Christina Villegas (political science) was interviewed for an article on the death of Shane Todd, an American electrical engineer, who died in 2012 under suspicious circumstances as he prepared to return to the U.S.
The W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, Jessica Tomkins, will present “Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt,” on Wednesday, March 6, at noon.
Juan Battle will present “Africa, Refugees, and (Lack of) Tertiary Education: A Perfect Storm for Peril … or Progress!” at the banquet, which begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in the Obershaw Dining Room.
Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science) writes on a plot to dismantle reforms in Ethiopia, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) and other experts discuss hate crime hoaxes and a foiled white nationalist’s terrorist plot.
The Model UN program has a long history and global reputation of excellence. More than awards, it develops a high level of professionalism in its students, who come from all academic disciplines, giving leadership skills.
Michael Chao (biology), Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences), David Yaghoubian (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) are mentioned in news coverage on a variety of topics.
This all-ages event, led by W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence Jessica Tomkins, will allow visitors to explore the rich history of ancient Egypt, from their religious beliefs to their burial practices with family friendly activities.
Dissertation by Miriam Fernandez (English) gains national recognition, and ongoing research on hate and extremism by Brian Levin (criminal justice) is highlighted by news media.
Pamela Lambert (theatre arts), Brian Levin (criminal justice) and Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science) were featured in news reports.