Faculty in the News

Faculty in the news

Written by Marjorie Hershey, Professor Emeritus of political science, in The Conversation: Race is already a theme of the 2024 presidential election – continuing an American tradition.”


Expert comments from Feisal Istrabadi, Michael A. and Laurie Burns McRobbie Professor in global strategic studies and professor of central Eurasian studies, IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, on BBC: New wave of US airstrikes in Yemen.”


Interview with Jessica O’Reilly, associate professor of international studies, on WFIU: “IU students attend UN’s international climate conference.”


Expert comment from Elizabeth Dunn, professor of geography, in Portland Press Herald: “The gray zone: A Maine lobsterman’s journey to Ukraine’s front lines.” 


Written by Steven Webster, assistant professor of political science, in Scientific American: “How schadenfreude is poisoning U.S. politics.” 


Expert comment from Steven Webster, assistant professor of political science, in USA Today: “Too old or very wise: U.S. leaders are among the world’s oldest. Is it a problem?”


Expert comment from Ellen Wu, associate professor of history, in Vox: “Vivek Ramaswamy and the lie of the “model minority”.”


Expert comment from Abdulkader Sinno, associate professor of political science and Middle Eastern studies, in Eurasia Review: “Afghans stave off starvation in face of economic sanctions.” 


Expert comment from Mary Murphy, professor of psychological and brain sciences, in Forbes: “Why professionals experience suicidal ideation from work, according to experts.” 


Expert comment from Justin Garcia, Ruth N. Halls Professor of gender studies, in The Hartford Courant: “Feeling sexy? Stanford scientists find where lust lives—in mice.” 


Expert comment from Alex Lichtenstein, professor of history, in The Indianapolis Recorder: “Museum unveils anti-lynching art exhibit.” 


Expert comment from Hussein Banai, associate professor of international studies, in The Messenger: “US-Iran prisoner deal a rare breakthrough – can it lead to others?” 


Expert comment from Sumit Ganguly, Rabindranath Tagore Professor of political science, in The Associated Press: “Vivek Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith is front and center in his GOP presidential campaign.” 


Expert comment from Marjorie Hershey, Professor Emeritus of political science, in The Republic: GOP presidential primary: Pence needs donors to make debate.”


Expert comment from Sarah Knott, Sally M. Rehears Professor of history, in The New York Times: “He foiled Benedict Arnold. His medal is now out from under the bed.” 


Interview with Jakobi Williams, Ruth N. Halls Associate Professor of history, on ABC57: "Professor Jakobi Williams talks with ABC57’s Brian Conybeare about Affirmative Action ruling." 


Expert comment from Sumit Ganguly, Rabindranath Tagore Professor of political science, on CNN: "India PM Modi feted at state dinner, but critics say it sends the wrong message." 


Expert comment from Sarah Bauerle Danzman, associate professor of international studies, in Institutional Investor: "U.S.-China tensions — and the rise of AI — could lead to more disclosure in VC."


Expert comment from Cara Caddoo, associate professor in the Department of History and The Media School, in LAist: "Why mainstream success was a double-edged sword for the first black movie star." 


Expert comment from Mary Murphy, professor of psychological and brain sciences, in The Washington Post: "The growth mind-set: Why friends, family and work make a difference."