Research Highlights

Rutgers In The News

• Inside Higher Ed: Friday, Jan. 15

  “ALL THIS DUBIOUS ABUNDANCE, AND MORE” This book review looks at a recent publication by Wendy Woloson (associate professor, FASC-history) about “a history of cheap stuff in America.”

• Star-Ledger: Thursday, Jan. 14

  “25K MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR COVID VACCINE AT N.J. COUNTY SITE, AS DOSES SLOWLY ROLL IN” This report includes a photograph of vaccine site volunteer Rachel Derr (clinical assistant professor, SNC) discussing vaccination information with former N.J. governor Jim Florio.

• NJ Spotlight News: Wednesday, Jan. 13

  “CAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS REQUIRE TEACHERS TO BE VACCINATED?” Stacy Hawkins (professor, RLAW) discusses the legality of school districts mandating COVID-19 vaccination.

• Washington Post: Wednesday, Jan. 13

  “THREE STEPS TO HELP TREAT AMERICA’S DEBILITATING INFORMATION DISORDER” Ellen Goodman (professor, RLAW) co-authored this opinion column about reforming the structure of information dissemination on social media.

• KYW Newsradio: Wednesday, Jan. 13

  “A HISTORIC 2ND IMPEACHMENT COULD END TRUMP’S PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION, SAYS RUTGERS EXPERT” Perry Dane (professor, RLAW) discusses the impeachment and its potential implications.

• TAPinto: Tuesday, Jan. 12

  “CAMDEN RESIDENTS PEN BEAUTIFUL ESSAYS ABOUT THE UGLY ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING” Three winners were chosen in an essay contest co-hosted by the City of Camden, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, and WHYY, which was held as part of the A New View public art initiative.