SF State in the News 2018

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger’s book “Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s” was included in a list of the best Jewish books of 2018. Jewish News of Northern California 12/19/2018

The family of SF State student Kynnedy Oden will be featured on a CBS holiday special titled “A Home for the Holidays.” CBS DC 12/19/2018; CBS Los Angeles 12/19/2018; CBS Denver 12/19/2018 (This story appeared in 19 news outlets.)

Alumna Fatima Soares will retire after 41 years at the social services organization Coastside Hope, where she is currently the executive director. Half Moon Bay Review 12/19/2018

Alumnus Omar Percich is the new chief operating officer of wine company Don Sebastiani & Sons. Food & Beverage Magazine 12/19/2018; North Bay Business Journal 12/19/2018; Wine Industry Advisor 12/19/2018

Alumna Stephanie Williamson was profiled for her photography and collage art. Alameda Magazine 12/19/2018

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his film “Sorry to Bother You.” Awards Daily 12/19/2018

Former student Kimiko Joy discussed her career in singing ahead of a benefit concert at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Berkeleyside 12/19/2018

A new stage interpretation of Joan Didion’s essay “The White Album” includes a scene depicting the 1968 student-led strike on SF State’s campus. Literary Hub 12/20/2018

Professor of Management John Sullivan discussed how employers should respond when one of their employees quits. Total Landscape Care 12/17/2018

Professor of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo discussed the cultural beliefs older Asians have about cancer. MSN 12/16/2018; South China Morning Post 12/15/2018

A study by Associate Professor of Psychology Kevin Eschleman and alumnus Michael Mathieu showed that offering support to coworkers and employees can backfire. Engineering360 12/14/2018

Alumnus and actor Adivi Sesh turned 33 today. The New Indian Express 12/17/2018

The National Endowment for the Humanities announced several Bay Area grants last week, including one to SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 12/16/2018

SF State research on the internal temperature of cars was referenced in articles about a woman who left her toddlers in a hot car. Fox News 12/15/2018; Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/14/2018; KXAS-TV 12/14/2018 (This Associated Press story was published in over 30 news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Management Veronica Rabelo commented on the extra work minorities are expected to do to bring diversity to the workplace. Recruiting Times 12/12/2018

Professor of International Relations Andrei Tsygankov wrote an op-ed about the effects of discourse about Russia in the U.S. on relations between the two countries. The Washington Times 12/12/2018

A profile discussed SF State student Hunter Dalli’s childhood in South Sudan and his work to rescue child soldiers in the country. Midland Daily News 12/13/2018

The play “The Empty Nesters,” written by alumnus Garret Jon Groenveld, is opening next month at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles. Broadway World 12/12/2018

Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi was referenced in a story about the firing of CNN analyst Marc Lamont Hill. Plomovision 12/10/2018

Alumna Dorothy Grace Boyajian was remembered for her work as a teacher in an op-ed by former San Mateo Mayor Sue Lempert. The Daily Journal 12/10/2018

Alumna and journalist Elisa Hahn is leaving KING-TV in Seattle, Washington, to work for Boeing. Northwest Asian Weekly 12/0/2108

Alumna Stephanie Doeing-Nicoletti was promoted to marketing team associate at Soderstrom Architects in Portland, Oregon. DJC Oregon 12/10/2018

SF State graduate student Calvin Zhao discussed his experience with casinos and his current research on unhealthy gambling habits among his Asian American peers. Salon 12/11/2018

SF State commenced construction of a new student housing development on campus. Multi-Housing News 12/10/2018

Professor Emerita Karen Grove discussed her work searching geological formations for signs of past climate change. Ashland Daily Tidings 12/6/2018

Assistant Professor of International Relations See-Won Byun discussed how the arrest of a Chinese technology executive could affect trade tensions between China and the United States. KCBS 12/6/2018 (clip not available online)

Former Director of the Sierra Nevada Field Campus Jim Steele participated in a conversation about climate change in the wake of the Camp Fire. WHAS 12/4/2018; WLTX 12/4/2018; KGW8 12/4/2018; KARE 12/4/2018

Former student April Cromer was profiled for her jewelry business. Tera News 12/7/2018; SDNews 12/6/2018

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed how his film “Sorry to Bother You” reflects his political activism. The Independent 12/6/2018; Yahoo! Movies 12/6/2018

Alumna Shelli Hendricks was named director of education for the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. Dairy Business 12/6/2018

Alumnus Robert Amaral’s paintings will be featured in a gallery during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Angeles, Washington. Peninsula Daily News 12/7/2018

Alumnus Jose Antonio Vargas’ book “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” was featured on a list of recommended books published in 2018. The Progressive 12/1/2018

SF State commenced construction of a new student housing development on campus. MultifamilyBiz 12/7/2018; ReBusiness Online 12/6/2018

Professor of Biology William Cochlan commented on the role of water pollution in exacerbating harmful algae blooms. San Francisco Examiner 12/5/2018

A study co-authored by Professor of Biology Karen Crow revealed the origins of the distinctive “horns” of devil rays. Discover 12/4/2018; Sci-News 12/4/2018

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride’s book “How Did Lubitsch Do It?” was listed as a Bay Area gift idea. San Francisco Chronicle 12/4/2018

Professor Emeritus Ray Sullivan commented on the risk of an earthquake to the Millennium Tower in downtown San Francisco. KCBS 12/4/2018

The family of SF State student Kynnedy Oden will be featured on a CBS holiday special titled “A Home for the Holidays.” CBS 12/3/2018; Broadway World 12/3/2018

An article detailed former student Robert Hatano’s reconnection with his biological daughter 20 years after donating his sperm. La Jolla Light 12/5/2018

Alumnus Dana Carvey discussed his relationship with former president George H.W. Bush, whom he impersonated on “Saturday Night Live.” KPIX 12/4/2018

The Davis school board is considering naming a local elementary school after SF State alumna and school principal Mary Ellen Dolcini, who died last April. Davis Enterprise 12/4/2018

Alumnus Mark Nagales was elected to the South San Francisco city council. Inquirer.net 12/4/2018

Alumna Anna von Gehr was named executive director of development and strategic initiatives for Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts. Richmond BizSense 12/4/2018

Former student Fortunée Lichaa recalled her emigration from Egypt to the U.S. 50 years ago. The Jewish News of Northern California 12/4/2018

Alumni George and Judy Marcus donated $26.8 million to SF State, the largest gift in the University’s history. The Chronicle of Philanthropy 12/3/2018

Pro-Palestinian activism at SF State was mentioned in an article about a film screening hosted by the city of West Hollywood. WeHoVille 12/3/2018

SF State students were warned of a phishing attempt, made to look like it was sent from the Chancellor’s Office. KPIX 12/5/2018 (clip not available online); KBCW 12/4/2018 (clip not available online)

SF State commenced construction of a new student housing development on campus. KLKN-TV 12/4/2018

Assistant Professor of Management Veronica Rabelo commented on the extra work minorities are expected to do to bring diversity to the workplace. CNN Business 11/28/2018

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai was profiled for her new book “Useful Phrases for Immigrants.” San Francisco Chronicle 11/27/2018

A study by Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell on experiential purchases was referenced in a story exploring the science behind happiness and holidays. Your Workplace 11/27/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on his research on ranked-choice voting in a story about Mississippi voting reform. Enterprise-Journal 11/27/2018

Alumnus Jeff Schinske was profiled for his work in breaking stereotypes of scientists in the courses he teaches at Foothill College. Los Altos Town Crier 11/28/2018

Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas commented on the Trump administration’s reaction to immigrant caravans at the southern border. NBC Bay Area 11/27/2018 

Alumni George and Judy Marcus donated $26.8 million to SF State, the largest gift in the University’s history. U.S. News & World Report 11/27/2018; NBC Bay Area 11/27/2018; KRON 4 11/27/2018 (This story was covered by 28 media outlets.)

Debra Jones, a former SF State student and former intern for Harvey Milk, commented on the 40^th anniversary of Milk’s assassination. San Francisco Chronicle 11/28/2018

SF State graduate student Calvin Zhao discussed his experience with casinos and his current research on unhealthy gambling habits among his Asian-American peers. Miami Herald 11/28/2018; The Register-Guard 11/28/2018; GazetteXtra 11/28/2018

SF State was credited for launching Project Rebound, a program that helps formerly incarcerated students earn degrees. Arizona Daily Sun 11/27/2018

An SF State study on the effects of captioned video on classroom comprehension was cited in a story about inclusive technology. Edtech Digest 11/27/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on his research on ranked-choice voting in a story about Mississippi voting reform. The Kansas City Star 11/25/2018;The Island Packet 11/25/2018; SFGate 11/24/2018 (This Associated Press story was published in more than 35 publications.)

Caitlin Ryan, the director of SF State’s Family Acceptance Project, discussed her study on the effects of parent involvement in LGTBQ conversion therapy. Sacramento Bee 11/23/2018; Salt Lake Tribune 11/18/2018 (This Associated Press story was published in more than 10 news outlets.)

Lecturer of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Sue Pon was featured for bringing students to help at this year’s Glide Memorial Church Thanksgiving meal. KPIX 11/22/2018

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke was part of a radio panel discussing President Trump’s stance on the killing of journalist Jamal Kashoggi. Sputnik News 11/21/2018 

Lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies Jacqueline Fielder commented on ways that people can be allies to indigenous people during Thanksgiving season. SF Weekly 11/21/2018 

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote a review for Samantha Harvey’s new novel “The Western Wind.” Dallas Morning News 11/19/2018

Interim Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi commented on the negative historical aspects of hypersexualizing Filipino men. Unwinnable 11/19/2018

Associate Professor of Kinesiology Charmayne Hughes discussed her research on the link between cognitive skills and motor skills. KCBS-AM 11/18/2018 (clip not available online)

Alumnus Dennis Murphy, a communications professor at Concordia University, died Nov. 20. The Province 11/23/2018; The Recorder & Times 11/23/2018; Strathroy Age Dispatch 11/24/2018   

Alumnus Adam S. Lee was named vice president and chief security officer for Dominion Energy. City Biz List 11/20/2018

Alumnus Peter J. Brennan was named executive director of the Orange County Business Journal. Orange County Business Journal. 11/19/2018

Alumnus Solomon Darwin was featured as a leader of the “Smart Village” movement, which aims to bring technological and economic development to rural Indian villages. Oakland Magazine 11/19/2018

Alumnus and former Menlo Park mayor Raymond Tolles passed away Nov. 12. Almanac News 11/15/2018

Former SF State student Boots Riley was profiled for his movie “Sorry To Bother You.” The Guardian 11/25/2018; Irish Times 11/24/2018

Alumnus Richard Oakes was mentioned for his role in developing Native American studies in the United States. KPBS-FM 11/25/2018 (clip not available online); The Guardian 11/22/2018; Money Inc. 11/19/2018 (This story was covered by 10 news outlets.)

Alumna Gabrielle Cavassa was featured for being a finalist in the Seventh Annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. WBGO 11/18/2018

Former student Dauras Cyprian was profiled as a California parolee who could not vote this past midterm election. Sacramento Bee 11/16/2018

SF State graduate student Calvin Zhao discussed his experience with casinos and his current research on unhealthy gambling habits among his Asian-American peers. Mic 11/20/2018 

Student Luis Reyes was quoted in a story about the high cost of living for students in San Francisco. The Potrero View 11/15/2018

SF State students were mentioned for participating in the “Preschool Counts” math mentoring program in the Bay Area. EdSource 11/19/2018

SF State was among the Bay Area schools that closed due to air quality issues from the Camp Fire. Curbed San Francisco 11/16/2018; SFGate 11/15/2018;SF Weekly 11/15/2018 (This story was covered by over 100 news outlets.)

