CLIPS OF THE WEEK
VERA TKACHUK
Tri-State Opioid Epidemic: Struggles and Solutions Town Hall from Eyewitness News
ABC7NY 10-22-21
Vera Tkachuk, Assistant Dean at Fordham University, The School of Law, and founder of the Opioid Center for Support. She lost her son, Justin, to a fentanyl overdose several years ago.
Rising Out of the Pandemic, City Ballet Ushers in a New Era
New York Times 10-19-21
It was saved for the final weekend when [Fordham PCS student] Isabella LaFreniere delivered on every bit of her promise — and more — in “Chaconne.”
(Fordham PCS alumna Abi Stafford was also mentioned in the article.)
DEBORAH DENNO
Oklahoma turns to Supreme Court after long-delayed executions are halted again
The Washington Post 10-27-21
“Oklahoma was the first to come up with lethal injections,” and the first to use the sedative midazolam, Denno told The Post. “They have tried to be at the forefront of different ways of executing people.”
REBECCA KYSAR
Pastries and Persuasion: How a Global Tax Deal Got Done
News Amed 10-27-21
Ms. Kysar, a professor at the Fordham School of Law and a tax treaty expert, has been a vocal critic of the 2017 Republican tax overhaul. In 2018, she told the Senate Finance Committee that the law’s international tax provisions “fundamentally botched general business taxation.”
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Binghamton University receives additional $1.25 million to support communities most adversely affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Binghampton University State University of New York 10-22-21
Total awards have been made in the amount of $2.5 million from CARES Act funding divided equally between Binghamton University and Fordham University to launch the New York State Cares for Communities (NYSCFC) initiative.
FSU Law Trial Team Wins Civil Rights Competition
Florida Bar 10-22-21
Twenty-two law school teams from around the country participated in the competition, including Harvard University, which FSU Law defeated in the final round. Other schools competing were Emory University, Fordham University, New York University, University of Texas, and William & Mary.
WFUV
Adele’s Record Radio Start With ‘Easy on Me’: ‘She Is an Artist Who Transcends Format’
Billboard 10-28-21
“As we’ve come to expect, new music from Adele is a happening. It’s an event,” says Russ Borris, WFUV New York music director. The Fordham University-owned Adult Alternative Airplay chart reporter played the song 25 times in the tracking week, placing it in a tie for the station’s top title in that span.
ADMINISTRATORS
VERA TKACHUK
Tri-State Opioid Epidemic: Struggles and Solutions Town Hall from Eyewitness News
ABC7NY 10-22-21
Vera Tkachuk, Assistant Dean at Fordham University, The School of Law, and founder of the Opioid Center for Support. She lost her son, Justin, to a fentanyl overdose several years ago.
TYLER STOVALL
Freedom
Thinking Allowed on BBC-4 10-25-21
Tyler Stovall, Professor of History at Fordham University, considers the intertwined histories of racism and freedom in the United States, a nation that has claimed liberty as at the heart of their national identity.
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Biden Says He’s Open to Reforming Filibuster to Win Voting Rights
Truthout 10-22-21
Failing to reform or abolish the filibuster, said Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout on Friday, would be akin to giving up on “absolutely essential voting rights protections” to preserve Senate tradition.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
‘Facebook Papers’ explode ahead of platform’s earnings report
Breitbart 10-25-21
“The Facebook Papers are so damning, so disturbing, so disgusting, and should lead to quick action at the federal level.”
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
The Democrats wanting to replace Letitia James as New York AG
City & State New York 10-26-21
The bonafide expert on political corruption has said she would run in an open 2022 Democratic primary for state attorney general.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON
Why Martin Luther King Couldn’t Get a Carry Permit: Several Groups Urging the Supreme Court to Overturn New York’s Virtual Ban on Bearing Arms Emphasize the Policy’s Racist Roots and Impact
Reason.com 10-27-21
Until relatively recently, as Fordham University law professor Nicholas Johnson details in his 2014 book “Negroes and the Gun,” mainstream Black organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People steadfastly upheld that tradition.
