Director

Kristen Cole

For nearly two decades, I have led media relations on behalf of a diverse mix of higher education institutions. Here, faculty, staff and students pursue answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls and communities. Our communication about that work through social media, film, photography and editorial content, serves the vital role of informing the public about the challenges of a changing global society.


Author Archive

Reuters Health

Yoga Linked to Lowered Blood Pressure with Regular Practice

Forbes

How The ‘Skype A Scientist’ Program Combats Fake News Through Public Education

Ed Week

‘It’s Barbaric.’ Lawmakers Probe Restraint and Seclusion Ahead of Legislation

On the ground in Uganda. (Khaled Elfiqi/EPA)

Op-ed: Why Storage and Handling are to Blame for Uganda’s Poor Quality Seed

Monitoring mechanisms and collective action by stakeholders are key for better seeds, writes Nathan Fiala of the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources.

New York Times

Finding Echoes of Today’s Headlines in Central America’s Proxy Wars in the 1980s

WebMD

Will Your Flu Shot Weaken as Flu Season Drags On?

Medium

Studying an Emerging Sign Language Won’t Kill It. What are Linguists Scared Of?

Fox News

Preventing Youth Suicide in Connecticut

Inside Higher Ed

New Study: Latinx and Black Students Leave STEM Majors at Far Higher Rates Than White Peers

Washington Post

How Often Do You See Fruits and Veggies on Billboards? Depends on Who You Are and Where You Live.