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Janice Harrington writes children’s biography of pioneering Black botanist
Professor Janice Harrington hopes that book on pioneering Black botanist inspires young readers to overcome obstacles and pay attention to the world around them.
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The long afterlife of whaling
The whaling industry helped drive industrialization in the 19th century, with whale oil used to light lamps and lubricate machinery. Even after petroleum replaced whale oil as an energy source in the U.S., whaling continued to be part of our cultural imagination and helped develop the idea of an...
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Believing in the necessary
There are things we’ve trained to do, and then there are the things we change for. Professor John Levi Barnard describes how his scholarship and teaching add perspective to current crises.
Advice for the Special Field Exam
Beginning the Special Field Process
The Special Field Exam’s strength is its flexibility.
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Three English professors among 25 College of LAS named scholar appointments
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awarded Corey van Landingham, Andrea Stevens, and Justine Murison of the Department of English with named scholar positions.
The College of LAS announced 26 appointments recognizing professors for their contributions to education and research...