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  • Friday, May 9, 2008

    In an effort to boost sales, Chrysler announced an incentive to cap the price of gas at $2.99 a gallon for the next three years for consumers who buy or lease vehicles through June 2. The following Central Michigan University experts are available to comment on the possible success of the program based on consumer behavior, as well as how it might affect gas consumption. Read the Story

  • Thursday, May 1, 2008

    Regarded as "a national leader in the charter school movement," Central Michigan University's James Goenner will help kick off National Charter Schools Week by participating in U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' National Charter School Policy Forum May 5 in Washington, D.C. Read the Story

  • Thursday, April 24, 2008

    A recent surge in gas prices has prompted drivers throughout the country to wonder what the cause might be and how long we can expect this to last. CMU economist Philip Thompson says that it has a great deal to do with demand and supply in the oil market, along with the declining dollar in the U.S., and he doesn't see gas prices decreasing in the near future. Thompson is available to speak about this issue. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2008

    April is National Autism Awareness Month, and according to the Autism Society of America, autism affects one in 150 American children, including almost one in 94 boys. It is "a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others" and "is a 'spectrum disorder' that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees." Read the Story

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2008

    Her research led Central Michigan University geologist Kathleen Benison to predict that salt would eventually be detected on the surface of Mars. The journal Science reported this week that a research team made that discovery, with the help of NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter. The team discovered evidence of salt deposits, which scientists believe were formed approximately 3.5 to 3.9 billion years ago. Does this remarkable finding unlock the mystery of life on the red planet? Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 20, 2008

    The highly contested race for president has spurred a sharp increase in participation from young voters. J. Cherie Strachan, an authority on youth participation in American politics, says that politicians may need to change their approach, however, in order to keep this age group engaged until November. She is available for comment on the subject. Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 6, 2008

    When the 2008 NCAA men's basketball tournament begins, people across the nation will frantically be checking scores and updating the status of their tournament brackets. Central Michigan University faculty member Tim Otteman, an internationally quoted authority on sports-related gambling, is available to discuss sports gambling trends, particularly as they relate to so-called "March Madness." Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 6, 2008

    Election 2008 is in full swing and it is any candidates' ballgame. The hot issues include everything from the war in Iraq to health care in the U.S. Central Michigan University experts from various disciplines are available for commentary on the following issues. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, February 20, 2008

    A merger with Delta Airlines would be Northwest Airlines' second this year, following the acquisition of Midwest Airlines at the end of January, and would form the largest airline in the U.S. Central Michigan University finance and law faculty member Ted Bolema says that with Northwest's position of having the greatest share of routes in the Midwest and Delta's strengths in other parts of the county, it appears unlikely that a merger between the two would attract significant opposition and could probably proceed with few or no divestitures. Bolema is available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, February 19, 2008

    Cuban leader Fidel Castro stated in an announcement posted on the Web site of the state-run newspaper Granma that he will retire from his 49-year reign as head of state. Central Michigan University professor of political science Orlando Perez says that Castro's "resignation" from the offices of president of the Council of State and commander-in-chief marks a clear transition on the island for the first time in 49 years, but it is too early to say if the change will go beyond personalities and reflect a transformation in the political system. Perez is available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

  • Friday, February 8, 2008

    Feb. 14 is now a day dedicated to more than Valentines and love. "Vagina Monologues" playwright Eve Ensler has dubbed the day "V-Day" to draw attention to sexual aggression toward women. Central Michigan University's Stephen Thompson, a nationally known expert, has dedicated his life to this cause and can speak about V-Day and issues dealing with sexual aggression, stalking, rape, harassment, avoidance and prevention strategies, behavioral analysis, and profiles of offenders. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, January 29, 2008

    When it comes to weather forecasting, Punxsutawney Phil has nothing on your local meteorologist. Read the Story

  • Friday, January 25, 2008

    When the New England Patriots and New York Giants face off in this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 3, the game also will bring a flood of new commercials to the airwaves &mdash but perhaps not as many as it used to. Read the Story

  • Thursday, January 24, 2008

    Super Bowl Sunday is coming, and it's not just about parties, commercials and the big game. For many, it also is a day for gambling. Central Michigan University recreation, parks and leisure services administration faculty member Tim Otteman cautions that the simple act of buying a Super Bowl square may eventually lead to a larger issue. Among Otteman's initial thoughts: Read the Story

