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USA Today: Following Charlie Kirk killing, campuses struggle with declining free speech, increasing violence

Sep. 17, 2025

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted.


NPR: Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit

Sep. 15, 2025

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed.


The St. Augustine Record: Fort Mose Historic State Park was the first free-slave settlement in what would become the US

Sep. 15, 2025

Research from Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History, cited.


NPR: Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks grief and rage online

Sep. 12, 2025

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed.


CBC: Charlie Kirk appealed to young conservatives by using old-school tactics

Sep. 12, 2025

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted.


Popular Mechanics: A secret settlement once protected escaped slaves. Archaeologists may find it soon.

Sep. 10, 2025

Research from Steve Wernke, professor of anthropology, cited.


The Diplomat: For Beijing’s foreign disinformation, the era of AI-driven operations has arrived

Sep. 10, 2025

Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, cited.


The New York Times: Nick Fuentes: A white nationalist problem for the right

Sep. 10, 2025

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted.


NBC News: Poll: Most Americans oppose political parties drawing election lines

Sep. 8, 2025

Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, co-authored this piece.


Associated Press: This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact

Sep. 5, 2025

Jonathan Gilligan, professor of earth and environmental sciences, quoted.