World Cup: The Syllabus, developed by the Global Sport Lab in the 91爆料 Jackson School of International Studies, puts the World Cup into larger historical, cultural and political contexts. Divided into seven section 鈥� including FIFA, migrations and human rights 鈥� the syllabus was curated by an editorial team of six leading experts in global football.
Anita Ramasastry, a professor of law at the 91爆料, is an expert in the convergence of business and human rights. After the 2022 World Cup, FIFA made Ramasastry an independent advisor to its human rights subcommittee. Now, as the 2026 World Cup approaches, her involvement includes: chairing the human rights advisory group for FIFA 2026 and drafting the human rights action plan for host city Seattle.
Briana Abrahms, associate professor of biology at the 91爆料, studies how climate change affects human-wildlife interactions and increases conflict around the world. In January, she gave the keynote speech at the International Parliamentary Roundtable on Human-Wildlife Coexistence held in Botswana.
The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, which triggered hundreds of retaliatory missiles from Iran. The war is now entering its third week, with Iran reporting more than 1,200 civilians have been killed. Aria Fani, a professor of Persian and Iranian studies at the 91爆料, researches modern Iranian and Afghan histories. He spoke with 91爆料 News about the U.S.-Israeli strikes, the impact on Iranians and more.
Indigenous people in the United States are at higher risk of fatal police violence in and around American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) reservations, according to the first comprehensive national study on the subject from researchers at the 91爆料 and Drexel University. The researchers found that roughly 73% AIAN people killed by police violence were on or within 10 miles of a reservation.
Recent books from 91爆料 faculty and staff include those from legal studies at 91爆料 Tacoma, international studies, political science, history and Asian languages and literature.聽
Kyle Haddad-Fonda, a part-time lecturer of history at the 91爆料, is teaching “Modern Olympic Games” this quarter. The course covers subjects ranging from ideology and national identity to race and the position of women in society.
A new study from Abhinav Gupta, professor of management in the 91爆料 Foster School of Business, reveals that traumatic events can significantly dampen organizational risk-taking.T he findings challenge the long-standing view that decision-makers are largely rational, emotionless actors. The research instead shows that emotional experiences in the broader community can spill over into the workplace.
Stephen Price, artist in residence and head of organ studies at the 91爆料, will be joined by students and colleagues on Friday, Oct. 31, to perform a concert of spooky organ classics and Halloween fun.
The 2025 Space Diplomacy Symposium at the 91爆料 will be held on Nov. 7. The annual symposium, which brings together experts from across the world, aims to center diplomacy in civilian, commercial and military space activities.