In The Media
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The New York Times: The Epstein files and the hidden world of an unaccountable elite
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2026
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Inside Higher Ed: Medical accreditor weighs diluting health inequities curricula
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreFeb. 11, 2026
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WGN News: Author Michael Eric Dyson on President Trump’s controversial post sparking outrage
Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, interviewed. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2026
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Mongabay: Light pollution could worsen allergy seasons, new study suggests
Lin Meng, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, quoted. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2026
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NFocus Magazine: ‘In Her Place’ debuts at Frist Art Museum
Vivien Fryd, professor of history of art, emerita, mentioned. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2026
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Bloomberg: How AI answers your question may depend on your politics
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, co-authored this piece. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2026
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Hoodline: Memphis senator backs bill barring some Tennesseans from Congress
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreFeb. 4, 2026
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HR Dive: Workers say they only get between 2 and 3 hours of daily focus time
Research from Adam Blandin, assistant professor of economics, cited. Read MoreFeb. 2, 2026
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Bored Panda: Why do Grammy snubs hurt fans more than the artists? Psychologists have the answer
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted. Read MoreFeb. 2, 2026
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Current Affairs: Ban prediction markets
Research from Joshua Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, and TzuFeng Huang, graduate student, cited. Read MoreJan. 30, 2026
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The Free Press: The American people fact-checked their government
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this piece. Read MoreJan. 30, 2026
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MS NOW: How Trump’s comments about Alex Pretti being armed could impact gun culture
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreJan. 30, 2026
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The New York Times Magazine: In Minnesota, America’s federal system is coming apart
Jefferson Cowie, John L. Siegenthaler, Jr. Professor and professor of history, quoted. Read MoreJan. 30, 2026
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The New York Times: U.S. weighs expanding private companies’ role in cyberwarfare
Research from Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, cited. Read MoreJan. 16, 2026
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Politiken: States once bought land and people. Today that is unthinkable – or is it?
Paul Kramer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreJan. 14, 2026
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WTVF, Channel 5: Expert says Trump’s Venezuela policy signals ‘great change in American foreign policy’
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed. Read MoreJan. 12, 2026
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Herald & Review: Woman escapes to stranger’s home after gun pulled, police report
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreJan. 12, 2026
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Yahoo! Entertainment: Amy Poehler’s podcast is a hit. It’s also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted. Read MoreJan. 9, 2026
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Foreign Affairs: The fog of AI
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, authored this piece. Read MoreJan. 7, 2026
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The Economist: The Declaration of Independence still defines America’s purpose, writes Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, authored this piece. Read MoreJan. 7, 2026