REBECCA KYSAR
Pastries and Persuasion: How a Global Tax Deal Got Done
News Amed 10-27-21
Ms. Kysar, a professor at the Fordham School of Law and a tax treaty expert, has been a vocal critic of the 2017 Republican tax overhaul. In 2018, she told the Senate Finance Committee that the law’s international tax provisions “fundamentally botched general business taxation.”
DEBORAH DENNO
Oklahoma turns to Supreme Court after long-delayed executions are halted again
The Washington Post 10-27-21
“Oklahoma was the first to come up with lethal injections,” and the first to use the sedative midazolam, Denno told The Post. “They have tried to be at the forefront of different ways of executing people.”
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Attorney General Letitia James Poised to Announce Run for Governor, Sources Say
The City 10-27-21
The 2018 Democratic voter turnout mirrors that of four years prior, when just 575,000 New Yorkers voted in the primary featuring Cuomo, Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout and comedian and activist Randy Credico.
TANYA HERNANDEZ
Diversifying population challenges government programs
Roll Call 10-27-21
“Jordan Peele’s experience of race in America is going to be very different from the hypothetical white-presenting individual with Native American ancestry,” she said. “Both are honest responses to the census question with that personal identity in mind. But for purposes of the federal government to do something with that data for redistricting, what are you to make of it?”
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
The Facebook Papers Spur More Calls to ‘Break Them Up!’ – Jessica Corbett
Wall Street Window 10-28-21
“Before it was acquired by Facebook, Instagram actually tried to improve quality instead of just increasing virality at all costs,” tweeted Fordham University School of Law professor Zephyr Teachout. “Break them up!”
ARTS & SCIENCES FACULTY
CHRISTINA GREER
A record number of Black women are expected to run in 2022
19th News 10-22-21
A number of factors contribute to both the opportunities and obstacles Black women face headed into 2022, said Fordham University political scientist Christina Greer.
SAUL CORNELL
‘Originalists’ Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett Under Microscope in 2nd Amendment Case
National Law Journal (subscription required) 10-22-21
“What makes this case so interesting is the newly appointed justices, particularly Kavanaugh and Barrett, who have ruled in dissent (as appellate court judges) where they’ve leaned in heavily towards the ‘history-text-tradition’ test as opposed to the two-step, means-end scrutiny that the liberal wing of the court is more comfortable with.”
CHRISTINA GREER
Are We Becoming Gilead 2.0?
MSNBC 10-23-21
“Joining me now to talk about it is Christina Greer. She’s an associate professor of political science at Fordham University…”
CHRISTINA GREER
He’s running for DA, challenging the NYPD and the status quo
AP News 10-26-21
“I think what made Bragg so successful was that he was asking voters to think about not just who we lock up but also the communities we’re leaving behind in doing so and the circumstances from which people are coming.”
TROY TASSIER
There Is Little Evidence We Are Learning The Right Lessons From Covid: Report
Forbes 10-27-21
Troy Tassier is a Fordham University economist who specializes in economic epidemiology. He said, “We fail to learn from pandemics because large scale pandemics like Covid-19 happen so infrequently in our time. By the time we need to respond to a new pandemic, the last pandemic is too far in the past and funding and knowledge have dissipated.”
CHRISTINA GREER
Attorney General Letitia James Poised to Announce Run for Governor, Sources Say
The City 10-27-21
“Tish spawns a domino effect of different people running for office,” said Christina Greer, a Fordham University political science professor. “It really does open up an opportunity for people in lower offices across the city to run. She helps so many other people, consciously and subconsciously.”
CHRIS RHOMBERG
The fast-food model lets corporations escape liability. California might chart a new course
Los Angeles Times 10-28-21
“Because it’s hard to get into a workplace to establish a union, workers and unions are exploring other venues to try to get some control over their work and find other ways of regulating health and safety.”
CHRISTINA GREER
“Off Topic/ On Politics”Live show: A closer look at the NYC race for mayor
NY1 10-28-21
“And in just a few minutes we’ll be joined by Dr. Christina Greer for more in-depth analysis. She’s a Fordham University professor and NY1 political commentator.”
