Beth Nguyen in TIME Magazine: The Comfort of a Lunar New Year in Isolation

Professor of English shares her memories of celebrating the Vietnamese holiday as a child.

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Ken Mayer on Channel3000.com: Reaction to unrest in nation's capital

"it's disgusting, it's despicable, it's abhorrent," says professor of political science of armed protestors breaking into the U.S. Capitol building.

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Ken Mayer in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Coup attempt in Washington DC forces choice

In an editorial, professor of political science argues that Americans must now choose between Donald Trump and democracy.

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Carol Ryff in the Washington Post: Sense of purpose boosts longevity

Professor of psychology notes an increasing amount of evidence that people who believe their existence has meaning experience health benefits and live longer.

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Paul Barford in Slate: Move to protect underwater Internet cables now

The undersea fiber optic cables that transmit the Internet to U.S citizens could be at risk from climate change. Barford, a Professor of Computer Science, suggests the Federal Government should act now to develop a plan to protect them.

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Barry Burden in The Guardian: Voting deadlines cut both ways

Different voting deadlines in different states created convenience, chaos and confusion, says director of the Elections Research Center.

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John Eason in Newsweek: Vaccinating prisoners helps everyone

Nearly 250,000 cases of coronavirus have resulted in the deaths of more than 1,600 inmates. Eason, a professor of sociology, has studied the issue closely.

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Kathy Cramer in Mother Jones: Advice for Joe Biden's pandemic response team

The President-Elect should leverage radio to reach and bridge the rural divide, says professor of political science Kathy Cramer.

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Sami Schalk on Wisconsin Public Radio: Drop the "guilt" from guilty pleasures

It's okay to find your thing and enjoy it--especially during a pandemic, says Associate Professor of Gender Studies.

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