CLIPS OF THE WEEK
The Top 10 Secrets of Fordham University in NYC
Untapped Cities 02-19-19
Fordham University is not just the only Jesuit university in New York City, but also the third-oldest university in New York City.
JOHN PFAFF
Man delighted to find 30-year-old computer still works
The Daily Dot 02-17-19
The wholesome thread concluded with a sweet message from Pfaff, a professor of law at Fordham University.
MOLLY NESS
Reading Aloud and ‘Exergaming’: A Roundup of Early-Years Research
Education Week 02-19-19
“Kids who are read to at home have better transitions to formal school settings,” said Molly Ness, associate professor of childhood education at Fordham University in New York City.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham Honors Solon and Marianna Patterson
The National Herald 02-20-19
The Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University in New York will honor Solon and Marianna Patterson, in recognition of their support for the Center, on Monday, March 25.
That Jesuit Bell
Positively Filipino 02-20-19
The book John F. Hurley S.J. – Wartime Superior in the Philippines, published by the Jesuits’ Fordham University in 1966 is more than a stirring eyewitness account of Manila’s intense suffering — bombs falling, fires blazing, bridges blown up, women raped, civilians killed by the bayonets of a fleeing Japanese Army, leaving a once lovely Pearl of the Orient in the total destruction of Manila’s “liberation,” with 100,000 dead.
2U TAKES 65% OF TUITION REVENUES: WHY MANY NONPROFIT SCHOOLS DON’T MIND
eLearning Inside 02-18-19
In July, eLearning Inside reported that 2U had announced plans to launch a partnership with New York’s Fordham University to deliver two online graduate degree programs, including a Master’s of Studies in Law in Compliance.
The Top 10 Secrets of Fordham University in NYC
Untapped Cities 02-19-19
Fordham University is not just the only Jesuit university in New York City, but also the third-oldest university in New York City.
4th annual Black History Month event celebrates cultural richness
News 12 The Bronx 02-17-19
Community members celebrated the fourth annual Black History Month celebration event hosted by the African People Alliance and Fordham University this weekend.
WFUV
Ryan Adams Silenced by Radio Amid Allegations
Variety 02-19-19
The e-mailed response from Rita Houston, program director at the influential Fordham University-owned Triple A station WFUV, was typical: “Thanks for reaching out to me on this… but going to pass on this topic.”
ADMINISTRATORS
DAVID GIBSON
Cardinal Tobin’s challenges after release of list of NJ priests accused of abuse
North Jersey Record 02-15-19
David Gibson, the director of Fordham University’s Center for Religion and Culture, compared Tobin to President Barack Obama after winning the 2008 election.
DENNIS C. JACOBS
New Presidents or Provosts: The Citadel, Colorado School of Mines, Elizabethtown College, Fordham U, Gonzaga U, Maine CC System, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Snow College, Westminster College (Utah)
Inside Higher Ed 02-14-19
Dennis C. Jacobs, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Santa Clara University, in California, been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Fordham University, in New York.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Tour Access Masters arrives in São Paulo in February
Estadão 02-19-19
– Fordham University – Gabelli School of Business
Innovation in America: Where do we Stand?
R&D Magazine 02-19-19
Inspired by the report, Rockbridge partnered with the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University and NHH to implement the innovation study in the United States.
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
ALISON TAYLOR
Here’s how to fix our ‘schizophrenic’ anti corruption efforts
FCPA Blog 02-20-19
Alison Taylor, pictured above, is managing director of advisory services at BSR, a non-profit consultancy and company network focused on sustainability and CSR and a professor at Fordham Law School and the Gabelli Business School.
JOHN PFAFF
Man delighted to find 30-year-old computer still works
The Daily Dot 02-17-19
The wholesome thread concluded with a sweet message from Pfaff, a professor of law at Fordham University.
JOEL COHEN
Jussie Smollett Is In a Tough Spot, But So Are His Lawyers
Law & Crime 02-19-19
Joel Cohen practices white collar criminal law at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School.
JOEL COHEN
Can the president confide in his attorney general?
The Hill 02-16-19
Cohen is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School.
