College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

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.

"What the Walz picks means for Election 2024"
BBC News, Aug. 8, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Islamic State’s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage"
The Conversation, Aug. 8, 2024
Assistant Professor Alda Benjamen, Department of History

"The Walz VP pick surprised much of the country. What went into Harris’ decision?"
Minnesota Public Radio, Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Leaders on both sides of the aisle offer opinions on Harris V.P. pick"
KCBS-AM (San Francisco), Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and what does he bring to the Harris campaign?"
KPCC-FM (Los Angeles), Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"What Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz could mean for Pennsylvania chances"
Newsweek, Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"The Democratic ticket is settled. Now, let's look at other races"
Los Angeles Times, Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"How important are running mates during a presidential election?"
WOSU-AM (Columbus), Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Why Walz?"
WORLD Magazine, Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"'West Coast wannabe': Republicans seek to tie Walz to California"
Los Angeles Times, Aug. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Walz V.P. pick lauded by local Dems, denounced by GOP officials"
Dayton Daily News, Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Why Harris picked Walz as her V.P. and what that means for her candidacy"
TRT World, Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Kamala Harris spurning Josh Shapiro could prove costly"
Newsweek, Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"How to pick a vice president"
ABC News (Australia), Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Would Shapiro help Harris win Pa.? Here's what the research says"
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Do vice presidential picks matter to voters? An expert explains"
WDJT-TV (Milwaukee), Aug. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Kamala Harris veepstakes reaches critical final hours"
CNN International, Aug. 5, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"From Washington: Major developments in the Middle East raise deadly stakes"
Fox News, Aug. 3, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"The problem with Donald Trump’s V.P. theory"
The Atlantic, Aug. 3, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake"
The Conversation, Aug. 2, 2024
Associate Professor Tam Nguyen, Department of Computer Science

"State senator, criminal justice expert weigh in on county officials indictment"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), Aug, 2, 2024
Chair Scott Belshaw, Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies

"Who will Harris' running mate be? A white man from a swing state? A female governor?"
Asahi Shimbun Digital (Japan), July 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Donald Trump Could Regret Any Potential Move To Replace J.D. Vance"
Newsweek, July 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Does the vice-presidential pick matter to the election?"
WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), July 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vice President Harris narrowing picks for her V.P."
KNX Radio (Los Angeles), July 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Who is J.D. Vance?"
What's What Podcast (Fordham University); July 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Kamala Harris needs a V.P. candidate. Could a governor fit the bill?"
The Tennessee Lookout, July 29, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Kamala Harris expected to make V.P. pick by Aug. 7"
Spectrum News 1 (Los Angeles), July 29, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Legal expert shares what's next in Fuyao financial crime investigation"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), July 29, 2024
Tony Talbott, Human Rights Center

"Harris' VP pick will tell voters the 'story she wants to tell about herself'"
MSNBC, July 29, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Christopher Devine on role of vice presidential candidates in presidential elections"
C-SPAN Washington Journal, July 29, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Beshear is in the mix for V.P.: How does 'veepstakes' work"
The Lexington Herald-Leader, July 26, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vice presidential picks: How much do they matter?"
NPR Morning Edition, July 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Kamala Harris’ V.P. Pick Matters - but not in the way you think"
The New Republic, July 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Republican vice presidential candidate Vance's acceptance speech appeals to Trump followers"
Asahi Shimbun Digital (Japan), July 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Replacing college assessments with performance reviews"
Inside Higher Ed, July 25, 2024
Assistant Professor Luis Ruge-Jones, Department of Communication

"Breaking down Kamala Harris' candidacy for president"
WIOD Radio (Miami), July 24, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Does Harris' choice of VP running mate matter in presidential election?"
NewsNation, July 24, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"When was the last cigarette smoked on an airplane?"
Thrillist, July 23, 2024
Professor Janet Bednarek, Department of History