Alumna Mary Ceruti was named executive director of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. ArtDaily.org 11/14/2018; Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 11/13/2018; Minneapolis Star Tribune 11/13/2018; The Art Newspaper 11/13/2018

Former student filmmaker Boots Riley will be honored in this year’s San Francisco Film Society’s awards night at the Palace of Fine Arts. IndieWire 11/13/2018

Alumnus and author David Myles Robinson was profiled in a Q&A about his new book “Son of Saigon.” Cathy Stucker’s Selling Books 11/13/2018

SF State research on the link between posture and mood was cited in a piece about ways posture can influence health. Reader’s Digest 11/13/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Maine’s 2018 ranked-choice midterm election. Globe Gazette 11/8/2018; The Post Star 11/8/2018; NWI Times 11/8/2018 (This Associated Press story was published in 40 news outlets.)

A radio show was dedicated to the late Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Dawn Mabalon. KPFA 11/8/2018

Student Ocean Noah shared their reaction to the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. The Scribe 11/8/2018

An article about the early names of products mentioned alumnus Charlie Hall’s invention of the water bed. Mental Floss 11/8/2018

Alumna Susana Gonzalez was named Rockwell Automation’s president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Edmonton Journal 11/8/2018; Vancouver Sun 11/8/2018; Calgary Herald 11/8/2018 (This story was published in 14 news outlets.)

Alumna Denia Perez became the first DACA recipient to be admitted to the Connecticut bar. The Record-Journal 11/8/2018;Connecticut Law Tribune 11/8/2018

Alumna Maybelle Manio leads in a race for Jefferson Elementary School District Governing Board. Asian Journal 11/8/2018

SF State students staged a sit-in to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the 1968 student-led strike on campus. San Francisco Examiner 11/8/2018

Student protests during the time of the Vietnam War were mentioned in an op-ed about Veterans Day. Martinez News-Gazette 11/7/2018

Associate Professor of Latina/Latino Studies and Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies Jeff Duncan-Andrade spoke at the Urban Schools Conference at the Empire State Plaza. Times Union 11/6/2018  Jacksonville Journal-Courier 11/6/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the issue of conditional voters in  San Francisco’s 2018 midterm elections. ABC7 11/6/2018

Lecturer of Latina/Latino Studies Brigitte Davila took the lead in her election bid for City College of San Francisco’s Board of Trustees last night. SF Examiner 11/6/2018

Alumna Justine Eva Li Villanueva was featured for her publishing company Sawaga River Press. Inquirer.Net 11/7/2018  Times of News 11/6/2018

Alumnus and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett launched the charity foundation “All Within My Hands.” SF Weekly 11/6/2018

Alumna Cristina Kartsioukas was named as a new broker at Advantage Real Estate. Newport News Times 11/6/2018

Alumnus Bernard Bragg, a pioneer for deaf actors, died last week. The Globe and Mail 11/6/2018

SF State’s 1968 student-led strike was the subject of a feature article. SFGate 11/7/2018

SF State’s Political Science Department hosted an election watch party for students and faculty. KTVU 11/6/2018 (clip not available online)

Local high school students organized an election day walkout and organized on college campuses, including SF State. KTVU 11/6/2018

A list of the top 500 colleges and universities in the U.S. ranked SF State at number 389. CEOWORLD Magazine 11/6/2018

Director of Technology Services Andrew Roderick discussed plans to improve technology collaborations at SF State. Inside Higher Ed 11/5/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed a burgeoning pro-housing movement in San Francisco. KCBS-AM 11/4/2018; Houston Chronicle 11/2/2018

Alumna and director Aureen Almario discussed her play “Chasing Papeles,” currently showing at Bindlestiff Studio in San Francisco. MENAFN 11/2/2018

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that alleged an environment of anti-Semitism at SF State. 5 Towns Jewish Times 11/4/2018; The Algemeiner 11/3/2018

An annual breakfast raised funds to support the Willie L. Brown Jr. Fellowship Program at SF State. SFGate 11/3/2018

SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned as the first in the country in an article about the 50th anniversary of the Pan-African studies program at California State University, Los Angeles. Los Angeles Sentinel 11/2/2018

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk’s statements on noncitizen voting laws in the U.S. were referenced in a story about the cost of making voting available to noncitizens in San Francisco. Fox News 10/28/2018

Vice President of University Advancement Robert J. Nava was named the new vice president for the Division of University Advancement at California State University, San Bernardino. San Bernardino Sun 10/28/2018  Redlands Daily Facts 10/28/2018  Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 10/28/2018  The Press-Enterprise 10/28/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed whether voters are influenced by conversations about the origin of political ad funding. Bay City Beacon 10/28/2018

A study by Associate Professor of Psychology Kevin Eschleman and alumnus Michael Mathieu showed that offering support to coworkers and employees can backfire. Yahoo! Lifestyle 10/28/2018  Business Standard 10/28/2018  Psych Central 10/27/2018

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger discussed his new book, “Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s.” KPIX 10/28/2018 (clip not available online)

An opinion article decrying the millennial generation referenced a study by Assistant Professor of Psychology Melissa Hagan that showed the stressful impact of the 2016 election on college students. Toronto Sun 10/28/2018  Edmonton Sun 10/28/2018  Calgary Sun 10/28/2018  (This article was published in 19 news outlets.)

Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin discussed his project 1.20.21, which seeks to expand the U.S. Supreme Court and add seats to lower federal courts. Politico 10/27/2018

Research by Associate Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell on compulsive spending was referenced in an article about bad spending habits. Power of Positivity 10/26/2018

San Francisco State alum Elena Orosa was convicted for trying to deposit a fake check for $2 billion in Hong Kong. Asia Times 10/29/2018

SF State MBA student Anna Lisa Escobedo discussed her painting and her connection to the city of San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 10/28/2018

Alumnus Danny Glover discussed his activism and the 1968 SF State student strike. KPFA 10/26/2018

Alumna Neda Nobari was profiled for her philanthropy, including her focus on social justice and environmental groups and her support of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies. The Chronicle of Philanthropy 10/2/2018  (This story is paywalled.)

A collection of Adolph Sutro’s books, once stored in the iconic Montgomery Block building, are now held in SF State’s Sutro Library. San Francisco Chronicle 10/26/2018

Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell was quoted in an article about how some types of stress can be beneficial in the long run. Inc. 10/25/2018

An excerpt was featured from Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai’s new book, “Useful Phrases for Immigrants.” Literary Hub 10/25/2018

Associate Professor of Psychology Charlotte Tate commented on the Trump administration’s recent memo on sex and gender. KQED 10/24/2018

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on U.S. cities that have passed laws allowing noncitizens to vote. Education Week 10/24/2018  KTVU 10/24/2018  Newsmax 10/24/2018 (This Associated Press story was covered by over 500 news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Psychology Melissa Hagan led a psychological study showing that for some young adults the 2016 election registered as a “traumatic experience.” Salt Lake Tribune 10/24/2018  Bustle 10/24/2018  Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 10/25/2018 (This story has been covered by over 170 outlets.)

Chair and Professor of Earth & Climate Sciences Petra Dekens and alumna Beth Holmes were co-authors on a study showing the influence of changes in the Earth’s rotation on summer monsoons in India. Science Trends 10/22/2018

Research by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper and Associate Professor of Health Education Richard Harvey on smartphone overuse was mentioned in an article about multitasking. Inc. 10/22/2018

SF State freshman Karmen Canizales spoke about the positive influence of the Boys & Girls Club on her life. San Clemente Times 10/25/2018

Alumna Carla Crawford will exhibit her oil paintings at the Rasmussen Art Gallery in Angwin, California. St. Helena Star 10/25/2018

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s father, Russell Benioff, is an alumnus of SF State. SFGate 10/25/2018

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai discussed her new book, “Useful Phrases for Immigrants.” Bustle 10/23/2018

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Carolina de Robertis was mentioned in an overview of the East Bay literary scene. The Bold Italic 10/23/2018

Assistant Professor of Psychology Melissa Hagan led a psychological study showing that for some young adults, the 2016 election registered as a “traumatic experience.” CNN 10/22/2018  FastCompany 10/22/2018  Newsweek 10/22/2018  SFGate 10/23/2018 (This story was covered by over 90 news outlets.)

Vice President of University Advancement Robert J. Nava was named the new vice president for the Division of University Advancement at California State University, San Bernadino. Redlands Patch 10/22/2018

Alumnus Rick Ochsenhirt is running for a seat on the South San Francisco City Council. The San Mateo Daily Journal 10/23/2018

SF State School of Nursing volunteers performed health screenings for inmates at San Quentin State Prison. San Quentin News 10/22/2018

Professor of Communication Studies Joseph Tuman discussed the amount of money being spent on television advertisements by candidates in this year’s primary election. Los Angeles Times 10/19/2018; San Diego Union-Tribune 10/19/2018; Daily Press 10/19/2018

Alumnus Jose Antonio Vargas was profiled in a story about his book “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen.” Washington Post 10/18/2018

An op-ed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the United States’ strategy towards Iran mentioned Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s SF State degree. Foreign Affairs Magazine 10/15/2018 (This article is paywalled.)

Lyft and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority are partnering to offer a free bikeshare program for SF State students. San Francisco Examiner 10/19/2018

SF State was mentioned as a participant in this year’s OurTownSF Nonprofit Expo, an LGBTQ resource fair. San Francisco Bay Times 10/19/2018

Students in an SF State Latino politics class wrote a guide to local and state propositions for Latino voters. El Tecolote 10/18/2018

An opinion article discussing the influence of oil companies on the Benicia City Council race quoted Professor Emeritus Robert C. Smith. Vallejo Times-Herald 10/16/2018

Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe discussed her upcoming documentary about a cultural enrichment program run by the Taiwanese government. KCBS 10/16/2018

SF State student Hunter Dalli was profiled for negotiating the release of child soldiers in his home country of Sudan. WCMU 10/16/2018

Alumnus Danny Glover was featured as a keynote speaker at a UC Santa Barbara conference celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the North Hall student protests. Santa Barbara Independent 10/17/2018

Alumna Stacy Wayne was named the new principal of Orinda Intermediate School in Orinda, California. Lamorinda Weekly 10/17/2018

Alumna Nicole Bald’s San Francisco gift shop “Lavish” is moving locations. Hoodline 10/16/2018

In an opinion article highlighting historical milestones of Filipinos in America, SF State was mentioned as one of the first universities to establish a Filipino ethnic studies program. Asian Journal 10/17/2018

In a feature about the Superfest Disability Film Festival in Berkley, the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at SF State was mentioned as a long-time co-sponsor of the event. San Francisco Chronicle 10/16/201

Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung urged California governer Jerry Brown to pardon a group of refugees from Southeast Asia who are facing deportation. KQED 10/12/2018

Assistant Professor of Biology Rori Rohlfs discussed new tools that allow law enforcement agencies to search genetic databases for links to crime scene DNA. Science News 10/12/2018

Alumnus and investor Chris Larsen was dubbed “the world’s first cryptocurrency billionaire.” Celebrity Net Worth 10/15/2018

Alumna Marisa Kelly will be inaurugrated president of Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. Beacon Hill Times 10/13/2018

An SF State study showed a link between cardiovascular fitness and gut health. BottomLineInc 10/13/2018

An SF State professor spoke on the University of Alaska campus for Filipino American History Month. KTVA 10/12/2018 (clip not available online)

Professor of American Indian Studies Andrew Jolivette commented on the problematic usage of phrases related to Native Americans, such as “Indian Summer” and “tribalism.” Beaumont Enterprise 10/11/2018; Chron 10/11/2018

Assistant Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar commented on a local partnership between Airbnb and the NAACP. NBC Bay Area 10/10/2018

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger discussed his book “Black Power, Jewish Politics” at Temple Sinai in Oakland. JWeekly 10/10/2018

Professor of Political Science James Martel was one of more than 300 academics who signed an open letter protesting the decision by Israel’s Ministry of Interior to deny entry to a student. The Guardian 10/10/2018; Yahoo! News 10/10/2018

Activist and alumnus Richard Oakes, who led a 19 month-long occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 to protest the treatment of Native Americans, was mentioned in a list of facts about Alcatraz. Mental Floss 10/11/2018

Alumna Rae Armantrout is a finalist for the National Book Award for her poetry collection “Wobble.” KQED 10/10/2018

Alumna Monica Brent was appointed to the Twin Hills Union School District school board. Sonoma West Times & News 10/10/2018

Alumnus and lighting designer Mark Andrew explained the importance of lighting in theme parks. Inpark Magazine 10/10/2018

Professor of Biology Leticia Márquez-Magaña discussed both her career as a Latina scientist and SF State’s SF BUILD program to increase diversity in the sciences. Undark Magazine 10/8/2018

Associate Professor of Psychology Amy Smith commented on the killing of a condemned inmate in San Quentin State Prison by another inmate. ABC News 10/6/2018  CBS News 10/6/2018  MSN 10/7/2018  (This Associated Press story was published in over 300 news outlets.)

Professor of Biology Kimberly Tanner is leading a project to create lessons for middle and high school classrooms highlighting diverse scientists. Palo Alto Online 10/6/2018  Mountain View Voice 10/6/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on SFMTA director Ed Reiskin’s response to criticism by San Francisco Mayor London Breed. San Francisco Chronicle 10/5/2018  Mass Transit Magazine 10/8/2018

Alumna Athena Portillo is an executive producer of a new animated series, “Star Wars Resistance.” Variety 10/8/2018

Teacher and alumna Kathleen Todd discussed the importance of German language learning programs. Herald and News 10/7/2018

SF State was listed as one of a number of universities with a “test-optional” admissions policy. The Apopka Voice 10/5/2018

SF State, along with other California State University campuses, is implementing a number of strategies to increase four-year and six-year graduation rates. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/2018

Professor of Biology Leticia Márquez-Magaña discussed both her career as a Latina scientist and SF State’s SF BUILD program to increase diversity in the sciences. Undark Magazine 10/8/2018

Associate Professor of Psychology Amy Smith commented on the killing of a condemned inmate in San Quentin State Prison by another inmate. ABC News 10/6/2018; CBS News 10/6/2018; MSN 10/7/2018 (This Associated Press story was published in over 300 news outlets.)

Professor of Biology Kimberly Tanner is leading a project to create lessons for middle and high school classrooms highlighting diverse scientists. Palo Alto Online 10/6/2018; Mountain View Voice 10/6/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on SFMTA director Ed Reiskin’s response to criticism by San Francisco Mayor London Breed. San Francisco Chronicle 10/5/2018; Mass Transit Magazine 10/8/2018

Alumna Athena Portillo is an executive producer of a new animated series, “Star Wars Resistance.” Variety 10/8/2018

Teacher and alumna Kathleen Todd discussed the importance of German language learning programs. Herald and News 10/7/2018

SF State was listed as one of a number of universities with a “test-optional” admissions policy. The Apopka Voice 10/5/2018

SF State, along with other California State University campuses, is implementing a number of strategies to increase four-year and six-year graduation rates. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/2018

Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan was consulted for the Marin Theater Company’s staging of the Tony Award-winning play “Oslo.” JWeekly 10/3/2018

Author and alumna Anne Rice discussed her newest novel, “Blood Communion.” Red Carpet Crash 10/3/2018

Comedian and former SF State student Greg Proops was interviewed about his improvisational comedy career. (614) Magazine

President Les Wong announced that he is retiring at the end of this academic year. KPIX 10/1/2018  San Francisco Chronicle 10/1/2018  San Francisco Examiner 10/1/2018  Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 10/1/2018

An article about how technology can promote poor posture included quotes from Professor of Health Education Erik Peper explaining the effect of posture on mood. WNDU 10/1/2018

Alumnus Carl Irons participated in several multimedia performances by choreographer Lenora Lee and served as inspiration for her latest work. KQED 10/2/2018

Alumni Jack Gibson and Joby Tapia are running for seats on the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors. Marin Independent Journal 10/1/2018

Alumnus John Watson recalled his time acting at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City 48 years ago. The Union 10/1/2018

Alumnus Anthony Khalil received one of Bay Nature’s 2019 Local Hero Awards for his environmental education work. Bay Nature 9/26/2018

A study of several California schools found that SF State had the lowest graduation disparity between black students and the overall student population. SFGate 10/2/2018  My San Antonio 10/2/2018

A celebration of Global Confucius Institute Day at SF State was mentioned in an article about Americans wanting to learn Chinese. China Daily 10/2/2018  ECNS 10/2/2018

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on progressive San Francisco supervisor candidate Matt Haney’s attempts to attract support from tech workers. San Francisco Magazine 9/25/18

Music Professor Jassen Todorov was interviewed after he entered Smithsonian.com’s annual photo contest. Smithsonian.com 9/25/18

Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan discussed his book “Beyond Post-Zionism.” The Tel Aviv Review 9/24/18

Alumnus and sculptor William Catling led a sculpture workshop and will exhibit his artwork at the Mount Memorial gallery in Winona Lake, Indiana. Ink Free News 9/24/18

SF State’s Family Acceptance Project was listed as a resource for gender-nonconforming teens suffering from mental distress due to their gender identity. Medical Xpress 9/25/18; Health.com 9/24/18; UPI 9/24/18

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride was profiled because he appeared in a never-released feature film by Orson Welles, which will premiere on Netflix Nov. 2. Madison Magazine 9/24/18

Professor of Art Mark Johnson commented on a famous painting by Diego Rivera in an article about a new mural featuring civil rights heroes that was commissioned by one of the Mission District’s most detested landlords. Mission Local 9/24/18

Professor and Chair of History Trevor Getz commented on the loss of Professor of History Dawn Mabalon, a fervent champion of Filipino history, who died of an asthma attack over the summer. San Francisco Chronicle 9/22/18

Sexual assault survivors, including Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Luoluo Hong, commented on Christine Blasey Ford’s initial reluctance to come forward and name Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as her attacker. San Francisco Chronicle 9/22/18

SF State Title IX Investigator Jamal Evan Mazyck wrote an op-ed about the consequences of a possible end to affirmative action. Sacramento Bee 9/21/18

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai was profiled about her new collection of short stories, “Useful Phrases for Immigrants,” which will be published in October. Key Reporter 9/21/18

Actor, activist and SF State alumnus Danny Glover appeared as a special guest at the Port Townsend Film Festival. Peninsula Daily News 9/23/18

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus, published a new memoir, which he will discuss during a speaking engagement in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa World 9/22/18

Bay Area News Group writer Jim Harrington, an alumnus, recounted his time living in the SF State dorms in a column about why the Eagles could be one of the greatest rock bands of all time. East Bay Times 9/21/18

A fight between two SF State students over dreadlocks was mentioned in an op-ed about how certain news stories gain visibility while others, such as reports of missing Native American women, are neglected. Pacific Daily News 9/23/18

Demonstrations at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about anti-Semitism on college campuses. The Ukiah Daily Journal 9/22/18

Assistant Professor of Biology Robin Crook commented on difference between human and octopus brains in an article about how the sea creatures respond to MDMA. The Atlantic 9/20/18

Jesus Ramirez-Valles, a gay HIV activist, was appointed director of the Health Equity Institute for Research, Practice, and Policy at SF State. The Bay Area Reporter 9/19/18

Professor of Management John Sullivan explained why some resumes may not make it to the hands of hiring managers in article about how to get job applications noticed. MSN Money 9/18/18; Yahoo 9/18/18

SF State research about how having a hobby or creative outlet outside of work can improve a person’s job performance was mentioned in an article about establishing a work/life balance. Legal Reader 9/19/18

Student demonstrations at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about anti-Semitism on college campuses. Santa Monica Mirror

SF State research into monogamy was mentioned in an article about some of the misconceptions surrounding monogamous relationships. Psychology Today 9/18/18

A lawsuit filed against SF State by Jewish students and the Lawfare Project was mentioned in article how the organization launched an initiative to protect the civil rights of Jews and the pro-Israel community on college campuses. Cleveland Jewish News 9/18/18 

Associate Dean of the College of Business Denise Kleinrichert discussed the college’s plans for a minor in sustainability in an article about how studying engineering and business in college can lead to jobs. U.S. News and World Report 9/18/18; Yahoo News 9/18/18

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper commented on how people’s dependence on technology has contributed to poor posture. KABC 9/17/18

Student Soha Ashraf voiced her support for Christine Blasey Ford, the Palo Alto woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. ABC7 News 9/17/18; KCBS 9/17/18 (clip not available online); La Bamba Magazine 9/17/18

Photographer Bill Owens, an alumnus, will exhibit photos from “Suburbia,” his popular 1970s photo book, in Hayward and at UC Berkeley. East Bay Times 9/18/18

Alumnus and hip-hop artist Chad Rico released a new single “New Level." Broadway World 9/18/18

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus, visited his old high school in Mountain View and talked about his newly published memoir “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen.” San Francisco Chronicle 9/17/18

Political Science Lecturer David Lee commented on how a possible end to affirmative action could affect the Asian American community. Education Views 9/14/18  Diverse Issues in Higher Education 9/13/18

Lauren Spencer, a teen with a deadly heart and lung condition, was accepted into SF State’s nursing program where she said she plans to help patients with similar afflictions. Daily Mail 9/13/18

Poet and alumna Rae Armantrout was longlisted for the National Book Award in poetry. San Diego Union Tribune 9/13/18

Chief Executive of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Faisal Bafarat, an alumnus, commented on the authority’s role as Saudi Arabia shifts its approach to entertaiment. Los Angeles Times 9/14/18  Sun Sentinel 9/14/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his activism and his first film “Sorry to Bother You” in a profile. Boston Review 9/13/18

A demonstration at SF State was mentioned in an article about the Trump administration reopening an investigation into alleged anti-Semitism at Rutgers University. Bakersfield Californian 9/13/18  Bradenton Herald 9/13/18  Bristol Herald Courier 9/13/18  The Island Packet 9/13/2018 (This Los Angeles Times story was distributed to 17 other news outlets.)