  • Friday, January 18, 2008

    Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney claims that Michigan is in a "one-state recession." Is this characterization accurate? Central Michigan University economist Jason Taylor is available to comment on this issue and what needs to be done to turn Michigan's economy around. Read the Story

  • Thursday, January 10, 2008

    Are we at a tipping point where our country might be ready to elect an African-American president? Stephen Jones, Central Michigan University assistant professor of history and authority on African-Americans in the legal process, says we might be. "Barack Obama's political candidacy shows that the U.S. is moving toward the next level of political empowerment," said Jones. Read the Story

  • Patty Williamson

    Tuesday, December 18, 2007

    Fox recently announced that "American Idol" will again present "Idol Gives Back," its multimillion-dollar philanthropic fund drive, in 2008. Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Patty Williamson is available to comment on the results of the show's previous charity campaign and what is likely to occur during the coming "Idol" season, which begins in January. Williamson is an expert on reality television, media criticism, popular culture and more. Read the Story

  • Friday, December 14, 2007

    Released Dec. 13, the long-awaited Mitchell Report reveals the names of dozens of professional baseball players who are believed to have used steroids. Former Sen. George Mitchell, D-Maine, spearheaded the investigation, which has altered the careers of dozens of current and former pro baseball players and also has called franchises across the nation to task. How will this change the legacies of baseball greats like Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, who previously denounced the use of performance-enhancing drugs but are prominently named in the report? Read the Story

  • Friday, December 14, 2007

    The weather outside may be frightful, but outdoor exercise can be delightful if you take extra care in preparing for your winter activities. Thomas Cappaert, an assistant professor at Central Michigan University, shares some practical tips on how to safely brave the cold in the pursuit of physical fitness. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, December 12, 2007

    Issues related to social justice and civil liberties are at the forefront of many current-events discussions. Several Central Michigan University faculty experts are available to comment on these types of topics. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, November 28, 2007

    Will the Mideast peace conference make a difference or is it simply a public relations campaign? Central Michigan University experts on the Middle East agree that given the history of these types of talks, the Annapolis, Md., conference that began Tuesday, Nov. 27, is simply to appease the public. These experts are available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

  • Friday, November 9, 2007

    The housing market in Michigan has succumbed to what experts are saying is one the worst slumps in state history. At present, Michigan ranks fourth in the country in foreclosure filings &mdash with one filing for every 102 households. The downturn also has resulted in a record number of antsy sellers, a stockpile of homes, and a drop in real estate agents working in the industry. Last year, the Michigan Association of Realtors lost 10 percent of its membership due to the slump, which many experts predict will last for at least another 17 months. Patrick Corcoran, a real estate professor at CMU, and former real estate finance researcher on Wall Street, is available to speak with media. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, October 30, 2007

    Winter is the season for holidays, resolutions, big games and other traditions. Several Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on a variety of seasonal topics. Read the Story

  • Thursday, October 25, 2007

    Wildfires raging across Southern California &mdash from Santa Barbara to San Diego &mdash are leaving total destruction in their wake. Nearly one million residents have been forced to flee their homes and seek shelter in emergency facilities. Smoke from the blaze is so dense that it can be seen from space, as more than 600 square miles are left charred. U.S. officials have called this the worst wildfire in decades. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, October 16, 2007

    Halloween, celebrated each year on Oct. 31, is not just about costumes and candy. It's also a time when Americans revel in the delight of scaring themselves silly with spooky movies, ghost stories and haunted houses. Two Central Michigan University faculty members with expertise on fright-based film and literature, are available to speak with the media about scaring up some entertainment this Halloween. Read the Story

  • Mark Minelli

    Wednesday, October 10, 2007

    Marion Jones, global track star and U.S. Olympic champion, tearfully admitted to using ergogenic aids earlier this week. Jones apologized to the public, as well as her friends and family. Most importantly, however, she has now had to forfeit the five Olympic medals that she won in 2000. Read the Story

  • Thursday, October 4, 2007

    While Michigan's economy adjusts to the recent continuation state budget agreement, one Central Michigan University professor with expertise in credit ratings believes income tax and sales tax increases may lead to lower interest rates on state borrowing. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, October 3, 2007

