Press Room

Dr. Stephanie Silvera

“The symptoms a person has will depend on a number of factors, including vaccination and booster status, previous infection, and overall immune function and health, which are influenced by comorbidities and other factors.”

Professor of Public Health, Stephanie Silvera, discusses what COVID symptoms to look out for in kids for XBB.1.5 variant with NJ.com.

Dr. Jason M. Williams

“In similar cases involving white officers, a lengthy investigation typically ensues before a determination is made on charges. Thus, the immediate reaction these officers are receiving is on par with the African American experience of navigating the criminal legal system.”

Professor of Justice Studies, Jason M. Williams, discusses the swift action taken against the former officers accused of murdering Tyre Nichols with USA Today.

Dr. Jonathan Howell

“Students demonstrate such fluency with technology that we may be tempted to believe they don’t need our help at all. Let’s be open to having the complicated conversations with our students that we need to have — not to protect them, but to empower them.“

Professor of Linguistics, Jonathan Howell, discusses a new AI tool that can write essays and how to prevent students from relying on it for their assignments with NJ.com.