School of Music Professor Jassen Todorov’s photo received honorable mention in the Washington Post’s travel photo contest. Washington Post 9/12/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón’s campaign to reduce assaults on rideshare customers. San Francisco Chronicle 9/11/18

Alumna Carrie Huie-Pascua was appointed commissioner of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Northwest Asian Weekly 9/10/18

Alumna and artist Sue Matthews discussed her watercolor painting career. Alameda Magazine 9/11/18

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper discussed how posture can affect performance during a news program. Utah Public Radio 9/10/18

Political Science Professor Aaron Belkin was mentioned in an op-ed about a proposal to end the Electoral College in the U.S. San Francisco Examiner 9/9/18

Poet and Lecturer of Ethnic Studies Daisy Zamora commented on a growing uprising against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. KQED 9/7/18 (Clip not available online)

Alumna Amanda Armas won the Belleza Jalisco Internacional, a beauty pageant that celebrates U.S. women with ties to Jalisco, Mexico. It’s one several ethnic beauty pageants in the Bay Area. ABC7 9/9/18

Founder of real estate company Marcus & Millichap George Marcus and his wife Judy, SF State alumni, were mentioned in an article about wealthy families who supported state gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom from the start of his political career. Los Angeles Times 9/7/18

Illustrator and alumna Kathleen Edwards created the annual Llewellyn’s Witches Calendar. The Wild Hunt 9/9/18

Photos by alumnus and photojournalist David Schumaker will be on display at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center in Arcata, California. Redwood Times 9/9/18

Former SF State student Charles Sizemore was mentioned in a story about a man tracing his family lineage. The Virginian-Pilot 9/9/18

SF State was ranked number two on a list of the most liberal colleges in the U.S. Insider 9/10/18

Demonstrations at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about anti-Semitism on college campuses. The Union 9/7/18

Associate Professor of Kinesiology Maria Veri commented on a controversial Nike ad campaign that featured former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick. KABC 9/4/18

Alumna Nebiat Tesfazgi is the owner of Club Waziema, a popular Ethiopian bar in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 9/5/18

Alumnus Shane Colombo, an incoming Northwestern University graduate student, was a bystander during a Chicago shooting and was fatally wounded. The Bay Area Reporter 9/6/18  ABC15 9/6/18  ABC7 9/5/18  NBC Los Angeles 9/5/18  Miami Herald 9/5/18  Sacramento Bee 9/5/18 (This story was picked up by numerous news outlets.)

SF State is a partner of the Cooking Project, an organization that teaches Bay Area children the basics of cooking. KQED 9/5/18

Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim wrote an editorial about the effects of the Trump administration’s “travel ban” on Iranians and Iranian Americans. The Washington Post 8/29/2018

An article about a new California student housing bill featured statements from President Les Wong and Vice President for University Enterprises Jason Porth as well as details of SF State’s construction of new student housing. San Francisco Business Times 8/29/2018

An article about the benefits of looking up cited Professor of Health Education Erik Peper’s research on the link between posture and positive thoughts. Yahoo 8/29/2018

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger wrote about the film “BlacKkKlansman” and its depiction of the relationship between Jewish and black people. Jewish Community Voice 8/29/2018

Alumna Michelle Hill led a study exploring the possibility of moons capable of supporting life. AAS Nova 8/29/2018

Alumna Tara Taupier was appointed superintendant of the Tamalpais Union High School District. Marin Independent Journal 8/29/2018

Alumnus Dennis Colhurst is running for re-election to the board of directors of the Palm Drive Health Care District. Sonoma West 8/29/2018

Former student Boots Riley mentioned his studies at SF State in an essay critiquing Spike Lee’s latest film, “BlacKkKlansman.” MR Online 8/27/2018

SF State’s “FogCam,” now the world’s oldest continuously operating webcam, was featured in a list of surprisingly long-lasting websites. SFGate 8/27/2018

Professor of Management John Sullivan discussed new challenges faced by recruiters for large technology companies. 8/27/2018

Associate Professor of Sociology Karen Hossfeld was quoted in an article about the model minority theory. The Orange County Register 8/27/2018

Graduate students Brenna Green and Emily Otstott were featured in an article about the colorful sea slugs they study. KQED 8/28/2018

An article about recruiting students for the Birthright Israel trip discussed the experiences of SF State student Jack Weinstock. eJewish Philanthropy 8/28/2018

Student and competitive gamer Dan Janes commented on a shooting at a gaming competition in Jacksonville, Florida. ABC7 8/27/2018 (clip not available online)

Alumnus Rico Solinas, a gallery installer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, has 267 sketchbooks full of paintings he’s completed during breaks from work. San Francisco Chronicle 8/27/2018

Alumna Linda Hirschhorn is now the cantor and spiritual leader for Temple Beth Shalom in San Leandro, California. JWeekly 8/27/2018

Alumnus Joseph Cave will exhibit his paintings at the Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, North Carolina. High Country Press 8/27/2018

SF State research on the effects of creative activities on work performance was referenced in an article about the hobbies of successful people. Ladders 8/28/2018

SF State welcomed new students to campus with GatorFest, a revamped and renamed celebration featuring a month of events. ABC7 8/27/2018 (clip not available online)

Professor Emeritus Ramon Castellblanch discussed how the synthetic opioid fentanyl has changed opioid abuse prevention efforts. Capital Public Radio 8/23/2018

Phyllis Carter is the new vice president for Administration & Finance and chief financial officer at SF State. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 8/23/2018

Alumnus Dan Olmsted talked about his time working at the Saul Zaentz Film Center. Designing Sound 8/23/2018

Alumni and glassblowers Ingrid and Ken Hanson will present their work at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts this weekend. Palo Alto Online 8/23/2018

An article about cutting stress referenced SF State research on digital addiction. Multibriefs 8/23/2018

Professor and Director of the School of Music Cyrus Ginwala discussed the Morrison Artists Series, which opens its latest season on Sept. 16. San Francisco Classical Voice 8/21/2018

Alumna Julia Anderson’s film “Let’s Go to the Movies” won the Best Short Documentary Film by an Adult award in the Lamorinda Art Council’s ShortDocs competition. Lamorinda Weekly 8/22

Professor of Social Work Rita Takahashi was referenced as part of a community of scholars and leaders connected to activist Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga, who passed away in July. Nichi Bei 8/16/2018

Alumnus Gavin George talked about the motivation and technique behind his drone photography of Bay Area buildings. SFGate 8/21/2018

SF State student Tony Alfaro discussed the film he submitted to this year’s Benicia International Film Festival. Times-Herald 8/21/2018

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Glenn Fieldman wrote an opinion article urging U.S. cities to commit to action on climate change. San Francisco Chronicle 8/16/2018

Lecturer of Music Renee Lubin and Professor of Theatre and Dance Dee Spencer paid tribute to the late singer and pianist Aretha Franklin in a performance. KTVU 8/16/18

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger wrote about the film “BlacKkKlansman” and its depiction of the relationship between Jewish and black people. New York Jewish Week 8/16/2018

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke discussed the effects of the Trump administration’s trade policies on American farmers. The Joplin Globe 8/15/2018

Student Rachel Stern commented on attending a Watsonville town hall meeting with Rep. Jimmy Panetta. Santa Cruz Sentinel 8/16/2018

Former SF State student Ricky Phillips, bassist for the band Styx, discussed an upcoming concert in Redding that will benefit the victims of the Carr fire. Record Searchlight 8/16/2018

SF State’s 1968 student strike was referenced in an article about Leo Carrillo, who established the Mexican American studies program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Cristi. Corpus Cristi Caller-Times 8/17/2018

Researchers at SF State are part of a group working to remove whelk snails from Richardson Bay to aid in the recovery of native oysters. San Francisco Chronicle 8/16/2018

The origin of the ethnic studies movement at SF State was referenced in an article about a bill that would require California high school students to take an ethnic studies course to graduate. KQED 8/16/2018  Daily Democrat 8/15/2018  News Review 8/16/2018

John Goldman, who along with his wife Marcia endowed the John & Marcia Goldman Chair in American Jewish Studies at SF State, will receive the Robert Sinton Award for Distinguished Leadership from the Jewish Community Foundation. JWeekly 8/16/2018

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke discussed the effects of the Trump administration’s trade policies on American farmers. Daily Commercial 8/15/2018  GoUpstate.com  Shelby Star 8/15/2018

Associate Professor of History Dawn Mabalon, an author, community leader and activist, passed away while on vacation in Hawaii. Asian Journal 8/14/2018  Recordnet.com 8/14/2018

An article about a bicycling advocacy group cited statistics from Professor of Geography & Environment Jason Henderson about bike journeys in San Francisco. The Frisc 8/9/2018

Physics and astronomy graduate student Sarah Deveny coauthored a study showing that a star-packed region of space is likely devoid of life. Space.com 8/15/2018

Alumnus Fakir Musafar, a performance artist and pioneer in body modification, died on Aug. 1. Washington Post 8/14/2018  San Francisco Chronicle 8/14/2018  My San Antonio 8/14/2018

Alumna Mabel Jimenez is leaving her position as the photo editor for El Tecolote. El Tecolote 8/14/2018

Alumnus Michael Mendoza discussed his experience in prison as a teenager and his advocacy for juvenile justice reform. Chronicle of Social Change 8/14/2018

Alumna April Martin Chartrand is the curator of an art exhibition about black hairstyles. San Francisco Magazine 8/14/2018

An SF State study showing an association between posture and math performance was referenced in an article about ways to meet daily work goals. Multibriefs 8/15/2018

SF State professors benefit from a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes scientific equipment. Los Altos Daily Crier 8/15/2018

An article about a couple’s engagement mentioned that they met at SF State. How He Asked 8/14/2018

The origin of the ethnic studies movement at SF State was referenced in articles about a bill that would require California high school students to take an ethnic studies course to graduate. EdSource 8/14/2018  CALMatters 8/14/2018

Professor of Biology Ed Carpenter discussed his 1971 discovery of the widespread nature of microplastics in the ocean. Scientific American 8/13/2018

Associate Professor of History Dawn Mabalon, an author, community leader and activist, passed away while on vacation in Hawaii. Fox40 8/12/2018  Yomyomf 8/11/2018

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Andrew Fraknoi gave tips on the best times to watch a meteor shower in the Bay Area. The Almanac 8/12/2018  Epoch Times 8/12/2018  Palo Alto Online 8/11/2018  The Mountain View Voice 8/11/2018  SFGate 8/10/2018  KPIX 8/10/2018

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke discussed the effects of the Trump administration’s trade policies on American farmers. The Chippewa Herald 8/10/2018  The Columbus Telegram 8/10/2018  Globe Gazette 8/10/2018  (This story was published in 12 news outlets.)

Physics and astronomy graduate student Sarah Deveny coauthored a study showing that a densely packed region of space is likely devoid of life. Astronomy Now 8/12/2018  Inquisitr 8/10/2018  Archaeology News Network 8/9/2018

Former U.S. Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums, an SF State alumnus, passed away from cancer at age 82. The Bulletin 8/10/2018  Times-Union 8/10/2018

Alumnus Harry Weinberg, a former superintendant of schools in Valley Center, California, died at the age of 82. Valley Road Runner 8/10/2018

SF State’s leadership plans to increase the amount of student housing in coming years. SF Examiner 8/12/2018

SF State research on the temperature of locked cars was referenced in an article about leaving groceries in a car. Fremont Tribune 8/9/2018  Ravalli Republic 8/9/2018  Rapid City Journal 8/9/2018  (This story was published in 19 news outlets.)

An article about tardiness cited SF State research showing shared personality traits between chronically late people. Tri-County Times 8/10/2018

Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was a judge at the Eighth Annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival. The Hawaii Herald 8/8/2018

Alumnus Fakir Musafar, a performance artist and pioneer in body modification, died on Aug. 1. The Bay Area Reporter 8/8/2018

Former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums, an SF State alumnus, passed away from cancer at age 82. Los Angeles Sentinel 8/9/2018

Alumnus Clide Sheets was named director of comparative arts at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. Traverse City Record-Eagle 8/8/2018

SF State research on the temperature of locked cars was referenced in an article about things that shouldn’t be kept in a car during the summer. Business Insider 8/8/2018  Times-Union 8/8/2018  My San Antonio 8/8/2018 (This story was published in 16 news outlets.)

