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August 4, 2020Texas A&M study: Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors
Analysis of sediment found in Hall’s Cave shows volcanic eruptions responsible for cooling of Earth around 13,000 years ago.
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August 3, 2020Short videos; big stories
The research of four College of Liberal Arts faculty members and 2015 Arts & Humanities Fellows are showcased in a series of animated video shorts produced by the Division of Research at Texas A&M University.
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July 31, 2020Aggies BTHO COVID-19: Leila Khalid Warraich ‘16
As a mental health worker, Leila Khalid Warraich ‘16 is an invisible first responder in the COVID-19 crisis. Her work is now more important than ever.
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July 29, 2020Provost’s message to students: Returning to campus in Fall 2020
Here's the latest information on open registration, testing, and contact tracing.
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July 24, 2020Masking the spirit of 2020
Explore 13 ways of thinking about masks inspired by the 13 departments in the College of Liberal Arts.
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July 23, 2020This one letter in a textbook could change how millions of kids learn about race
Albert Broussard, a professor in the Department of History and one of the most prolific textbook writers in the U.S., intends to change how children learn about race.
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July 17, 2020China’s Epic Property Boom Doesn’t Stop for Covid Pandemic
Gan Li, economics professor and expert in Chinese household finance, discusses China's property boom amidst COVID-19.
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July 14, 2020It Takes a Long Time to Vote
In this article, which was originally published by The Conversation, history professor Jonathan Coopersmith explains the importance of shortening wait times to vote.
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July 13, 2020History professor named Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader
Sarah McNamara is one of ten Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders for 2020 at the WW National Fellowship Foundation.
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July 12, 2020Kathy ‘90 and Tim Terzis ‘89: Franchisees with a Philanthropic Purpose
As proud Aggie parents, successful Sport Clips franchisees, and selfless supporters of the College of Liberal Arts, Kathy and Tim Terzis help keep the spirit of Aggieland thriving.
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July 8, 2020COVID-19 Counsel from the College of Liberal Arts
In this series, we collect various news articles that feature experts from the College of Liberal Arts giving insight into the global COVID-19 crisis.
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July 7, 2020Texas A&M and Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School researchers to evaluate counsel at first appearance
Hays County selected for first study of its kind conducted by Texas A&M University and Harvard researchers.
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July 6, 2020College of Liberal Arts and College of Science team up for STEM course
The two colleges are working together to offer a contemporary issues course in the fall 2020 semester.
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July 3, 2020A closer look at the Supreme Court’s LGBTQIA+ ruling
What the Supreme Court’s recent LGBTQIA+ worker decision means and what it tells us about the future.
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July 3, 2020Confronting Prejudice Isn’t Enough. We Must Eradicate the White Racial Frame.
In this interview conducted by Dr. George Yancy, nationally and internationally prominent Texas A&M University sociologist and social theorist Joe Feagin explains what must happen in our education system to stop racism.
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July 2, 2020The Morrill Act Still Has A Huge Impact On The U.S. And The World
Today is the anniversary of the act that created land-grant schools across America, including Texas A&M and Prairie View.
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June 26, 2020The Importance of the Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture
Learn more about Kelly, his collection, and the importance of housing these invaluable resources at Texas A&M University.
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June 22, 2020Intersectionality in Pride Month: Some Resources for Novices and Veterans Alike
It's more important now than ever before to understand intersectionality. As we celebrate Pride Month, the unfinished business of various social-justice struggles demands our attention.
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June 19, 2020How to celebrate Pride Month from home
The College of Liberal Arts invites you to join us in these virtual Pride celebrations inspired by all 13 departments in the college.
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June 15, 2020Associate history professor to edit Latinx Talk
College of Liberal Arts Associate Professor in the Department of History Felipe Hinojosa has been appointed for a three-year term as editor for the interdisciplinary online academic forum Latinx Talk
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June 12, 2020A Message from Dean Matthews: Taking Responsibility for Systemic Change – A Beginning
A message from Dean Matthews about taking responsibility for systemic change.
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June 12, 2020Personal liberty vs the public good during a pandemic
Clare Palmer, the George T. and Gladys H. Abell Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of Philosophy, tackles the big question of personal freedom and social responsibility in her interview with Scientific Inquiry.
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June 12, 2020
Brian Smith ‘92: A selfless liberal arts graduate and successful C.E.O.
This C.E.O. learned hard work young and pairs his excellent work ethic with his liberal arts education both in his career and philanthropy.
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June 12, 2020What to stream during Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, the College of Liberal Arts asked Dr. Daniel Humphrey, associate professor of film studies and women's and gender studies, for a list of documentaries and TV shows worthy of binging. His list provides both fun and compelling selections to help you safely celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during a global pandemic. Happy streaming, and Happy Pride!
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June 11, 2020Can the president really order troops into US cities?
Texas A&M experts explain the Insurrection Act of 1807 and the powers it gives a president to deploy the military on domestic soil.
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June 5, 2020What to read during Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, the College of Liberal Arts asked English Ph.D. candidates Justin Rogers and Landon Sadler for reading recommendations. The list they composed is both fun and compelling, and reading their selections is something that can be done safely during a global pandemic. Happy reading, and Happy Pride!
