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Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, says the president’s years as star of “The Apprentice” honed his sense of showmanship and rhetorical timing.

Baobao Zhang, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says that past government attempts to use automated systems for welfare fraud detection highlight the need for rigorous real-world evaluation.

J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, says the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could undermine credible news coverage as Americans lose trust in legacy media.

James Baker, professor in the College of Law, says there is a contradiction between threatening to designate a company as a supply chain risk while using the Defense Production Act to compel its services.

Chancellor-elect J. Michael Haynie spoke about being an active participant in the lives of students during the press conference announcing his appointment.

Patrick Penfield, professor in the Whitman School, discusses how constraints and instability around the Middle East shipping channels will trickle down to consumers.

Rick Burton, professor emeritus in the Falk College, explains the “it factor” that helps athletes earn fans and sponsorship deals on and off of the playing field.

Gladys McCormick, professor in the Maxwell School, is interviewed about the Mexican government’s strategy in responding to drug cartels.

Sean Branagan, adjunct professor in the Newhouse School, talks about the growing trend of social media influencers launching business models that are not dependent on the platforms.

Zunli Lu, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, shares his research findings about oxygen in the ocean.

Lauren Woodard, assistant professor in the Maxwell School, and Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war from a military and refugee perspective.

Julie Niederhoff, associate professor in the Whitman School, sheds light on the practice of transshipping and global tariffs.

Gladys McCormick, professor in the Maxwell School, talks about the violent aftermath of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."

Kathleen Corrado, forensics executive director in the College of Arts and Sciences, talks about the evolution of DNA investigative tools over the last 30 years.

J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, says Netflix’s recent actions demonstrate confidence in and possible ambivalence about the pending merger deal.

Rick Burton, professor emeritus in the Falk College, says fan passion for sports hinges on heroes and champions who make the impossible seem real.

Les Rose, professor in the Newhouse School, says the inclusion of the word opinion in the network’s new name undermines journalistic credibility and discredits the news network.

Jenny Breen, associate professor in the College of Law, says the high court has allowed presidential power to seep into areas in which it was never intended to exist.

Lee McKnight, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, says the social media influencer is market savvy but questions choosing financial services based on a YouTuber.

Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, explains how the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits extension failed to pass in Congress.

George Saunders, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the limits of kindness and the foundations of sin on “The Ezra Klein Show” podcast.

Rick Burton, professor emeritus in the Falk College, remembers and pays tribute to baseball broadcast legend Bob “Mr. Baseball” Uecker.

Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, breaks down the impact of unfavorable poll numbers going into the midterm elections.

Nina Kohn, Distinguished Professor in the College of Law, writes about the American Bar Association’s revised rules for attorneys to advocate for clients even when they are under guardianship.

Carl Schramm, University Professor in the School of Information Studies, contends that the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO reflects a reassessment of the agency’s alignment with U.S. priorities.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, notes that Oprah Winfrey’s programming appeared to adopt less sensational themes after Abt’s critiques.

Ryan Griffiths, professor in the Maxwell School, is quoted about the growing political divide in America.

Brian Taylor, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses the strategies for finding a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Nina Kohn, Distinguished Professor of Law in the College of Law, explains the ruling that struck down a state law demanding judges retire at age 70.

Margaret Talev, professor of practice in the Newhouse School, offers insight on the week’s news events on NPR’s “1A” podcast.

Roy Gutterman, professor in the Newhouse School, believes the arrest of Don Lemon raises conflicting issues about what happens when public protests move onto private property.

Hamid Ekbia, University Professor in the Maxwell School, says tech companies are getting involved in politics to protect themselves from future AI regulation.

Shelley Kohan, adjunct professor in the Whitman School, dives into the growing price-value mismatch impacting businesses and consumers.

Pete Sala, chief facilities officer, shares construction updates related to the Campus Framework strategic plan.

Jaime Banks, professor in the School of Information Studies, discusses the growing relationship between humans and chatbots.

