Media Tip Sheets
Military Considerations for War in Ukraine
It has been six months since the Russian invasion in Ukraine began. Below, you can read what two of our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty experts say about the future of the war. Hon. James E. Baker is the director of the…
Mexico Water Crisis Continues – Perspectives from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ U. Experts
The water available to many northern Mexico residents is drying up for reasons that go beyond the impact of climate warming. Political decisions, international water law, and dwindling resources are also to blame, say two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ professors. Elizabeth Carter is…
Teacher Shortages, Learning Loss and More: Experts Available for Back to School Stories
Though most pandemic-related restrictions have eased, the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt in schools across the nation. As kids head back to the classroom, districts are struggling with staffing and trying to make up for learning loss caused…
Helping Students Succeed: Addressing Pandemic-Related Learning Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted so many aspects of our lives, and it may be some time before the full impacts are known. That’s especially true for students and teachers, who were forced to confront a new way of learning amid…
Public Health Professor Available to Discuss Monkeypox Virus
The Biden administration declared the monkeypox virus an official public health emergency this week. That means more funding and resources may become available to localized and state governments that are working to fight the virus and address growing caseloads. According…
‘Shrinkflation’ and Sticker Shock: Back-to-School Expectations From Supply Chain Professor
What should parents expect as they begin back-to-school shopping for their kids this year? Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of Executive Education at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Whitman School of Management. He provides…
Odds of Winning Latest Mega Millions Prize? Math Professor Has Answers
What would you do with a billion dollars? That’s what a lot of people are asking themselves with the current Mega Millions jackpot topping $1 billion. But what are the true odds of someone picking or getting the lucky number,…
75th Anniversary of the National Security Act
Today, July 26th, marks 75 years since President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act on July 26, 1947. Sean O’Keefe, University Professor and Howard & Louise Phanstiel Chair in Leadership at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public…
Statement from Sean O’Keefe Regarding Images from James Webb Space TelescopeÂ
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Professor and Former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe offers thoughts on the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Professor O’Keefe says: “The images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are a strong reminder of how…
Faculty Experts Weigh in on ISIS Leader Killed
Maher al-Agal, a top ISIS leader, was killed by a U.S. military drone strike in northwest Syria. In response to this news, William C. Banks and retired Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett shared their thoughts. Banks is a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ…