CLIPS OF THE WEEK
DEBORAH DENNO
The overlooked condition that can trigger extreme behaviour
BBC 12-18-19
It’s hard to know how often PMDD is being raised in legal cases now. Deborah Denno, a law professor at Fordham University in New York, says that in the US “there’s not a register of them, a lot are settled as plea bargains”.
CHRISTINA GREER
The Barnard Student Murder and the Central Park Five
WNYC 12-17-19
The co-hosts of the New York politics podcast “FAQ NYC,” Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, and Harry Siegel, New York Daily News columnist and Daily Beast senior editor, discuss how NYC institutions, from the NYPD to media news outlets, will approach the murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, the circumstances of which echo other past high-profile murder cases that were decades later revealed as poorly handled.
LINDA SUGIN
Americans donate big to British royal family charities which skimp on their cause
New York Post 12-14-19
“Travel of celebrities and royals should never be part of a charitable purpose,” said Linda Sugin, an associate dean at Fordham Law School and an expert on non-profits.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Fordham University Buys Development Site
Real Estate In-Depth 12-17-19
The property was purchased by Fordham University.
VIRTUAL TRAVEL COULD CHANGE THE WORLD—IF IT GETS OFF THE GROUND
Wall Street Journal 12-12-19
Students who attend New York’s Fordham University, which has two campuses, can use a service called Chimera, developed by New York-based startup Pagoni VR, to sit in on live classes on the other campus.
6 Complimentary Online Learning Resources for Primary Source Papers For You Personally
Adotas 12-13-19
Fordham University is another good resource for international history.
ADMINISTRATORS
DAVID GIBSON
When it comes to pope, social media comments don’t always reflect reality
Catholic Courier 12-18-19
While David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, described the number of papal critics as “much smaller than we think,” he said they are well-organized and well-placed to create a stir.
ANTHONY DAVIDSON
Fordham RE Institute Holds Fireside Chat With Alum and Industry Veteran Gilmartin
Real Estate In-Depth 12-18-19
The intimate, invite-only event, which was held at the University’s Lincoln Center campus last month, celebrated the third anniversary of Fordham University’s REI and featured a fireside chat between Gilmartin and Dr. Anthony R. Davidson, dean, Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS).
BRENDAN CAHILL
Unmapped: Writers Invited to Submit New York Migration Stories
IOM UN Migration 12-18-19
Fordham University was founded by a migrant and still serves to empower migrants today,” said Brendan Cahill, Director of the International Institute of Humanitarian Affairs, Fordham University.
SCHOOL OF LAW
Law schools give back to the tune of $111 million
The National Jurist 12-18-19
Fordham University – Legislative and Policy Advocacy Clinic
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The Top 50 Online Master’s in Educational Leadership
Intelligent 12-18-19
48. BEST CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOCUS – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Top 35 Best Online Master’s in Theology Programs
Intelligent 12-17-19
26. BEST PASTORAL COUNSELING FOCUS – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
The Top 25 Online Master’s in Christian Counseling Programs
Intelligent 12-13-19
20. BEST FACULTY MENTORSHIP – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
DEBORAH DENNO
The overlooked condition that can trigger extreme behaviour
BBC 12-18-19
It’s hard to know how often PMDD is being raised in legal cases now. Deborah Denno, a law professor at Fordham University in New York, says that in the US “there’s not a register of them, a lot are settled as plea bargains”.
CARL MINZNER
It’s not all on Trump: China favors confrontation with the U.S.
Washington Post 12-18-19
Carl Minzner, an expert on U.S.-China relations at Fordham University, has watched the newscast every day since Nov. 20 and notes that each night the United States has been attacked not once or twice but in multiple news segments — 13 on Dec. 4 alone, followed by eight the next night.
JED SHUGERMAN
Did Trump commit bribery? I asked 7 legal experts.
Vox 12-17-19
Jed Shugerman, law professor, Fordham University
JOHN PFAFF
Criminal pardons in Kentucky: Was justice served?
