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March 12, 2025
“Using Title VI to obfuscate obvious differences in the intent and impact of racial classifications is intellectually dishonest. There are clear and morally justifiable reasons for the use of racial classifications in nondiscriminatory ways. Racial classifications can be used to promote a sense of belonging that is so important for the well-being and achievement of Black and other minoritized students,” wrote Kevin Cokley, professor of psychology.
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education -
March 12, 2025
“If we want any hope of sustainable water systems by the end of this century, we have to start getting the early adopters to look at innovative solutions now,” said Nancy Love, professor of civil and environmental engineering, whose research has found that using urine instead of standard synthetic fertilizer reduces greenhouse gas emissions and requires around half the amount of water.
BBC -
March 11, 2025
“Psychedelics are still highly regulated by federal laws that prohibit their manufacture, distribution and use. At the same time, psychiatry is now looking at them through a new lens. Psychiatrists are researching their potential as treatments for psychiatric disorders and as probes to learn more about the brain by understanding their mechanisms of action,” wrote Monica Starkman, associate professor emerita of psychiatry.
Psychology Today -
March 11, 2025
Using joint bank accounts to pay for everyday expenses and save for non-retirement goals like building an emergency fund makes sharing these details easier. “There are fewer opportunities to conceal troubling purchases or spending habits when couples are using a joint account. Joint accounts also help partners think as a team,” said Scott Rick, associate professor of marketing.
The New York Times -
March 11, 2025
“Science and public health shouldn’t be things that divide us. But the reality is there’s an enormous amount of misinformation out there … I am heartened by the fact that families are coming with their children who haven’t been vaccinated to be vaccinated, which means that some good conversations probably happened. I think those are the important things that we need to talk about. But the way that this (flu) outbreak will be controlled is through vaccination,” said Preeti Malani, clinical professor of internal medicine.
National Public Radio -
March 10, 2025
“We’re in a time where more extreme weather is happening. We’ve got heavy spring rains coupled with late summer drought, so having healthier soils helps to buffer against that,” said Jennifer Blesh, associate professor of environment and sustainability, whose research suggests cover crop mixtures improve farmland soil health while reducing carbon emissions better than traditional single-species cover crops.
Great Lakes Echo -
March 10, 2025
“An auto company launching a new vehicle isn’t like a cereal company adding more marshmallows to a box of cornflakes. It takes three to six years to develop a new car, and it takes the design, testing and integration of assemblies from many companies. If government policy changes in the middle of the process, years of work and tens of millions of dollars can go out the window,” said Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business.
Detroit Free Press -
March 10, 2025
Republicans and Democrats are making competing claims about the impact of tax cuts, but both can be right, says Jim Hines, professor of economics and law: “Democrats say most of the tax dollars went to the rich: They’re absolutely correct. Republicans say, ‘But the cuts were not slanted to the rich compared to how much people were paying originally,’” which is also generally correct.
CNBC -
February 28, 2025
Indirect costs for federal research allows for efficient use of resources, says Nora Becker, assistant professor of internal medicine: “One option would be for me and everyone who wants to work with similar data to each buy an incredibly expensive high-performance computer. But each of those expensive computers would only be usable by one researcher. So instead, my university takes indirect funds from grants and funds a university-wide high-performance server — a shared resource that all faculty and staff can use.”
Everyday Health -
February 28, 2025
Richard Primus, professor of law, says that President Trump “is dismantling watchdog offices and other parts of the public integrity apparatus for two reasons, one backward-looking and one forward-looking. The backward-looking reason is revenge. Some of these people and offices have stood in his way before or tried to hold him accountable for his actions. So he wants to destroy them. The forward-looking reason is his desire to use his power corruptly.”
The New York Times
