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Should Advertisers Take a Stand? Young People Say ‘Yes’
After almost two years, the ad still doesn’t make any sense.To summarize, briefly: One by one, a soulful cellist, a frustrated photographer, and a bored supermodel join a street demonstration for ...
In an Age of ‘Fake News,’ Data Journalism Can Set the Record Straight
The photos alone were enough for a story, but Chad Day and his editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wanted to go further.Acting on a tip, and later, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request,...
Why Liberal Studies is More Relevant Than Ever
Looking back, Charles McNelis can trace the beginnings of his devotion to liberal studies to one great job he had when he was 11 years old.“I was a newspaper delivery boy” in Yonkers, New York, du...
‘You are Welcome Here’ Say Advocates for International Education
If you are interested in learning more about this topic, we encourage you to register for our evening panel event on Global Citizenship in Higher Education on February 21.RSVPStudent exchange ...
In Focus | Super Bowl Ads 2019
Mr. Peanut’s back. So are the Clydesdales. At this year’s Super Bowl, look for advertisers to indulge in a little nostalgia as they try to put some fun back into the NFL. “I think it’s a good counterb...
D.C. Police, Restaurateurs Seek Closer Relationship
Virginia Ali, co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, remembers a time a half century ago when a police officer would check in regularly with the iconic U Street restaurant. Back then, the street was known as...
In Focus | Amazon & Cybersecurity
Amazon.com is famous for what cybersecurity expert Frederic Lemieux calls its “known resilience” to cyberattack. But there have been breeches recently, and we can expect the tech giant to become an ev...
In Focus | Amazon & Technology Management
How did Amazon, worth an estimated $797 billion, become America’s richest company? By introducing new technologies and new processes—and doing it faster than the competition. “Back in 2005, it launche...
Students Thrive in ‘Values-Based’ Liberal Studies Program
It’s not easy to define the “typical” liberal studies student. At Georgetown University, the undergraduate liberal studies program reaches out to a broad section of people of all ages and occupations,...
In Focus | The Need for Bipartisanship
Speaking up for your beliefs and having empathy for others aren’t mutually exclusive behaviors, says Matthew Henry, author of “Working Together: Why We Need Bipartisanship in American Politics.” In fa...
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