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June 4, 2020The urgency of peaceful protest
Elizabeth Cobbs, the Melbern G. Glasscock chair in American history, discusses how holding the moral high ground is crucial to advancing a cause in her op-ed for The Washington Post.
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June 3, 2020Former Student Wins 2020 Pulitzer Prize in History
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Texas A&M University former student Caleb McDaniel ‘00, ‘01 (M.A.) shares Henrietta Wood's story, which sheds light on what life was like for Black women in America in the 19th century.
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June 3, 2020FIG Blog: Looking back and going forward
Part three of three of a unique Freshman Innovation Group blog series.
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May 29, 2020Religion in quarantine: COVID-19, sanctuary, and the future of American religion
The following blog post by is an edited excerpt from an essay by Department of History's Felipe Hinojosa that will appear in the Network’s second eBook Project entitled "Religion in Quarantine: The Future of Religion in a Post-Pandemic World."
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May 27, 2020FIG Blog: Looking back and going forward
Part two of a unique Freshman Innovation Group blog series.
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May 20, 2020Economics professor for The Conversation
Benjamin Priday, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Economics, discusses the generosity of the upper class.
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May 20, 2020FIG Blog: Looking back and going forward
Part one of a unique Freshman Innovation Group blog series.
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May 15, 2020Why was Germany more effective at containing COVID-19?
David Brenner, an expert in German and European studies, explains why Germany has been a leader in the Western world in containing the coronavirus.
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May 14, 2020Recognition Roundup 2020
The College of Liberal Arts is known for having highly-regarded faculty members and students. Here, we compiled just a few of the recent recognitions this semester.
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May 12, 2020
Sarah Hlavinka ‘86: A successfully selfless Aggie businesswoman
From small town Texas to New York City to the Lone Star State’s capital, this successful Aggie businesswoman has put her liberal arts education to good use in both business and philanthropy.
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May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Counsel from the College of Liberal Arts
In this new series, we collect various news articles that feature experts from the College of Liberal Arts giving insight into the current global COVID-19 crisis.
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May 4, 2020May the fourth be with you
On Star Wars Day, a history professor highlights the brains and brawn of the Star Wars franchise and how close we might be to droid and force technology.
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May 4, 2020Managing COVID-19 anxieties
A psychological and brain sciences professor gives us tips to help manage anxiety and regulate our emotions during the global pandemic.
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April 27, 2020Former student named 2020 Distinguished Alumni
Former student and Pro Football Hall of Fame writer Charean Williams '86 was recently named a Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor bestowed on Texas A&M University former students.
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April 27, 2020Racial health disparities: Why African Americans may be more impacted by COVID-19
Public Policy Research Institute professor examines potential causes of why COVID-19 pandemic affects African Americans more severely than other demographics.
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April 23, 2020The prison conundrum: Keeping inmates jailed or letting them out, risky either way
While some states are releasing prisoners to keep them from getting infected, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared that's not an option here.
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April 22, 2020The Distanced Church: Religious communities and COVID-19
Communication professor releases an eBook responding to how COVID-19 has forced religious leaders to wrestle with how to suddenly do religious services via digital platforms.
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April 20, 2020COVID-19 induced remote work is NOT the same as working from home
Psychological & Brain Sciences professor is researching why the "experiment” of COVID-19 induced remote work is different than traditional work-from-home, and comes with unique challenges.
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April 17, 2020Rapid Relief: Responding to COVID-19 water crisis
Part two of how the federal government might end shutoffs & keep water flowing during the COVID-19 crisis.
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April 16, 2020How to build community while worshipping online
Churches have moved online. But to be able to properly connect with people, they need to find a way to build community, says a scholar who studies digital religion.
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April 15, 2020
COVID-19 Counsel from the College of Liberal Arts
In this new series, we collect various news articles that feature experts from the College of Liberal Arts giving insight into the current global COVID-19 crisis.
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April 12, 2020
Charles “Eddie” Burge ‘65: The power of an Aggie’s legacy
In honor of Muster, April’s Series of Service feature is in memoriam of one of the College of Liberal Arts’ greatest friends and leaders who passed away last year.
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April 10, 2020Shelter-in-place Film Festival: Part 2
Watch a film with us during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders.
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April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Counsel from the College of Liberal Arts
In this new series, we collect various news articles that feature experts from the College of Liberal Arts giving insight into the current global COVID-19 crisis.
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April 8, 2020Rapid relief: Water availability in COVID-19 crisis
How the federal government might end shutoffs & keep water flowing during the COVID-19 crisis.
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April 3, 2020
Shelter-in-place Film Festival: Part 1
Watch a film with us during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders.
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April 3, 2020Advice for Aggies coping with the pandemic
Texas A&M experts offer tips to help manage anxiety and BTHO online courses.
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April 2, 2020Students could be undercounted in the census as coronavirus closes colleges – here’s why that matters
Census data are used to determine federal funding on everything from highway construction to poverty services. With many students heading back to their parents' homes, college towns may take a hit.
