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.

"Opinions on JD Vance remain the same in his hometown. Depends on who you ask"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 9, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"‘No one should be able to question what we’re about’: Theater company focused on females has committed leader"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 9, 2024
Director Michelle Hayford, Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology Program

"Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change"
The Conversation, Oct. 9, 2024
Associate Professor Paul Becker, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Associate Professor Art Jipson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Ohio Lottery game drawing has the same number two days in a row"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 8, 2024
Associate Professor Alan Veliz-Cuba, Department of Mathematics

"Artist looks inward, wants you to ‘Sit down!’ and experience photography centered around food"
Dayton Daily news, Oct. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Glenna Jennings, Department of Art and Design

"Tim Walz-JD Vance VP debate ratings compared to Kamala Harris-Mike Pence"
Newsweek, Oct. 4, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Amidst political violence, solutions may exist in acknowledging similarities"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), Oct. 4, 2024
Associate Professor Jamie Small, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Artistic notebooks help college students read and engage"
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 4, 2024
Assistant Professor Sarah Brashears, Department of Art and Design

"Tim Walz, JD Vance face off in vice presidential debate"
CBC News (Canada), Oct. 2, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Washington Wednesday: VP debate and swing state margins"
WORLD Magazine, Oct. 2, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"JD Vance exceeds expectations in VP debate: Instant poll"
Newsweek, Oct. 2, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Christopher Devine previews vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz"
The Briefing with Steve Scully (SiriusXM), Oct. 1, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Breaking down the VP debate"
610 WIOD-AM (Miami, Fla.), Oct. 1, 2024 
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"VP debate: What JD Vance and Tim Walz can do to win"
Newsweek, Oct. 1, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Voter registration deadline approaching"
WLWT-TV (Cincinnati), Oct. 1, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help"
The Conversation, Oct. 1, 2024
Associate Professor Alan Veliz-Cuba, Department of Mathematics

"Debate between running mates: JD Vance's Perilous Challenge"
Actual News Magazine, Sept. 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"This week’s vice presidential debate isn’t likely to change many voters’ minds: Capitol Letter"
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Vice presidential debates have been memorable even if not impactful"
Los Angeles Times, Sept. 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Spotlight shifts to Vance, Walz with upcoming vice presidential debate"
Newsday, Sept. 30, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz to debate. Will their contest sway votes?"
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 29, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"United Dayton for human rights: Community where everyone is accountable to one another and all live in dignity"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), Sept. 27, 2024
Director Tony Talbott, Abolition Ohio, Human Rights Center

"JD Vance and Tim Walz Debate: What's at stake for both campaigns"
Newsweek, Sept. 27, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Funk music documentary earns award for University of Dayton students"
Dayton Daily News, Sept. 25, 2024
Senior Lecturer Gregory Kennedy, Department of Communication
Principal Lecturer Roland Flynn, Department of Communication

"The GOP’s war on tax continues: Ohio Senate hopeful promises 5% cap for cops"
New York Post, Sept. 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Harris and Trump battle for Sun Belt states to widen path to 270"
The National Desk, Sept. 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Vatican Medjugorje decision"
Eternal Word Television Network, Sept. 23, 2024
Research Professor Gloria Falcao Dodd, Department of Religious Studies

"In critical Ohio Senate race, crypto cash looks to tip the scales"
The Washington Post, Sept. 23, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Asking questions about recent bomb threats"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), Sept. 21, 2024
Chair Scott Belshaw, Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies

"Medjugorje pilgrims encouraged, relieved by new Vatican document"
National Catholic Register, Sept. 21, 2024
Research Professor Gloria Falcao Dodd, Department of Religious Studies

"Trump’s laziest campaign"
Washington Monthly, Sept. 19, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record"
The Conversation, Sept. 18, 2024
Chair Shuang-Ye Wu, Separtment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences

"How JD Vance, Tim Walz could shape 2024 presidential election"
USA Today, Sept. 16, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Experts say ‘pet piece’ dehumanizes Haitian community in Springfield"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), Sept. 12, 2024
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Pinochet Part 3: Searching for the Disappeared"
Real Dictators Podcast, Sept. 11, 2024
Associate Professor Mark Ensalaco, Department of Political Science

"Harris tries to navigate progressive history while courting moderate voters"
The National Desk, Sept. 9, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

Top of page (l-r), top row: Christopher Devine, Jamie Small, Alan Veliz-Cuba, Daniel Birdsong, Sarah Brashears, Paul Becker, Gloria Falcao Dodd, Art Jipson. Bottom row: Gregory Kennedy, Michelle Hayford, Scott Belshaw, Roland Flynn, Shuang-Ye Wu, Mark Ensalaco, Glenna Jennings, Tony Talbott.