Kudos (Winter 2026)
Featured Faculty
Heather Bedi, associate professor of environmental studies, received a grant from the New York State Research & Development Authority to study how community partnership building can increase access to affordable clean energy. She also had a chapter, “Solar Futures and Persistent Injustices in Kerala,” published in Environmental Studies from India: Engaging with the Planetary Ecological Crisis (Oxford University Press).
Matthew Biwer, assistant professor of anthropology and archaeology, was quoted in ZME Science in “The Empire That Got High: How Psychedelic Beer Helped Build the Wari Civilization,” referencing his research on Wari culture and social rituals.
Jennifer Blyth, professor of music, and James Martin, associate professor of music, were featured in reporting on WHYY-FM about “The Golden Mean,” a new song cycle.
Maggie Douglas, associate professor of environmental studies, is mentioned in a Lancaster Farming article about her research on the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments and how it impacts pollinators.
Ben Edwards, professor of earth sciences and Moraine Chair in Arctic Studies, published “Expansion and Contraction of the Patagonian Ice Sheet and Its Influence on Magma Storage Beneath Mocho‐Choshuenco Volcano, Chile” in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth.
Amy Farrell, professor of American studies and women’s, gender & sexuality studies, was interviewed on CBS News, WAMC Radio / 51% and the Unsung History Podcast about her new book, Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Excerpts from the book appeared in History News Network, and event coverage celebrating its release ran in Creative Loafing Atlanta. It was also reviewed in Publishers Weekly and included in Book Culture’s “most anticipated new books” list in October.
Michele Patterson Ford, senior lecturer in psychology, shared advice in The San Diego Union-Tribune on reclaiming space and emotional well-being after a breakup. The story originally appeared in The Washington Post.
Sara Galli, international visiting lecturer in Italian, was recognized in La Gente d’Italia for receiving the RnB4Culture Award for her work on inclusive language.
Marie Helweg-Larsen, professor of psychology and Glen E. & Mary Line Todd Chair in the Social Sciences, wrote the piece “Tip From the Danes on How to Have Less Stress This Holiday Season.” It appeared in Britain’s Independent and was originally published in The Conversation.
Darren Lone Fight, assistant professor of American studies, provided scholarly commentary for Artbook in “Indigenous Presence in ‘Wendy Red Star: Her Dreams Are True,’ ” highlighting an exhibition at The Trout Gallery. The BBC highlighted his scholarship in a feature story about Red Star. Lone Fight was also featured in an Indian Country Today story on the new Jim Thorpe Center for the Futures of Native Peoples.
Jeff McCausland, visiting professor of international security studies, offered expert military and geopolitical analysis in multiple segments of CBS News Radio’s “The John Batchelor Show,” discussing U.S. strategy in Venezuela, nuclear policy, NATO’s response to Russian hybrid warfare and the future of Gaza. McCausland also authored the opinion piece “Pete Hegseth’s ‘Franklin the Turtle’ meme is beneath the dignity of the U.S. military” for MS Now (formerly MSNBC). He appeared on MS Now’s The Weeknight to discuss controversies surrounding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s tenure at the Pentagon.
Sarah Niebler, associate professor of political science and associate provost for assessment and strategic initiatives, provided legal and ethical analysis on WHTM-TV (ABC 27) in “Trump Administration Blaming Democrats for Federal Shutdown on Government Websites” and explained judicial election dynamics in “Retention Race Could Remake Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.”
Karl Qualls, professor of history and W. Gibbs McKenney Chair in International Education, was featured on PCN TV in “The Carlisle Theatre, History & Culture Shorts,” providing a detailed tour and historical insights.
Mireille Rebeiz, associate professor of French & Francophone studies and women’s, gender & sexuality studies, appeared as an expert guest on BBC Arabic analyzing Hezbollah’s future after Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination. She authored “For War-weary Syria, Potential Benefits of Security Pact With Israel Comes With Big Risks” for The Conversation, syndicated to more than 25 outlets, including Yahoo! News, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Houston Chronicle. Rebeiz also discussed executions in Iran and gendered repression on the Tuesdays Against Execution Podcast and was interviewed by EUP Publishing Blog about her new book, Hezbollah in International Law.