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April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Counsel from the College of Liberal Arts
In this new series, we collect various news articles that feature experts from the College of Liberal Arts giving insight into the current global COVID-19 crisis.
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March 30, 2020Communication expert explains how to talk to employees during crisis
Crisis communication expert Timothy Coombs provides insight into how to best communicate with employees to reduce further anxiety during a pandemic.
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March 26, 202010 things to do during a social distancing study break
Congratulations! You’ve almost completed your first week of online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, so it's time to try one of these fun study break activities that relate to different departments in the College of Liberal Arts.
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March 25, 2020A Student’s Story: A celebration of the student-faculty bond
In this guest post, senior communication student Alyssa Johnson '20 shares a meaningful difference a College of Liberal Arts faculty member made in her life.
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March 20, 2020Food for soothing thoughts
Stay sane through the COVID-19 pandemic by cooking for comfort with these recipes inspired by the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.
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March 16, 2020Texas A&M Part Of Team Selected To Monitor Historic Bail Reform Settlement
The Public Policy Research Institute, along with Duke University and the University of Houston, will track Harris County's historic bail reform agreement that governs what happens to people arrested on misdemeanor offenses.
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March 16, 2020Stop Touching Your Face
It's an unconscious tic we do dozens of times a day. Texas A&M experts explain why you shouldn't touch your eyes, nose and mouth, and offer advice for breaking the habit.
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March 12, 2020
G. Philip Huey ‘52: A home-grown Aggie philanthropist
G. Philip Huey ‘52 built a successful career at the Dallas Park & Recreation Department after graduating from Texas A&M University. Today, he gives back to his alma mater by supporting the College of Liberal Arts.
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March 10, 2020We Are Liberal Arts: Broaden Your Horizons
The newest video in the We Are Liberal Arts series features the stories of first-generation students gaining experience abroad in Costa Rica.
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March 5, 2020A window into the film industry
A College of Liberal Arts professor examines how the Oscars have succeeded and fallen short in representing the film industry.
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February 28, 2020Religion and race: “Preserving a sense of the black community’s very identity”
In honor of Black History Month, we wrap up our series with a conversation with assistant professor Daniel Bare about the role of race and religion in the African American community.
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February 27, 2020We Are Liberal Arts: Picture this
The College of Liberal Arts is celebrating Digital Learning Day with the latest video in the We Are Liberal Arts series. Watch to see how the Center of Digital Humanities Research preserves our past for future generations.
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February 27, 202020th Annual Glasscock Book Prize event
Join us on March 4th & 5th for campus and community events celebrating our 20th Annual Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize for Interdisciplinary Scholarship.
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February 24, 2020Is The Two-Party System In Crisis?
As both the left and right become more polarized, a Texas A&M political scientist discusses how populist leaders are changing the face of America's political parties.
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February 19, 2020A chat with Elizabeth Acevedo
Author and poet, Elizabeth Acevedo, will discuss her novel, The Poet X, as a part of the Brazos Valley Reads initiative. We sat down with her and had a chat about her books and her creative inspirations.
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February 18, 2020Associate professor wins Provost Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award
Instructional associate professor in the Dept. of Anthropology, Catharina Laporte, wins a Provost Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award and will be celebrated at a luncheon at the end of the month.
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February 18, 2020Q&A: How communication affects our understanding of the coronavirus
To better understand the vital role communication plays in global health emergencies such as the coronavirus, we sat down with health communication expert Lu Tang of the Department of Communication.
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February 17, 2020Unsung and sung heroes and heroines of black history
In honor of Black History Month, we reflect on what it means to be African American and how stories of unsung heroes and heroines can inspire us today.
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February 14, 2020Love’s labor is not lost with Shakespeare
William Shakespeare — poet, playwright, and perhaps love guru — is known worldwide for his literary genius. Two academics in the Dept. of English examine how Shakespeare portrayed love and how relevant that portrayal is to us today.
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February 12, 2020Does ‘French Kissing’ Really Come From France?
Why do we kiss? If you have no one to kiss, what's the next best thing? This Valentine's Day, a Texas A&M professor has the low-down on muggin' down.
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February 12, 2020
Sam Buford ‘68: A successful lawyer with a passion for liberal arts
Sam Buford ‘68 attended Texas A&M University before the College of Liberal Arts existed on campus. Today, he encourages bright students like his daughter to study the liberal arts.
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February 11, 2020History professor elected as chair for national science association
Jonathan Coopersmith, professor in the Department of History, was elected as Chair-Elect, Chair, and Retiring Chair for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Section for the History and Philosophy of Science
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February 10, 2020Gone, but not forgotten: Kevin Phillip Roberts ’89
In honor of Black History Month, we remember the life and legacy of first African American drum major and College of Liberal Arts former student, Kevin Phillip Roberts.
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February 7, 2020We Are Liberal Arts: Blazing a trail with FIG
The College of Liberal Arts’s Freshman Innovation Group (FIG) creates a community to make all of the “firsts” a little less daunting for the trailblazing first-gen student.