JED SHUGERMAN
Trump declared a national emergency at the border. I asked 11 experts if it’s legal.
Vox 02-15-19
Jed Shugerman, law professor, Fordham University
JED SHUGERMAN
Judge slaps gag order on Roger Stone, attorneys in Mueller case
Washington Examiner 02-15-19
Fordham law professor Jed Shugerman wryly commented on the gag order on Twitter: “For Stone, this will be cruel and unusual punishment.”
JOHN D. FEERICK
“It Was All About Money”: An Oral History of the 1998-99 NBA Lockout
The Ringer 02-14-19
In March 1998, arbitrator John D. Feerick, the dean of Fordham University Law School, reduced Sprewell’s suspension by five months and ordered that the Golden State Warriors reinstate the remainder of the All-Star swingman’s four-year, $32 million contract; the Warriors had terminated Sprewell’s pact after he choked and punched head coach P.J. Carlesimo during a December 1997 practice.
JOHN D. FEERICK
Some of Trump’s top-most advisers have reportedly discussed invoking the 25th Amendment, which lets 14 people remove a sitting president from office. Here’s how it works.
Business Insider 02-14-19
John D. Feerick, former dean of Fordham Law School, is one of the chief architects of the 25th Amendment who shepherded it through Congress in the early 1960s.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Crowley, Shuster join Squire Patton Boggs
Politico 02-19-19
Zephyr Teachout, the Fordham University law professor who challenged New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the primary in 2014 and later ran for Congress and New York attorney general, this morning called Crowley’s move to lobby for Squire Patton Boggs “so shameful.”
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Amazon has money, power and influence. But it flamed out in NYC. Here’s why that matters
CNN 02-14-19
“Amazon is on its heels,” said Zephyr Teachout, a professor at Fordham Law School and a critic of Amazon’s HQ2 plans in New York who has also opposed one of its chief proponents, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
KENNETH J. MUCKENHAUPT
Finding a connection gives life continued purpose and joy
Naples Daily News 02-20-19
Recently retired and a seasonal resident, Ken serves as a volunteer firefighter, has a part-time ambulance job and is an adjunct professor at Fordham University in New York City.
MICHAEL PIRSON
From sandwich to bagel management
Manila Times 02-18-19
Dr. Michael Pirson is an Associate Professor of Management, Global Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship at Fordham University.
MARK CONRAD
INSIDER TRADING LAWS ARE COMING … TO SPORTS BETTING
Ozy 02-17-19
“The sports leagues generally want the federal government to be involved,” says Mark Conrad, an associate professor at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and director of its sports business program.
FORMER ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
MARY P. NICHOLS
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR MARY P. NICHOLS DELIVERS TOCQUEVILLE LECTURE FEB. 27
Furman University 02-20-19
She is a senior fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization (New York) and has taught at Fordham University, the University of Delaware and St. John’s College Annapolis.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
JASON MUNSHI-SOUTH
News Feature: Cities serve as testbeds for evolutionary change
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 02-19-19
And in a 2017 review of urban evolution research, Johnson and coauthor Jason Munshi-South (an evolutionary biologist at Fordham University) listed 192 studies, more than half published in the last 5 years (3).
GEORGE E. DEMACOPOULOS
Archon Symposium on Reviving the Female Diaconate in the Orthodox Church: Has the Time Come? March 30
Archons 02-18-19
The symposium will be introduced by the Historian of the Order of Saint Andrew, Archon George E. Demacopoulos, Ph. D., Professor of Theology, Co-Director, Orthodox Christian Studies Center Fordham University, Bronx, New York.
LEONARD CASSUTO
Casuto: Why is it different to write a doctoral thesis and write a book?
Xuehua 02-17-19
About the author: Leonard Cassuto, Professor of English at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
Joe Biden Once Spoke At Strom Thurmond’s Memorial Service. How Do People Feel About That Now?
Buzzfeed News 02-17-19
Christina Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University who specializes in black ethnic politics, said Biden has to present his career as a rich tableau with varied experiences and intersecting with all types of people.
CHRISTINA GREER
Happy Valentine’s Day
New York Amsterdam News 02-14-19
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,” the co-host of the new podcast FAQ-NYC, and the host of The Aftermath and The Counter on Ozy.com.