"Ask An Expert: How a presidential nominee picks a running mate"
KCBS Radio (San Francisco), July 23, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Meet Kamala Harris' choices for potential vice presidential candidates"
Los Angeles Times, July 22, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"President Biden drops 2024 re-election bid"
Spectrum News 1 (Ohio), July 22, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vance successful introducing himself to America"
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 22, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Biden drops out of presidential race; Democrats, Republicans weigh in"
WITI-TV (Milwaukee), July 22, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"What’s behind the nomination of J.D. Vance as Republican vice-presidential candidate?"
DW News (Germany), July 22, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"How much sway do running mates actually have with voters? Turns out, not much"
Milwaukee's Public Radio (NPR), July 19, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Trump campaign hoping Vance will help grow support in key Midwestern battleground states"
Spectrum News 1 (Ohio), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Who is J.D. Vance?"
CBC-TV (Canada), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"What the selection of J.D. Vance tells us about Trump’s run for president"
The Globe and Mail, July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Will Vance have power to bring in voters?"
Milwaukee Public Radio (NPR), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Can a Trump-Vance ticket appeal to voters in the 'WOW' counties?"
WDJT-TV (Milwaukee), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vance or Harris: Does a V.P. pick help win the U.S. election?"
Al Jazeera, July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Democrats attack Trump running mate J.D. Vance's past comments on abortion"
Reuters, July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance set for first address as Trump's V.P. pick"
CBC-TV (Canada), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance RNC speech defined by family roots, Rust Belt angst"
The Columbus Dispatch, July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vance: Trump running mate vows to fight for 'forgotten' America"
BBC, July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance expected to introduce himself and support Trump in first speech as V.P. candidate"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Hearing from Ohioans in Milwaukee"
Spectrum News 1 (Ohio), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Vance speaking at RNC tonight"
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"What to expect to hear in J.D. Vance's RNC speech"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), July 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance's religion: Will he sway Catholic voters?"
USA Today, July 17, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Impact of a Trump-Vance ticket"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), July 17, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance: Never Trumper to heir to the MAGA throne"
KCRW Radio (Los Angeles), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Delegates ratifying J.D. Vance for V.P. nomination"
Scripps News, July 16, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance is Trump's V.P. pick: Where he stands in Ohio history"
The Columbus Dispatch, July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Trump nominates J.D. Vance as running mate. What kind of person is he?"
Asahi Shimbun Digital (Japan), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"The Gambia: Parliament upholds FGM ban but concerns over enforcement remain"
The Africa Report, July 16, 2024
Director of Programs Satang Nabaneh, Human Rights Center

"J.D. Vance picked as Trump's running mate"
CBC-TV (Canada), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Republican leaders praise selection of Vance"
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"What is Ohio's position in America's political landscape"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), July 16, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Trump picks J.D. Vance as V.P."
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Trump picks Vance for V.P. Here's what Ohio thinks of him"
The Columbus Dispatch, July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Assassination attempt on Trump sparks call for tighter security and societal change"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), July 16, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Experts critique media's use of 'Black voters' in Trump shooting response"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), July 16, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Trump shooting: What assassination attempt could mean in Ohio politics"
The Columbus Dispatch, July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"'Incredibly reckless;' Political science expert details possible impacts of assassination attempt"
WHIO-TV (Dayton), July 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"J.D. Vance named as Donald Trump's running mate"
ABC Radio (Australia), July 15, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Who is Republican V.P. nominee J.D. Vance?"
ABC Radio (Australia), July 15, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"How an antisemitic would-be terrorist emerged from Cincinnati's elite"
The Cincinnati Enquirer, July 15, 2024
Associate Professor Paul Becker, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Why you should ignore most news articles about who Trump will pick for V.P."
The Conversation, July 15, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Who will Trump choose as running mate?" 
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 15, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown dodges reporters, skips Dem meeting to discuss the president’s future"
New York Post, July 11, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Local schools still deeply segregated 70 years after Brown v. Board"
Dayton Daily News, July 11, 2024
Professor Leslie Picca, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Here's why an expert on running mates thinks J.D. Vance will be Trump's V.P. pick"
WDJT-TV (Milwaukee), July 10, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"There's a big problem with Trump picking Vance, Donalds or Carson V.P."
The Columbus Dispatch, July 8, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Looking ahead to Trump's V.P. pick"
Spectrum News, Los Angeles, July 8, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Would Harris make a better nominee than Biden? Some Democrats think so"
The National Desk, July 8, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"New GreenPal app now available in Dayton area"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), July 7, 2024
Associate Professor Art Jipson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Vance's chances of V.P. pick"
WBNS-TV (Columbus), July 5, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Who Donald Trump picks as V.P. matters more for how he may govern than convincing voters"
London School of Economics and Political Science, July 4, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Veepstakes aside, do running mates matter?"
Connecticut Public Radio (NPR), July 3, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

Top of page (l-r), top row: Christopher Devine, Alda Benjamen, Tam Nguyen, Paul Becker, Janet Bednarek, Daniel Birdsong. Bottom row: Luis Ruge-Jones, Scott Belshaw, Leslie Picca, Tony Talbott, Satang Nabaneh, Art Jipson.