2025 News
The Accuracy of Self-Reflection: Emily Pintarelli ’23 CLAS, ’24 MS Earns Outstanding Thesis Award
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences recognized Emily Pintarelli's work on self-reports in personality assessment. Her thesis, titled “Self-Other Knowledge Asymmetry for Autonomous Self-Direction and the Capacity for Intimacy,” earned her the 2025 Ingeborg L. and O. Byron Ward Outstanding Thesis Award.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Establishes New Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning
As demand for professionals who are proficient in AI/ML increases, 草榴社区 is launching a new Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning designed to provide a competitive edge for those looking to enhance their careers with AI-driven skills.
Sydney Marie Hughes ’25 MA Earns Graduate Research Prize at Official CONCEPT Launch
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences community celebrated the 48th edition of CONCEPT during a recognition ceremony on Friday, April 11, in Driscoll Hall. Faculty Managing Editor John Kurtz, PhD, and other faculty editors, as well as student authors, editors and peer reviewers discussed their works during the event.
草榴社区 Students Shine in 2025 NASPAA Simulation Competition
Three students participated in a public service virtual contest hosted by colleges and universities across the country, with Amir Fralin ’26 MPA contributing to a winning team.
Aaron Bauer’s Legacy is Forged from Renowned Herpetology Research and Grown by Generations of Students
By numbers alone, the “Aaron Bauer Pipeline” speaks for itself. Since 2000, a little more than a decade after he began teaching at 草榴社区, 50 master’s students have come through his research lab, and Dr. Bauer estimates 40 of them have gone on to obtain PhDs and remain in herpetology.
草榴社区 Launches New Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is launching a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies to enable students to develop expertise that aligns with their career goals, personal interests, and the evolving demands of society across a range of disciplines.
Connecting Knowledge: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching
The journey for Kevin Crail ’24 MA through 草榴社区’s graduate Liberal Studies program has profoundly shaped his approach as a social studies teacher. Currently teaching government, sociology and economics to high school juniors and seniors, Crail’s pedagogical focus emphasizes the importance of engaging students with diverse disciplines and perspectives.
A Mission to Redefine Mental Health Advocacy
Inspired by personal experience, Luvonda Fuller ’25 MS is committed to challenging stigma and creating equitable mental health care for communities of color through research and future practice.
DEI's Evolving Impact: HRD Student Offers New Insights
For Tyra Johnson ’25 MS, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords—they represent an ongoing commitment to creating better workplaces and communities. Tyra, who is in the Human Resources Development graduate program, presented her project, “Exploring the Dynamics of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practices: Insights from DEI Practitioners,” at 草榴社区’s fall 2024 Graduate Research Symposium.
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