Faculty in the News
Fall 2023
Today With Dr. Kaye: Climate crisis; China-Taiwan tension
September 25, 2023
www.weaa.org
Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley joins this episode of “Today With Dr. Kaye” to discuss ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan, the role of the U.S. in this conflict, and the decline of China’s power. Beckley is the author of “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China.”
Is 'containment' a realistic policy?
September 23, 2023
CGTN
This opinion piece references a Sept/Oct Foreign Affairs article by Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Beckley examining the benefits of a U.S. containment strategy towards China.
Voters benefit as GOP embraces early voting
September 18, 2023
Washington Examiner
New collaborative research by Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh finding that state-level reforms to election laws and policies actually have “negligible effects on election outcomes” is linked in this article.
What ancient Greek stories of humans transformed into plants can teach us about fragility and resilience
September 18, 2023
SFGATE
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu examines how Greek mythology reflects the broad cycle of nature and connection between the human and plant worlds.
What makes TikTok so thirsty for Joe Burrow?
September 18, 2023
The Washington Post
Professor of Psychology Sam Sommers is quoted about the perceived attractiveness of NFL quarterbacks and how the position’s leadership role often contributes to this “well-worn trope.” Sommers is the co-author of the book “This Is Your Brain On Sports.”
In bid to stop Trump, one group is making different pitch to independents and Democrats: Vote GOP
September 18, 2023
The Boston Globe
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted about his decision to switch voter status to enable him to vote in the Republican presidential primary, a strategy some organizations are touting to weaken Donald Trump’s chances of re-election.
What ancient Greek stories of humans transformed into plants can teach us about fragility and resilience
September 18, 2023
The Conversation
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu examines how Greek mythology reflects the broad cycle of nature and connection between the human and plant worlds.
Incomes grew in Greater Boston last year, but not as fast as inflation
September 14, 2023
The Boston Globe
Lecturer in Economics Brian Bethune and William L. Clayton Professor of International Economic Affairs Michael Klein are quoted in this article on Greater Boston’s newly released household-income and inflation-rate data. Klein is the editor of Econofact.
US, China Lay Out Vision for New World Order Amid Human Rights Differences
September 14, 2023
VOA Voice Of America
Professor of Political Science Jeffrey Taliaferro is quoted in this article on the implications of efforts by the United States and China to expand their global influence.
Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron cements the legacy of Studio Ghibli, says author
September 9, 2023
CBC
Professor of International Literary and Cultural Studies Susan Napier discusses Hayao Miyazaki‘s Studio Ghibli film catalog and its new film “The Boy and the Heron.”
In Cairo's City of the Dead, demolitions are halted but 'damage already done'
September 9, 2023
Middle East Eye
Professor of History Khaled Fahmy is quoted about the historical importance of Cairo’s City of the Dead, which is being threatened by controversial infrastructure development projects led by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
The Best Booths at the Armory Show, Where Under-Recognized Giants and Rising Stars Collide
September 7, 2023
ARTNews
Professor of the Practice at SMFA Cathy Lu's booth at the NYC Armory show is featured in this ArtNews article and described as "arguably the most visually stunning one of the entire fair."
Why Pakistan’s founder Jinnah was opposed to the name ‘India’ for the independent Indian nation
September 6, 2023
Indian Express
Mary Richardson Professor of History Ayesha Jalal is quoted from her book, “The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah, the Muslim League and the Demand for Pakistan.”
How corporate liberalism is changing both parties
September 3, 2023
The Washington Post
Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh is quoted about his collaborative new research paper, “The Partisan Realignment of American Business,” and its findings that “challenge the dominant narrative in political science that corporations remain a Republican interest group.”