Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Analyzes Political Dynamics in TRT World

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a TRT World article titled “Elon Musk backs Conservative rebels, blasts GOP, teases a new party: What is the billionaire up to?” In the article, Farnsworth provided analysis on the political dynamics between […]

Larus Provides Geopolitical Analysis for BBC News

Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus was quoted by BBC News in an article titled “Will the spillover effect of the US surprise attack on Iran cover North Korea and the Taiwan Strait? Asia-Pacific region hotly discusses Trump’s muscle flexing.” In the article, Larus, who serves as an Adjunct Senior […]

Gupta Quoted in TRT Global on U.S. Economic Policy

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupta Gupta was quoted in a article titled “Will a proposed US law become a ‘bunker-buster’ for the global economy?” for TRT Global. In the article, Gupta provided analysis on the international implications of proposed US legislations. An excerpt from the article reads, “These countries will face pressure […]

Fallon Presents at African Linguistics Conference

Associate Professor of Linguistics Paul D. Fallon gave a virtual presentation at the 56th Annual Conference on African Linguistics (ACAL), held online and at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Minneapolis, on May 6, 2025. His talk was entitled “‘Fire’, ‘nose’, ‘water’, mouth’: Comparing the Leipzig-Jakarta and Swadesh lists in Central Cushitic.” He shared the results […]

Barry Elected Associate Editor for the Journal of Early Christian Studies

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Jennifer Barry was recently elected Associate Editor for the Journal of Early Christian Studies (JECS). This prestigious appointment reflects Barry’s national reputation in the field of Late Antiquity and early Christian historiography. The JECS is a leading peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the study of Christianity in the ancient world. In […]