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February 6, 2020
Brazos Valley Reads 2020: Elizabeth Acevedo and the Poet X
Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her award-winning novel, The Poet X, as a part of the Brazos Valley Reads initiative at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2020.
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February 3, 2020
Remembering “Woody” and his legacy
In light of Black History Month, the College of Liberal Arts remembers and celebrates the first African American dean at Texas A&M, Woodrow "Woody" Jones, Jr.
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January 30, 2020Texas A&M expert: Hacking is a growing threat
A Department of Communication professor discusses the escalation of hacking and its implications for society.
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January 29, 2020Birds of a feather study Poe together
“The Raven” is the poem that made Edgar Allen Poe famous in his lifetime, published 175 years go this month. Department of English's Jennifer Wollock recently published research on a surprising issue arising from the poem — plagiarism.
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January 28, 2020Cadet tackles the odds
All students who attend Texas A&M have unique challenges as they navigate through college. Aaron Zajac '20, who has autism, had to overcome and adapt more so than most, and has flourished as a member of the Corps of Cadets.
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January 28, 2020Psychological and Brain Sciences professor named APS Fellow
Associate professor Sherecce Fields has been honored as an Association for Psychological Sciences Fellow for her work in the field.
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January 27, 2020Standing Up Against Anti-Semitic Tropes, Conspiracy Theories Critical, Especially For Non-Jews
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a Texas A&M professor explains that destructive rhetoric helped empower the Nazi regime to murder 6 million Jews and how today's 'coded' anti-Semitism can be identified.
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January 27, 2020Mary Odukwe selected for Rangel Fellowship
Mary Odukwe ’20, a senior international studies major from Fresno, TX, has been selected as a 2020 Rangel Fellow.
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January 24, 2020Sophomore elected to National Board of Directors
Victoria White ’22, a sophomore psychology major from Beaumont, Texas, has been elected to a two-year term as a student member of the Board of Directors for the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).
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January 24, 2020Study smarter so you can Netflix longer
Grab your cup of coffee and notebook. The College of Liberal Arts is here to help you learn about the relationship between memory and studying. This might be your best semester yet.
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January 23, 2020An award for a (WISE) graduate student
An outstanding College of Liberal Arts graduate student was honored with the Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Award for her research, alongside other winners from various Colleges at Texas A&M.
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January 22, 2020Research on offshore workers’ safety culture advanced by major grant
Stephanie Payne of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences was awarded a $943,000 grant by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for her work on the safety culture of offshore workers in the Gulf Coast oil and gas industry.
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January 22, 2020What we leave behind
Marijo Gauthier-Bérubé, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Anthropology, remarks on the journey of Vaughn Bryant, founder of the Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M.
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January 17, 2020Why “I Have A Dream” remains one of history’s greatest speeches
Professor of Communication Leroy Dorsey explains the rhetorical devices used by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his 1963 speech and reflects on why the address remains relevant.
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January 13, 2020Breaking stranger things aka bad habits
How to kick off a great year of kicking bad habits.
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January 12, 2020
Joe Garnett ‘82 on jump-starting a law career at the College of Liberal Arts
After growing up in Texas A&M’s backyard, this successful lawyer proudly gives back to the university that launched his law career.
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January 10, 2020Children of color already make up the majority of kids in many US states
By 2050, the majority of Americans will not be white. That future is already on its way here – just look at the demographics of kids ages 10 and under.
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January 9, 2020Political scientist analyzes nuclear talks with North Korea
Political scientist Matthew Fuhrmann analyzes nuclear talks with North Korea for NPR.
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January 7, 2020PTSD research named among top 10 health innovations
Stephen Maren of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences had research that was named one of Health Innovations' renowned Top 10 Healthinnovations of 2019.
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January 6, 2020Join us for Thrive 2025: Strategic Planning Summit
The College of Liberal Arts wants to hear from you! If you're a current or former student, faculty, or staff member, please attend one of our January summits, and help us Thrive 2025!
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January 2, 20203 big ways that the US will change over the next decade
Dudley L. Poston, professor of sociology, discusses 2030 in The Conversation.
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December 19, 2019
International rewards
Wrange Walther, a recent graduate with a Japanese minor, shares about his recent Gold Award in the Japanese speech contest, J.LIVE Talk.
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December 17, 2019Philosophy professor receives national teaching excellence award
Claire Katz of the Department of Philosophy was recently awarded by the American Philosophical Association the Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching for her profound impacts on students' learning of philosophy.
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December 13, 2019Time marches on
Taken from The Battalion, graduating economics senior Luke Henkhaus shares his experiences operating as the newspaper's editor-in-chief and his time at Texas A&M.
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December 13, 2019‘The dog days are never over’
In light of graduation season, we celebrate Mickey Grebe who started his own dog photography business, The Phodografur. He has gotten to photograph many Aggie dogs, including Reveille IX.
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December 12, 2019
Nikki Suarez ‘14: Liberal arts is the invaluable part of a college degree
This servant-hearted Aggie is on her way to becoming a U.S. ambassador and is passionate about being a voice for underrepresented students.
