Declining the Call
A new study by economics professor Caitlin Myers on the iPhone rollout and the declining United States birth rate found a direct link between the two.
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Leader in Global Education
Dr. Andrew Mahlstedt ’98 was recently appointed as the president of United World College-USA (UWC-USA).
Innovating In and Out of the Classroom
Katherine Roseau, MA French ’12 has been recognized with the Innovations in Teaching Award for faculty of Mercer University.
A Mayor’s Wordsmith
The Guardian profiled Julian Gerson ’18, the speechwriter for New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and how Gerson constructed the victory speech on election night.
Science Writing Award
Journalist Lois Parshley ’11 has been recognized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for her reporting on the intersection of science, politics, and community in Alaska.
Haunted by History
The novel Flashlight by Susan Choi has been long-listed for the 2025 Booker Prize.
To Face a Melting Glacier
In the shadow of shrinking glaciers, Adina Racoviteanu ’00 works with local scientists and communities to build understanding and strengthen their ability to manage growing risks, such as water shortages and sudden floods.
Skills for Language Teachers
A new Language Schools master’s program offers participants a secondary teaching license in modern languages that’s valid for teaching grades 7–12 in U.S. public school systems.
Sing and Spiel
NPR sat down with several opera singers who honed their techniques auf Deutsch this summer at the School of German.