A judge said he is likely to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an environment of anti-Semitism at SF State. JWeekly 8/8/2018  San Francisco Chronicle 8/8/2018  SFGate 8/8/2018  San Francisco Examiner 8/8/2018

A study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper and Associate Professor of Health Education Richard Harvey found that sitting upright can help performance on math tests. MSN Lifestyle 8/6/2018  Yahoo Lifestyle 8/6/2018  WTXF 8/6/2018 (clip not available online); Irish Examiner 8/6/2018  (This story was covered by more than 20 news outlets.)

Professor of Management Mitchell Marks commented on a Wells Fargo computer glitch that caused hundreds of foreclosures. KRXI 8/6/2018 (video clip attached)  KCBA 8/6/2018 (video clip attached)

Lygia Stebbing, the director of SF State’s EDvance program, helped coordinate the creation of a mural at the Vrygrond Community Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. News24 8/7/2018

Alumna Nasim Ghanadan died in a plane crash in Santa Ana this Sunday. DansvilleSanRamon.com 8/6/2018  Pleasanton Weekly 8/6/2018

A retrospective on the San Francisco neighborhood of Fillmore in the 1970s mentioned the author’s time teaching at SF State. New Fillmore 8/7/2018

The organization Open Hillel filed a brief in a lawsuit involving allegations of anti-Semitism at SF State. Forward 8/7/2018

An article about a new biomedical crowdsourcing tool mentioned SF State’s participation in the Center for Cellular Construction, a research center headquartered at UCSF. San Francisco Business Times 8/6/2018

SF State was mentioned in a report about college cost estimates not measuring up to reality. Daily Democrat 8/6/2018  KPBS 8/6/2018

Professor and Director of the School of Music Cyrus Ginwala was named artistic director of the Morrison Chamber Music Series. Chronicle of Higher Education 8/2/18

A recommended reading list suggested Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride’s new book “How Did Lubitsch Do It?” 8/2/2018

Alumna and New York Times intern Gabriella Angotti-Jones shared what she wished she had known before attending community college. New York Times 8/3/2018  WRAL 8/3/2018

Alumna Shawna Hettrich was hired as the new vice principal at Sonoma Valley High School in Sonoma. Sonoma Index-Tribune 8/2/2018

Alumnus Marco Chavez will be the new principal of the Sherman Oaks dual language immersion school in San Jose. Campbell Patch 8/1/2018

“Harm’s Way,” a play written by alumna Marilyn Harris Kriegel, was performed this weekend at Sonoma Arts Live. Sonoma Index-Tribune 7/28/2018

Politicians and black leaders discussed the legacy of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums, an SF State alumnus. AFRO 8/2/2018  Chicago Crusader 8/2/2018

Professor in the Graduate College of Education Judith Munter had popcorn with teenagers as part of the San Benito County Library’s youth summer reading program. Benito Link 7/28/18

Lecturer of Anthropology Niccolo Caldararo offered a solution to the nation’s mounting garbage problems in an op-ed. Marin Independent Journal 7/27/18

Former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums, an SF State alumnus, passed away from cancer at 82. KTVU 7/30/18

An article about the history and comeback of the waterbed mentioned its inventor, alumnus Charlie Hall, who designed the waterbed while studying at SF State. Times of News 7/30/18  World Press 7/30/18  Fox News 7/29/18  Realtor.com 7/27/18

Alumnus Billy Harris was profiled for his work as a master of ceremonies for charity benefits. Herald Courier 7/30/18

Alumna Sheri Engler, a psychic and medium, was profiled for her newly published book, “The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairytale Guide to Life’s Magic Secrets.” The Daily Record 7/28/18

“Harm’s Way,” a play written by alumna Marilyn Harris Kriegel, will be performed at Sonoma Arts Live. Sonoma Valley Sun 7/28/18

An op-ed about semantics and politics mentioned SF State and former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa. Bakersfield Californian 7/29/18

SF State was mentioned in a report about college cost estimates not measuring up to the reality. KQED 7/27/18  KPCC 7/27/18

“Port Chicago 50,” a play that dramatizes the catastrophic Port Chicago explosion, was performed at SF State’s McKenna Theater. SFGate 7/27/18

Chair and Professor of Philosophy Anita Silvers commented on the recent rise of “ugly” fashion trends. San Francisco Chronicle 7/25/18

Professor of History and Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Catherine Kudlick commented on efforts to make the Women’s March in Bay Area cities inclusive of people with disabilities. South Florida Gay News 7/25/18

Alumna Jana Durham was appointed assistant principal of Toyon Middle School in Calaveras County. Calaveras Enterprise 7/25/18

The rock band Stone Foxes formed when the members attended SF State. Monterey County Now 7/25/18

An SF State study into how quickly temperatures rise inside cars was mentioned in an article about a woman who left her child inside a car while she went into a restaurant. Fox 19 7/25/18  WAFF 7/25/18  WAFB  WALB 7/25/18  WBTV 7/25/18 (This story was published by more than 10 news outlets.)

An SF State finding about the positive effect hobbies have on workers was mentioned in article about the business value of having unique hobbies. Inc.com 7/25/18

A story about how to feel energized cited an energy-boosting tip from Professor of Health Education Erik Peper. Body + Soul 7/23/18

A study by Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Jimmy Bagley compared the health of identical twins, an athlete and a truck driver. Inverse 7/23/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley talked about his debut film, “Sorry to Bother You.” KPLR 7/23/18 (clip not available online)

SF State was mentioned in an article about Lumen, a crowdfunded device for measuring a person’s metabolism from their breath. CTech 7/24/18

SF State was mentioned as solid option for elderly students in an article about the best colleges for senior citizens in every state. MSN 7/23/18

SF State was mentioned in a story about tech companies absorbing bikeshare companies and providing subsidies for low-income communities and students. Axios 7/23/18

Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the growing diversity of the evangelical movement. WBFO 7/20/18; WEKU 7/19/18; SDPB 7/18/19; WVIK 7/18/19 (Story was distributed to more than ten NPR affiliates)

Associate Professor of Biology Karen Crow commented on a woman’s encounter with a salmon shark on Trinidad State Beach. Record Searchlight 7/19/18

SF State student and soccer player Aydan Bowers was mentioned in an article about the whereabouts of former high schools athletes from San Diego. San Diego Union-Tribune 7/20/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley talked about his debut film “Sorry to Bother You.” PunkNews.org 7/19/18

SF State research into how temperatures rise inside cars was mentioned in a news report about two children who suffered grave injuries after being locked inside of a car. WFSB 7/19/18 (clip not available online)

Uber-backed bikeshare company Lime has offered free bikeshare access to low-income SF State students. San Francisco Examiner 7/19/18

Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto analyzed non-verbal communication between leaders during the U.S.-Russia summit. New Zealand Herald 7/18/18  SFGate 7/17/18  Watertown Daily Times 7/17/18  The Hour 7/17/18

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk’s comments on immigrant voting were referenced in an article about San Francisco becoming California’s first city to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. The New American 7/18/18

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride answered questions regarding his new book “How Did Lubitsch Do It,” about filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch. Mass Live 7/17/18

A study by Associate Professor of Psychology Ezequiel Morsella suggested that people have less control over their thoughts than previously assumed. Earth.com 7/17/18  Times of News 7/17/18

Musician and alumnus Mario Alberto Silva was profiled after collaborating with filmmaker Boots Riley on the soundtrack for Riley’s debut film, “Sorry to Bother You.” Mission Local 7/18/18

Filmmaker and former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his father Walt Riley’s role in organizing the 1968 student strike at SF State. Democracy Now! 7/17/18

SF State is mentioned in an article about Lumen, a device for measuring a person’s metabolism from their breath. New Atlas 7/17/18

New Belgium Brewing is looking to hire 14 college brand ambassadors from a group of 15 universities, including SF State. All About Ann Arbor 7/17/18

SF State Sustainability Specialist Nick Kordesch commented on a threatened city-funded program meant to offer free bike rentals to SF State students. SF Examiner 7/16/18

SF State Professor of Kinesiology Jimmy Bagley and graduate student researcher Ryan Durk authored a research paper showing a link between cardiovascular fitness and gut health. Bustle 7/13/18

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke commented on uncertainty surrounding dairy exports. CBC Radio-Canada 7/14/18

Assistant Professor of Health Education Lara Cushing commented on the dangers of rising nighttime temperatures. Gloucester Daily Times 7/13/18

Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi discussed her new book “Discriminating Sex: White Leisure and the Making of the American ‘Oriental.’” KPFA 7/11/18

Alumna Susanne Brunner was named co-anchor of KARK 4 news in Arkansas. KARK.com 7/16/18

Alumna Jayshree Ullal is one of two Indian American women who made Forbes’ list of America’s richest self-made women. India West 7/13/18  Siaset Daily News 7/13/18

Alumna and rapper Krishtine De Leon, who goes by the name Rocky Rivera, was mentioned in a story about Filipina American rappers. Inquirer.Net 7/13/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his debut film “Sorry to Bother You.” Beat Route 7/13/18

An assessment led by SF State’s Health Equity Institute found that public services in San Francisco have failed pregnant low-income African American women. San Francisco Bay View 7/14/18Black News Zone 7/14/18

Assistant Professor of Health Education Lara Cushing discussed a recent study she coauthored in an  article about California meeting greenhouse reduction goals. Jefferson Public Radio 7/12/18  Radio 7/11/2018

SF State student Joshua Alfaro was one of several college students to receive a Taylor Farms college scholarship. Fresh Plaza 7/12/18

Alumna Deb Cotton was recognized as one of 300 people who have shaped New Orleans. Times-Picayune 7/12/18

Alumna Rachel Boyoung Kim made a short documentary, “Jerusalem If I Forget You,” about two graffiti artists living in Jerusalem. San Francisco Chronicle 7/12/18

Alumnus Jeremy Clevenger accepted the position of head coach of the University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team. Moscow-Pullman Daily News 7/12/18  The Spokesman Review 7/11/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his politics and first film “Sorry to Bother You.” The Fader 7/11/18  BlackFilm.com 7/11/18

Former SF State student Garrett Bertghold wrote a column about joining the staff of a community newspaper in Big Bear. Big Bear Grizzly 7/11/18

Alumna Kadie Yale wrote a column listing 10 Instagram accounts to follow for design inspiration. Interiors + Sources 7/11/18

SF State researchers found a link between cardiovascular fitness and gut health in a recent study. Men’s Health 7/12/18

SF State is mentioned in a story about a new program aimed at increasing the college-going culture in Richmond. The Richmond Standard 7/11/18

Members of the rock band Pllush met through friends who attended SF State. SF Weekly 7/11/18

SF State is mentioned in a story about San Mateo County having California’s lowest unemployment rate and the most expensive homes. Almanac News 7/11/18

New Belgium Brewing is looking to hire 14 college brand ambassadors from a group of 15 universities, including SF State. Sacramento Bee 7/10/18

SF State Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the election of Malia Cohen to president of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors. San Francisco Chronicle 7/9/18

Data from SF State’s Division of Institutional Analytics found that ethnic studies majors graduate at higher rates than other majors and that students who take an ethnic studies class are more likely to graduate. Education Dive 7/10/18

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson commented on Lyft and Uber’s policy to not share rideshare data with city transit agencies. Mission Local 7/6/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed the politics of his upcoming film “Sorry to Bother You.” Chicago Reader 7/6/18

SF State research into how quickly temperatures rise inside cars was mentioned in a story about ways to stay cool in the summer heat. New York Times 7/6/18

Professor Emerita and art historian Whitney Chadwick will discuss her new book “Farewell to the Muse: Love, War and the Women of Surrealism” in New Bedford, Massachusetts. South Coast Today 7/2/18

SF State student Michela Gregory, who was one of the 36 killed in the 2016 Oakland warehouse fire, was mentioned in an article about plea deals for the two men accused of involuntary manslaughter in the fire. SFGate 7/2/18

SF State student Sandra Zamora discussed her experience as a Menlo Park resident being squeezed economically by the soaring cost of rent as Facebook expands. Palo Alto Daily Post 7/2/18

SF State alumnus Ronald Quidachy, the longest-serving judge on the current San Francisco Superior Court, has retired at the age 71. SFGate 7/3/18

Before former SF State student Boots Riley directed the film “Sorry to Bother You,” he had a prolific music career as front man of the Oakland-based hip-hop group The Coup. Vulture 7/2/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his directorial debut, the upcoming film “Sorry to Bother You.” NPR 7/2/18; KQED 7/2/18; Aspen Public Radio 7/2/18 (This story was distributed to more than 10 NPR affiliates.)