    As Michiganians grapple with the state's stressed economy and a continuation state budget agreement that calls for tax increases and nearly $440 million in cuts, questions are looming about the future. A Central Michigan University political science professor with expertise in state government is available to speak with the media about continuing budget deliberations. Read the Story

  • Monday, October 1, 2007

    Citing that distracted drivers are more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, Michigan Senator Buzz Thomas recently introduced a bill that would prohibit playing a game or entering data on a cell phone while driving. Read the Story

  • Mark Minelli

    Friday, September 21, 2007

    SOURCE: Mark Minelli professor and director of community health College of Health Professions (989)-774-2685 minel1mj@cmich.edu Floyd Landis continued American Lance Armstrong's tradition of capturing first place in 2006's acclaimed Tour de France competition. The cyclist who denied ever taking performance-enhancing... Read the Story

  • Thursday, September 20, 2007

    Amid much hype and controversy, the new CBS reality series "Kid Nation" premiered Sept. 19. Two Central Michigan University faculty members &mdash one with expertise in reality television and one an expert regarding children's programming &mdash are available to speak... Read the Story

  • John Hartman

    Friday, August 31, 2007

    SOURCE:John K. Hartman professor of journalismOffice: 989-774-7110Cell: 419-704-1367hartm1jk@cmich.eduhttp://www.dacor.net/john.hartmanSept. 15 marks the 25th anniversary of USA Today's founding. Central Michigan University journalism professor John K. Hartman, who authored two books regarding USA Today and has been invited to participate in the... Read the Story

  • Friday, August 24, 2007

    SOURCE:Martin Baxterassistant professor of meteorology989-774-2055baxte1ma@cmich.eduThey say that when it rains, it pours. When it comes to catastrophic weather, this old adage still applies. People across America have been inundated by a recent onslaught of severe weather, which has run the... Read the Story

  • Wednesday, August 15, 2007

    SOURCE:Nancy Seefeltassistant professor of biology989-774-2560seefe1ne@cmich.eduThe sweltering summer of 2007 is providing people in Michigan with ample opportunities to enjoy seasonal activities like swimming, sailing and fishing. It has not, however, been as kind to local vegetation. Lawns are brown and... Read the Story

  • Keith Clifton

    Tuesday, August 14, 2007

    SOURCE:Keith Cliftonassociate professor of musicology andcoordinator of music theory/literatureSchool of Music989-774-2228keith.clifton@cmich.eduAug. 16 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, who is still hailed as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." Central Michigan University School of Music faculty... Read the Story

  • Friday, August 10, 2007

    SOURCE:Donald G. Uzarskiassistant professor of biology989-774-2504uzars1dg@cmich.eduLake Superior has remained the largest, deepest freshwater lake in North America since the Ice Age. Its massive size dwarfs the other Great Lakes. In fact, the combined water of all the other Great Lakes... Read the Story

  • Friday, August 10, 2007

    SOURCE:Rachel Caspariassociate professor of anthropologyHome: 734-475-3291Cell: 734-255-4806caspa1r@cmich.eduA recent discovery of the skull of a female Homo erectus has many people questioning human evolution as we know, and some scientists actually believe it proves that two different species of early man... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, July 31, 2007

    SOURCE:Christopher Tycnerprofessor of physics989-774-3487c.tycner@cmich.eduThe Perseid meteor shower gives those in the northern hemisphere a magnificent light show during the summer months. It occurs around the same time each year - from mid-July until its peak in mid-August.A Central Michigan University... Read the Story

  • Heather Polinsky

    Friday, July 27, 2007

    SOURCE:Heather Polinskyassistant professor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Artspolin1he@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=11 YouTube, the video-hosting Web site that features everything from amateur videos shot on cell phones to professionally shot films, quickly became a cultural phenomenon and is now "reducing the power of... Read the Story

  • Thursday, July 26, 2007

    SOURCE:Martin A. Baxterassistant professor of meteorology989-774-2055baxte1ma@cmich.eduMichigan is witnessing one of the driest summers in recent memory. Mid-Michigan has received 2.81 inches of rain in June and July, well below the 30-year average of 6.16 inches. Many parts of the United... Read the Story