CHRISTINA GREER
What’s on the Ballot?
Amsterdam News 10-28-21
Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
SAUL CORNELL
The Second Amendment Didn’t Protect Your Right To Own A Gun Until 2008
FiveThirtyEight / ABC News 10-28-21
I reached out to Saul Cornell, a professor of early American history [at Fordham University]to explain…
CHRISTINA GREER
The Beat with Ari Melber, 10/25/21
MSNBC 10-25-21
“Here in New York City, there have been lots of complaints of police officers who don`t wear masks. And many civilians are wondering whether or not they`re vaccinated and whether or not they`re really protecting the public when they`re out on the subways or out on the streets.”
STUDENTS
Miss New York, Sydney Park, visits the North Country
WWNYTV 10-24-21
Park is a law student at Fordham and will represent New York in December’s Miss America Pageant.
Finding what more we can all do
PR Newswire 10-25-21
A senior at Fordham University in New York last year, Ms. Quiroga saw her beloved Bronx devastated by the pandemic. So she did what she thought she could do best: She gave her neighbors a voice.
Rising Out of the Pandemic, City Ballet Ushers in a New Era
New York Times 10-19-21
It was saved for the final weekend when [Fordham PCS student] Isabella LaFreniere delivered on every bit of her promise — and more — in “Chaconne.”
(Fordham PCS alumna Abi Stafford was also mentioned in the article.)
Middle and high schools should embrace social workers and interns
Amsterdam News 10-28-21
Kandra Knowles is a doctoral student at Fordham University and is an advocate for student and adolescent wellness.
ATHLETICS
Lehigh Offensive Outburst Spoiled By Fourth Quarter Fordham Comeback
Lehigh University Athletics 10-23-21
The Mountain Hawks were unable to convert their best showing of 2021 into their first win, however, as Fordham scored three touchdowns in the final quarter to erase a 28-14 deficit and stun Lehigh 35-28 Saturday at Jack Coffey Field.
Indiana men’s soccer gears up for regular-season finale with nonconference matchup
Indiana Daily Student 10-28-21
VCU comes to Bloomington with a 9-5-1 record this season, losing its most recent match against Fordham University 1-0 on Oct. 23
ALUMNI
PETER SACHS
2021 Legal Awards Honoree: Peter S. Sachs
South Florida Business & Wealth 10-22-21
“I attended Fordham Law School from 1970-1973, graduating cum laude before relocating to Florida.”
BENJAMIN ALLEN, COURTNEY THOMAS
Her (Lack of) Kickball Skills Made Him Know She Was a Keeper
DNYUZ 10-22-21
For example, when Mr. Allen, who graduated from Fordham University, wanted to move to Boston to get an M.B.A., Ms. Thomas moved with him, as Boston provided her with more career opportunities.
EUGENE TISSERANT
Yad Vashem: Vatican librarian Cardinal Tisserant made heroic efforts to save Jews
The Catholic World Report 10-23-21
He was voted a member of the French Academy in 1961 and received honorary degrees from many universities, including Princeton University, Fordham University, and Duquesne University.
LAURA MUTRIE
Quinnipiac recognizes 6 for student service
Republican American 10-24-21
Mutrie earned a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a master’s of social work from Fordham University.
RYAN PASQUALE
Freshwater Investments Welcomes Ryan Pasquale as Director of Acquisitions & Asset Management
Global Fintech Series 10-25-21
Mr. Pasquale earned his MBA from Fordham University in New York City, where he concentrated in corporate finance and real estate. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute.
KEI KOMURU
Not everyone approves of this princess’ wedding. She’s going ahead with it anyway
CNN 10-25-21
After graduating from the International Christian University in 2014, he worked in a law firm in Tokyo, before winning a scholarship to study law at the Fordham School of Law in New York.
LUCY LOPEZ
Spencer Stuart Welcomes General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Lucy Lopez
KOTA TV 10-21-21
Lopez serves on the Board of Trustees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York, the nation’s oldest youth mentoring nonprofit, and was its Board President until early 2021. She received her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
BETH WRIGHT-CLEMENTE
Two candidates in Troy City Council District 3 race
The Record 10-23-21
“A lifelong resident of Rensselaer County, I grew up in Wynantskill and have lived in various parts of Troy, including Sycaway and Lansingburgh. I graduated from CCHS, and after earning a degree in Communications from Fordham University, I returned to the Capital District where I built a home and raised my family.”