A former SF State student’s experience with unplanned pregnancies is mentioned in an op-ed about a recent Supreme Court ruling. CNS News 7/2/18

SF State research into how quickly the inside of a car heats up was included as an infographic in an article about a heat wave hitting the U.S. THV11 7/2/18; KUSA 7/2/18

SF State research into how quickly temperatures rise inside of a vehicle was mentioned in an op-ed about parents accidentally leaving their children in cars. The Alvin Sun 7/2/18

SF State’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus was mentioned in an article that reflects on 70 years of UFO sightings. Popular Mechanics 7/2/18

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson said the fight over San Francisco’s electric scooters is really backlash against the use of public space by tech companies. News Center Maine 6/27/2018

An article about the merits of historical works of fiction discussed the work of alumna and author Anne Rice. Chronicles Magazine 6/27/2018

Alumna Sheri Engler wrote about how parents can empower their daughters. The Tomahawk 6/27/2018

Alumna Marlies Tumolo helped organize an effort to clean marine debris created by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys. Keys News 6/27/2018

Former SF State student Boots Riley discussed his new film, "Sorry to Bother You." Rolling Stone 6/27/2018

Alumnus and inventor of the waterbed, Charlie Hall, discussed his latest venture: inflatable kayaks. Gearminded 6/26/2018

SF State was cited as one of 40 universities that have adopted an Israel studies center, program or chair. JWeekly 6/26/2018

SF State research on the temperature of locked cars was cited in stories about leaving children and animals in hot cars. WCTV 6/26/2018 ABC 15 6/26/2018 (Clip not available online)

The Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco partnered with SF State to inform students about careers in property management. Buildings 6/26/2018

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride’s new book about Hollywood’s Golden Age, “How Did Lubitsch Do It?” will be published by Columbia University Press on June 26, 2018. KQED 6/25/18

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride’s new book, “How Did Lubitsch Do It?” could serve as a viewer’s companion to Lubitsch’s films. Wall Street Journal 6/21/18

Professor of Latina/Latino Studies Guillermo Alejandro Murguia has written a new play about the dancer Maclovia Ruiz. San Francisco Examiner 6/23/18

In an op-ed, Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan notes that Amazon is more of a low-wage retailer than a high-wage tech disruptor. Truth Out 6/23/18

Professor of American Indian Studies Andrew Jolivette said he has stopped going to parades celebrating LGBTQ pride because they have become more party than protest. Fox News 6/22/18Press Connects 6/23/18 (This article appeared in over three dozen news outlets.)

SF State student Amanda Allen said her $1,875 monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alameda is a good deal. San Francisco Chronicle 6/21/18

Alumna and Noticiero Telemundo evening anchorwoman Lorena Dominguez will be the keynote speaker at the Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gala in July. Napa Valley Register 6/22/18

Alumna Kim Stare Wallace won a North Bay Business Journal Women in Business award. North Bay Business Journal 6/22/18

Alumna Katherine Filice is the founder of Articulate Solutions, a creative agency in Gilroy.  Gilroy Dispatch 6/22/18

Alumna and pioneering feminist Seena Kohl passed away in June. St. Louis Post Dispatch

Former SF State student and jazz musician Howard Wiley said being clobbered on stage by other musicians shaped him as an artist. Berkeleyside 6/22/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley’s film "Sorry to Bother You" is shaping up to be a big summer hit. Mother Jones July/August 2018

Award-winning author Michael David Lukas is starting a job as assistant professor of creative writing at SF State. The Jewish News of Northern California 6/22/18

San Francisco State researchers named a fungus after Sponge Bob. Buzz Feed 6/23/18

SF State is tied for 10th place among the top California schools dominating week one of Forbes magazine’s  #My Top College 2018 social media campaign. Forbes 6/22/18

An SF State study showed that the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to 114 degrees on a 95 degree day. Tucson Sentinel 6/22/18

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson said the fight over San Francisco’s electric scooters is really backlash against the use of public space by tech companies. KCEN 6/21/18

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper and Associate Professor of Health Education Richard Harvey’s study about digital addiction is referenced in an article about a nine-year-old girl’s video game addiction. KTFV 6/21/18 (This story appeared in 32 additional news outlets.)

Alumna and San Francisco Chronicle theater critic Lily Janiak reviewed Marin Theatre Company’s play “Straight White Men.” San Francisco Chronicle 6/21/18

Former student Kevin Waller helped form the Clay Room, where community members can learn ceramics skills and experience a respite from computer culture. The Potrero View June 2018

Professor of Management Mitchell Marks shared three strategies for managing underperforming employees. MSN 6/18/18

Alumna Neda Nobari’s $5 million gift to San Francisco State University in 2016 established the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies, the first academic center of its kind in the US. Inside Philanthropy 6/20/18

Alumnus Paul Totah is retiring from St. Ignatius Prep but will continue many writing projects. Catholic San Francisco 6/20/18

Alumnus and filmmaker Nik Oczkus landed a job with NCTV, Novato’s community television station. Marin Independent Journal 6/19/18

Former student and artist James Reed gave a substantial collection of 1,500 prints dating from the 16^th to the early 21^st centuries to the Fairfield University Art Museum in Connecticut. Fairfield Sun 6/20/18

Professor Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger questioned Commentary magazine’s framing of black-Jewish relations as a conflict. Haaretz 6/17/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said San Francisco mayoral candidate  London Breed will need to make sure her policies are good for the city as a whole, not just the tech industry. San Francisco Chronicle 6/15/18

Assistant Professor Creative Writing May-lee Chai reviewed Tommy Orange’s new novel, “There, There,” about urban American Indians in Oakland. Dallas News 6/16/18

Emeritus Professor of Education Cecelia Wambach is reinventing retirement by volunteering at Syrian refugee camps in Greece. The World News 6/17/18San Francisco Chronicle 6/17/18

Student Luc Williams is concerned that critics of the H-1B visa for foreign workers are scapegoating immigrants. San Jose Mercury News 6/17/18Santa Cruz Sentinel 6/17/18East Bay Times 6/17/18Silicon Valley 6/17/18

Alumna and videographer Rachel Aston won two regional Emmy Awards from the Pacific Southwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Las Vegas Review-Journal 6/17/18

Alumnus Tom Mulvey climbed to 18,000 feet on Mount Denali in Alaska but stopped because his hands were becoming frost nipped. Marin Independent Journal 6/16/18

Alumnus Dave Herlocker, who became a well-known and popular naturalist with Marin County Open Space District, has retired. San Rafael Patch 6/15/18

Alumnus Charles Hall’s first design for the waterbed nearly 50 years ago was a chair. News-Press 6/14/18

An SF State study finding that siblings playing on the same sports team can result in one-upping, which can have a negative effect if not harnessed correctly. Stuff 6/17/18

Former student and poet Nancy Keane passed away last week. San Francisco Chronicle 6/6/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said London Breed gained votes in Tuesday’s ballot count for San Francisco mayor that were supposed to favor Mark Leno. Los Angeles Times 6/13/18 (This AP story was carried by over 200 additional news outlets.)

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said the support London Breed got from leaders across the spectrum of race, ethnicity and ideology ended up helping her win the San Francisco mayoral race. KQED 6/12/18

Alumna, educator, LGBT activist and psychotherapist Marcia Perlstein has passed away. San Francisco Chronicle 6/13/18

The University is mentioned in an article about fighting campus anti-Semitism. Jewish Weekly 6/13/18

Professor of Management Mitchell Marks shared three strategies for managing underperforming employees. CNBC 6/11/18

Associate Professor of Sexuality Studies Rita Melendez co-authored a study in the journal AIDS and Behavior about barriers to HIV treatment. Infosurhoy 6/11/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said ranked-choice voting increases the rate of ballot errors. The New York Times 6/11/18  The Bellingham Herald 6/11/18 (This AP story was carried by at least 52 media outlets.)

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said Mark Leno is closing in on London Breed’s lead in the San Francisco mayoral race. San Francisco Chronicle 6/11/18

Lecturer Emil Guillermo discussed his concerns over the fragile state of student mental health in light of recent suicides. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 6/11/18

Former student Dan Nicoletta has documented more than four decades of San Francisco’s queer culture. A&U 6/11/18

An SF State study about potential health hazards to BART riders is mentioned in an article about the agency’s efforts to curb noise. SF Curbed 6/12/18

The Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network, founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Isabelle Thuy Pelaud and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, want to move the voices of writers from the diaspora from the margins into the center. San Francisco Chronicle 6/7/18

As the votes in the San Francisco mayor’s race continue to be counted, Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on the narrow margin between candidates London Breed and Mark Leno. Mission Local 6/7/18

Associate Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell’s study finding that experience makes people happier than material goods is borne out by research suggesting that nearly 77 percent of Millennials say that events and experiences create their best memories. Site Pro News 6/8/18

SF State juniors and seniors in the Apparel Design and Merchandising program presented innovative fashions inspired by social justice and inclusivity at Runway 2018: Diverge. San Francisco Chronicle 6/7/18

Alumnus and filmmaker Craig Baldwin is the guest of honor at the Chicago Underground Film Festival and will discuss his role in a modern media environment where the line between fact and dark fantasy has begun to disappear. Chicago Reader 6/7/18

Alumna Jennifer Chan is one of only 58 out of almost 96,000 test takers to receive the 2017 Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of CPAs. Accounting Today 6/6/18

Alumna and San Francisco educator Mary Florence Crowley passed away on June 2, 2018. San Francisco Chronicle 6/8/18

An SF State/UCSF study on pregnant homeless women in San Francisco shows that they are at high risk for preterm birth or miscarriage if they do not receive good care in early pregnancy. San Francisco Chronicle 6/7/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was one of three featured speakers in an election night special focused on California and San Francisco voter issues. KALW 6/4/18

Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering Xiaorong Zhang has been given the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award. The O&P Edge 6/4/18

In his book, “Standing Tall: Willie Long and the Mare Island Original 21ers,” alumnus Jake Sloan tells the story of the African-American construction workers at Vallejo’s Mare Island Shipyard in the 1960s whose actions led to systemic improvements in conditions for black construction workers. KQED 5/29/18

An SF State/UCSF study on pregnant homeless women in San Francisco provided support for a broad coalition of nonprofits and religious organizations asking the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide housing for those women earlier in their pregnancies. National Catholic Reporter 6/5/18

Alumna Mary Lavalais won the Mayor’s Paraeducator of the Year Award for her work at San Francisco Community School. San Francisco Examiner 5/29/2018

Alumna Madeline Hildebrandt is one of two women running for an open U.S. Congress seat in New Mexico. Las Cruces Sun News 5/30/2018

Alumnus Michael Corrigan wrote about an experience he had travelling in Europe in the 1960s. Idaho State Journal 5/24/2018

Protests at SF State in the 1960s were cited as an early example of the free speech movement on college campuses. KGUN 5/30/2019WEWS 5/30/2018KMGH 5/30/2018 (This story was republished by 13 additional news outlets.)

