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IUPUI sociologist Andrew Whitehead published an analysis with Religion News Service on the connection between Christian nationalism and Americans’ attitudes toward abortion access. Whitehead and colleague Sam Perry cite data that show even though the numbers of Americans who embrace Christian nationalism are more likely to identify as “pro-life” and approve of the 2022 overturning …

The newest exhibit at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Residential to Presidential, explores the history of the house, its residents, and its role as a museum. Starting with its grand opening on January 26, 2023, the exhibit enables visitors to learn about what it takes to make a house a home and what it takes …

Throughout his political career Donald Trump has utilized name-calling when referring to his opponents. Scholarly research, however, has yet to examine the effect that this type of incivility has on individuals’ evaluations of both the attacker (i.e., the person using name-calling) and the victim. Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science in the IU School of Liberal …

Smoking during pregnancy, which causes maternal, fetal, and infant morbidity and mortality, is a major public health concern. Many countries around the world have recently tightened age-based purchase restriction policies as a tobacco control measure. In December 2019, the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products in the United States was raised from 18 to 21 …

Dr. Marianne Wokeck, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita of History in the IU School of Liberal Arts, has won the 2022 William F. Eagan Lifetime Achievement Award of the Indiana Conference of the American Association of University Professors. The award is given “In Recognition of a Lifetime of Service.” Dr. Wokeck became a member of AAUP when …

On Monday, December 5, 2022, Dr. Laura Holzman, SLA faculty member in Museum Studies, gave a presentation in the Engaged Art History Event Series on the process of developing and leading a project-based course involving multiple types of partners. In fall 2022, the Museum Studies Program at Indiana University IUPUI launched a collaboration with the …

Dr. David Craig, Professor of Religious Studies, at the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, has been selected to participate in one of the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF)  leadership programs. These ground breaking programs connect changemakers across the country—from every profession and field—to learn from and work with one another in creating …

Dr. Obioma Nnaemeka will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Social Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa in May 2023. She will be recognized for her outstanding contribution to research in the areas of development, women/gender studies, human rights, and African Diaspora studies. Read on to learn more about the influential scholarship and …

Associate Faculty in Spanish for World Languages and Cultures is the conference chair for The Indiana Foreign Language Teachers’ Association 54th Annual Fall Conference “Envision. Explore. Empower,” which will take place on November 3-5 at the Marriott Indianapolis East Conference Center. Our keynote speaker is Dr, Ali Moeller, past president of the American Council of …