  • Tim Otteman

    Thursday, July 26, 2007

    SOURCE:Tim Ottemaninstructor, department of recreation,parks and leisure services administrationOffice: 989-774-7312Cell: 989-621-2238ottem1tw@cmich.eduhttp://rpl.cmich.edu/faculty/otteman.htmhttp://www.timotteman.com Central Michigan University faculty member Tim Otteman, a nationally quoted authority on sports gambling, is available to speak with media regarding the FBI's investigation into allegations that 13-year National... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, July 24, 2007

    Comedian and actor Drew Carey has been hired as the host of CBS's popular game show "The Price is Right," replacing 83-year-old Bob Barker, who recently retired after 35 years of hosting the show. Two Central Michigan University experts are... Read the Story

  • Thursday, July 19, 2007

    CMU experts available to comment on safety, nutrition, other back-to-school topics

    As back-to-school season approaches, a variety of Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on topics related to the annual return to the classroom.Expert sources and their respective areas of expertise include:TOPIC: School violenceSOURCE: Kevin Love,... Read the Story

  • Anne Hiebert Alton

    Monday, July 2, 2007

    SOURCE:Anne Hiebert Altonprofessor of Englishalton1ah@cmich.eduJ.K. Rowling's anxiously awaited final Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be released July 21, when readers of all ages will once again be swept away to Hogwarts Academy and into the... Read the Story

  • Friday, June 29, 2007

    A significant increase in royalty rates for Internet radio broadcasters will take effect July 15, with royalty payments retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006, set to be collected. Many Internet broadcasters turned off their programming June 26 in a "Day of... Read the Story

  • Theodore Bolema

    Thursday, June 28, 2007

    SOURCE:Ted Bolemafinance and law517-230-0861 (preferred method of contact June 28 and 29)bolem1tr@cmich.eduThe Supreme Court today ruled in the case of Leegin Creative Leather Products v. PSKS Inc. that vertical minimum resale price maintenance agreements should not remain per se, or... Read the Story

  • Thursday, May 17, 2007

    Experts from Central Michigan University are available to comment on a variety of summer-related topics.TOPIC: Summer fashion trendsMaureen MacGillivrayprofessor of apparel merchandising and designmacgi1ms@cmich.eduhttp://www.ehs.cmich.edu/amd/macgillivray.htmTanya Domina associate professor of apparel merchandising and design989-774-5587domin1t@cmich.eduhttp://www.ehs.cmich.edu/amd/tanyadomina.htmMaureen MacGillivray and Tanya Domina can discuss fashion trends... Read the Story

  • Patty Williamson

    Tuesday, May 15, 2007

    SOURCE:Patty Williamsoninstructor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Artswilli1pa@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=14The 2007 season of Fox's "American Idol" will draw to a close when the sixth "Idol" is crowned on May 23. As the season finale approaches, Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and... Read the Story

  • Theodore Bolema

    Tuesday, May 15, 2007

    SOURCE:Theodore Bolema, finance and lawCentral Michigan University517-230-0861bolem1tr@cmich.eduWith the announcement of the purchase of 80 percent of DaimlerChrysler by the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, many questions are being asked about business mergers and their impact. Central Michigan University finance... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, April 24, 2007

    SOURCE:Brigitte Bechtoldprofessor of sociology989-774-3424becht1bh@cmich.eduJust when women thought that the workplace was becoming equal, a study released Monday finds that it is still a man's world; females earn 80 percent of what men earn one year after graduation from college, and... Read the Story

  • Friday, April 20, 2007

    SOURCE:Mark Reillyassistant professor of psychology989-774-2343reill1mp@cmich.eduAs we recognize Alcohol Awareness Month, binge drinking is one of the issues being discussed. "The cause of binge drinking is multifaceted," said Central Michigan University assistant professor of psychology Mark Reilly. "There is no single... Read the Story

  • James N. Goenner

    Wednesday, April 18, 2007

    SOURCE:James N. Goennerexecutive directorThe Center for Charter SchoolsCentral Michigan UniversityPhone contact: Scott Rayexternal relations director517-364-9600 or 989-621-0596sray@thecenterforcharters.orghttp://www.thecenterforcharters.orgJames Goenner, executive director of The Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University, is available to comment on National Charter Schools Week &mdash... Read the Story

  • Shawna Ross

    Friday, April 13, 2007

    SOURCE:Shawna Ross, Volunteer Center coordinatorCentral Michigan University989-774-7685volunteer.center@cmich.eduhttp://www.cmich.edu/volunteerPresident George W. Bush has declared April 15 through 21 National Volunteer Week. As the nation honors its volunteers and celebrates the spirit of public service, CMU Volunteer Center Coordinator Shawna Ross is available... Read the Story

