January’s news topics included coverage of Venezuela, paramilitaries, the job market, and friendship, among others. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“The State of the Environment, Democracy and the Balance of Power in 2026” – Ivory Tower, WCNY (public media), Jan. 2
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong was a panelist on this program.
“Bestie vibes only: How to make and keep friends as an adult” – Here & Now, NPR, Jan. 2
Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams discussed her research.
“State Department After Maduro Arrest” – CNN News Central, Jan. 5
Professor of History Ty Seidule commented on this situation.
“Can Venezuela's new leader keep the U.S. happy and her elites in line?” – The Interpreter, New York Times, Jan. 6
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin commented.
“What to expect in Venezuela, after Maduro” – Good Authority, Jan. 7
Associate Professor of Government Heather Sullivan wrote this essay.
“Seeking honor is a double-edged sword - from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it's the way to virtue” – The Conversation, Jan. 8
Visiting Assistant Professor of Government Kenneth Leonardo wrote this essay that appeared in news outlets nationwide.
“'Trump's college agenda may have a lasting impact on research, culture” – Washington Post, Jan. 11
President Steven Tepper commented on this issue.
“Trump seeks to assert global dominance through Iran tariffs” – News Azerbaijan, Jan. 14
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny was interviewed on this topic.
“American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing” – The Conversation, Jan. 16
New York Six Project Manager Peter Simons wrote this essay that has appeared in news outlets across the country.
“Economists Are Studying the Slowing Job Market—and Feeling It Themselves” – Wall Street Journal, Jan. 18
Professor of Economics Stephen Wu commented.
“Dolly Parton Turns 80” – BBC Northern Ireland, Jan. 19
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley was interviewed. (link unavailable)
“The chaos of the new world order” – CNBC (Arabia), Jan. 21
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny commented.
“ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force -- it is one, and that makes it harder to curb” - The Conversation, Jan. 28
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin wrote this essay that appeared in news outlets around the world.
“Why ICE is responding to protests with repression” - Good Authority, Jan. 28
Associate Professor of Government Heather Sullivan wrote this essay.
President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored several essays that appeared in The Hill in January:
“America First is putting human rights last” – Jan. 4
“How is ‘merit’ defined in college admissions? You might be surprised.” – Jan. 11
“Fear and Loathing in Trump’s America” – Jan. 18
“Is Trump’s ‘madman act’ a negotiating ploy or the real deal?” – Jan. 25
Posted February 6, 2026