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December 11, 2019The words of a winner
Edudzi David Sallah is the overall winner of this year’s 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Sallah’s story and research interests are nothing short of remarkable as he explores the worldviews of capital punishment.
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December 11, 2019Avoiding “Home Alone”: How to talk with family over the holidays
'Tis the season for good communication! Anna Wolfe shares why conversations with family can sometimes be difficult, and ways to be a better listener and communicator in time for the holidays.
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December 10, 2019CLASS-y Liberal Arts staff
The College of Liberal Arts Superior Service (CLASS) Awards Program was presented to Lauren McAuliffe, Mandy Stark, and Marisa Winking on December 6. CLASS awards recognize staff who provide outstanding service to the college.
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December 6, 2019
Recognition Roundup 2019
The College of Liberal Arts is known for having highly-regarded faculty members and students. Here, we compiled just a few of the recent recognitions this semester.
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December 2, 2019Shop until you drop in the comfort of your own home
Today is Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving, promoted by online retailers as a day for exceptional bargains. The College of Liberal Arts sat down with a history professor to discuss how technology shapes our views on shopping.
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November 26, 2019
Texas A&M Professor David Vaught Honored By American Historians
The longtime professor has been designated a Distinguished Lecturer by the Organization of American Historians for his scholarly works on labor history and baseball.
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November 25, 2019Tips for better sleep (in time for the holidays)
National Sleep Comfort Month falls in November, and what better time to catch up on sleep than over the upcoming holidays? The College of Liberal Arts is here to help you gift yourself your best night’s sleep.
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November 19, 2019Digital Future for New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare
The College of Liberal Arts announces that its Center of Digital Humanities Research is the new home of the New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare series from the Modern Language Association.
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November 15, 2019Feast at the table of diversity
International Day for Tolerance highlights how diversity, inclusion, and a welcoming climate are the foundations for any community to thrive. A communication professor examines how diversity and inclusion shape us as Aggies.
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November 12, 2019Law-and-order or conspiracy? How political parties frame the impeachment battle will help decide Trump’s fate
Democrats and Republicans are speaking about impeachment with dramatically different language. The winner of this frame war will succeed in shaping how Americans understand the impeachment inquiry.
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November 12, 2019
Charles Gregory ‘64: “I thought Texas A&M was where everyone would go if they could”
As we close in on the Vision 2020 campaign, Charles Gregory ‘64 reflects on the importance of supporting the liberal arts to place Texas A&M among top ranked public universities.
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November 8, 2019First-generation students are the future of the College of Liberal Arts
In the past several weeks, the College of Liberal Arts has highlighted two of our first-generation college students in our Freshman Innovation Group (FIG) blog. As a recap on First-Generation College Student Day, we re-explore their experiences and journeys at Texas A&M.
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November 5, 2019Former Student Spotlight: Political science graduates influence the world
Years after graduating, two former political science students make a difference in their big cities. From working on Hispanic voter outreach to investigating international affairs, these graduates are movers and shakers in the government sector.
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October 31, 2019Beyond and before “Boo”: A Halloween story
Halloween exists beyond symbols of “Boo!” and scary movies. Two professors in the College of Liberal Arts trace Halloween’s historical and cultural beginnings and explain the concept of “liminal spaces” in our world and that of the ancients.
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October 29, 2019Horror movies and haunted houses — why do we enjoy fear on Halloween?
It’s the end of October, which for many people means haunted houses and horror movies. We sat down with Stephen Maren of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, to ask the question: Why do we find putting ourselves in fearful situations so alluring?
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October 25, 2019National Book Month: Harriet and The Tubman Command
October is National Book Month, and the College of Liberal Arts will be celebrating all month long! For our last feature we talked with historian Elizabeth Cobbs about the national conversation surrounding Harriet Tubman and why American history is needed now more than ever.
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October 24, 2019Knowledge, ahoy!
The College of Liberal Arts is proud to present our most recent video about the nautical archaeology program.
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October 24, 2019Student spotlight: Samantha Finglass on marketing CMT’s Making The Team
Samantha Finglass '20 grew up in the world of the Dallas Cowboys and is no stranger to being part of a team that feels like family. She interned this summer for the CMT television show, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, and shared with us how College of Liberal Arts helped her step into this new role feeling well prepared.
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October 21, 2019Black Former Student Network names inaugural Aggie impact honorees
The Black Former Student Network announced the honorees for its inaugural Aggie Impact Gala, set for November in Aggieland. Honorees including Col. Odis Blueitt, Hon. Raquel Jones, Roland Martin, and Hon. Ingrid Warren are former College of Liberal Arts students. Each of them has made significant impacts in their local communities.
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October 18, 2019National Book Month: Women in Book History
October is National Book Month, and the College of Liberal Arts will be celebrating all month long! This week we look at Women in Book History, and re-share the story of two doctoral students that received a MLA honor for their project, Women in Book History Bibliography.
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October 17, 2019Reflecting on “Educated” — The complex nature of the human story
In this recap of the 2019 Common Ground event, each faculty member's commentary on Educated by Tara Westover shows the complex nature of making sense of the human story — a task that the College of Liberal Arts continually seeks to do.