  • Friday, April 13, 2007

    SOURCE:Robert Root, Professor Emeritus of English303-666-6582root1rl@cmich.eduhttp://www.rootwriting.comNovelist Kurt Vonnegut, author of works such as "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle," died Wednesday at the age of 84. Vonnegut, a World War II Battle of the Bulge prisoner, wrote many best sellers during his... Read the Story

  • Patricia Kopetz

    Thursday, April 5, 2007

    SOURCE:Patricia Kopetzprofessor of counseling and special education989-774-3606kopet1pb@cmich.eduPatricia Kopetz, a 2006 Fulbright Scholar with expertise in autism, is available to discuss National Autism Awareness Month, which takes place in April, as well as any other autism-related matters.A couple of Kopetz's initial... Read the Story

  • Patty Williamson

    Wednesday, April 4, 2007

    SOURCE:Patty WilliamsonInstructor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts989-774-2561willi1pa@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=14On the current season of Fox's smash hit series "American Idol," the performances of 17-year-old Federal Way, Wash., native Sanjaya Malakar have drawn harsh criticism from the show's judges, fans and media observers... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, April 3, 2007

    SOURCE:Adam Epsteinassociate professor of finance and law989-774-4428adam.epstein@cmich.eduAfter a long battle over alleged gender discrimination in athletics, a decision was made Monday that Michigan will join the 49 other states and switch volleyball to the fall and girls basketball to the... Read the Story

  • Ted Bolema

    Monday, March 26, 2007

    SOURCE:Ted Bolema, finance and lawCentral Michigan UniversityOffice Phone: 989-774-4429Cell Phone: 517-230-0861bolem1tr@cmich.eduSupreme Court oral arguments begin today in the case of Leegin Creative Leather Products v. PSKS Inc. to determine whether vertical minimum resale price maintenance agreements should remain per se,... Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 22, 2007

    SOURCE:John Robertsonprofessor of historyCentral Michigan University989-774-1145john.robertson@cmich.eduThis week marks the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq, and many are evaluating aspects of the conflict. One aspect that seems to get little attention is the impact on our knowledge of Iraq's... Read the Story

  • Monday, March 19, 2007

    SOURCE:Tim Ottemaninstructor, recreation, parks and leisure services administration Office phone: 989-774-7312Cell phone: 989-621-2238ottem1tw@cmich.eduhttp://rpl.cmich.edu/faculty/otteman.htmhttp://www.timotteman.comThe 2007 NCAA men's basketball tournament is now underway, and people across the nation are frantically checking scores and updating the status of their tournament brackets. Central Michigan... Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 8, 2007

    CMU NEWS SOURCES AVAILABLE TO SPEAK ON MIDLAND SHOOTINGS

    Two Central Michigan University experts are available to speak about Wednesday's incident in which police say 17-year-old David B. Turner of Coleman shot his former girlfriend, 17-year-old Jessica Forsyth of Midland, on a sidewalk adjacent to H.H. Dow High School,... Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 8, 2007

    SOURCE:Rick Sykesfaculty member, School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts989-774-3894sykes1wr@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/alumni/UBCAsite/facultyDetail.asp?employeeID=13According to news reports, CBS will likely fire its "Evening News" executive producer, Rome Hartman, and replace him with Rick Kaplan, a former president of CNN and MSNBC. The anticipated change comes... Read the Story

  • Gary Dunbar

    Friday, March 2, 2007

    SOURCE: Gary Dunbarprofessor of psychologyCentral Michigan University989-774-3282dunba1g@cmich.edu"Think fast! Brain Awareness Week," a global series of events to promote public awareness about the brain, is celebrated each year in March. Started in 1996 by the Society for Neuroscience and the Dana... Read the Story

  • Friday, February 9, 2007

    SOURCE:Anne Altonprofessor of EnglishCentral Michigan University989-774-3560alton1ah@cmich.eduReaders of all ages will once again be swept away to Hogwarts Academy and into the life of the one and only Harry Potter, but for the last time. For years, author J.K. Rowling has... Read the Story