An SF State study showing that money spent on experiences makes people happier is mentioned in an article on ways to “buy” happiness. MSN 5/29/2018

Members of the East Bay Latino community participated in an SF State study on the wellness benefits of walking in nature. Visión Hispana 5/25/2018

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Carolina De Robertis cowrote a letter to the editor urging that academics help build a culture where survivors of sexual harassment and assault feel supported. Chronicle of Higher Education 5/25/2018

An SF State alumnus named Stephen, who was shot and killed after accidentally entering a neighbor’s apartment, was mentioned in an editorial about gun violence. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 5/25/2018

A study by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an op-ed about the drawbacks of ranked choice voting. Santa Clara Weekly 5/15/2018

Alumnus Don Gibson will be the new dean of Manhattan College’s O’Malley School of Business. Riverdale Press 5/25/2018

Raymon Cancino was named alumnus of the year by SF State’s School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement. Register-Pajaronian 5/25/2018

Alumna Denia Perez, one of the first “Dreamers” to earn a law degree, has been pushing for rule changes to allow those on DACA permits to practice law. Fox Business 5/24/2018Sacramento Bee 5/24/2018Christian Science Monitor 5/24/2018 (This AP news story was republished by over 280 outlets)

Fireworks capped off SF State’s Commencement ceremony at AT&T Park. ABC7 5/24/2018 (No clip available)

The Payscale College Return on Investment Report listed SF State as #92 among public universities for best return on investment. Oroville Mercury-Register 5/24/2018

Adjunct Professor of Ethnic Studies Amy Casselman Hontalas discussed recent laws giving Native American tribes more power to prosecute non-Native people who commit crimes on tribal land. Arizona Daily Sun 5/22/18

Director of SF State’s EDvance program Lygia Stebbing was interviewed about efforts to create more early childhood educators. KALW 5/22/18

Former San Francisco Mayor and SF State alum Willie L. Brown Jr. mentioned commuting to SF State in a segment about the Salesforce Tower and how the city has changed. KTVU 5/22/18 (clip not available online)

Associate Professor of History Dawn Bohulano Mabalon discussed her upcoming children’s book about Filipino American labor activist Larry Itliong. Atlas Obscura 5/17/2018

Professor and Chair of the Department of Communications Studies Joe Tuman discussed how platforms like Facebook and Twitter encourage users to share news without reading it. KQED 5/17/2018

Professor of Health Education Ramon Castellblanch wrote a column criticizing Donald Trump’s plan to deal with high drug prices. The Progressive 5/17/2018

SF State students competed in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Intercollegiate Media Competition. WCLU 5/18/2018

Alumna and author Kelly Corrigan’s fourth book, “Tell Me More,” reached #11 on the New York Times best-seller list. Pivot. Today 5/18/2018Main Line Today 5/7/2018

Alumna Pam Dorr discussed her plan to address the housing crisis by building 10,000 tiny homes in 10 years. Miami Herald 5/17/2018The Sacramento Bee 5/17/2018East Bay Times 5/17/2018 (This story was published in over 30 additional news outlets.)

Alumnus and business expert Harry Glorikian discussed his recent book, “MoneyBall Medicine,” about the influence of technology on medicine. Armenian Mirror-Spectator 5/17/2018

Lecturer of Management Clare Hedin, who makes music and speaks about the creative potential of humanity, will speak at a Companion Circle in Kelseyville, CA. Lake County News 5/16/18

SF State students participated in the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Knowledge Bowl in Sacramento. The Orange County Register 5/16/18

Alumnus Norm Dea will retire after 35 years as a music instructor in the Acalanes Union High School District. Lamorinda Weekly 5/16/18

Sound editor and alumnus Ethan Van der Ryn was interviewed about his work on the horror film “A Quiet Place.” Awards Circuit 5/14/18

Alumna and recent law school graduate Denia Perez helped pass a law that will allow undocumented lawyers like herself to apply for admission to the bar in order to practice law. Yahoo Finance 5/14/18

Actor and alumnus Danny Glover led a Sacramento rally in support of anti-poverty measures. Modesto Bee 5/14/18

Alumna Debbie MacLeod was appointed development director of Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington. Bainbridge Island Review 5/15/18

SF State’s Africana Studies Department was mentioned in a segment about Drum and Spear, a radical black bookstore that operated in Washington, D.C. through the mid-seventies. WAMU 5/15/2018

An article about progressive political candidates in upcoming primaries featured a quote Professor of Political Science Robert Smith gave to KQED last year. In These Times 5/14/2018

Assistant Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar talked about her study showing that Asian and Hispanic Airbnb hosts charge less for rentals in San Francisco. Nashville Public Radio 5/11/2018WVTF 5/11/2018 (This story was broadcast on 23 NPR affiliate stations)

Professor of History and Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Catherine Kudlick wrote a tribute to her mother reflecting on their differing attitudes towards blindness. Dallas News 5/12/2018

Interim Dean of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi’s new book highlights the contributions of Asian men to San Francisco’s queer culture. Instinct Magazine 5/11/2018

Professor Emeritus of Education Mark Phillips wrote about the national student movement for gun control. Marin Independent Journal 5/13/2018

SF State graduate student Kira Kondratkova won first place in the San Francisco regional “Chinese Bridge” Chinese proficiency competition. Xinhua News 5/14/2018

Former SF State Philosophy graduate student Sarah Braasch became the subject of a viral video when she called 911 to report a black student sleeping in the common area of her own Yale dorm. MSN 5/12/2018

Former student Laurie Cohen, who founded the Mill Valley Philharmonic, is retiring after 18 seasons as its artistic director and conductor. Marin Independent Journal 5/12/2018

An SF State study showing that money spent on experiences makes people happier was mentioned in an article about ways money can “buy” happiness. Investopedia 5/11/2018

SF State was awarded a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support the Poetry Center’s reading series. KQED 5/10/2018

The Santa Fe Community College’s Continuing Education program attracted educators from SF State. Santa Fe Reporter 5/1/2018

Professor of History and Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Catherine Kudlick wrote a tribute to her mother reflecting on their differing attitudes towards blindness. New York Times 5/9/2018

Chair and Professor of Computer Science William Hsu discussed the difficulty of hiring computer faculty members in recent years. Inside Higher Ed 5/9/2018

Lecturer of Management Clare Hedin, who makes music and speaks about the creative potential of humanity, will speak at a Companion Circle in Kelseyville, CA. Lake County Record Bee 5/9/2018

Assistant Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar talked about her study showing that Asian and Hispanic Airbnb hosts charge less for rentals in San Francisco. All Things Considered 5/8/2018 (clip not available online; this story was broadcast on seven NPR affiliate stations).

Adjunct Professor of Ethnic Studies Amy Casselman Hontalas discussed recent laws giving Native American tribes more power to prosecute non-Native people who commit crimes on tribal land. Cronkite News 5/8/2018

Former student Haros Lopez talked about his Santa Fe art collective Alas de Agua, which aims to provide a space for people of color and address inequalities in the art world. Santa Fe Reporter 5/9/2018

Last weekend was the opening weekend for the play “Sylvia” at Valley Performing Arts in Wasilla, AK, directed by alumnus Grant Olson. Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman 5/8/2018

Alumna Denia Perez, who is graduating from Quinnipiac University’s School of Law, discussed her experience as a DACA recipient. Record-Journal 5/8/2018

A new book about 1968 as a pivotal year for protests cites black student activism at SF State. London School of Economics Review of Books 5/8/2018

SF State research on the temperature of locked cars was cited in an article about leaving pets in cars. Winston-Salem Journal 5/8/2018

Alumnus and entrepreneur Andrey Zakharenko discussed ways that travel agencies can attract millennials. Travel Pulse 5/6/2018

Alumnus and Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly met with former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the nuclear agreement between the two countries. Fox News 5/6/2018 (clip not available online)

Alumna Atsuko Hirayanagi talked about her career change from acting to filmmaking. The Japan Times 5/5/2018

Alumnus Chad Slife discussed his work as the principal of Cobb Elementary School in San Francisco. The New Fillmore 5/2/2018

An unsolved 1977 murder on the SF State campus was mentioned in an article about new investigative techniques based on DNA. MSN 5/6/2018San Francisco Chronicle 5/4/2018

Brittney Venter, a former foster youth, talked about her experience with the Guardian Scholars Program at a fundraiser that brought together important figures in the tech community. The Register Citizen 5/4/2018SFGate 5/4/2018The Middletown Press 5/4/2018

Professor and Chair of the Department of English Language & Literature Sugie Goen-Salter discussed SF State’s “stretch” courses, which help incoming students improve their writing skills. EdSource 5/2/2018

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Carolina De Robertis is married to a candidate for an open Oakland City Council race. Bay Area Reporter 5/27/2018

Alumna and author Frances Mayes was interviewed about her new book, “Women in Sunlight.” Authorlink 5/2/3018

Alumna and artist Mikelle Standbridge will open a retreat center for culture and contemporary art in northwestern Italy in 2019. Sulphur Springs News-Telegram 5/1/2018

Alumna Alicia Muñoz is seeking re-election for her position on the San Diego County Board of Education. San Diego Union-Tribune 4/30/2018

Research from SF State’s Family Acceptance Project was used to create a professional development course for staff at military-affiliated childcare centers and youth programs. Bay Windows 5/3/2018

SF State recently expanded its HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing services to include LGBT students. Bay Area Reporter 5/2/2018

SF State research on the adverse effect of smartphones was mentioned in an article about applications that can help limit phone use. CBS Philadelphia 5/2/2018

Sexual harassment complaints against a former SF State professor were discussed in an article about how universities handle new hires with a history of misconduct. City Pages 5/2/2018

San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Leno proposed extending the free tuition offered to residents at City College of San Francisco if they transfer to SF State. KTVU 5/2/2018 (clip not available online); NBC Bay Area 5/2/2018 (clip not available online)

A recent study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper shows that addiction to social media and smartphones shares similar symptom to an opioid addiction. UK Yahoo News 4/27/18

An SF State student placed third in the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge for “Gather,” a garden helper that allows people of all ages and abilities to garden and interact with others. Digital Engineering 4/26/18

Ceramist and alumna Shenny Cruces’ work will be shown this weekend at the 30^th Annual California Conference for the Arts in Sacramento. Sacramento Magazine 4/27/18

Valeria Sasser, an alumna, is running for a seat on the Corte Madera Town Council. Marin Independent Journal 4/27/18

Alumna Jessica Penner was promoted to executive pastry chef at Epic Steak in San Francisco. Nation’s Restaurant News 4/26/18

SF State’s new Global Museum, “Going Global: From San Francisco to the World,” showcasing arts and materials spanning five continents from ancient to contemporary times, opened Thursday. ABC7 News 4/26/18 (clip not available online)

SF State research on tardiness was cited in an article about how to be more punctual. Real Men Real Style 4/26/18

An article about new housing for San Francisco Conservatory of Music students mentions SF State’s long-term plans to increase student housing. San Francisco Business Times 4/26/18 (Story link only available to subscribers)

Assistant Professor of Biology Andrea Swei published new research that predicts a rise in the tick population this season. ABC7 News 4/24/18

Associate Professor and Department Chair of Earth & Climate Sciences Petra Dekens co-authored a researcher paper that examined gender inequality at a leading scientific conference. iNews 4/24/18Science Daily 4/24/18