Yahoo News 360 12-17-19
“Only problematic leniency generates this level of collective outrage. Never needless cruelty.” — Fordham University criminal law professor John Pfaff
MARK DAVIES
Mayor de Blasio’s use of NYPD security detail on failed presidential campaign probed
New York Daily News 12-16-19
Mark Davies, a Fordham professor and expert on city ethics law, said the mayor is required to have security at all times, regardless of whether he’s on vacation or campaigning for another office.
MATT GOLD
Quite Convinced There Will Not Be a Phase Two Trade Deal, Says Matt Gold
Bloomberg 12-16-19
Former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Matt Gold [Fordham Adjunct Professor of Law] says that neither the U.S. or China made any real concessions for the phase one trade deal and he does not see a phase two deal coming anytime soon.
KAREN GREENBERG
LIVE: House Judiciary Committee hears evidence on impeachment inquiry
KPFA 12-09-19
Karen Greenberg is the Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law and author of several books.
LINDA SUGIN
Americans donate big to British royal family charities which skimp on their cause
New York Post 12-14-19
“Travel of celebrities and royals should never be part of a charitable purpose,” said Linda Sugin, an associate dean at Fordham Law School and an expert on non-profits.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
MARK CONRAD
Charlotte is about to land the 30th Major League Soccer team
Charlotte Observer 12-16-19
A Charlotte MLS team could possibly begin play as early as the 2021 season, said Mark Conrad, director of the sports business concentration at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.
MARK CONRAD
Charlotte’s $110 million aid package for MLS bid far outpaces other cities
Charlotte Observer 12-13-19
But $110 million still isn’t exorbitant, said Mark Conrad, a sports business expert at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.
FORMER ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
VICTOR FRANCIS HESS
Victor Francis Hess
The Asian Age 12-16-19
He retired from Fordham University in 1958 and he died on 17 December 1964, in Mount Vernon, New York from Parkinson’s disease.
JOHN P. MCCARTHY
Putting Army mutiny of 1924 in perspective
The Irish Times 12-17-19
JOHN P MCCARTHY, PhD
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
CHRISTINA GREER
The Barnard Student Murder and the Central Park Five
WNYC 12-17-19
The co-hosts of the New York politics podcast “FAQ NYC,” Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, and Harry Siegel, New York Daily News columnist and Daily Beast senior editor, discuss how NYC institutions, from the NYPD to media news outlets, will approach the murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, the circumstances of which echo other past high-profile murder cases that were decades later revealed as poorly handled.
QUAMRUL HAIDER
An Ignoble Nobel Laureate
The Daily Star 12-17-19
Quamrul Haider is a Professor of Physics at Fordham University, New York.
MARK SHANAHAN
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Co-Curator Of Script In Hand Playreading Series
Broadway World 12-17-19
He is a graduate of Brown University (BA) and Fordham University (MA, faculty).
ELIZABETH YUKO
Harvard Scientist Thinks It’s ‘Ludicrous’ to Compare His Genetics-Based Dating App to Eugenics
Daily Beast 12-14-19
A Fordham associate ethics professor [Elizabeth Yuko] told The Daily Beast the concept “sounds like eugenics,” likening it to the Nazi ideal of cultivating a master race.
LEONARD CASSUTO
Required Pedagogy
Inside Higher Ed 12-13-19
Leonard Cassuto, professor of English at Fordham University and a vocal proponent of graduate education reform, is co-writing a forthcoming book from Johns Hopkins University Press on why all students need to be trained as educators, across contexts.
STUDENTS
App that helps sexual assault survivors among CES award finalists
Las Vegas Review-Journal 12-18-19
Sofia Ongele was, in her own words, a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed freshman at Fordham University in New York City when an acquaintance was sexually assaulted.
Woo-Woo, Mumblecore, and Woke: 13 Words the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Added in 2019
Inc 12-15-19
A digital photo project run by a Fordham University student about “racial microaggressions” features minority students holding up signs with comments like “You’re really pretty … for a dark-skin girl.” — Jinnie Spiegler
ATHLETICS
Kiwis on college basketball scholarships abroad continues to thrive
Voxy 12-18-19
Others like Krystal Leger-Walker at Washington State University, Zara Jillings (Fordham University), Katelin Noyer (Fresno State University) and Akiene-Tera Reed (Virginia Commonwealth University) have worn the black singlet in previous years.