  • Bill Ballenger

    Tuesday, February 6, 2007

    SOURCE:Bill BallengerGriffin Endowed Chair in American GovernmentCentral Michigan UniversityOffice: 517-487-6665 (after 9 a.m. Tuesday or Wednesday)impbb@comcast.netAs Governor Jennifer Granholm prepares to take to the airwaves this evening for her State of the State address, many Michigan residents wait eagerly for... Read the Story

  • Robert Newby

    Tuesday, January 30, 2007

    SOURCE:Robert Newbyprofessor of sociologyCentral Michigan University989-773-0350newby1rg@cmich.eduAn African-American head coach has never coached in the Super Bowl until now. This weekend's game will see a significant first, not one, but two African-American head coaches leading the charge. A few of Newby's... Read the Story

  • Peter Orlick

    Tuesday, January 30, 2007

    SOURCE:Peter B. Orlikdirector, School of Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsCentral Michigan University989-774-7279orlik1pb@cmich.eduhttp://www.bca.cmich.edu/faculty/Peter%20B.%20Orlik.htmCentral Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Director Peter B. Orlik believes that companies feel a decreasing need to advertise during the Super Bowl, which was long considered... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2007

    SOURCE:Zhenyu Huangassistant professor of business information systemsCentral Michigan University989-774-7416huang1z@cmich.eduCOBOL is a legacy language, but it is not extinct. As technology progresses, a number of colleges and universities have moved away from teaching COBOL to pave the way for 'hot' new... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2007

    Patty Williamsoninstructor, School of Broadcast and Cinematic ArtsCentral Michigan University989-774-2561willi1pa@cmich.eduSeason six of Fox's "American Idol" is a hit with television viewers across the country, attracting an estimated 37 million viewers per episode for its debut last week. The show has... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2007

    George W. Bush is expected to address many highly contested issues in tonight's State of the Union Address, including the war in Iraq, energy independence, stem cell research and health care. The following Central Michigan University faculty members are available... Read the Story

  • Monday, January 22, 2007

    SOURCE:Alper Dedeassistant professor of political scienceCentral Michigan University989-774-2348alper.dede@cmich.eduGeorge W. Bush recently made the announcement that he would be sending more than 20,000 additional American troops into Iraq. His action was based on promises by the Iraqi government that it would... Read the Story

  • Monday, January 8, 2007

    SOURCE:Jason Taylor, economicsCentral Michigan University989-774-2578taylo2je@cmich.eduWith Democrats taking control of both Houses of Congress last week and hitting the ground running with an "aggressive" agenda for their first 100 hours of legislative work, Central Michigan University associate professor of economics Jason... Read the Story

  • Tuesday, January 2, 2007

    SOURCE:Blaine Stevensonprofessor of sociologyCentral Michigan University989-774-1780steve1bw@cmich.eduA few of Stevenson's initial thoughts on the subject:"Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a very important holiday. Many politicians will quote from the famous "I have a dream" speech, but what they don't mention... Read the Story

  • Wednesday, December 13, 2006

    As the war in Iraq intensifies, U.S. casualties continue to increase. Central Michigan University psychology professor Stephen Colarelli says that evaluating it from an evolutionary psychological perspective can put in perspective why the fighting and casualties continue to grow. Read the Story

  • Monday, November 13, 2006

    As temperatures fall and winter sets in once again, consumers begin to worry about how much their home heating bill will be. The price of natural gas is expected to be down somewhat this coming winter from last, according to Philip Thompson, Central Michigan University economics professor and authority on energy and regulatory economics. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, November 7, 2006

    Two of Michigan's cities are receiving national recognition for being ranked in the top three most dangerous cities in the country. Detroit and Flint were ranked second and third behind St. Louis on the most dangerous cities in America list. That is no surprise to Central Michigan University history professor Eric Johnson and author of the book "Urbanization and Crime," because crime rates are usually highly correlated with poverty and unemployment. Detroit and Flint score high in both categories. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, November 1, 2006

    With the Michigan firearms deer hunting season starting Nov. 15, CMU audiologist Michael Stewart warns hunters that his research shows recreational gun blasts can cause permanent hearing loss. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2006

    With election season in full swing, it is difficult to engage young people in politics. And for good reason, says Central Michigan University political science faculty member and former campaign press secretary J. Cherie Strachan. She says that by failing to mobilize young people to participate in the nominating stage where the political parties' agendas are developed, the parties have failed to cultivate a broad base of support from new members of the voting public. Read the Story

