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.

"Where does Trump stand on the tech sector?"
Ctrl Alt Lead podcast, Nov. 7, 2024
Professor Grant Neeley, Department of Political Science

"Trump improvements in blue states raises questions about Democrats' path forward"
The National Desk, Nov. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"What kind of vice president will JD Vance be? Donald Trump's cheerleader and top fighter"
The Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 7, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"What’s next for Gov. Tim Walz after a failed vice presidential bid?"
The Minnesota Star-Tribune, Nov. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Women continue to be underrepresented in Ohio politics"
WYSO-FM (NPR), Nov. 6, 2024
Associate Professor Li-Yin Liu, Department of Political Science

"University of Dayton expands paid research fellowship program" 
ASEE First Bell, Nov. 5, 2024
Curriculum Coordinator Dean Ericksen, College of Arts and Sciences

"Even on the sidelines, Biden brings headaches for Harris campaign"
The National Desk, Nov. 4, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Scaling up: Providing paid research opportunities for students"
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4, 2024
Curriculum Coordinator Dean Ericksen, College of Arts and Sciences

"University of Dayton students discuss their class where they write 2024 campaign memos"
Sirius XM, Oct. 31, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"UD gets $1.2 million to help disabled children connect with religion"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 29, 2024
Department Chair Jana Bennett, Department of Religious Studies

"Wishing Baujan and his UD football team could make a return visit"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 28, 2024
Professor William Trollinger, Department of History

"Recent Dayton police shooting highlights mental health concerns, expert says"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 28, 2024
Department Chair Scott Belshaw, Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies

"How important is a VP pick?"
PBS American Experience, Oct. 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"If you vote is public record in Ohio. Who you vote for is not"
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Oct. 25, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science  

"University of Dayton grant to enhance worship opportunities"
Spectrum News 1 Ohio, Oct. 23, 2024
Department Chair Jana Bennett, Department of Religious Studies

"UD earns worship enhancement grant"
WDTN-TV (Dayton), Oct. 23, 2024
Department Chair Jana Bennett, Department of Religious Studies

"University of Dayton gets $1.1 million to improve worship accessibility for kids"
WKEF-TV (Dayton), Oct. 23, 2024
Department Chair Jana Bennett, Department of Religious Studies

"Aurora and Springfield aren’t the first cities to become flash points in US immigration debate − here’s what happened in other places used as political soapboxes"
The Conversation, Oct. 21, 2024
Associate Professor Miranda Hallett, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

"Demand for computer science graduates growing in Ohio"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 21, 2024
Department Chair Michael Poor, Department of Computer Science

"Harris blitzes blue wall states in bid to avoid a repeat of Trump's 2016 success"
The National Desk, Oct. 18, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Hey, Democrats: Ignore Green Party presidential candidate"
Washington Monthly, Oct. 17, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"The ‘real’ sister act with Dr. Shannen Williams"
Fairfield County Catholic, Oct. 17, 2024
Associate Professor Shannen Dee Williams, Department of History

"Is Tim Walz hurting Kamala Harris' campaign? Experts weigh in"
Newsweek, Oct. 14, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

"Voices: Tackling crime in Dayton: The power of data-driven solutions"
Dayton Daily News, Oct. 11, 2024
Department Chair Scott Belshaw, Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies

"Kamala Harris' 'Very Savvy' Campaign Move Praised by Analysts"
Newsweek, Oct. 10, 2024
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science 

Top of page (l-r), top row: Christopher Devine,Miranda Hallet, Michael Poor, Li-Yin Liu, Scott Belshaw. Bottom row: Shannen Dee Williams, Dean Ericksen, Grant Neeley, William Trollinger, Jana Bennett.