College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues. This media coverage highlights the service, research and scholarship taking place in the College of Arts and Sciences. Find links to a number of recent stories below.

"What's next for Kevin McCarthy?"
Newsweek, Dec. 7, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"After 191 years, Oblate Sisters are honored for heroic ministry during cholera epidemic"
National Catholic Reporter, Dec. 5, 2023
Associate Professor Shannen Dee Williams, Department of History

"2024 presidential race: Why Ohio is tough for third-party candidates"
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec. 4, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Dayton artist’s work revolves around activism"
Dayton Daily News, Dec. 3, 2023
Associate Professor Glenna Jennings, Department of Art and Design

"Magnolia Theatre, University of Dayton collaborate on female-driven local premiere"
Dayton.com, Nov. 28, 2023
Director Michelle Hayford, Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology Program

"Trump renews push to repeal Obamacare despite rising popularity among voters"
The National Desk, Nov. 29, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Local law enforcement sounding alarm about new iPhone feature"
WDTN-TV 2 (Dayton), Nov. 28, 2023
Chair Scott Belshaw, Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies

"Nazi flags, SS book found in Beavercreek Walmart shooter’s home, documents show"
WHIO-TV 7 (Dayton), Nov. 22, 2023
Associate Professor Paul Becker, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

"Early childhood faith formation," Part 1 and Part 2
Trinity TV, Nov. 22, 2023
Director Sister Angela-Ann Zukowski, Institute for Pastoral Initiatives

"Unthanksgiving Day: A celebration of Indigenous resistance to colonialism, held yearly at Alcatraz"
The Conversation, Nov. 17, 2023
Associate Professor Shannon Toll, Department of English

"Nikki Haley gains strength in the Republican race as an alternative to Trump in 2024"
El Mercurio (Chile), Nov. 16, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Republican chaos could hurt Donald Trump"
Newsweek, Nov. 16, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Government shutdown will impact flights"
WDTN-TV 2 (Dayton), Nov. 14, 2023
Professor Janet Bednarek, Department of History

"Analysis of Ohio Issues 1 and 2"
WBNS-TV 10 (Columbus), Nov. 13, 2023
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"Ohio leaders focus on policies to implement legal marijuana after Tuesday's vote"
WBNS-TV 10 (Columbus), Nov. 10, 2023
Senior Lecturer Daniel Birdsong, Department of Political Science

"The grind of hope in a crisis"
Messy Jesus Business, Nov. 9, 2023
Professor Vincent Miller, Department of Religious Studies

"Analysis of Ohio Issues"
WHIO-TV 7 (Dayton), Nov. 7, 2023
Executive Director Natalie Hudson, Human Rights Center

"Analysis of Ohio Issues 1 and 2," Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
WBNS-TV 10 (Columbus), Nov. 7, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

"Ohio votes to protect abortion access in state constitution"
Time, Nov. 7, 2023
Associate Professor Christopher Devine, Department of Political Science

Top of page (l-r), top row: Natalie Hudson, Christopher Devine, Glenna Jennings, Daniel Birdsong, Shannon Toll, Janet Bednarek. Bottom row: Paul Becker, Shannen Dee Williams, Scott Belshaw, Sister Angela-Ann Zukowski, Vincent Miller, Michelle Hayford.