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• VIDEO: President Robinson on Diverse Experiences of Women in Islam

  In a new Business Insider video, President Chase F. Robinson talks about the diverse experiences of women in Islam, drawing on the examples of a mystic and a celebrity from the 8th and 9th centuries to correct Western misconceptions about the role of women in the religion. Read more

• President Robinson Discusses New Book in Radio Interview

  President Chase F. Robinson appeared on Cumulus radio to discuss how current events link to themes presented in his new book, Islamic Civilisation in Thirty Lives: The First 1,000 Years (University of California Press, 2016). Read more

• Trump’s First Speech to Congress: Analysis by Heath Brown

  Professor Heath Brown (GC/John Jay, Criminal Justice), a sought-after expert on electoral politics, analyzes the president’s first address to a joint session of Congress.
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• Manu Bhagavan in Media on ‘Crisis of Sovereignty’

  Professor Manu Bhagavan (GC/Hunter, History) recently published an essay on the modern-day “crisis of sovereignty” on the Brexit: Global Perspectives blog, which is affiliated with Cambridge University.
  
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• Paul Krugman Discusses Economic Policies on Bloomberg News

  Distinguished Professor Paul Krugman (Economics) appeared this week on Bloomberg News to discuss topics including NAFTA, infrastructure spending, banking regulations, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Read more

• Michelle Fine Receives APA Award for Distinguished Contributions

  Distinguished Professor Michelle Fine (Psychology/Urban Education/Women’s Studies) has received the 2017 Distinguished Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Psychological Association (APA). Read more

• Stephen Brier Receives Inaugural NYC Digital Humanities Award

  Professor Stephen Brier (Urban Education) has been named the inaugural recipient of the New York City Digital Humanities (NYCDH) Award, which honors an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to digital humanities in the region.  Read more

• Two Qs: Leslie McCall on Upward Mobility and CUNY

  The GC's Leslie McCall (Sociology/Political Science) comments on “Higher Education and Upward Mobility,” an upcoming panel discussion featuring economist Raj Chetty of Stanford University.  Read more

• Works by André Aciman in Media Spotlight

  Acclaimed novels by Distinguished Professor André Aciman (Comparative Literature/French) are drawing major interest — from both major media and Hollywood alike.   Read more

• What Trump's Inaugural Address Didn't Say: Heath Brown

  Among those analyzing President Donald J. Trump's inaugural address was Professor Heath Brown (GC/John Jay, Criminal Justice), a sought-after expert on electoral politics. His observations follow. Read more