Nov. 8, 2022

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In an interview with the Washington Post Magazine, Lily Geismer, an associate professor of history, discussed the rising influence of a new generation of neoliberals. “There’s been a remarkable generational shift, and there’s a desire [among young Americans] for much more robust forms of social welfare and government assistance,” said Geismer, the author of “Left Behind: The Democrats’ Failed Attempt to Solve Inequality.”

Nov. 8, 2022

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President Chodosh has been named to the NCAA Division III Presidents Council representing the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He will serve a four-year term contributing to the overall management and direction of Division III athletics.

“At this moment of formidable challenge and opportunity, I look forward to contributing to the NCAA's core mission to ensure that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount,” he said.

Nov. 7, 2022

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The New York Times interviewed Prof. Minxin Pei about the economic policy effects of China’s President Xi Jinping establishing near absolute power as he enters his third term. Pei told the Times that he believed that Xi’s leadership lineup showed that he did not value expertise in managing a market-oriented economy. “He values people who can implement his policy regardless of the economic consequences.”

Nov. 6, 2022

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In their midterm election coverage, USA Today cited findings from the Rose Institute of State and Local Government report, “Red vs. Blue States: Competing Visions for 2022 and 2024.”

Nov. 5, 2022

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In her op-ed, “Daylight Saving Time’s Mixed Results” for The Ohio Star, Prof. Laura Grant wrote, that as the “evidence about costs and benefits” of daylight savings time “is mixed…. The strongest arguments, with the exception of energy costs, support not only doing away with the switches but keeping the nation on daylight saving time year-round.”

Nov. 5, 2022

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Prof. Jack Pitney was cited in an op-ed in the Reflector, about what to expect if the GOP swept the midterm election, as predicted.

Nov. 4, 2022

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In an interview with Newsweek about what would happen if Donald Trump was elected for a second presidential term, Prof. Andrew Busch said it was unclear whether Trump would give federal law enforcement reform “any sustained administrative attention” based on his first term.