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Released: 6-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
UNH Research Pulls Back the Veil on Historical Portrayal of Downton Abbey
University of New Hampshire

Ask any “Downton Abbey” fan about the wildly popular historical television drama and they will wistfully reminisce about being whisked away to a more gentile and elegant time in post-Edwardian England. With a majestic castle as the backdrop and actors adorned in lavish costumes, audiences were immersed into life as it was in the early 1900’s. Or, were they? A historian at the University of New Hampshire takes a closer look at the beloved show to reveal that it may have been preserving history not as it actually was but as fans believe it ought to have been.

5-Feb-2019 8:05 AM EST
Stereotyped, Sexualized, and Shut Out: The Plight of Women in Music
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The annual report from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reveals that little has changed for women in music and explores why that might be the case.

Released: 1-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Super Bowl or Soap Box?
California State University, Fullerton

Which is more important for a 'Big Game' ad - to be entertaining or inspirational? What's at risk?

   
Released: 1-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Humility is a core trait of today's Super QB
University of Delaware

Like Super Bowl LLII MVP Nick Foles, Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff is redefining what it means to be a leader in today's NFL. The University of Delaware’s Kyle Emich says smart teams realized that the humble quarterback is more valuable than a dominant one, a shift also found in the business world.

Released: 30-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Empowered Storytelling Geared Toward Women Is a Winning Combo for Super Bowl Ads, Baylor Expert Says
Baylor University

Baylor University advertising and marketing expert says television advertisers who have chosen to appeal to women fans and viewers during this weekend’s Super Bowl have committed their millions of dollars to a wise strategy.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 4:05 AM EST
Math Professor & Probability Scholar on the Odds of Winning When Buying a Square at a Super Bowl Party
Academy Communications

Aaron Montgomery of Baldwin Wallace University offers insights on probability and placing a friendly bet at the office Super Bowl pool

Released: 17-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST
2017 Women’s March solidarity events drew 100 times national protest average, minimal counterdemonstrators, study shows
University of Notre Dame

Based on a survey of sister marches across the United States, key characteristics of the events were massive turnout, majority female leadership, low rate of counterdemonstrators, substantial grassroots mobilization and strong support from faith-based groups.

Released: 17-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Theater around the world, even in war zones, refugee camps and other remote areas
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers–New Brunswick is excited to invite media to watch an innovative Global Theater course that breaks through the barriers of distance, war, refugee camps and censorship to show students the real price many still pay to create theater against all odds.

 
Released: 17-Jan-2019 9:40 AM EST
Nanovic Institute awards Laura Shannon Prize to Max Bergholz
University of Notre Dame

The Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame has awarded the 2019 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies to Max Bergholz for his book “Violence as a Generative Force: Identity, Nationalism, and Memory in a Balkan Community”.

Released: 18-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
5 Things Santa and His Elves Have to Do to Avoid Christmas Disaster
National Athletic Trainers' Association

As you and the elves at the North Pole prepare for your busiest and biggest night of the year, we know that you and your team will face challenges including extreme weather, dangerous and slippery rooftops, hauling heavy packages and maneuvering down a wide variety of chimneys. These working conditions put you and the elves at risk for concussions, sprains, overuse and cold weather injuries, and much more.

     
Released: 12-Dec-2018 9:40 AM EST
Media Advisory: Jhu Expert Available on Lab-Grown Meat
 Johns Hopkins University

A company in Israel has unveiled the world’s first lab-grown steak, grown in a petri dish with the taste and texture of one that comes from a cow. Jan Dutkiewicz, a postdoctoral fellow in political science at Johns Hopkins University has researched the emergence of cellular agriculture. He is available to talk about the new steak and offer perspective on the development.

Released: 27-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
UC Santa Cruz receives significant Hunter S. Thompson collection
University of California, Santa Cruz

An 800-volume collection of works by famed author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson has been donated to Special Collections & Archives at UC Santa Cruz.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 5:05 PM EST
Ethics Bowl Debate team goes national
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB students advance to next level of debates after four-round winning streak at the Southeast Regionals in Jacksonville, Florida.

Released: 15-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Beatles expert available to discuss legacy of the ‘White Album’ on its 50th anniversary
Florida State University

Florida State University Professor Barry Faulk, author of 'British Rock Modernism, 1967-1977,' talks about the history and legacy of the Beatles eponymous double album.

Released: 14-Nov-2018 4:05 PM EST
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus!
Canisius University

Frank Riga, PhD, emeritus professor of English at Canisius College and Santa expert, shares an excerpt from his research on the subject including the history of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus and the arrival of Anti-Claus, aka The Grinch.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
The fallout to Fallout 76: How a video game shapes the identity of a state
West Virginia University

Through the coming weeks, video gamers will be blasting away mutated monsters, exploring nuked country roads and rebuilding America, a noble duty that begins in virtual West Virginia.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland to Play 2019 Cortaca Jug Football Game at MetLife Stadium
Ithaca College

The Division III football rivalry between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland will reach new heights in 2019, when the annual Cortaca Jug game moves to MetLife Stadium — home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. Once referred to by Sports Illustrated as “the biggest little game in the nation,” the contest will take place at the invitation of the New York City Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF).

Released: 8-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
Norman Lear to Receive Rod Serling Award
Ithaca College

Norman Lear, the producer and filmmaker who transformed the American cultural landscape with television shows like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” will be presented with the 2018 Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Released: 29-Oct-2018 2:30 PM EDT
‘Frankenstein’ Turns 200
University of Georgia

An interview with professor Roxanne Eberle, who specializes in Romantic literature and has taught "Frankenstein" to students for years.

