March’s news topics included varied subjects from gambling during March Madness to a possible third term for President Donald Trump. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“Trump’s funding cuts threaten America’s AI competitiveness” – Bloomberg News, March 3
Associate Professor of Mathematics Courtney Gibbons spoke about her research focused on AI for the NSF that was terminated as a result of staffing cuts to the agency.
“The most dangerous scenario for Ukraine is continuing the war with European support” – Azerbaijan News, March 4
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny discussed this issue.
“Improving course evaluations” – “Teaching,” Chronicle of Higher Education, March 6
Professor of Economics Ann Owen explained research findings that Professor of Economics Stephen Wu, Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin, and she published on student evaluations.
“Jay Powell’s Fed navigated Trump’s first trade war. This time, it has less wiggle room.” – Marketplace, March 6
Ann Owen commented on inflation and tariffs.
“CHIPS Down, Bye, Bye Department of Education and A New World Order” – “Ivory Tower,” WCNY (Syracuse public television), March 7
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong spoke on this panel.
“Science supporters rally across US to protest Trump research cuts” – USA Today, March 8
A photograph of Laboratory Coordinator Christina Schubert at a Hamilton demonstration was included in this article.
“Many government employees in the US are being laid off or falling into the "loyalty trap" – “Good Morning World” - Swedish Public Radio, March 8
Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas discussed her research on federal employees during the first Trump administration.
“Another Voice: Nuclear energy is New York’s key to a clean energy future” – Buffalo News, March 9
Chase White ’25 authored this op-ed.
“How Trump uses the power of names to impose his story of America” – Washington Post, March 14
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule was quoted.
“Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser” – Washington Post, March 17
Professor Ty Seidule was quoted here and in Stars and Stripes.
“Alan Cafruny on the Russian-American negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict” – Pravda Nato, March 19
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny shared his views during this presentation.
“Philip Klinkner’s Warning: Democracy Doesn’t Defend Itself” – Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki’s podcast, March 19
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner shared his views during this interview.
“Adjust your disgust” – Aeon, March 20
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alexandra Plakias wrote this essay about the future of food.
“Hegseth says leaked Signal group text didn’t have ‘war plans’. But screenshots show attack details” – Politifact, March 26 and Al Jazeera.
Professor Ty Seidule commented.
“What’s Going On With Liberal Arts Majors?” – Forbes, March 27
John Werner ’92 wrote this essay and referenced Vice President of Libraries and Information Technology Joe Shelley.
“March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find” – NPR, March 29
Professor of Economics Stephen Wu referenced his research on gambling.
“Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?” – The Guardian, March 29
Assistant Professor of Government Annabelle Hutchinson discussed her research.
