The Baltimore Sun & Washington Post
Spotlight turns on new evidence in Dixon case
Arguments on whether account of third developer is prejudicial and too late

Published November 12, 2009

Political Science professor Herb Smith, a noted state politics analyst, gives his opinion about the impact of new revelations on the trial of Baltimore's first female mayor, Sheila Dixon, who faces theft charges.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/4jTbXe

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Wall Street Journal
Why Puppy Love Matters for Parents

Published November 11, 2009

Stephanie Madsen, associate professor of Psychology and a leading researcher on teen dating, expounds on her research that shows young people whose parents more frequently talk - and advise - about dating matters tend to have "warmer, more positive romantic relationships, with less fighting and tension."

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/27LUIT

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Wall Street Journal
"The Juggle" blog
How to Give Your Teens Dating Advice

Published November 11, 2009

Stephanie Madsen, associate professor of Psychology and a leading researcher on teen dating, is quoted regarding her recent research on this thorny subject.

Read the full blog entry here: http://bit.ly/49phcx

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Maryland Public TV
State Circle

Aired November 6, 2009

Political Science professor Herb Smith discusses what, if any, impact recent Republican victories in Virginia and New Jersey could have on Maryland's gubernatorial race next year.

View the program here: http://bit.ly/17gUv1

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The Baltimore Sun
After nearly 4-year probe, Baltimore mayor to get day in court Dixon to face charges she stole and spent gift cards for the needy

Published November 8, 2009

As the trial starts against Baltimore's first female mayor, Political Science professor Herb Smith and other political analysts argue that the charges have not irreparably harmed her political stock.

"If these were traffic charges, this is jay-walking versus going 100 miles per hour over the speed limit," said Herb Smith, a professor of political science at McDaniel College. "It is not much ado about nothing. It is much ado about not so much."

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/wOjMy

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WJZ-TV (Baltimore's CBS station)
Frederick Voters Elect Whole New Legislative Body

Aired November 4, 2009

Political professor Herb Smith, a noted state political analyst, weighs in on the reasons voters ousted all their incumbents.

View the video and read the full story here: http://bit.ly/2Te6dI

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U.S. News & World Report
Dropouts Loom Large for Schools
Community colleges are a bright spot — and focal point — in this economy. But despite high enrollment, they fight to keep students

Published August 19, 2009

Florence Hines, vice president for enrollment management, was quoted in a portion of this article that looked at the conventional wisdom of “those who track successful efforts to increase graduation rates and narrow the gap between white and minority retention” and steps they say would advance President Obama's “American Graduation Initiative.”

Read the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/nsetj2

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Urbanite Magazine
In recent years, colleges and universities nationwide have engaged in a dramatic physical transformation, constructing new buildings at the fastest rate since the 1960s. What’s behind the boom, and when will it end?

Published in October 2009 issue

With his economic expertise and knowledge of McDaniel College, Ethan Seidel, vice president for administration and finance, was quoted extensively in this article that featured the College’s major construction projects completed in recent years.

Read the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/yhwjmxd

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USA Today (Chicago Tribune, Tennessean, Huffington Post also published)
“Scholarly writers empower the romance genre”

July 6, 2009

English professor Pam Regis quoted as expert about growing respect for romance novels.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/l4p5vb

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U.S. News & World Report (Yahoo! Finance also published)
“10 Tips for Getting More Financial Aid”

Published June 16, 2009

Patricia Williams, director of financial aid, quoted as an expert on how colleges are approving a record number of appeals and giving more aid to students.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/ylrphnm

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Washington Monthly
The Annual College Guide edition

Published September/October 2009

McDaniel was spotlighted among the nation’s liberal arts colleges that are considered excellent choices because of their emphasis on service (including with the Peace Corps and U.S. Armed Forces, as well proportion of federal work-study funds spent on service), social mobility and research. The guide’s authors say the ranking is “a measure of not just what colleges can do for you, but what colleges are doing for the country.”

To read the full article: http://tinyurl.com/lwkppc

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The Baltimore Sun (Fourteen other outlets also published, including TV stations in Ohio and Kansas)
“Recession could yield permanent shift in spending habits”

Published June 14, 2009

Sara Raley, an assistant professor of sociology, quoted as an expert in consumerism. (No longer online)

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The Baltimore Sun
Obama speech to nation's students divides area parents

Published Sept. 5, 2009

History professor Bryn Upton was quoted extensively about the controversy surrounding President Obama’s speech to America’s children about prioritizing education.

Read the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/m7sbhz

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The Baltimore Sun (The Carroll County Times also published an article)
Walking a mile in her shoes for a cause
Participants raise funds for Carroll rape crisis center

Published Sept. 13, 2009

Students and faculty members were the focus of this article about their efforts to raise awareness and funds for the Rape Crisis Center of Carroll County.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/yzn2fwd

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The Carroll County Times
Schools, colleges seek to adapt to technology

Published Aug. 16, 2009

Esther Iglich, chief information officer, and Debora Johnson-Ross, associate professor of Political Science and International Studies and associate dean of academic affairs, were featured in an article that looked at how colleges are accommodating technology in and out of the classroom.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/yhmnx9x

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The Baltimore Sun (American Chronicle also published)
“7 Ways Michael Jackson Changed the World”

Published June 28, 2009

Eric Byrd, a music lecturer, quoted as an expert on Michael Jackson’s legacy. (No longer online)

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The Carroll County Times
McDaniel College begins presidential search

Published Sept. 21, 2009

Members of the Presidential Search committee, including Chairwoman Mary Lynn Durham, are quoted in an article about their efforts to find the strongest candidate to replace the College’s outgoing president.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/yhmnx9x

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Baltimore Sun
Westminster perks up with Ravens' arrival
Training camp triggers fans' pilgrimage to college town

Published July 27, 2009

The College was featured prominently in this article about Ravens’ training camp.

Read the full article here: http://tinyurl.com/ykrszhp