  • Friday, October 13, 2006

    In the 1990s, Central Michigan University communication and dramatic arts professor Michael Papa studied Bangladesh's Grameen Bank for the 2006 book "Organizing for Social Change: A Dialectic Journey of Theory and Praxis," (Sage) co-authored by colleagues Wendy Papa (CMU) and Arvind Singhal (Ohio University). Michael Papa is available to comment on the Nobel Peace Prize just awarded to the bank and its founder, Muhammad Yunus. According to the Nobel Prize Web site, Yunus and the bank are being recognized "for their efforts to create economic and social development from below." Read the Story

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2006

    Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky is available to discuss Google's recent purchase of the YouTube.com video-sharing Web site and related matters. Read the Story

  • Friday, September 29, 2006

    Are high wages a cause of prosperity or, rather, a result of it? That is the question that Jason Taylor, Central Michigan University economics faculty member, asks in reaction to the minimum wage increase from $5.15 to $6.95 which will take effect Sunday. Read the Story

  • Friday, September 29, 2006

    Who will shine when the gubernatorial candidates square off face-to-face on live television? Only the debates will tell. The following sources from Central Michigan University, with various areas of expertise, will be available for commentary following the upcoming debates. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, September 26, 2006

    "Digital dirt": It's a relatively new term used to describe the unprofessional, often risky and even potentially scandalous information and images that people post about themselves online, from pictures of intoxication-induced escapades to blog rants about anything from professors to politics. Central Michigan University Director of Career Services Julia Barlow Sherlock is available to comment on digital dirt and its consequences. Read the Story

  • Monday, September 25, 2006

    Central Michigan University communication and dramatic arts Chairman Bill Dailey, whose most recent research - conducted in conjunction with colleagues Ed Hinck and Shelly Hinck - focuses on politeness during 45 years of presidential debates, is available to comment regarding communication habits in political debates and campaigns. Their findings include the tendency of "less mean" candidates to be elected. Read the Story

  • Friday, September 22, 2006

    A Central Michigan University AIDS expert sees a federal call for routine HIV testing for Americans as long overdue. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, September 20, 2006

    The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restoring Geneva Convention protections to persons captured, rendered, detained or tortured in the "war on terror" and the ensuing political debate on Common Article 3 of that Convention has illuminated the importance of the rule of international law to the American public, says Sterling Johnson, a Central Michigan University political science faculty member and author of "Peace Without Justice: Hegemonic Instability of International Criminal Law." Johnson also is a former U.S. Foreign Service officer. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, September 20, 2006

    The following sources from Central Michigan University are available to offer political commentary on the upcoming elections. Read the Story

  • Monday, September 18, 2006

    With 4,000 salaried positions cut from Ford Motor Co. to date this year, Friday's announcement of 10,000 more cuts hits Michigan hard. Central Michigan University economics faculty member Richard Hill is available to comment on the recent plant closings and downsizing decisions. Read the Story

  • Kirt Doke's painting,

    Monday, September 11, 2006

    A visit to New York City during his college years initiated a lifelong love affair with the World Trade Center for Central Michigan University art faculty member Kirt Doke. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that destroyed the Twin Towers, Doke painted a series of works depicting the structures in a variety of New York City scenes as a tribute to what he called "an icon for me and most of New York." He is available to speak with the media regarding the attacks and his resulting artwork. Read the Story

  • Friday, September 8, 2006

    Central Michigan University faculty member Timothy Boudreau is available to comment on the controversy surrounding "The Path to 9/11," an ABC miniseries scheduled to air Sept. 10 and 11. According to news reports, former President Bill Clinton claims that the miniseries is "terribly wrong" and demands that ABC alter the movie or not air it at all. ABC has described the film as a "dramatization" based on interviews and documents. Read the Story

  • Thursday, September 7, 2006

    Central Michigan University political science faculty member Orlando Perez is available to comment on controversy surrounding the recent election of Mexico's next president, Felipe Calderon. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, September 5, 2006

    Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Rick Sykes is available to comment on anchor and host changes on national network television, particularly Katie Couric's move to "The CBS Evening News" and Meredith Vieira's shift to NBC's "Today." Read the Story

  • Wednesday, August 30, 2006