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Recently at ISG
- Nicholas Shapiro’s Report and Testimony Informed a New State Law on Jail Deaths in Riverside County
Nicholas Shapiro’s report and Senate testimony helped shape California’s SB 1379, signed by Governor Newsom. He challenged Riverside County’s 2024 internal audit, citing the conflict of interest in a combined sheriff-coroner office. The law requires an independent medical examiner by July 2027 and public reporting of in-custody deaths. - Terence Keel Analyzes Nolan Wells Grand Jury & Legal Options on FOX5 Atlanta
Dr. Terence Keel, award winning Professor of Human Biology and Society and African American Studies and Director of the BioCritical Studies Lab, joined FOX5 Atlanta to provide expert analysis on the Jackson County grand jury decision in the death investigation of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. - Danielle Carr’s Teaching Strategies Featured in New York Magazine
In “The Race to Keep Cheating,” Danielle Carr’s teaching strategies are highlighted regarding teaching in the age of AI.
Student Spotlight
Hyojung Kim and Elise Whitlinger (HBS ’26)
We would like to share our latest spotlight to ISG undergraduate students Hyojung Kim and Elise Whitlinger (HBS ’26) for receiving the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity Award for Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Award.
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Affiliate Achievements
Derek W. Ren (HBS Class of ’24)
We would like to share our latest highlight from one of our alumni, Derek W. Ren (HBS ’24), for receiving a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.