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Unveiling Ceremony Recalls, Honors Legacy of John Emmet’s Chemical Hearth
The University of Virginia’s chemical hearth has stepped into history.
The American Chemical Society officially designated the hearth, designed by University founder Thomas Jefferson and John Emmet, his first professor of natural sciences, as a National Historic Chemical Landmark. Built in the
Photojournalists on the Front Line: The Emotional Toll
Photojournalists document the world around us. We see their images directly on our devices and televisions, capturing emotions and connecting us to stories at home and abroad. How do photojournalists help us understand difficult topics and breaking news? How does covering complex and emotional issues affect photojournalists personally?
Join a distinguished panel of photojournalists—including
The Israel–Hamas conflict: Ways forward
The current Israel–Hamas conflict, instigated by the ISIS-like Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, continues with ravaging impact in Gaza. The Middle East region is a tinderbox. Critical U.S. and international interests in security, stability, sovereignty, and nationhood are on the line.
Mara Rudman, a former U.S. deputy national security advisor and a Schlesinger Distinguished Professor