• 2024.09.01 Theran Brazil Twitter X The Washington Post

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    A months-long fight between the Brazilian government and X, formerly Twitter, came to a head when a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice ordered X to be suspended in the country… Psychology professor Sally Theran sees some beneficial outcomes from the situation.

  • 2024.09.01 Ludtke Lock Room Talk ABC News

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    ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews ​​former Sports Illustrated baseball reporter Melissa Ludtke ’73 on her trailblazing career and her new book, ‘Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside.’

  • 2024.08.30 Durrani Afghan education PBS

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    To discuss how the Taliban regime has impacted education, Amna Nawaz spoke with Afghan education activist Pashtana Durrani, the founder of Learn Afghanistan, and a visiting fellow at Wellesley Centers for Women.

  • 2024.08.28 Carter Jackson Lincoln bisexuality The Boston Globe

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    “Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln” is a new documentary about Lincoln’s purported bisexuality, featuring Africana studies professor Kellie Carter Jackson.

  • 2024.08.26 Charmaraman teens social media mental health The Atlanta Voice

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    Wellesley Centers for Women senior research scientist Linda Charmaraman on how teens and their parents can balance the good and the bad aspects of social media and exploring the impact of social media on teenagers’ health.

  • 2024.08.24 Theran Chappell Roan parasocial relationships CNN

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    Part of why fans love Chappell Roan — and perhaps why some people have gone to disturbing extremes to invade her privacy — is the authenticity she projects, says professor of psychology Sally Theran.

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    Wellesley interns take on Boston through nonprofits geared towards social change and community engagement.

  • 2024.08.21 Levine college affordability living expenses The Boston Globe

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    Economist Phillip Levine: “If we really want college to be accessible to all, financial aid needs to be extended to cover living expenses as well… There is still more work that needs to be done.”

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    Wellesley College students and alums are once again among a select group of students receiving awards to support graduate study. Here are some of this year’s fellowship recipients.