In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, finding and maintaining meaningful romantic relationships can be a daunting task. From navigating dating apps to managing expectations in a digital age, there are numerous challenges individuals face in their quest for love. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor in the department of sociology, anthropology and gerontology at … [Read more...] about How to navigate our complicated modern world to find love
When anthropologist Dr. Marnie Watson was in graduate school at the University of New Mexico, she got to participate in a big research project that focused on mental health and substance abuse issues. That opportunity would kick start her research career. Since then, much of her work has involved studying and sharing the stories of people who have undergone traumatic … [Read more...] about Revealing the true nature of people
To connect local practitioners, community members, nonprofits, students and researchers on themes around poverty, the Center for Ozarks Poverty Research (COPR) at Missouri State University presents its first-ever free Community Conference on Poverty. Themed, “Housing, Homelessness and Families,” the conference takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 in Hill Hall, Room 001. It … [Read more...] about Connecting the community with research on poverty
Can you feel that? Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is just over a week away and while many are making plans or reservations with their significant other – many are still looking for that someone special. Enter the not-so-new frontier of dating apps. Tinder is by far the most widely used on the market. Since its launch in 2012, Tinder reports about 26 million matches a day, … [Read more...] about Has online dating changed the way we fall in love?
Hunger, poverty and homelessness affect every nation — even the richest and most powerful. In 2022, 11.5% of the U.S. population lived in poverty. As we continue to deal with the economic fallout of inflation, it’s important to help our existing impoverished population and ensure we minimize the number of new people who fall into poverty. Dr. Erin Kenny, associate professor of … [Read more...] about Neediest cities in America (2024) – Q&A with Dr. Erin Kenny