Toward a More Reasonable World
A new book by Andy Norman ’86 makes the case for strengthening our mental immune systems.
In Mental Immunity (Harper Wave, 2021), Andy Norman ’86 describes a world riven by unreason. Borrowing lan…
Short Features
Recommended Reading: Books by Hennessey ’70, Willett ’97, and Others
William J. Hennessey ’70
Walking Broadway: Thirteen Miles of Architecture and History (The Monacelli Press, 2020)
New York’s oldest and longest avenue is the centerpiece of this book, intended to be savored both at h…
Made New by the Moon: A Child’s Name
By Ian Boyden ’95
In 1996, I traveled the length of the Yangtze River, starting at the mouth and working my way up—from…
How Young Leaders Can Drive Change
From living on the streets of Ghana to running a nonprofit for disadvantaged students, Ferdinand Quayson ’20 is focused …
From Global Pandemic to Anti-Racism: 2020 in Review
2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most memorable years of the modern era. From the threat and real-…
Unknown Territory
Wesleyan’s Pandemic Planning Committee has played a critical role in helping the University welcome its community safely…
A Really Good Conversationalist
Jared Gimbel ’11 uses his knowledge of 16 languages to make connections across multiple corners and cultures of the worl…
Historical Row: Colin Campbell: In His Own Words
“After 15 years as a university president, I have finally learned what is expected of you. You should have the wisdom of…
Beyond Displacement
A new book by Ahmed M. Badr ’20 illuminates the varied experiences and perspectives of young refugees around the world t…
Recommended Reading: Books by Jacobsen, Dietrich ’06, and Others
Joyce P. Jacobsen
Advanced Introduction to Feminist Economics (Elgar, 2020)
Joyce P. Jacobsen, Andrews Professor of Economics and former provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Wesleyan, and curren…