, Maxwell Professor Grant Reeher commented on this, highlighting one issue in particular. 鈥淭he…
How a Trump, Putin Meeting Changes the Administration’s Trip to Asia
As President Trump travels across Asia, a potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin may shake up the entire 12-day trip. It was unknown whether they may come in contact, but Maxwell Professor Grant Reeher discussed what could result from…
Dympna Callaghan Named University Professor
Dympna Callaghan, the William L. Safire Professor of Modern Letters and professor of English in聽the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The distinction, approved by Chancellor Syverud and…
Obie Award-Winning Playwright Launches Department of Drama Discussion Series
Obie Award-winning playwright Caridad Svich will join faculty members Celia Madeoy, Stephanie Fetta and Gladys McCormick for a panel discussion of Isabel Allende鈥檚 鈥淭he House of the Spirits鈥 on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the Arthur Storch Theater…
Disability Law Expert Kanter Talks Website Accessibility Case
A court case is pending on the topic, but many strongly believe that businesses must provide accessible websites for the visually impaired. This includes Arlene Kanter, a Professor of Law and the Director of the College of Law Disability Law…
How 280 Characters Influences Twitter and its Users
Twitter used to limit its users聽 to 140 characters. Now, the social media giant has doubled its allowed character count to 280 characters, changing up the landscape of the platform. For Agence Presse-France, Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel spoke about how…