2024’s Top Media Stories
This past year was a great one for Washington College in the news.
Our depth of knowledge and expertise across a wide array of topics and issues has generated impressive media coverage for the College and its people this year. Below are a sampling of articles and features where Washington topped the headlines these past 12 months.
How Nayib Bukele’s ‘Iron Fist’ Has Transformed El Salvador
TIME
Christine Wade, political science chair and Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs, was quoted in this article, which went on to be picked up by AOL, MSN and Yahoo. Wade also provided commentary to Americas Quarterly on this topic in February. That article was picked up the Washington Post, La Nacion (Argentina), Yahoo Noticias, and several other international news sites.
Washington College Launches Warehime School of Global Business
BestColleges
After we issued a release announcing plans to use a $15 million gift from Beth Warehime Rizakos ’13 to help launch a new liberal arts-focused business school, a reporter from Best Colleges reached out to interview President Mike Sosulski on the exciting news. His commentary was later used again for a round-up of new business school trends to look for in 2025 by the same reporter.
'Kamala the Cop' vs. 'Gish Galloper' Trump: A debate of contrasts
Yahoo
Flavio Hickel, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in this article, the original of which was from Agence France-Presse (AFP), an international news wire service. That article went on to be picked up by over 200 outlets across 27 countries.
Transferring Colleges: 9 Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. News and World Report
Johnnie Johnson, vice president of enrollment management, has become a sought-after source for U.S. News & World Report. In addition to this article, he was also quoted on the latest news regarding the FAFSA.
Dig yields clues into how Choptank tribe lived with water
The Bay Journal
After sending out a press release on the latest grant-funded research of Julie Markin, associate professor of anthropology and archaeology and director of archaeology, news of the work hit the Chestertown Spy, Talbot Spy, Cambridge Spy, The Star Democrat, and MyEasternShoreMD.com. The regional media interest drew the eye of a reporter from The Bay Journal, who traveled out to the dig site with Julie for this in-depth interview.
How East Asia's population crunch could lead to crisis
Newsweek
Andrew Oros, professor of political science and international studies, was interviewed for this article, which went on to be picked up by more than 25 papers across the country including the Miami Herald, Fresno Bee and the Sun Herald. Oros had previously been consulted for another Newsweek article in June, titled "Could population crises hurt Asian military powers?". That article was picked up by 12 international sites.
What Happens if the Education Department Is Dissolved?
U.S. News and World Report
President Mike Sosulski was interviewed for his take on this issue.
Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know
U.S. News and World Report
Sarah Feyerherm, vice president of student affairs, and Skylar Fairbee '26, president of Fetching Freedom, were interviewed on Washington’s unique service dog training program (along with current dog in training Marbry!).
How to attract hummingbirds to your backyard, according to ornithologists
Yahoo Life
Maren Gimpel, associate director at Foreman's Branch Bird Observatory (CES), was sought out for this article which was originally posted to Real Homes. It was picked up by 3 outlets including Yahoo, broadening its national reach.
Millennial man's realization about why the world feels wrong goes viral
Newsweek
Elizabeth Yost, associate professor of sociology, provided commentary for this article, which went on to be picked up by 28 outlets across the country including the Tri-City Herald and the Sacramento Bee.
- Dominique Ellis Falcon