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October 16, 2019
Recognizing our 2019-2020 Rothrock Fellows
Outstanding College of Liberal Arts faculty members were honored with a prestigious fellowship.
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October 14, 2019Who discovered the Americas?
Many people believe that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World; however, they forget about the Native people who lived here before his arrival — these are the real first explorers. The Center of the Study of the First Americans helps fix this conception and asks new questions.
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October 12, 2019
Helen Jenswold: ‘Texas A&M molds people into leaders’
As businesses owners, Helen and her late husband Roger ‘52 had great success. Helen credits the liberal arts with preparing them for their careers.
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October 11, 2019A day in the life of first-gen students
On Saturday, Oct. 5, 25 parents of first generations students of the Freshman Innovation Group (FIG) attended the new event, “Experience a Day in the Life of Your Student."
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October 11, 2019
National Book Month: The 20th annual Glasscock Humanities Book Prize
October is National Book Month, and the College of Liberal Arts will be celebrating all month long! Last week, we featured this year’s Common Ground book. Next up is this year’s Glasscock Book Prize — Temp: How American Work, American Business, and the American Dream Became Temporary by Louis Hyman.
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October 11, 2019Gantt Medal recipient
University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Stephen Maren, has been awarded a prestigious medal for his work in learning and memory.
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October 3, 2019
National Book Month: Educated
October is National Book Month, and the College of Liberal Arts will be celebrating all month long! To kick off this month-long series, we begin with a Common Ground edition of National Book Month.
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October 1, 2019Is the “student loan crisis” really a crisis?
Research shows that borrowing student loans is often more beneficial than harmful in the long-term — and that the "student loan crisis" is less of a crisis than some may think.
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September 30, 2019Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinx History as U.S. History
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15 each year. As we are in the middle of the month, it is important to remember what this month celebrates and how all histories should be shared.
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September 27, 2019The buzz on National Coffee Day
There are about 2,000 transactions at the Starbucks in the Evans Library on campus. That's a lot of caffeine! In light of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, we repost our story on caffeine and how it can actually be beneficial.
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September 26, 2019Two TAMU Professors elected into the Royal Historical Society
English professors Margaret Ezell and Donald Dickson were elected as fellows for the United Kingdom's foremost historical organization, Royal Historical Society.
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September 26, 2019A New Year in October: The hope of Jewish studies
Do you hear the shofar blast? From sundown September 29 to sundown October 1 marks the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. To celebrate these good tidings, the College of Liberal Arts sat down with three professors whose teaching focuses on the ever-expanding Jewish studies.
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September 24, 2019National teaching award finalist Reuben May to speak on ‘Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife’
Sociology professor Reuben A. Buford May will present a lecture entitled "‘White Rabbits,’ Dress Codes, Etc.: Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife" as a finalist for the prestigious Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching on September 26.
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September 24, 2019Dialogue with Department Head: Darryl de Ruiter
New Head of Department of Anthropology Darryl de Ruiter shares why he believes studying fossil evidence for human evolution is relevant today, the value of an education in anthropology, and what he hopes to do as Department Head.
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September 20, 2019
Texas A&M Selects Four Emerging Faculty Leaders For SEC Academic Fellowships
College of Liberal Arts professor Carlos Blanton was one of four faculty members named Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program fellows.
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September 19, 2019Common Ground Event 2019: Inside the “Educated” Mind
The College of Liberal Arts proudly presents the 2019 Common Ground event on Monday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Five faculty members will discuss the book "Educated" by Tara Westover from their various disciplines.
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September 19, 2019Study Shows How Humans Have Transformed Earth, And Still Do
A Texas A&M anthropology professor is part of a team that examined how humans have changed everything about our planet.
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September 17, 2019Constitution Day: Hamilton edition
For Constitution Day, Elizabeth Cobbs, New York Times best-selling author of The Hamilton Affair, gives an inside look at the foundational, but little-known, role that Alexander Hamilton played in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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September 16, 2019Content creator behind viral kombucha video is an Aggie
Communication former student Brittany Tomlinson '19 gained internet fame last month as a video of her trying kombucha for the first time went viral.
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September 16, 2019
Dialogue with Department Head: Carlos Blanton
Professor Carlos Blanton is stepping into a new role as the Head of the Department of History, and shares his unique perspective of studying history and why he aims to share the narrative of Mexican American history.
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September 13, 2019Why won’t Democrats say they want government to solve problems?
Americans want government to serve them, but don't have confidence that it actually can.
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September 12, 2019
Ray Rothrock ’77: The service-hearted Aggie C.E.O.
This Fort Worth native uses his leadership talents and Aggie Values to save us all from cyber-attacks one business at a time.
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September 10, 2019Texas A&M research uncovers theories on the first Americans
Team weighs in on recent discoveries and discuss work in the Center for the Study of the First Americans.
