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“Bling Culture” Tied to Culture Status
Psychology Professor Philip Mazzocco is author of a new study finding that a desire for expensive, high-status goods is related to feelings of social status, not social status itself.
West Antarctica Is Warming at an Alarming Rate
David Bromwich, professor of geography and senior research scientist at the Byrd Polar Research Center, finds that temperatures in western Antarctica are rising twice as much as previously thought.
RSC's Vikki Heywood Awarded Honorary Degree
Vikki Heywood, former executive director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, was awarded an honorary degree at Autumn Commencement.
Economics Professor Elected President of the National Economic Association
Trevon Logan, associate professor of economics, has been elected president of the National Economic Association.
Karen Hutzel Wins National Award
Karen Hutzel honored with Mary J. Rouse Award from the National Art Education Association Women's Caucus.
Negative Effects of Playing Violent Video Games Accumulates Over Time
Communication Professor Brad Bushman is co-author of a new study demonstrating that the negative effects of playing violent video games can accumulate over time.
Ann Hamilton Multimedia Installation Opens in Park Avenue Armory
Ann Hamilton's "the event of a thread" opens at Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
Keith and Linda Monda Commit $10 Million for Travel Scholarships
Keith and Linda Monda have committed an additional $5 million to the College of Arts and Sciences International Experience Scholarships fund, bringing their total support for the scholarships to $10…
Molecular Geneticist Wins NSF CAREER Award
Molecular geneticist R. Keith Slotkin just won the NSF CAREER Award.