Sociology professor Dr. Jaita Talukdar published a book chapter titled, "The Before-And-After Template: Researching and Reflecting on Body Image Concerns in Globalizing India” in an edited volume on beauty practices across local contexts called "Global Beauty, Local Bodies."
English Writing alumnus and former faculty member Martin Pousson ’94 was awarded a 2014 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship. His former student, Catherine Lacey ‘07, has a burgeoning writing career of her own.
On Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 12:30pm Dr. Philip Dynia will present his research entitled, "Shaping our Contestable Constitution: The Bill of Rights and the States".
Raycom Media has named Sandy Breland '83 vice president and general manager of WVUE New Orleans.
Martin Pousson, (’93) has been awarded a 2014 NEA Creative Writing Fellowship in Prose. The honor, which includes a $25,000 grant, is in support of “Black Sheep Boy,” a collection of short stories.
Catherine Lacey ('07) publishes her first novel, Nobody Is Ever Missing, with Farrar Straus, and Giroux, described as "A high-stakes, pitch-black comedy about the search for the dark heart of the self."
Dr. Jonathan Peterson has been busy educating audiences about political theory on multiple continents.
When he’s not in the classroom, Professor Andrew Nelson is crossing the globe, writing for travel publications. And this month he played a major role for National Geographic Traveler, contributing to their annual list of must-see places for the new year.
On November 21, 2013 Dr. Young Soo Kim presents research entitled, "Obstacles against Response to AIDS in South Africa: Historical Legacies in Perception and Policy Environment."
On September 26, 2013 Dr. Cain will present research entitled, Dr. Sean Cain presents research entitled, "The Effects of Campaign Spending in Elections for Non-Voting U.S. Representatives".