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September 6, 2019Former Student Spotlight: Lilia Campana rides the tide at Texas A&M
Lilia Campana has done impressive research within the Department of Anthropology’s Nautical Archaeology Program. Her journey from Italy to Texas A&M marks her success as a scholar, researcher, and instructor.
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September 5, 2019Freshman Innovation Group Blog: The college experience of first-generation students
Follow along with this new FIG blog this semester to learn what life looks like for our amazing first generation College of Liberal Arts students!
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September 4, 2019Can sun umbrellas ever become fashionable again in America?
In Asian countries, many people wield umbrellas to protect them from the sun. American women used to as well – but then stopped.
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September 2, 2019Labor Day then vs. now
A repost from our blog remarks on the history of Labor Day. With origins beyond the big store blow-out sales, history professor David Vaught discussed the significance of Labor Day then vs. now.
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August 28, 2019Political science professor named Fulbright Scholar
Cornerstone fellow Quan Li was selected to teach, conduct research, and provide expertise abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2019-2020 year.
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August 26, 2019Six things to do on campus before the end of the semester
To help you start off your new semester in Aggieland, we’ve put together a list of six things everyone should do before the end of the fall term.
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August 21, 2019Honors Former Student Spotlight – Shannon Bradford
Former international studies and honors student Shannon Bradford '17 shares how her time in Aggieland equipped her to be a leader in global initiatives.
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August 19, 2019Violent conflict’s effect on breastfeeding
For women in Iraq, living in a high-conflict zone can reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding, according to research from Texas A&M’s Public Policy Research Institute.
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August 16, 2019It’s taken 10,000 years for pigs to become pigs
An international team of researchers found that wild boars mingled with pigs thousands of years ago to change their genetic makeup.
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August 14, 2019Front page news: Former student writes feature articles for The New York Times
Former student Rick Rojas '10 uses his liberal arts education from Texas A&M University to write front page news for The New York Times. He recently covered the aftermath of the El Paso shooting.
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August 12, 2019Former Student Spotlight: The Misadventures of Margo Marie
Former student Margo DeKoch ‘17 is a published author and local philanthropist. She shares about her passions in storytelling and what helped her to get there.
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August 6, 2019Professor’s research shapes block of recent Arkansas abortion bill
Department of Economics professor Jason Lindo’s research on the consequences of abortion-clinic closures recently effected the block on a proposed abortion bill in Arkansas.
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August 5, 2019Honors Former Student Spotlight – Rika Mallepally
Honors Former Student Rika Mallepally ’12 shares insights on how her education experience helped prepare her for her accomplishments in the medical field.
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August 1, 2019What the 75th anniversary of Anne Frank’s arrest means for today
The Frank family and those in hiding with them were discovered and arrested on August 4, 1944. History professor Adam Seipp reflects on the importance of remembering this event even 75 years later.
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July 26, 2019Aggie Olympian Recalls Path To Gold
Breeja Larson, former student of Psychology and Sport Management, went on to become an Olympic gold medalist, representing the Aggie spirit every step of the way.
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July 22, 2019Would Apollo 11 have happened without Russia?
A Texas A&M technology historian explains why the 1969 moon landing could have been delayed – or not happened at all – without the Soviet Union’s space ambitions.
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July 18, 2019Smartphones may limit understanding of news content
In a new study, associate professor Johanna Dunaway found that screen size can affect how well you understand information from video news.
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July 16, 2019The story of Apollo 11
Former student Andrea Lloyd '19 spent the past year working with NASA to tell the story of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 — and shares the key that made this historic narrative possible.
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July 10, 2019Number, please? ‘Hello Girls’ answered the call in World War I
History professor Elizabeth Cobbs resurrected the story of women soldiers in WWI with her book “The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers.”
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July 9, 2019We Are Liberal Arts: Politics, preparation, and Potomac Summer Institute
In this new video, we see how the Potomac Summer Institute, created by associate professor Joseph Ura, has positioned itself to provide hands-on political experience for Aggies who are ready to become leaders in Washington D.C.
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July 1, 2019Former Student Spotlight: Making waves in Washington D.C.
Only three years after graduating, former student Alexis Mrachek '16 is already making waves in the capital of the United States. She shares about her foreign policy work with Russia and what helped to get her there.
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June 28, 2019Fighting words for a New Gilded Age – Democratic candidates are sounding a lot like Teddy Roosevelt
The problems facing America are unrestrained capitalism and corruption, said the Democratic presidential candidates over two nights of debates. Or was that really Teddy Roosevelt speaking?
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June 27, 2019Don Kelly Research Collection Fellowship
The College of Liberal Arts helps sponsor the Don Kelly Research Collection Fellowship, a program that brings scholars each year to utilize resources in the collection that cover history and visual arts of LGBTQ Studies.
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June 26, 2019Texas A&M psychologist works to address opioid crisis
Professor Mary Meagher represented the American Psychological Association on the federal task force created to address pain management in the nation's opioid crisis.
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June 24, 2019Paris Internship Spotlight: Katie Seabolt
Senior communication student Katie Seabolt shares about her internship in Paris, France that aims to change the future of the workforce.
