UIndy Faculty, Staff Provide Expert Insight to Local & National Media in September:
As part of their commitment to “education for service,” faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis share their expertise with local and national news outlets in order to keep our community informed and to introduce new perspectives on current issues.
UIndy faculty and staff were featured in the following news stories in September:
Emily Tisdale, executive director of the Center for Aging & Community and adjunct faculty, appeared in a live interview with WISH-TV to highlight UIndy’s CareAcademy which teaches adult caregivers practical skills. She also previewed the Center for Aging & Community’s Inaugural Aging Symposium, which will bring together caregivers and professionals for a day of learning and conversation, in a live interview with WXIN. Her remarks were also featured in Community Connect Media and the Daily Journal.
Kerria Carter, assistant professor of practice in criminal forensics & director of field experience for the department of criminal justice, was featured in the Daily Journal and WJCP Radio after she was elected as the first female Johnson County Coroner.
Dr. Tanuja Singh highlighted UIndy’s inaugural AI Summit and Perry Township’s $30 million entrepreneurship innovation center planned on campus during the Indy Chamber Accelerate Higher Ed event, which was published in the Indiana Business Journal and the Daily Journal.
Dr. Toni Morris, associate professor of nursing, emphasized the importance of staying up-to-date on vaccinations leading up to UIndy’s free community vaccination clinics in articles published by WISH-TV, the Daily Journal,and Community Connect Media.
Dr. Christopher Moore, professor of anthropology & director of graduate studies in anthropology, celebrated Indiana Archaeology Month by appearing in a pair of live in-studio interviews with WISH-TV and WXIN, where he showed off tools used and findings from archaeological digs at the historic Williams homestead in Carmel. His work and research were also mentioned by the Lebanon Reporter and the Clinton County Daily News.
Dr. Aerin Welch, program director of the department of psychological sciences, explained to WXIN how UIndy’s new psychology graduate program will help address the need for school psychologists throughout the state.
Dr. Vincent O. van Empeh, assistant professor of practice and director of accreditation, offered his insight to WalletHub, detailing why consumers aren’t putting enough emphasis on credit card annual fees given current inflation.
Dr. Krista Latham, professor of biology and anthropology, was named a 2026 Indiana Business Journal’s Women of Influence honoree.
Rev. Arionne Lynch, University chaplain and director of the Lantz Center, previewed the second annual Called + Crafted Preaching & Innovation Conference which helps pastors and ministry leaders address burnout in an article published by Community Connect Media.
Victoria Hall, assistant professor of practice in accounting and finance, explained to WalletHub how often someone should apply for a top credit card.
Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, associate professor of political science, discussed the legacy on 9/11 and its impact on U.S. policy in a live interview with WISH-TV. She also described to WTHR why voters should have more confidence in the election process after the Indiana Recount Commission certified the resultsin the Republican Primary for Senate District 23. Additionally, she appeared in an episode of WFYI’s Week in Review focused on the EPA handing over control of coal ash regulations in Indiana to state leaders. She also penned an Op-ed examining the cost of money in campaigns, published in the Indiana Capital Chronicle, the Seymour Tribune, and Elkhart Truth. She also provided insight to Mirror Indy, explaining why Ryan Mears has the edge in the Marion County prosecutor’s race. In an interview with WHAS 11 in Louisville, Kentucky, Wilson detailed why Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear would have to connect with progressive voters if he were to run in the 2028 presidential election. She also told WTHR that Greg Ballard is in a unique position as he campaigns for secretary of state without a party structure. In a separate story, she also pondered whether county clerks would respond to Ballard’s proposal for more training for those who oversee elections.
Dr. Matt Will, associate professor of finance, discussed various financial topics during several live interviews with Tony Katz on WIBC, including jobs numbers, the Canada trade fight, the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates, and inflation.
Lauri Shillings, creative director, was featured in WFYI’s 2026 Voter Guide as a libertarian candidate for Indiana secretary of state. She also emphasized her commitment to making voting for Hoosiers safe and secure in a profile published by The Exponent. She also explained to WTHR why she would not match opponent Greg Ballard’s pledge to not personally endorse, fundraise for, or donate to other candidates while serving.
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