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School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Gathering Evidence of Atrocities’
The 2023 Atrocity Studies annual lecture—presented by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Education—will address how war crimes, crimes against humanity and other atrocities are documented across the globe and the implications of this evidence for international courts and justice. The…
Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’
Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus Friday, March 31, to take part in a University-hosted lecture. Michael Eric Dyson, of Vanderbilt…
Maxwell Alumna Taylor Hamilton G’18 To Spend a Year in East Asia as a Luce Scholar
Taylor Hamilton G’18 has been named a 2023-24 Luce Scholar. The Luce Scholars Program is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship program launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American…
Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
As a student in the joint J.D./M.P.A. degree program, Brianna Sclafani L’23, G’23 doesn’t find herself with a lot of free time for extracurricular activities. But when she found out about the University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent advisory…
Media Tip Sheet: Experts Respond to Japan’s Population Crisis
Many are saying Japan will ‘disappear’ if there is no action on birthrates. Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty experts (listed below) can speak on this topic. If you’d like to schedule an interview with either of them, please reach out to…
Learn How InclusiveU Student Thomas Wilson ’23 Is Fulfilling His Dreams on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
Like most children, Thomas Wilson ’23 grew up watching television. But unlike most children, his preferred shows weren’t cartoons. Rather, he loved watching both the local and national newscasts, dreaming of one day sitting behind the anchor desk or serving…
Dave Bing ’66, H’06: ‘We Need to Support Each Other Much More Than We Do’
Growing up in Washington, D.C., Dave Bing ’66, H’06 said his classmates, teachers and neighbors were mostly all African American. When he joined ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in the fall of 1962 as a recruit to the men’s basketball team, his world…
New Provost’s Promotion and Tenure Committee Members Selected
Six faculty members have been selected to serve on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. The faculty members were nominated by electronic balloting from eligible individuals across the University. They join six other faculty members who will continue…
Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research
The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation of scholars, graduate students are at the forefront of identifying and pursuing new questions in…
Women in Leadership Initiative Hosts Gloria Somolekae G’94, H’22 on International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL), in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the School of Information Studies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is…