The killings of young black Americans by police officers in Missouri, New York, Cleveland, and elsewhere have inspired a steady drumbeat of condemnation and protest. But New York Times columnist Charles Blow believes the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice, among others, could also provide “a springboard to a higher discussion.” “It…
Academics & Research
Dr. John Sisko to serve as interim dean of HSS
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacqueline Taylor announced today the appointment of Professor of Philosophy John Sisko as the interim dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, effective June 1, 2015. The current dean, Benjamin Rifkin, will be stepping down at the end of May to become provost and vice president…
A lab gets at the heart of college romantic relationships
With all due respect to Otis Redding, the next time you and your “bae” hit a rough spot in your relationship, you should try a little empathy, not tenderness. Why? Because people who respect their partner’s point of view in relationship conflicts enjoy healthier, better functioning relationships, according to a recent study based on work…
The Skin We’re In
Racial reassignment surgery is at the heart of Jess Row’s new novel
Matthew Cathell has engineered a wily weapon to rid water of toxins
Matthew Cathall has engineered a wily weapon to rid water of toxins
Science majors selected as Governor’s STEM Scholars
Two juniors will mentor high school students from around the state.
Michael Ochs pinpoints cancer-causing genes with numbers
Michael Ochs pinpoints cancer-causing genes with numbers
Interns take a risk and turn an internship into something more
Interns take a risk and turn an internship into something more