TSPR Commentaries

Hunger pangs can make it difficult for students to focus. Women’s Voices commentator Emily Shupe tells us about steps she’s taken at her institution to mitigate food insecurity.

Women’s Voices commentator Elizabeth Pappas believes the humanities are valuable, but she’s worried they’re being pushed aside in the U.S.

Our Women’s Voices commentary series resumes with an essay from Heather McIlvaine-Newsad. She would like to see more ultra-wealthy people follow the example of Dolly Parton and use their good fortune to make the world a better place.

Commentator Julie Murphy became a grandmother a couple months ago. For our Women’s Voices series, she shares some thoughts about this new stage in her life.

For our Women’s Voices commentary series, Heather McIlvaine-Newsad says critical thinking skills require more than memorizing facts or learning short-lived job skills.

For our Women’s Voices commentary series, Pam McLean tells us about the joy she finds in volunteering.

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Victoria Livingston says this is one of her favorite times of year. She encourages you to go outside and enjoy it, too.

Guest commentator Gayle Richardson talks about the Spanish language and the ways people react to it in the U.S.

For our Women’s Voices commentary series, Heather McIlvaine-Newsad tells us about her connection to the semiconductor crystals that helped make the Artemis mission possible.

For our Women’s Voices commentary series, Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindup says when people invest in a university degree, they’re investing in themselves.