RAMAYA JAWAHAR KUDEKALLU
Karnataka lawyer set to head New York bar’s human rights panel
Onmanorama 10-23-21
She did her masters in International Law and Human Rights at Fordham University, New York. She currently teaches at Cardozo Law School, New York.
KEI KOMURO
Japan’s Princess Mako Marries Long Time Boyfriend In Low-Key Ceremony, Gives Up Royal Status
Forbes 10-26-21
Komuro, who left for New York in 2018 to study law at Fordham University, courted further controversy upon his return to Japan over his hairstyle.
DAVID DEJOY
David DeJoy joins LBM Advantage as CFO
LBM Journal
DeJoy received his bachelor’s degree in finance and managerial accounting from Pace University and his MBA in finance from Fordham University.
LOIS DURANT
Sheppard Mullin Appoints Lois Durant Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Businesswire 10-27-21
Durant earned her M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and her B.A. from Fordham University.
KENNETH ROSENZWEIG
Michael Best Welcomes Jordan Koss, Kenneth Rosenzweig, and Ashley Cross to Chicago, Denver Offices
General News Council 10-27-21
Rosenzweig earned his B.A. in Economics and History from The University of Michigan, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law.
LISA KATZ
Candidate Profile: Lisa Katz For New Castle Town Supervisor
Patch.com 10-27-21
Juris Doctor degree from Fordham Law School
BARABARA WILSON
Four Vie For Two Seats On Justice Court Bench in Southampton
The Southhampton Press
She majored in criminal justice at Suffolk County Community College, earned dual majors in Black studies and social sciences at Fordham University and received her law degree from Touro Law Center.
CARMEN DE LA ROSA
Wash Heights District 10 Council Race: De La Rosa Vs. De La Cruz
Patch.com 10-27-21
Raised in Inwood and attended Mother Cabrini High School, before receiving my bachelor’s degree at Fordham University in the Bronx.
ED CINCA
Currax Pharmaceuticals Announces the Appointment of Ed Cinca to Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategic Alliance Management
PR Newswire 10-26-21
Ed earned an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University.
ROBERT NOLAN
Form S-1/A ONS Acquisition Corp.
StreetInsider 10-27-21
Mr. Nolan received a J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and a B.S in Business Administration from Georgetown University. Mr. Nolan is a member of the McDonough School of Business Board of Advisors.
JASON AVANCENA
Jason Avanceña appointed MD of Nestlé Lanka PLC
Nation.lk
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Fordham University Graduate School of Business, New York, USA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics from De La Salle University, the Philippines.
MATTHEW LONOIKAMAKAHIKI WAH TIM YIM
Jesuit Matthew Yim of Holy Trinity Parish ordained deacon
Hawaii Catholic Herald 10-27-21
As a Jesuit, he received a master’s degree in philosophy from Fordham University, New York, while volunteering at St. John Chrysostom School in the South Bronx. He then taught philosophy at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, for a few years, followed by a year at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Sacramento, California, leading faith-sharing groups and facilitating small retreats.
ANNE PRISCO
Holy Family’s Dr. Anne Prisco is out to embrace the transforming diversity of Philly
Al Dia News 10-28-21
When Prisco graduated in 1979 and came back to New York City it was in the throes of a recession and she couldn’t find a teaching job. Instead, her first position was in Fordham University’s financial aid office as an entry-level financial aid counselor.
OBITUARIES
Christopher S. Smith
The Shepherdstown Chronicle 10-22-21
Chris graduated in 1981 from Fordham University Law School in New York City, where he met the love of his life Nora Reynolds, whom he married in 1982.
Margaret Harmon Woolls “Peggy” November 13, 1931 – October 6, 2021
Legacy.com 10-25-21
She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Alexandria, and of Marymount College (Fordham University).
