Faculty Matters

In this episode, Amelia Kahn, Asst. Professor of Philosophy, discusses her research on tech and AI and the ethical issues created by AI, in higher ed and globally.

In this episode, Jonathan Heaps, the Director of the Bernard J. Lonergan Institute and the new Toth-Lonergan Visiting Professor as of January 2026, talks about Lonergan's philosophy, the work of the institute, and some of their current initiatives.

In this episode, Youssef Yacoubi, Lecturer of Arabic and Co-director of the Middle Eastern and North African Studies Program, talks about a study abroad class he has developed that gives students an opportunity to visit Morocco and the Middle east.

In this episode, Sarah Ponichtera, Assistant Dean for Special Collections and the Gallery, talks about an array of university archives projects, both here and abroad.

In this episode, Muhammad Farooq, Asst. Prof. of English, discusses what it means to be an international faculty member today.

In this episode, Priti Shah, Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, and Minsun Lee, Associate Professor in the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy, and Counseling Psychology Director of Training, will consider the increasing use of AI in lieu of (or in addition to) human therapists, and the potential impact on mental health care.

In this episode, Jo Renee Formicola, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, will talk about her forthcoming book, “Academia’s Dilemma: What to do About Artificial Intelligence, which is informed both by her research into AI and her many years of teaching experience.

In this episode, Renee Robinson, Professor of Communication in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, talks about a project she is developing that involves using VR to provide feedback to students on oral communication assignments.

In this episode, Andrew Rimby, adjunct professor of English, podcaster, and social activist, discusses his arts/culture organization, The Ivory Tower Boiler Room, and the ins and outs of podcasting.

In this episode, Leslie Rippon, Assoc. Professor of Athletic Training, Nancy Enright, Professor of English, and Peter Shoemaker, Professor of French, will discuss the challenges of restarting/reinvigorating a research agenda and some strategies for doing so.