When Andrew Safran, A76, F77, and his wife, Linda, first came across a work of art by William Hawkins in 1989, they were struck by its vibrant...
Arts & Culture
February 26, 2018 Large Image
Andrew and Linda Safran donate thirty-eight works of art to the university’s permanent collection
February 20, 2018 Large Image
A new biography of John Marshall shows how the influential Supreme Court chief justice promoted the judiciary and a strong federal government
John Marshall became one of the most influential chief justices of the United States Supreme Court, even though he had completed just one year of...
February 13, 2018 Large Image
Two-time Bram Stoker Award winner Christopher Golden, A89, shares the secrets of a successful writing career
On a typical day, writer Christopher Golden, A89, might have a half dozen projects on his plate, and there’s certainly no time for writer’s block...
February 8, 2018 Large Image
Musical theater lyricist Amanda Yesnowitz, J94, has a knack for witty repartee—and nabs a prestigious prize
It’s not hard to see where Amanda Yesnowitz’s passion lies. She sums it up in a song she wrote called “...
January 16, 2018 Large Image
A new book shows how the world of ideas grew when David Hume and Adam Smith, eminent 18th century thinkers, bonded
David Hume and Adam Smith were leading thinkers of the 1700s, and their ideas continue to influence us to this day. Hume is considered one of the...