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Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos鈥 Most Extreme Events
Eric Coughlin, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a grant from NASA for his project entitled, 鈥淓xtragalactic Outbursts and Repeating Nuclear Flares From Tidal Disruption Events.鈥 The three-year, $346,000 award will support his…
Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she was considering banning face masks in the New York subways, based on concerns about people hiding their faces while committing antisemitic crimes. Additionally,聽Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was thinking about similar…
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community
The University鈥檚 Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….
Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)
Beginning in the fall, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year served as 鈥淵ear Zero鈥 for the esports degree program, which employs a holistic, experiential learning-based…
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter鈥檚 25 Best Drama Schools in the World
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts鈥 Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 23 in THR鈥檚 June 19 issue, the department…
What鈥檚 Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers
Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….
Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions
Paris is gearing up to go green for the 2024 Olympics, but some of their initiatives might face challenges. For instance, the lack of available air conditioning for athletes is causing some disruption to their plans. Matthew Huber, professor of…
Alumna Pia Rogers to Offer Keynote at MPA Convocation
A long, distinguished career has taken Army Colonel Pia W. Rogers L鈥01, G’01 to assignments around the globe and led to her current position at the Pentagon. On Friday, June 28, she we will return to where her professional journey…
Laura Machia Named Associate Dean for Academic Initiatives and Curriculum in A&S
Laura Machia, professor of psychology (PSY) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S鈥 associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum. In this new cabinet-level role, Machia will work closely with the senior associate dean for…
We Can鈥檛 Do It Alone: Getting Teens Off Their Phones Requires Broad Intervention
School districts and the U.S. Surgeon General are taking action to curb the negative effects of social media on teens. This month, Los Angeles school district officials approved a ban on cell phone use and social media limitation during school…