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Fogg examines postwar challenges faced by Holocaust survivors

Posted by on May 5, 2026

Dr. Shannon Fogg, professor and chair of history and political science, published an article in The Conversation examining the obstacles Holocaust survivors in France faced after World War II, including property loss and bureaucratic barriers. The article documents how survivors returning home encountered stolen apartments, looted belongings and administrative hurdles while seeking restitution.

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Reed publishes article in The Conversation

Posted by on May 5, 2026

Dr. Ross Channing Reed, lecturer of philosophy, published an article titled “The good life requires two things, self-knowledge and friends – you can’t have one without the other” in The Conversation on April 9.

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Grebowicz publishes essay in Washington Post

Posted by on March 3, 2026

Dr. Margret Grebowicz, Maxwell C. Weiner Distinguished Professor of the Humanities and professor of philosophy, published a guest column in The Washington Post titled “Do dogs offer more satisfying relationships than people?” The essay also appeared in The Conversation as “Americans are asking too much of their dogs.”

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Bruening publishes article on lessons from 16th century theologian

Posted by on January 6, 2026

Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science at Missouri S&T, published an article in The Conversation titled “Why One 16th Century Theologian’s Advice for a Bitterly Divided Nation Holds True Today.”

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Reed’s Aristotle article tops 72,000 reads worldwide

Posted by on November 4, 2025

Dr. Ross Channing Reed, lecturer of philosophy, published “Why Leisure Matters for a Good life, According to Aristotle” in The Conversation on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Reed publishes article on why leisure matters according to Aristotle

Posted by on September 2, 2025

Dr. Ross Channing Reed, lecturer in philosophy, published an article titled “Why Leisure Matters for a Good Life, According to Aristotle” in The Conversation on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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