CHRISTINA GREER
Big Apple — big loser: Amazon jilts NYC for the sticks
New York Daily News 02-14-19
“If it’s fine, why did you do it in the dark?” said Fordham University political science professor Christina Greer.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FACULTY
MOLLY NESS
Reading Aloud and ‘Exergaming’: A Roundup of Early-Years Research
Education Week 02-19-19
“Kids who are read to at home have better transitions to formal school settings,” said Molly Ness, associate professor of childhood education at Fordham University in New York City.
STUDENTS
This MLB power couple is fighting to save 200 union jobs
Think Progress 02-20-19
[Eireann] Dolan — who is in the midst of her thesis project at the Fordham Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education — considers research her forte.
The Case For Leaving City Rats Alone
Nautilis 02-14-19
Rats invade when ecosystems get disrupted. In terms of the bare necessities, “rats need only a place to build a burrow (usually open soil but sometimes within buildings or piles of material), access to fresh drinking water, and around 50 grams of moderately calorie-rich food each day,” according to Matthew Combs, a doctoral student at Fordham University who is studying the genetic history of rats in New York City.
Fil-Am Post-Grad Law Students In U.S. Northeast Huddle In NY
24 Pilipinas 02-14-19
Tim Dauz (Fordham)
ATHLETICS
Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta
Scuttlebutt Sailing News 02-17-19
5. Fordham University, Moosedown (J/120)
Fordham beats Rhode Island 66-63 in OT
The Hour 02-16-19
Nick Honor made a 3-pointer with 48 seconds left in overtime that gave Fordham a 66-63 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday.
Attleboro’s Stu Singer helps athletes on all levels juggle competition, performance
The Sun Chronicle 02-15-19
He has worked extensively with the Wheaton College athletics program in Norton, but also higher-profile NCAA Division I collegiate programs such as Fordham University and the University of Maryland women’s basketball teams, which advanced to back-to-back Final Fours the first two years [Stu] Singer worked with them (2014, 2015).
ALUMNI
Lexie Liu is the Chinese rapper with a cyberpunk vision
Dazed 02-20-19
Before that, [Lexie Liu] nearly became a K-pop idol, even placing fourth on the TV talent show K-pop Star 5 in 2015; in the end, however, she turned her back on the restrictive idol system and returned to education, studying global business at New York City’s Fordham University – only to realise during her first semester that music was her true calling.
Mathew Rodriguez: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Heavy 02-20-19
[Mathew] Rodriguez earned his BA, in English and [Comparative] Literature, from Fordham University; he graduated, Summa Cum Laude, in 2011.
EXTREME TAKEOVER
Jerusalem Post 02-20-19
[Ziona Greenwald] holds a JD from Fordham Law School and has worked as a court attorney and a magazine editor.
Rosselló appoints Mara Pérez as executive director of the Maritime Transport Authority
Endi El Nuevodia 02-20-19
[Mara Pérez Torres] holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Ponce and a master’s degree in Corporate, Banking and Financial Law from the Fordham University School of Law in New York.
“This is a career for a lifetime.” Luo Tianfu is the most happy to serve Chinese.
World Journal 02-19-19
After growing up, Luo Tianfu went to study at Fordham University in New York.
Sherwin-Williams Announces Leadership Changes Effective March 2019
Spoke 02-19-19
Mr. [Robert F.] Lynch received a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University.
10 People Who Will (One Day) Rebuild Venezuela: The Captain of Industry
Americas Quarterly 02-19-19
[Lorenzo] Mendoza attended a New Jersey prep school, then Fordham University and MIT.
Millburn’s Arlington Takes Kenilworth Superintendent Job
Patch 02-19-19
[Kyle] Arlington, a resident of Denville, holds a master’s degree from Caldwell College in Educational Administration, a second master’s from Montclair State College as a Reading Specialist and did his undergraduate work at Fordham University.
Paul Mampilly On Marijuana Vs. Alcohol Investment Opportunities
Alive Newspaper 02-19-19
In 1997, [Paul Mampilly] earned a Master of Business Administration from the Fordham Graduate School of Business.