Mark Brockway, assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School, analyzes the political strategy underlying the “Presidential Walk of Fame” plaques at the White House.

George Saunders, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses his new novel “Vigil” and why empathy is a source of power and resistance, not passive acceptance.

Michael Williams, associate professor in the Maxwell School, notes that the U.S. historically maintained numerous military bases across Greenland due to its importance to northern defense.

Shubha Ghosh, professor in the College of Law, analyzes how traditional antitrust market definitions fail to capture competitive dynamics in tech industry cases.

Lindsey Darvin, assistant professor in the Falk College of Sport, explores how hegemonic masculinity in sport pressures athletes to conform to narrow ideals of male athletic identity.

Les Rose, professor of practice in the Newhouse School, examines why asking tough questions should not be misconstrued as hostility in the context of the White House press corps.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, offers analysis of how “Today” is framing and reporting on the Nancy Guthrie missing person case.

Grace Orsatti, associate professor in the College of Law, explores issues at the intersection of health law, aging and bioethics, focusing on legal and ethical end of life care.

Osamah Khalil, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses U.S. air strikes in Iran and how they connect to the regional conflict and global economy.

Cora True-Frost, professor in the College of Law, advocates for more accessible and equitable public transportation.

Matt Mulvaney, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, talks about the impact of cell phone bans for K-12 students during school hours.

Lee McKnight, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, talks about the need for a coordinated government approach when crafting AI policies.

Corri Zoli, senior research associate in the Maxwell School, says Super Bowl security is a large public-safety effort that requires close coordination between federal and local agencies.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, reflects on the history of the telephone in popular culture and how it served as a narrative device creating dramatic tension in storytelling.

Nina Brown, associate professor in the Newhouse School, says that courts say AI can learn from news under fair use, giving journalists leverage to demand payment for fresh content.

Shubha Ghosh, Crandall Melvin Professor of Law in the College of Law, compares the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal to the Department of Justice's failed AT&T-Time Warner challenge and expects similar dynamics with possible divestitures.

William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, explains the history and legal uses of the Insurrection Act

Alex Wagner, adjunct professor in the Maxwell School, weighs in on a new nonpartisan report that finds homicide rates are at their lowest in decades.

The University's esports program is inspiring central New York high school students to pursue competitive gaming as a viable pathway to college scholarships and careers.

Margarita Estevez-Abe, associate professor in the Maxwell School, argues this election matters because a strong win for Sanae Takaichi could fundamentally reshape Japanese politics.

Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says the investigation represents the most serious threat to the Federal Reserve’s independence in modern history.

Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor in the Maxwell School, explains how grandparents increasingly provide care due to rising single parenthood and inadequate federal family support programs.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, discusses how recent years have established new norms blurring the line between casual speech and public political discourse.

Terence Lau, dean of the College of Law, suggests the Supreme Court's delay indicates justices are debating the scope of potential remedies if they rule against the president’s tariffs.

Daniel McDowell, professor in the Maxwell School, breaks down the economic consequences if European banks sell off American treasuries.

Jenny Breen, associate professor in the College of Law, explains the Tenth Amendment and the powers between city and federal agencies.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, talks about the impact of Saturday morning cartoons on kids of the past.

Terence Lau, dean of the College of Law, offers theories on why the Supreme Court has again delayed a decision in the case of economic tariffs.

Keith Bybee, professor in the College of Law, discusses the role of civility in public office and why it still matters.

Colleen Heflin, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses the impact of SNAP benefit work requirements on older adults with disabilities.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, speaks about the history of collecting memorabilia dating back to ancient Rome.

Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, explains shifts in the American economy due to tariffs and how they have influenced spending habits.

George Theoharis, professor in the School of Education, says that while they aren’t a cure-all, gift card incentives can effectively motivate school attendance.

Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses why some Republicans may break with President Trump to show independence ahead of the midterms.

Eman Tadros, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, says couples should balance individual and shared goals while staying flexible.

Mary Kiernan, teaching professor in the Falk College, says chicken riggies are a defining cultural dish that helps set a sense of place for Utica.

