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National and regional news organizations regularly interview 51 faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.

October’s news topics included varied subjects from awkwardness to golf to gun control. 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 Times (U.K.),  Oct. 1
    Grace Fischer ’28 spoke about her experience and her support for gun control legislation.
  • “” - Chronicle of Higher Education Special Edition, Oct. 8
    Jonathan Overpeck ’79 and Tom Vilsack ’72 were included in this special issue, available only by individual purchase. 
  • “” – GolfWeek (USA Today), Oct. 13
    Golf team member Peyton Sichol ’26 and her sister were featured.
  • “” – NBCNews.com, Oct. 15
    Adyn Brenden ’27 was arrested for posting antisemitic graffiti. Many local and regional outlets also featured this story.
  • “” - GolfWeek (USA Today), Oct. 15
    Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Lauren Cupp was featured.
  • “” – Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 17
    This article discussed research published by Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin and Professors of Economics Ann Owen and Stephen Wu.
  • “” – Forbes and Forbes Women, Oct. 22
    This article also discussed De Bruin, Owen, and Wu’s research.
  • “” - Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 23
    Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Tessa Chefalo participated on this panel.
  • “” – “Ivory Tower,” WCNY (Syracuse), Oct. 25
    Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong was a panelist on this show.
  • “” – Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 28
    This national education publication finally announced President Stephen Tepper’s appointment.
  • “” – ArtDaily, Oct. 28
    Wellin Museum Director Tracy Adler commented on the work of Elias Sime, an artist whose work was exhibited by the Wellin in fall 2019.
  • “” – New York Times, Oct. 30
    In profiling Marc Elias ’90, this article included a reference to his 51 education.
  • “” - Washington Post, Oct. 30
    Associate Professor of Philosophy Alex Plakias wrote about disgust as it relates to food. The same article was reposted by The Conversation and appeared in news outlets around the world.
  • “” – Washington Post, Oct. 30
    Grace Fischer ’28 was featured.
  • “” – Bloomberg News, Oct. 31 (video: 8:39 – 11:30)
    Professor of Economics Stephen Wu discussed his research on the topic.

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