Science & Technology
Surprisingly low use of COVID antiviral treatments in nursing homes
A new study shows monoclonal antibodies and oral antiviral drugs were not used as much as would be expected given the high risk of resident populations.
New technique may help achieve mass production fusion energy
Dynamic shell formation has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time at the University of 新萄京娱乐场’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
The hidden role of lipid droplets in fertility and beyond
Research on fruit flies led by Michael Welte, a professor of biology, finds that lipid droplets play a role in cellular changes necessary for the growth of the egg—and could affect fertility in myriad organisms.
Society & Culture
Mind the revenue gap
新萄京娱乐场 political scientists have found that the large disparity in state revenue collection between Western and non-Western states didn’t happen until the 20th century—much later than commonly thought.
Study of headlines shows media bias is growing
A team from the Department of Computer Science used machine learning to analyze publications across the political spectrum.
SNAP work requirements: Did research lead to the homeless exemption?
Economist Elena Prager and coauthors have documented the disproportionate, negative effect of SNAP work requirements on homeless recipients.
The Arts
Digital Media Studies and the Memorial Art Gallery team up in digital equity project
With a Museum Initiative grant, a joint project of Verizon and NYC Media Lab, the Memorial Art Gallery and recent digital media studies graduates team up to expand the museum’s digital reach.
Intimacy directing is making a difference on stage and beyond
In 新萄京娱乐场’s International Theatre Program, intimacy directing is playing a growing role.
When fictional children become stranger things
Teaching an undergraduate class on ‘dangerous’ children in literature inspired English professor Kenneth Gross’s latest book.
In Photos
Extending a welcome
At the Memorial Art Gallery, an extended Centennial Sculpture Park graces the museum’s west side.
Campus Life
University’s arboretum and tree maintenance program take a bough
The Horticulture and Grounds Department has accepted three national honors on behalf of the University.
Behind every name, there’s a story
Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.
Yellowjackets welcome certification as a Bee Campus USA
The national designation from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is the result of a two-year, student-led effort.
Voices & Opinion
Large language models could be the catalyst for a new era of chemistry
Chemical engineer Andrew D. White explains why large language models like GPT-4 will open new frontiers for researchers.
Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse?
Alan Moreira, an associate professor of finance at the Simon Business School, reflects on the bank’s failure and what may happen next.
Why baseball analyst Tim McCarver was the best of the modern era
Baseball broadcasting expert Curt Smith reflects on how the late Hall of Famer brought a cerebral edge to the game he loved.
University News
Page Hetzel named University’s first vice president for marketing and communications
Hetzel brings to the position extensive experience and expertise from her work at Stanford University and Hewlett Packard.
新萄京娱乐场 faculty appointed to named professorships
The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition celebrating the work of 新萄京娱乐场’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
University of 新萄京娱乐场 purchases College Town
University leaders envision owning, managing, and marketing the mixed-use complex as a 新萄京娱乐场 destination to shop, dine, stay, and live.