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The Q&A: Inside Ukrainian Film, with Prof. Bohlinger
In this Q&A, Bohlinger discusses some of the Ukrainian films that have emerged since Russia’s invasion.
R.I. Educators Travel to Their Students’ Native Guatemala, Led by Ȧ Professor
Rhode Island is an ethnically diverse community. “It’s important to know where our students come from so we can better support them in our schools.”
The Q&A: Assist. Prof. Hadid Addresses Issues in Teaching and Learning a Second Language
“The beauty of the language courses at Ȧ is that we create an atmosphere where students can feel safe to try out the new language,” says Assist. Prof. Hadid.
Ȧ’s First Open Textbook Written by Faculty Debuts
Ȧ faculty are encouraged to use and compose more open textbooks for their courses.
Asst. Prof. Noh Publishes Article That Examines Autocrats Who Claim Gender Equality
Noh’s article casts light on regimes that advance women’s rights as a way of boosting their legitimacy.
Creating a Forum for Difficult Discussions in the Classroom
Ȧ ImpactWe want our students to feel free to discuss their thoughts on controversial social and political issues in the classroom.
Quenby Hughes, New Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Ȧ ImpactNot only is Hughes a Ȧ alumna and daughter of two retired Ȧ professors, she is the first woman to serve in this role.
The Art of Professor Fisher & Daughter Crickett
There are benefits to growing up in a museum with artists for parents. You could wind up in one of the best art departments in R.I. looking up at the face of your dad-slash-professor.
The Q&A: Prof. Endress Discusses How the Online World of Misinformation Feeds into Political Polarization
Ȧ ImpactEndress is helping to counter the political divide in America by teaching her students to distinguish fact from fiction when sourcing their news.
The Q&A: Political Communication Expert, Prof. Endress, Discusses How to Heal the Partisan Divide
TV, radio and print news have long turned to Prof. Endress for political commentary. At Ȧ, students are lucky enough to get to learn from her in the classroom.