Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
By: Sandra Sjoberg, Vice President and Dean, Academic Programs, Western Governors University School of Business What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions and still put people first? For me, the answer became clear during a defining moment early in my career – one that changed my path entirely. Today I am […]
Michelin Guide scrutiny could boost Philly tourism, but will it stifle chefs’ freedom to experiment and innovate?
By: Jonathan Deutsch, Professor of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel University The Philadelphia restaurant scene is abuzz with the news that the famed Michelin Guide is coming to town. As a research chef and educator at Drexel University in Philadelphia, I am following the Michelin developments closely. Having eaten in Michelin restaurants in other cities, I am confident […]
Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity?
By: Wolfgang Messner, Clinical Professor of International Business, University of South Carolina Artificial Intelligence began as a quest to simulate the human brain. Is it now in the process of transforming the human brain’s role in daily life? The Industrial Revolution diminished the need for manual labor. As someone who researches the application of AI in international […]
Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable
By: Sumit Agarwal, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. will lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals – under the multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package that President Donald Trump signed into law on […]
From Seattle to Atlanta, new social housing programs seek to make homes permanently affordable for a range of incomes
By: Todd Aagaard, Professor of Law, Villanova School of Law Layoffs of federal employees and cutbacks to federal agencies have direct consequences for the Philadelphia area. I am a law professor at Villanova University outside Philadelphia, and my research focuses on the work of the administrative agencies that compose the federal government. I believe that understanding the federal government’s presence in […]
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
By: John Weigand, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Interior Design, Miami University Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting […]
In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators
By: Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest […]
I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier
By: Sarah Bauerle Bass, Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Temple University In Philadelphia, the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and unintentional drug overdose. While some of these deaths are caused by things out of our control – like genetics – many are largely preventable. Preventable deaths are the result of a series of decisions. […]
How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends
By: Julene Paul, Assistant Professor of Planning, University of Texas at Arlington, Josh Davidson, Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Oberlin College and Conservatory When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and people who already ride the bus – and […]
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
By: Jason C.K. Chan, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University, Zohara Assadipour, Graduate Student in Cognitive Psychology, Iowa State University Inserting brief quiz questions into an online lecture can boost learning and may reduce racial achievement gaps, even when students are tuning in remotely in a distracting environment. That’s a main finding of our recent […]