Jennefer Witter on why women should join professional networking organizations
Authority Magazine 02-19-19
[Jennefer Witter] studied print journalism at Fordham University; [she]didn’t take one PR course in [her]entire four years there.
Hibernians name Sister of St. Joseph Kathleen Keating award recipient
Mass Live 02-18-19
[Kathleen] Keating, who holds a doctorate in history from Fordham University, is being honored for “truly improving the lives of the people” in the counties of Hampden and Hampshire.
Lyme Disease Diagnostics Market 2018 Professional Survey Report; Industry Growth, Shares, Opportunities and Forecast to 2026
Oak Tribune 02-18-19
While studying journalism at Fordham University, Paula [Delio] wrote his thesis on the influence of the media on local politics.
Ahwatukee woman’s first novel unveils secrets
Ahwatukee Foothill News 02-17-19
After graduating in 1989 from Fordham University, [Marjorie Walme DeRubeis] worked in business in Bronx and Manhattan while residing in both at various stages of her career.
The psychologist with the best record in Spain: “Cases for permanent prison are a minority”
Diario Huelva 02-16-19
After finishing his degree, [María Aparcero] did a master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Tennessee and is doing his doctorate at Fordham University, New York, where he speaks in a telephone conversation with diariodehuelva.es .
Field trip to see Ailey changed life for Augusta dancer
Augusta Chronicle 02-16-19
“The Fox Theatre was the first place I ever saw Ailey. I’m coming full-circle,” said [Christopher R.] Wilson, a 2013 graduate of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School and a cum laude graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program in dance.
‘It’s a Rush’ – Christopher Wilson on dancing with superheros
Encore Atlanta 02-18-19
By the time Christopher [Wilson] graduated from Fordham University as a dance major on an Ailey-connected track, he was a company member of Ailey II.
Savannah’s newest federal judge sworn in
Savannah Now 02-15-19
The New York native [Christopher L. Ray] earned his bachelor of arts degree in military and diplomatic history with honors from Princeton University in 1991 and his law degree from Fordham University in 1994.
George Street Playhouse To Present “The Immigrant”
New Jersey Stage 02-14-19
[Gretchen Hall] Education: BA from Fordham University, MFA from NYU Graduate Acting.
What is the problem with Ignatian yoga? A skeptical Jesuit discovers
Dom Total 02-14-19
The practice of Ignatian yoga in the United States began in 2013 at Fordham University with a Jesuit scholastic named Bobby Karle.
Tax shakeup giving veteran accountant plenty to work with
Real Estate Weekly 02-14-19
[Phillip] Ross graduated from Fordham University and immediately joined Anchin in 1980.
Norwich school board names Diana Bowers interim superintendent
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin 02-14-19
The SUNY Plattsburgh and Fordham University graduate [Diana Bowers] is currently a visiting assistant professor of inclusive education at Cazenovia College.
Azriel J. Baer Joins Farrell Fritz as Trusts & Estates Counsel
General Counsel News 02-14-19
[Azriel J.] Baer earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Rutgers University.
CR’S CLASS OF 2019
CR Fashion Book 02-14-19
[Tommy Dorfman has] been living in LA for a year and a half but his new role in Jeremy O. Harris’ Daddy—a tug-of-war play about intimacy, identity, and the art world—has brought the actor back to the Big Apple, where he previously studied at Fordham University’s drama program.
OBITUARIES
Margaret (Peggy) Connors, 86, Of Bronxville, NY
Margaret (Peggy) Connors Dies Peacefully on February 12, 2019
My Hometown Bronxville 02-20-19
After graduating from Scarsdale High School in 1950, Peggy worked during the days while attending Fordham University at night.
Diane Sadowski, Of Water Mill, NY, Real Estate Agent
Diane Sadowski Of Water Mill Dies February 8
27east 02-18-19
After graduation she received a scholarship to Fordham University’s Graduate Studies NeuroScience Program.
James J. McEntee, 72, Of Southampton, NY, Banker
James J. McEntee Of Southampton Dies February 15
27east 02-18-19
He attended Catholic school in Brooklyn and later graduated from Fordham University.