Released: 26-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Texas A&M Expert: Celebrate National Cat Day With Some Real Cat-titude
Texas A&M University

It’s time to open up a can of tuna and celebrate National Cat Day on Oct. 29, and if it’s true cats have nine lives, that’s almost as many days that are devoted to worshipping your furry feline – a case of duplicat-tion if ever there was one.

Released: 12-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Are Popular Diets Safe?
Texas A&M University

Many of the latest popular diets make wild claims while imposing drastic changes to what you can eat.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Professor Helps Young People Raise Their Voice Against Gun Violence
Bowling Green State University

Ethnomusicologist Dr. Katherine Meizel helped young people nationwide to raise their voices against gun violence.

Released: 10-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Gonzaga University Hate Studies Institute Marks 20th Anniversary Oct. 12
Gonzaga University

The Gonzaga University Institute for Hate Studies will mark its 20th anniversary with a program featuring a video presentation by Nadine Strossen, author, law professor and former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, followed by a panel discussion. The event begins at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12 in the Hemmingson Center Ballroom.

Released: 3-Oct-2018 3:30 PM EDT
How "Supergirl" is Changing the Game for Transgender Youth
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV professor Erika Abad on the history of LGBTQ people in comics, television, film, and other media, and why TV's latest superhero is just what we need.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Sidney Peters Named to NCAA Top 9 Woman of the Year Honorees
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

The NCAA announced its Top 9 Woman of the Year honorees and Air Force 2nd Lt. Sidney Peters, the four-time Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Scholar-Athlete, WCHA All-Academic, Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient, is among those named.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Social Media, Social Problems
University of Delaware

Ann Manser's article on a new book by UD's Scott Caplan, associate professor of communication, on how some people use the internet to compensate for interpersonal communication issues.

Released: 27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Welcome to the Beatles: Virginia Tech students publish fresh perspectives on the Fab Four
Virginia Tech

18 Virginia Tech history students recently collaborated on writing and editing a book on the iconic rock band, the Beatles. Available now online as an eBook and for purchase through Amazon, “Welcome to the Beatles” brings fresh perspectives on the Fab Four from writers not even born 25 years after the group last played together.

Released: 27-Sep-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Oscar-nominated costume designer coming to Iowa State
Iowa State University

Ruth Carter, the “Black Panther” costume designer who has gained fame and multiple Oscar nominations for her work, is bringing her expertise and vision to Iowa State University’s Stephens Auditorium in an upcoming lecture.

Released: 26-Sep-2018 4:05 PM EDT
College Volleyball Player Surprised by Unique Proposal From Boyfriend Disguised as Mascot
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

One University of Arkansas at Little Rock student-athlete got the surprise of her life when the Trojan mascot she was taking a picture with turned out to be her sneaky boyfriend successfully pulling off an unforgettable marriage proposal.

26-Sep-2018 2:00 PM EDT
Historic Survey of Documentary Filmmakers Reveals New Opportunities for Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Alongside Economic Hurdles
American University

First of its kind survey of the documentary filmmaking industry offers insights into the state of the industry for racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the changing economics of the business.

Released: 19-Sep-2018 8:00 AM EDT
NYU’s Asian/Pacific/American Institute Announces Thanushka Yakupitiyage/Ushka as Artist-in-Residence, 2018-19
New York University

NYU’s Asian/Pacific/American Institute has named DJ and activist Thanushka Yakupitiyage, who performs under the name Ushka, as its Artist-in-Residence for the 2018-19 academic year—a role that will include a panel discussion (Sept. 25) featuring fellow artist-activists as well as the creation of new audio and musical works.

6-Sep-2018 2:00 PM EDT
Goalie-Turned-Air Force Officer Among NCAA Top 30 Women of the Year Honorees
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Air Force 2nd Lt. Sidney Peters, the four-time Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Scholar-Athlete, WCHA All-Academic, Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient, has been named as one of the NCAA’s Top 30 Woman of the Year honorees for her “demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, community service and leadership.”

Released: 6-Sep-2018 4:05 AM EDT
Airline Quality Rating Holiday Travel Forecast: Prices will be higher, demand will be strong, so book early
Wichita State University

Wichita State University's Dean Headley, co-author of the Airline Quality Rating, says travelers should book their holiday air travel early this year.

   
Released: 29-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Clarkson University Professors Secure $75,000 Facebook Grant for Post Password Authentication Research
Clarkson University

Three Clarkson Professors received a grant from Facebook to research how to keep you safe even after you've entered your password.

Released: 28-Aug-2018 12:20 PM EDT
Go Behind the Scenes of Pixar Favorites with Award-Winning Lighting Director
Iowa State University

Danielle Feinberg, award-winning lighting director for Pixar films such as “Coco” and “Brave,” will deliver a lecture Sept. 6 at Iowa State University discussing how she weaves art and science to create fantastical worlds on the big screen.

Released: 20-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Tackle Kids Cancer Patients and Families to be Honored Guests at THE NORTHERN TRUST FedExCup Playoffs - August 25 and 26
Hackensack Meridian Health

Tackle Kids Cancer, the Official Charity Partner of THE NORTHERN TRUST since 2016, will be prominently involved at THE NORTHERN TRUST FedExCup Playoffs at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus this weekend.



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