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Global Perspective
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Psychology Student Lands Princeton Neuroscience Internship
Gianna Perez ’19 got involved in significant research from the get-go. More...
Lisa Rodrigues Awarded $540,092 from National Science Foundation
The grant supports her research in coral conservation and management. More...
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Samantha Chapman, PhD, Receives $552,632 NSF Grant to Continue Wetland Protection Research
Samantha Chapman, professor of Biology at Villanova University, received a 3-year, $552,632 grant from the National Science Foundation. read more
Villanova’s Center for Irish Studies Hosts Compelling, Cultural Events This Fall
Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies celebrates the rich culture and history of Ireland and its diaspora with a compelling lineup of programs in fall 2017. read more
Villanova Biology Professor Aaron Bauer, PhD, Part of International Research Team
Villanova University Professor of Biology Aaron Bauer, PhD, was part of an international team of scientists that completed the ‘atlas of life’—the first global review and map of every vertebrate on Earth. read more
New Book by Villanova History Professor Offers In-Depth Look at Last Year of World War II
A new book co-authored by Villanova University History professor Marc S. Gallicchio, PhD, explores the final months of America’s war with Japan. read more
Villanova University Chemistry Professor Amanda Grannas, PhD, Part of Research Team Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
Amanda M. Grannas, PhD, professor of Chemistry at Villanova University, is one of three principal investigators on a three-year, $1 million National Science Foundation grant. read more
Novel by Alan Drew, MFA, earns accolades in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer
English Professor Alan Drew's second novel, Shadow Man, is a psychological thriller about an idyllic community in 1980s Southern California rocked by a serial killer and a dark secret. read more
Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated
Player Protests: The NFL Arrives at a Crucial Moment
Glenn Bracey, PhD (Sociology and Criminology)
Havard Business Review
Research: Why Employer Support Is So Important for Transgender Employees
Christian Thoroughgood and Katina Sawyer, PhD (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
KPFA – Against the Grain
Is “Democracy” a Distraction
Gabriel Rockhill, PhD (Philosophy)
Washington Post
Three Americans win Nobel prize in physics for gravitational wave discovery
Amber Stuver, PhD, Physics
NBC Philadelphia
Living in Asylum in Philadelphia Suburbs, Feds Allege Businessman Is Ruthless African War Criminal, ‘Jungle Jabbah’
Maghan Keita, PhD (History)
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Study: High rates of stop-an-frisk even in Philly’s lowest-crime black areas
Lance Hannon, PhD (Sociology and Criminology)
Credit Union Journal
Mountain America takes in-house approach to protecting member data
Henry Carter, PhD (Computing Sciences)
Huffington Post
How Bad Journalism Promotes Moral Panic About Media Voice: The Example of the Lancet
Patrick Markey, PhD (Psychological and Brian Sciences)
NBC Philadelphia
Warlord Among Us: How Immigrants Live After Fleeing War-Torn Country
Maghan Keita, PhD (History)
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Arden Theatre: 30 years old, and a force that helped Old City happen
Michael Hollinger (Theatre)
National Catholic Reporter
Scholars say correction of Francis for ‘heresy’ marked by hypocrisy, lack of signatories
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
C-SPAN
African American Life in Philadelphia
Judith Geisberg, PhD (History)
USA Today
Group accuses Pope Francis of heresy
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
New York Times
"Expect the Inquisition"
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
The Wire
"Why Do Geckos Need Tails?"
Aaron Bauer, PhD (Biology)
VICE
“Congress’s ‘Historic’ Move Forces Trump to Condemn White Supremacy"
John Johannes, PhD (Political Science)
America Magazine
“The pope’s new liturgy document: who was involved and what that tells us”
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
Scientific American
“Hurricane Irma: Florida’s Overdevelopment Has Created a Ticking Time Bomb”
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography and the Environment)
Technical.ly Philly
“After the Equifax breach, here are 3 cybersecurity tips you may wanna heed”
Henry Carter, PhD (Computing Sciences)
Fox News
"Hurricane Irma: The science of the deadly storm"
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography and the Environment)
Post Bulletin
"Secretary claims to get dictation from dead writer in Commonweal play"
Michael Hollinger (Theatre)
NPR
“Historians Weigh In On Where America Stands Today"
Judith Giesberg, PhD (History)
The Weekly Standard
“Poetry and Prayer”
James Matthew Wilson, PhD (Humanities)
The Conversation
This article was picked up by more than a dozen outlets nationwide including San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle, CBS, Huffington Post, Business Insider and more.
“Why Princess Diana conspiracy theories refuse to die”
Derek Arnold, PhD (Communication)
Christian Science Monitor
"Free-speech debate: How does a tolerant society defend its values?"
Goordon Coonfield, PhD (Communication)
ProPublica
"Development and Disasters – A Deadly Combination Well Beyond Houston"
Stephen Strader, PhD “Geography and the Environment)
Philadelphia Inquirer
"Why Harvey’s assault on Texas couldn’t happen here"
Edward Guinan, PhD (Astrophysics)
USA Today
"Hurricane Harvey and climate change: Is there a connection?"
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography)
Black Agenda Report
"Black Religion as Black Radicalism"
Vincent Lloyd, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
BBC World Service
"Texas Flooding Expected to Worsen"
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography and the Environment)
The Hill
"Lawmakers should begin cracking down on hate speech"
Billie Murray, PhD (Communication)
