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College Faculty in the News: March 10, 2023
News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues. This media coverage highlights the service, research and scholarship taking place in the College of Arts and Sciences. Find links to a number of recent stories below.
"Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers’ favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down"
The Conversation, March 8, 2023
Professor Ryan McEwan, Department of Biology
"The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience"
The Conversation, March 1, 2023
Associate Professor Minnita Daniel-Cox, Department of Music
"Servant of God Mother Mary Lange and the rich history of Black Catholic religious orders"
Catholic News Agency, March 1, 2023
Associate Professor Shannen Dee Williams, Department of History
"Longing for the ‘golden age’ of air travel? Be careful what you wish for"
CNN, Feb. 28, 2023
"30 years later, Waco siege still resonates – especially among anti-government extremists"
The Conversation, Feb. 28, 2023
Associate Professor Art Jipson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
"‘Those who stayed are constantly on my mind;’ Helping those affected by war-torn areas of Ukraine"
WHIO-TV 7, Feb. 27, 2023
Associate Professor Jaro Bilocerkowycz, Department of Political Science
"Dayton anti-human trafficking group partnering with area hotels"
Dayton Daily News, Feb. 27, 2023
Director of Advocacy Tony Talbott, Human Rights Center
"One year since Russia invaded Ukraine"
WHIO-TV 7, Feb. 24, 2023
Associate Professor Jaro Bilocerkowycz, Department of Political Science
"You can't eat meat on Fridays in Lent but fish, eggs, alligator are OK"
USA Today, Feb. 24, 2023
Associate Professor William Johnston, Department of Religious Studies
"Biden meets with leaders of the Bucharest Nine nations in Warsaw"
CHCH-TV (Canada), Feb. 23, 2023
Chair Grant Neeley, Department of Political Science
"Trump revels in the reaction to East Palestine trip"
Newsweek, Feb. 23, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science
"Vladimir Putin casts both Russia and Ukraine as victims of Western double-dealing"
CHCH-TV (Canada), Feb. 22, 2023
Associate Professor Jaro Bilocerkowycz, Department of Political Science
"Lent is here – remind me what it's all about? 5 essential reads"
The Conversation, Feb. 22, 2023
Associate Professor William Johnston, Department of Religious Studies
"Donald Trump's golden opportunity"
Newsweek, Feb. 22, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science
"Push to have voters decide on reproductive rights"
WHIO-TV 7, Feb. 22, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science
"Ash Wednesday 2023: What is it? Why Catholics wear ashes to begin Lent"
USA Today, Feb. 21, 2023
Associate Professor William Johnston, Department of Religious Studies
"Reasons plane travel, airline customer service, airports are so terrible"
Business Insider, Feb. 20, 2023
"10 books, many with Maryland connections, celebrate Black heritage"
Baltimore Sun, Feb. 15, 2023
Associate Professor Shannen Dee Williams, Department of History
"Upcoming symposium aims to reimagine Dayton to be more inclusive with housing and more"
WYSO (91.3), Feb. 15, 2023
Director Nancy McHugh, Fitz Center for Leadership in Community
"Abortion rights amendment could shift Ohio political landscape"
Axios Cleveland, Feb. 15, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science
"The history of our pursuit of a flying car"
"Weird octagonal shape of Lake Huron UFO explained by experts"
Newsweek, Feb. 14, 2023
Professor Janet Bednarek, Department of History
"Tackling the complicated nature of 'personal responsibility'"
Dayton Daily News, Feb. 12, 2023
Associate Professor Art Jipson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
"Where the war in Ukraine stands as the one-year mark approaches"
CHCH-TV (Canada), Feb. 9, 2023
Associate Professor Jaro Bilocerkowycz, Department of Political Science
"Biden calls climate change 'existential threat'"
EOS, Feb. 9, 2023
Professor Umesh Haritashya, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Top of page (l-r), top row: Ryan McEwan, Minnita Daniel-Cox, Art Jipson, Janet Bednarek, Umesh Haritashya, Jaro Bilocerkowycz. Bottom row: Nancy McHugh, Tony Talbott, William Johnston, Shannen Dee Williams, Christopher Devine, Grant Neeley.