May 4, 2024
In an op-ed, Professor Ken Miller discussed how the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is playing an important role in contributing to California’s housing supply.
May 3, 2024
Professor George Thomas participated in a panel interview on the question of whether or not the United States is a true democracy or a republic.
May 1, 2024
CMC’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government was highlighted in an article regarding TogetherSF Action, which is attempting to push for a ballot measure that would strengthen the power of San Francisco’s mayor. A report from the Rose Institute helped jumpstart this effort by TogetherSF.
May 1, 2024
Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in a piece on the recent meeting between former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. He shared, “…they have a mutual interest in making nice. Legal fees are causing Trump to hemorrhage money, and DeSantis can help him with fundraising. He could also come in handy during the fall if the polls show that Florida is close.”
Prof. Lisa Cody
Professor Lisa Cody has been awarded the 2024 James L. Clifford Prize by the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS). The Clifford Prize is awarded annually to an article that "presents an outstanding study of some aspect of eighteenth-century culture, interesting to any eighteenth-century specialist, regardless of discipline." Cody, an Associate Professor of History at CMC, earned the distinction for, 'Marriage is No Protection for Crime': Coverture, Sex, and Marital Rape in Eighteenth-Century England, published in the Journal of British Studies, 61.
Daniel Firoozi
Economics Professor Daniel Firoozi and collaborators received a grant from the Ascendium Research Group, Inc. to conduct a study of noncredit workforce training programs and the impact such programs have on the job market.
April 25, 2024
In an article discussing how the outcome of the November election could potentially impact U.S. and China relations, Professor Minxin Pei explains that stronger anti-China rhetoric among Republicans may inevitability beget harsher China policies under former President Trump.
April 22, 2024
Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article that explored why blue states have not rushed to join California Governor Gavin Newsom’s call for constitutional amendment on guns. He explained why Newsom’s plan is unlikely to work.
April 19, 2024
Professor Minxin Pei provided insight on Chinese President Xi Jinping elevating the status of national security and the use of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) to help carry out missions to detain foreign nationals and their family members on mainland China.
April 17 2024
Professor Ron Riggio appeared as a subject matter expert in an article examining which states have the most hiring struggles in the current economic environment. Riggio explained why employers have difficulties filling positions, the economic impact from this trend, and the best ways for employers to attract and retain employees.