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Fridley Co-Authors International Biodiversity Research Paper
Humans depend upon high levels of ecosystem biodiversity. But due to climate change and changes in land use, biodiversity loss is greater now than at any other time in human history. Jason Fridley, associate professor of biology in the College…
Perez Returns to Former Newsroom as One-Man-Band Reporter Each Year
For two weeks every spring, Newhouse Assistant Professor Simon Perez heads back to the newsroom. And while the veteran, bilingual newsman could probably join or lead any news team in the country, Perez does what few do: he heads straight…
Professor Publishes Book on Well-Being
Ben Bradley, the Allan and Anita Sutton Distinguished Chair of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of a new book titled “Well-Being” (Polity Press, 2015). It’s Bradley’s third book project. An A&S faculty member for…
Q&A: Rick Burton on FIFA Scandal
A scandal has hit world soccer, with accusations that top officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) accepted bribes to secure the rights to World Cup matches. FIFA’s president, Sepp Blatter, stepped down from the post just days…
Professor Recognized for Contributions to Latina/o Studies
A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences has been internationally recognized for his service and intellectual contributions to Latina/o studies. Silvio Torres-Saillant, professor of English and Latino-Latin American studies, is the co-recipient of the 2015 Frank Bonilla Public…
University Integral to Advanced LIGO Success
This week’s inauguration of Advanced LIGO facilities in Richland, Wash., and Livingston, La., is a potent reminder of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s long-standing importance in the international astrophysics community. For nearly 25 years, the University’s participation in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave…
Alston to Rejoin Faculty after Decade of Administrative Leadership and Service
Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy announced today that Senior Vice President for Human Capital Development Kal Alston is stepping back from some of her administrative leadership responsibilities to rejoin the faculty. The transition will allow Alston to focus…
Mueller’s Internet Governance Advisory Efforts Recognized
Most people turn on their computers and log on to the Internet every day without a second thought. For one faculty member at the School of Information Studies (iSchool), though, how the Internet is governed, the intricacies of its infrastructure…
Faculty Minute With Assistant Professor Jeff Hemsley on Going Viral
iSchool Assistant Professor Jeff Hemsley talks about his research examining information flows in social media networks, how the structure of networks influences the flow of information, and how those flows in turn alter the networks. Faculty Minute – Jeff Hemsley…
David M. Crane Begins Work for Sri Lankan War Crimes Commission
David M. Crane, professor of practice in the College of Law and faculty member in the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, has arrived in Sri Lanka as part of his work to uncover possible war crimes. Crane was appointed…