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June 21, 2019“The first Pride was a riot”: The 50th anniversary of Stonewall
There's a well-known saying among the LGBTQ community: "The first Pride was a riot." We talk to history professor Terry Anderson about the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and how they shaped the modern fight for LGTBQ rights.
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June 20, 2019The threat of modern propaganda
In a recent panel discussion, associate professor Jennifer Mercieca and other scholars discussed the effects of Americans receiving hundreds of propagandistic messages every day.
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June 19, 2019Let freedom ring
Juneteenth, a merger of "June nineteenth," commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas and much more, according to college's history professor.
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June 17, 2019We Are Liberal Arts: Learning without borders
In this new video, we take a look at the opportunity history associate professor Sonia Hernandez is giving students to study one of the most misrepresented corners of our nation, the borderlands.
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June 11, 20199 Tips for Studying Abroad in China
"You’ve selected your study abroad program, researched its location, packed your bags, and are ready to leave. Is there anything else left to do? Actually, yes!"
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June 11, 2019Dialogue with Department Head: Richard Curry
Richard Curry might be new as the head of the Department of Hispanic Studies, but is not new to the College of Liberal Arts. He shares about his 32 years experience and what he loves most about the liberal arts.
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June 10, 2019What would happen to Congress if Washington, DC became the 51st state?
A new bill aims to give the District of Columbia representation in Congress.
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June 7, 2019What to watch during Pride Month
To kick off Pride Month, we asked film studies professor Daniel Humphrey which movies he considers essential viewing. Happy watching, and Happy Pride!
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June 4, 2019The question you should never ask women – period
"Presuming that female reproductive organs make women behave irrationally is rude and sexist. It also evokes the same unscientific beliefs that have always held women back."
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May 29, 2019We’re in a golden age of black horror films
For decades, black characters in horror movies were objects of ridicule, died first or played evil Voodoo practitioners. But now we're seeing a wave of films created by blacks and starring blacks.
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May 21, 2019Expert gives the buzz on mad honey
Texas A&M University Professor of Anthropology Vaughn Bryant, one of the world’s foremost honey experts, says mad honey has a fascinating history, including its use in war.
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May 17, 2019The psychology behind “Just be yourself”
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences researchers examine why thinking about the "true self" is so appealing, especially since many psychologists doubt that true selves actually exist.
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May 15, 2019
Recognition Roundup 2019
The College of Liberal Arts is known for having highly-regarded faculty members and students. Here, we compiled just a few of the recent recognitions this year.
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May 13, 2019We Are Liberal Arts: PTSD research
In honor of Mental Health Month, we are highlighting world-renown neuroscientist Stephen Maren. In this video, he shares the impact and advancements of his research on PTSD through the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
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May 9, 2019First African American woman to receive Ph.D. in Economics this May
Mackenzie Alston shares about her experience as the first African American woman to receive a doctorate from the Department of Economics at Texas A&M University.
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May 7, 2019
‘The dog days are never over’
Senior Mickey Grebe started his own dog photography business, The Phodografur, where he has gotten to photograph many Aggie dogs, including Reveille IX.
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May 3, 2019The US white majority will soon disappear forever
By 2050, the US will be a 'majority-minority' country, with white non-Hispanics making up less than half of the total population.
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May 2, 2019China, censorship, and social media
Social media in China, increasingly one of the most censored countries in the world, is flourishing. Professor Cara Wallis shares how Chinese social media looks different than people might think.
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April 26, 2019Great poetry reading
April 28 marks national Great Poetry Reading Day, and the English Aggie is providing you with poems by undergraduate students to properly celebrate.
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April 25, 2019Snake Fil-A: Study Shows Early Native American Ate An Entire Rattlesnake
Department of Anthropology researchers examine fossilized fecal material from 1,500 years ago from West Texas shelter and confirm amazing findings about people in the region.
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April 25, 2019
Combining disciplines to fuel research
Hispanic studies professors Maria Irene Moyna and Gabriela Zapata may just be the dream team of grant applicants. The two of them have received a combined six grants this past year, many of which stretch across multiple disciplines.
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April 24, 2019The case for African American reparations, explained
Thanks to demographic and political changes, Democratic contenders are addressing this issue for the first time
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April 22, 2019Staff appreciation week: Meet the staff
Meet some of the newest members of the College of Liberal Arts staff for 2019 Staff Appreciation Week.
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April 16, 2019Historical awards
Department of History doctoral candidate Tiffany Gonzalez earns two prestigious awards supporting women and students of color for her research on Latinas in politics.
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April 16, 2019Takin’ it easy: How to not sweat the small stuff
For National Stress Awareness Day, Mary Meagher from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences tells us how to keep calm and not sweat the small stuff.
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April 12, 2019A brand-new company
Brothers, former Philosophy students, and creative agency owners Tim and Mark Douglass share what exactly branding is, why it matters, and how the liberal arts plays a key role.
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April 11, 2019We Are Liberal Arts: A port in the storm
Originally posted on Veteran's Day, we re-share the story of Stephen O'Shea with this completed video describing his journey sailing around the world to raise awareness of veteran suicides.