Cohasset native inducted into athletic hall of fame
WickedLocal Cohasset 12-16-19
[Greg Smith] was inducted into the Fordham University Hall of Fame this spring.
ALUMNI
Nixon Peabody LLP
Rochester Business-Journal 12-18-19
[Brandon Coyle] received his J.D. from Fordham University Law School and bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees from North Dakota State University.
‘The Celtiberian’s Tale’ follows one boy’s reluctant participation in Hannibal’s War
PR Web 12-17-19
M. J. Kurzrok is a graduate of Fordham University, and the Delaware Law School of Widner University.
3 lessons for today’s teachers and students from coach Vince Lombardi
The Conversation 12-17-19
Born in Brooklyn to devoutly Catholic Italian immigrant parents, [Vince Lombardi] originally intended to become a priest but instead attended Fordham University on a football scholarship.
Gambia: Two High Court Judges Sworn-in
AllAfrica 12-16-19
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu holds an LLM in International Law and Justice from Fordham University Law School, and a Diploma in Transnational and International Organised Law Crime from the International Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico, USA.
Can This Man Rebrand the Ohio River?
Louisville Magazine 12-16-19
In 1979 [David] Wicks, who was teaching seventh-grade science, got his master’s in education at Fordham University.
About Us
Brides 12-16-19
[Elspeth Velten] graduated with a degree in Communications and Journalism from Fordham University.
New Weill Neurohub Will Unite UCSF, UC Berkeley, U. of Washington in Race to Find New Treatments for Brain Diseases
Canadian Life Sciences 12-16-19
Joan [Weill] has received honorary degrees from Paul Smith’s; SUNY Purchase; Bank Street College; Fordham University; and Sonoma State University.
Central Jersey Daily Rundown, Friday, Dec. 13
Bridgewater Courier News 12-13-19
[Stephanie A.] DeVos received her degree from Fordham University School of Law in 2011.
10 Questions With Vic: Kit Williamson
IN Magazine Canada 12-13-19
He began his career on Broadway in the Tony-nominated revival of Talk Radio with Liev Schreiber while a Junior at Fordham University, and went on to receive his MFA in playwriting from UCLA.
Using a Consistent, Systematic Approach to Minimize Correlation to the Market
The Wall Street Transcript 12-13-19
Mr. [Armin S.] Holzer received an undergraduate economics degree from Princeton University and his MBA in finance from Fordham University.
The shrink and the spiritual director: Freud and the Jesuits
America Magazine 12-13-19
[André Godin, S.J.] did the usual philosophical and theological studies in Europe, and then received graduate training in psychology at Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., in the early 1950s.
Donald Trump will use his White House counsel Pat Cipollone to represent him in impeachment, thrusting millionaire father of 10 behind his total resistance strategy into the spotlight
Daily Mail 12-13-19
[Pat Cipollone] spent time growing up in the Bronx, and graduated at the top of his class at Fordham University in New York.
OBITUARIES
Heidi Hynes, 51, Of Bronx, NY, Executive Director of the Mary Mitchell Family Youth Center
Heidi Hynes, Transplanted Crusader for the Poor, Dies at 51
The New York Times 12-16-19
All of which may help explain why Ms. Hynes, after attending the Jesuit-run Fordham University in the Bronx in the 1980s and majoring in philosophy, stayed in the borough and devoted her career to improving the lives of her mostly nonwhite and poor neighbors.
Don McDonagh, 87, Of New York, NY, Dance Critic and Author
Don McDonagh, dance critic and author, dies at 87
Art Daily 12-15-19
After graduating from Fordham University, he did a stint in the Army during the Korean War and was posted to England. There he met Jennifer Jane Tobutt, a young British theatergoer who was part of a group that frequented London music halls and the ballet.