Toby Reiner, associate professor of political science, published a post, “Community in an Age of Polarization,” on Polity.
Luca Trazzi, senior lecturer in Italian, and Bruno Grazioli, resident director in Italy, appeared on RAI News24 – Buongiorno Regione Emilia Romagna to discuss Dickinson’s 60th anniversary in Bologna.
Nicky Tynan, associate professor of economics, co-authored research featured in The Daily Economy in “What Victorian London’s Oyster Crisis Can Teach Us About Environmental Regulation,” highlighting her work on 19th-century environmental markets.
Forrest Watson, assistant professor of international business & management, co-authored an article in the Journal of Macromarketing titled “Marketing & Society in the Classroom: The Scaffolded Controversies Approach.” The research recommends creating a “GenAI literacy” model for educators and managers to navigate the opportunities and risks of generative AI. This work builds on years of collaboration among global marketing and business scholars, sparked at the 2019 Macromarketing Conference. Since then, the team has engaged in classroom interventions across multiple countries, involving hundreds of students, to make business education more socially relevant.
Administrator Accolades
Seth Allen, vice president for enrollment management & dean of admissions, discussed the college’s announcement of a tuition-free education for students of families making up to $125,000 with WHTM-TV and PennLive/The Patriot-News. News of the tuition announcement also appeared on MSN, WGAL-TV, WPMT-TV, WHP-TV, WITF-FM and The Sentinel. Allen also provided commentary on merit aid for an article in Inside Higher Ed.
Theresa Arndt, associate dean for collections and resources, co-authored “How Four Smaller Institutions Are Investing in Open Access” for Katina Magazine, spotlighting Dickinson’s faculty research support.
Samantha Brandauer ’95, associate provost and executive director of the Center for Global Study & Engagement, published “Celebrating Hope” in NAFSA’s International Educator. She also discussed the impact of international education with U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Colleges 2026” guidebook.
Amanda Cheromiah, director of the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples, was quoted extensively in coverage of Dickinson’s new Jim Thorpe Center and repatriation efforts. She appeared in Associated Press stories that ran in hundreds of outlets, including Yahoo! News. Cheromiah also provided commentary for Indian Country Today, WGAL-TV, WHTM-TV, WPMT-TV, PennLive/The Patriot-News, Central Penn Business Journal, Lifestyles Magazine, Philanthropy News Digest, Red Pop News and The Sentinel. She discussed the Carlisle Indian Industrial School’s legacy and the forthcoming center on WITF-FM’s “The Spark.”
Shannon Egan, director of The Trout Gallery, is quoted in a BBC feature on Wendy Red Star, whose works have been on display in the gallery this fall.
President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, provided expert legal analysis and commentary across international, national and regional media. He appeared in CNN, The Guardian and The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing judicial integrity, independence and higher-education policy. Swiss national broadcaster SRF featured a lengthy interview with Jones on the judicial system during President Donald Trump’s second term. Jones was quoted in Pennsylvania Capital-Star and featured on WHTM-TV and WPHL-TV regarding judicial elections. He appeared on the Keepers of Our Republic Podcast and the Bloomberg Law Podcast to address threats to the judiciary. Jones authored opinion pieces for The Conversation and The Patriot-News and discussed First Amendment issues and SNAP benefits litigation on WGAL-TV. He discussed the 20th anniversary of his decision in the landmark “intelligent design” trial, Kitzmiller v. Dover, with WHTM-TV.
Neil Leary, former director of the Center for Sustainability Education, was quoted by the Associated Press in “Dickinson College to Host Environmental Defense Fund Panel on Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition,” highlighting his role as moderator for the EDF panel. The story ran in more than 475 outlets, including Yahoo! News, MarketWatch and Sustainability Magazine. PA Environment Digest Blog also covered the event announcement, emphasizing Dickinson’s commitment to sustainability and the $100,000 Rose-Walters Prize awarded to EDF.
Matt Steiman, assistant director of the College Farm, was featured in WPMT-TV in “Dickinson College turns cafeteria scraps into renewable energy,” discussing food waste, biodigestion and sustainable energy. He also spoke with American Farm Publications about sheep-grazing practices around solar arrays, like the one at Dickinson Park.
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