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Expert on Injunction Against Trump's Executive Order on Elections

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:15:36 EST

Bear Breakdown: Tariffs, Trade, Tension

University of Northern Colorado — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:50:17 EST

Bear Breakdown is an ongoing series where university experts share clear, thoughtful insights on today's most talked-about issues. Each article connects headline news to real-world impact, helping readers better understand what's happening and why it matters, while adding valuable context and sparking meaningful conversation for audiences of all backgrounds.

The Changing Perception of U.S. Financial Stability as Viewed by a Professor of Finance

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:20:26 EST

As SCOTUS Hears Case on Preventive Health Care, Univ. Of Michigan Expert Available to Explain How It Could Affect Patients

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:45 EST

Susan G. Komen's Statement on Passage of Critical Breast Imaging Legislation in Arkansas

Susan G. Komen — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:15:27 EST

Supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals.

How Did Environmentalism Become a Partisan Issue?

Tufts University — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:05:43 EST

Tufts University sociologist Caleb Scoville will be delving deeply into the connection between environmentalism and partisan politics in the U.S., thanks to a prestigious Andrew Carnegie fellowship, which he just received. The fellowship is part of a Carnegie program supporting research around political polarization in the U.S.

WashU Expert: How Tariff Uncertainty Will Impact Economy, Businesses

Washington University in St. Louis — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:10:39 EST

John Horn, a professor of practice in economics at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, explains how tariff uncertainty and confusion is contributing to market volatility -- and how this might impact long-term economic trends. (includes video)

Expert Says Tariffs & USAID Cuts Could Lead to Job Losses, Rollback of HIV/AIDS Gains & Greater China Influence in Lesotho

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:05:32 EST

Pharma Tariff Implications: Risk Expert Clifford Rossi Available

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:30:22 EST

New Report: Youth Attitudes on Democracy & Authoritarianism

Tufts University — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:45:15 EST

A new report on young people's views of democracy and authoritarianism reveals more than one-third of young people report being disengaged from-or even hostile to-a democracy that has not served them well.

Are Tariffs Pushing the U.S. Toward Recession? Virginia Tech Economists Weigh In

Virginia Tech — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:10:23 EST

Global stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump's widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed for a recession? The short answer from Virginia Tech economists and policy experts Jadrian Wooten, David Bieri, and Dimitris Tsarouhas is no, not yet, but we're getting close.

Sociologists to Lead Discussion on Public Policy and Work at April 29 Talk in DC

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:30:00 EST

The American Sociological Association (ASA) will host an insightful in-person discussion April 29 in Washington, DC, on the evolving nature of work - Public Policy and the Future of Work: A Conversation with Anna Branch & Elisabeth Jacobs.

American University Experts Available to Comment on the Trump Tariffs

American University — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:10:40 EST

MSU Professor's Report Reveals Nearly 150 Exonerations in 2024

Michigan State University — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:05:15 EST

In 2024, 147 people were exonerated in the U.S. after losing an average of 13.5 years of their lives to wrongful imprisonment for crimes they did not commit.

Economic Expert on Auto Tariffs, Motives and Consequences

Virginia Tech — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:50:42 EST

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and parts such and engines and transmissions. Virginia Tech global finance expert David Bieri answered questions about potential positive and negative effects of the tariffs for the auto industry, auto workers, and consumers.

Elon Musk Retains Power, Influence Despite Wisconsin Loss, Expert Explains

Virginia Tech — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:45:32 EST

Even though Elon Musk's financial resources failed to sway the results of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, he remains a powerful figure on the Republican side that Democrats should not take lightly. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers explains.

How Florida's Guardian ad Litems Build Trust, Bond with Youth in Foster Care

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:30:16 EST

Research shows that stronger relationships with Guardian ad Litems (GALs) improve outcomes for youth, but little is known about how GALs perceive and manage these relationships. To address this, researchers surveyed 555 GALs statewide to explore how they engage with youth, the dynamics of these relationships, and the role of training in building and maintaining them. A key finding was the critical role trust plays in these relationships and the understanding that these relationships take time to develop.

Sociology Leaders Rally in Support of Academia, Urge Protection of Free Inquiry and Research

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:45:43 EST

The American Sociological Association leads a coalition of major sociological organizations in issuing an open letter defending sociology's vital role in universities and society while condemning recent federal actions that threaten academic inquiry and free speech.

Experts on Tariffs in a Changing World: McMaster University Experts Available to Weigh In

McMaster University — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:29 EST

Study: People Who Identify as Alt-Right Find Security in the Status Quo

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:40 EST

Who are the alt-right, and what do they stand for? The term is broad -- an alt-right supporter could be anyone from an armed insurrectionist to an armchair political pundit -- but they tend to have one thing in common. According to new research involving faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, people who identify as alt-right tend to be "system justifiers" who want to maintain the traditional status quo as an antidote to insecurity.