Lee McKnight, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, said the most common causes of major network outages are internal technical failures, not cyberattacks.

Alex McKelvie, Whitman School dean, and Jeff Gish, Orange Business Angel Network academic director, share about a new program linking entrepreneurs with investors.

William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, explains what the U.S. Constitution allows in the takeover of another country.

Jason Davis and Regina Luttrell, co-directors of the Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab in the Newhouse School, and ROTC cadet Glenn Miller ’27 discuss developing AI deepfake tools and applying them to real-world security and military challenges.

Maryam Yuhas, assistant professor in the Falk College, says synthetic food dyes aren’t immediately toxic but may affect children’s behavior and development, urging a focus on overall diet quality.

Ryan Monarch, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says the probe appears politically motivated and aimed at weakening the Federal Reserve’s independence, but would be very hard to prove legally.

Angela Oliverio, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, talks about the discovery of the “fire amoeba.”

J. Christopher Hamilton, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, explains that regulatory risks are similar between the Netflix and Paramount bids for Warner Bros.

Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, says the U.S. seizure of oil tankers aligns with past policy and carries less military risk than direct confrontation.

Osamah Khalil, professor in the Maxwell School, discusses the meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the future of Gaza.

Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies, notes Zohran Mamdani’s lighthearted social media tone contrasts with President Donald Trump’s more negative online style.

William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, says using the Insurrection Act today would be politically fraught.

University experts share how the institution is adapting to AI through in-class assessments, critical thinking courses and ethical discussions about the technology's impact.

Corri Zoli, research associate in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, says intelligence agencies have noted increased terrorist targeting of religious minorities.

Jacob Kerzner, assistant professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, notes the term carries connotations that wouldn't apply to other art forms.

George Theoharis, professor in the School of Education, says some right-wing activists may be seeking alternative legal paths to the Supreme Court.

Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor in the Maxwell School, discusses her thoughts on Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s budget.

Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie shares the story behind launching the Center for the Creator Economy.

Roy Gutterman, professor in the Newhouse School, warns that even with new disclosures, doubts remain about whether anything was withheld or sanitized.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, believes the movie “Sweetwater” seeks to make people comfortable with AI, which he claims is a tougher task than selling a product.

Christine Ashby, professor in the School of Education, says the State Department's decision to change fonts will create barriers for individuals with visual impairments.

Gladys McCormick, professor in the Maxwell School, says Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been accommodating to Maduro’s leadership, and likely wouldn't step in to fill the power void and take control.

Jeffrey Mayer, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, notes that Marie Antoinette sought to escape rigid court fashion rules and express herself.

Cora True-Frost G’01, L’01, professor in the College of Law, says a mayor can't arrest a foreign leader—only the federal government has that authority.

Shubha Ghosh, professor in the College of Law, says the judge in FTC v. Meta focused too much on app convergence rather than innovation when defining Meta's competitive market.

Colleen Heflin, professor in the Maxwell School, expects increased food bank visits and more reliance on family support systems and soup kitchens due to SNAP benefits cuts.

Michael Marciano, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, weighs in on the process of collecting and identifying DNA for an active homicide investigation in California.

Angela Oliverio, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and graduate student H. Beryl Rappaport discovered a heat-tolerant amoeba that can survive at record temperatures.

Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries students traveled to Mexico, Colombia and Brazil to study Latin music markets and emerging genres.

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, shares how the popular program became a catalyst for Netflix to transform a single show into a global lifestyle brand.

Shelley Kohan, adjunct professor in the Whitman School, predicts U.S. holiday spending will hit a record $1 trillion while warning of possible stockouts due to reduced inventory.

Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School, discusses the proposed peace deal brokered by the U.S. administration to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Patrick Penfield, professor in the Whitman School, explains how the recent reduction in air traffic created a one-two punch for consumer goods.

Nina Brown, associate professor in the Newhouse School, provides an analysis of the legal implications surrounding AI-generated content.