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson comments on an undeveloped 40-story condo tower in San Francisco that’s for sale. San Francisco Business Times 4/24/18 (clip only available to subscribers)

Former student Michelle Aguillon is now the director of the Boston Theater Marathon. Inquirer.net 4/25/18

Professor Emeritus Harvey Peskin has died at age 86. J. Weekly 4/24/18

SF State’s School of Cinema is listed as a top film school of 2018. Variety 4/25/18

A recent study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper shows that addiction to social media and smartphones shares similar symptom to an addiction to opioids. Inquirer.net 4/23/18; Times of News 4/23/18; Asia Pacific Daily 4/23/18; Malay Mail 4/22/18; The Star 4/23/18; KFBK; WCBS; WMYD; KOA-AM; KTRS; WZCG 4/22/18 (clips not available online)

Associate Professor of Philosophy Asta Kristjana Sveinsdottir signs a letter of support calling for the U.S. and its allies to defend Rojava in northern Syria. New York Review of Books 4/23/18

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai writes a review about author Madeline Miller’s re-imagining of the witch Circe from “The Odyssey.” Dallas News 4/22/18

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson comments on the role of transit issues in San Francisco’s mayoral race. San Francisco Chronicle 4/21/18

Assistant Professor of Biology Jason Cantley co-authored a paper on the discovery of a rare plant in Western Pennsylvania. Quartz 4/20/1

Creative Writing Teaching Associate Daniel Schifrin was the runner up for the 2018 Anne and Robert Cowan Writer’s Prize. J. Weekly 4/20/18

Alumnus and actress Annette Bening says she fell in love with playwright Anton Chekhov as a college student in article about her upcoming role in the film adaptation of “The Seagull.” The Hollywood Reporter 4/22/18

Alumnus Mike Kirchubel details his personal experience with homelessness in this op-ed. Daily Republic 4/23/18

Former SF State student Boots Riley talks about his first film, “Sorry to Bother You.” KBCW 4/22/18 (clip not available online)

Alumna Patricia Van Der Beek owns CreArt Education and Preschool in San Rafael. Marin Independent Journal 4/22/18

Alumnus Jason Tomola is the new principal at Brooks Elementary School in Windsor. Windsor Times 4/21/18

Director Kimberley Reed, an alumna, will discuss her feature documentary, “Dark Money,” at the Montclair Film Festival. NorthJersey.com 4/20/18

A new partnership between SF State and the SF-Marin Food Bank is mentioned in a story about food insecurity among college students. KCBS 4/21/18  (clip not available online)

A recent study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper shows that addiction to social media and smartphones shares similar symptom to an addiction to opioids. Express 4/19/18G9IIJA 4/18/18

Assistant Professor of Biology Jason Cantley co-authored a paper on the discovery of rare plants in Western Pennsylvania. Allied News 4/18/18

SF State now offers free HIV and STI testing to all LGBTQ students on campus. San Francisco Examiner 4/18/18

Photographer Judy Dater, an alumna, is having a retrospective at the de Young Museum through September. San Francisco Bay Times 4/19/18

Alumnus Dean Alioto recently completed a found footage-style film about an alien abduction. Before It’s News 4/18/18

The band Royal Jelly Jive, comprised of several alumni, will record a live album at Blue Note Napa. Napa Valley Register 4/18/18

Alumnus Daniel Korth developed a play as an undergraduate student called “Caligari” that’s he’s taking to the Oak Street playhouse in Bakersfield. Bakersfield Californian 4/17/18

SF State College of Business Dean Linda Oubré will become president of Whittier College. Houston Style 4/16/18

A recent study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper shows that addiction to social media and smartphones shares similar symptom to an addiction to opioids. African Planet 4/17/18Before It’s News 4/16/18Clinical Innovation & Technology 4/16/18TechSpy 4/16/18MedIndia 4/13/18

Grammy award-winning folk artist and alumnus David Holt is the subject of a profile. Carolina Home & Garden 4/17/18

Alumna Doris Ward, the first African American leader of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, has passed away at age 86. SF Gate 4/16/18

Alumna Centa Schumacher will co-lead a popular arts and enrichment session at the Lauri Ann West Community Center in O’Hara, Pennsylvania. Tribune-Review 4/16/18

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress. MSN 4/11/18USA Today 4/11/18CetUSNews.com 4/11/18Long Island Technology News 4/11/18Ludington Dailey News 4/10/18 (video was produced by the Associated Press and distributed to more than 10 news outlets)

A recent study by Professor of Health Education Erik Peper shows that addiction to social media and smartphones shares similar symptom to an addiction to opioids. Yahoo India 4/12/18Asian Age 4/12/18BGR 4/12/18Eastern Mirror 4/12/18Crosswalk.com 4/12/18The Economic Times 4/12/18News Heads 4/12/18 (story distributed to more than 15 news outlets)

Alumna Naeemah Campbell, a Los Angeles-based content creator, discussed how walking helped her overcome depression. Essence 4/12/18

A film by recent alumnus Andrew Zox is a Cinefoundation Selection for the Cannes Film Festival Student Short Film Category. CineEuropa 4/11/18

Alumna and vintner Joyce Black Sears is profiled for her support of Napa County Measure C. Napa Valley Register 4/11/18

Alumnus Von der Porten, a renowned maritime scholar and expert on Sir. Francis Drake’s 16th century visit to California, passed away at age 84. SF Gate 4/11/18The Press Democrat 4/10/18World News 4/11/18

SF State research on the temperature of locked cars was cited in an article about legislation to protect people who break into cars to rescue pets. Alton Daily News 4/12/18EdGlenToday.com; 4/11/18Now Decatur 4/11/18

SF State’s Project Rebound is mentioned in an op-ed about expanding to other states programs that help incarcerated students attend college. Community College Times 4/11/18

SF State College of Business Dean Linda Oubré will become president of Whittier College. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 4/9/18

Jennifer Summit was appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at SF State. The Chronicle of Higher Education 4/8/18

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed urging lawmakers to make tariffs work for Wisconsin Dairy farmers. Wisconsin State Farmer 4/8/18 Wisconsin State Journal 4/7/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniels comments on the political ambitions of San Francisco mayoral candidate Jane Kim. San Francisco Chronicle 4/5/18

San Francisco’s de Young Museum is holding a retrospective on alumna and photographer Judy Dater from April 7- Sept. 16. Counter Punch 4/10/18

Rick Salinas, an alumnus, has joined the Holliday GP Corp. as a director focused on multi-house debt. The Registry 4/9/18

Professor of Art Mark Dean Johnson is lauded for his work curating “Contraption: Rediscovering California Jewish Artists,” an exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum that showcases contemporary Jewish artists. Sacramento Bee 4/6/18

Professor of Political Science Robert C. Smith talks about the role identity politics is playing in the San Francisco mayoral race. Washington Post 4/5/18

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper discusses the link between body posture and mood. Travel + Leisure 4/5/18: Daily Magazine 4/4/18

Percussionist Stan Gibb, an SF State alumnus, created the “Onomatopoeic March” which will be performed by the Central Arizona Concert Band. The Daily Courier 4/6/18

SF State researchers are studying how to make cephalopod research more humane. Discover Magazine 4/5/18

Attorneys have filed an amended complaint against SF State alleging the school has fostered a hostile, anti-Jewish climate. American Israelite 4/5/18

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper discusses the link between body posture and mood. Time 4/4/18

The founder of SF State’s Black Student Union, Jerry Varnado, comments on the importance of remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Daily Democrat 4/4/18; San Jose Mercury News 4/4/18

Alumna Evmorphia Stratis discusses her art background as she gets ready to teach her own painting and drawing classes in Marblehead. Wicked Local North of Boston 4/4/18

“Sorry to Bother You,” a film by former SF State student Boots Riley, will screen at the San Francisco Film Festival. Alameda Magazine 4/3/18; Oakland Magazine 4/3/18

Alumnus Michael Kelly was named COO and executive vice president of the Brooklyn Naval Yard. New York Real Estate Journal 4/3/18

SF State is listed as a pioneer in ethnic studies in an op-ed about how teaching ethnic studies courses in California public schools can foster tolerance. Sacramento Bee 4/4/18

SF State’s Fine Arts Gallery is listed as one of the top 10 galleries to visit in San Francisco. Society 19 4/3/18

Attorneys have filed an amended complaint against SF State alleging the school has fostered a hostile, anti-Jewish climate. The Washington Free Beacon 4/4/18

President Wong issued a public apology to the Jewish community over allegations of anti-Semitism on campus. The Times of Israel 3/28/18; Arutz Sheva 3/28/18; The Jerusalem Post 3/28/18; Jewish Telegraphic Agency 3/27/18 

SF State is 38th on Business First’s 2018 ranking of public colleges in the West. Buffalo Business First 3/28/18

Lauren Spencer, who has pulmonary hypertension, has been accepted into SF State’s nursing program for the fall. NBC7 3/27/18

Linda Oubré, dean of the College of Business, will become the first person of color to serve as Whittier College’s president starting in July. Los Angeles Times 3/26/18; San Diego Union-Tribune 3/26/18 

Sixty faith-based and higher ed organizations penned a letter condemning Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi’s reaction to President Wong’s apology to Jewish students. The Washington Examiner 3/26/18

Mathematics Professor Federico Ardila focuses on a mathematical object called the matroid polytope instead of a particular theorem. Street Level Pundit 3/25/18; Data Market 3/26/18

SF State computer science student Ibraheem Chaudry said he wants to capitalize on the March for Our Lives momentum to change gun laws. ABC7 News 3/23/18

Alumna Kerri Shawn is reprising her title role in Willy Russell’s play “Shirley Valentine” at the Walnut Creek-based Center Repertory Company. East Bay Times 3/26/18

Alumna Jayshree Ullal is the first female Indian American billionaire. News India Times 3/23/18

Alumna Mytia Smith is mentioned in an article about the death of her father, Michael Smith, the founder and director of the American Film Festival. Native News 3/23/18

Alum Michael Golden is a biology professor at Grossmont College and recently received a national award recognizing community college teaching and leadership. La Mesa Courier 3/23/18

An SF State tenant rights group objects to recent rent increases and eviction notices. KTVU Fox 2  3/25/18; KCBA Fox 35 3/25/18 (Clips not available online); One News 3/24/18;

SF Gate 3/23/18  and SF Gate 3/23/18 ; SF BAY 3/23/18  ; San Francisco Examiner 3/23/18; Laredo Morning Times 3/23/18 https://www.lmtonline.com/bayarea/article/SF-State-faculty-and-staff-face-rent-hikes-12777959.php

Former student, writer and anti-war activist Bob Biderman passed away at age 77. The Guardian 3/25/18

Former drama student Heather Acerro is head of youth services for the Rochester Public Library in Minnesota. Minnesota Post Bulletin 3/23/18

Anti-Semitism in the form of graffiti on the SF State and UC Davis campuses is mentioned. Santa Rosa Press Democrat 3/26/18

Professor of Management Sally Baack discussed how Starbucks achieved pay equity by eliminating practices such as asking new employees about incoming pay. KCBS-AM 3/22/18 (Clip not available online.)

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said voters want politicians to do what voters think is the right thing. Mission Local 3/22/18 

Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi’s and the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Initiative (AMED) are mentioned in this opinion piece. Daily Sabah 3/22/18

Sixty faith-based and higher ed organizations penned a letter condemning Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi’s reaction to President Wong’s apology to Jewish students. Jewish Post 3/21/18; The Algemeiner 3/22/18; The Jewish Press 3/22/18

SF State Administrative Analyst Meg Gorzycki said that instructors’ desires to learn about and use best practices are affected by practical matters such as time and incentives. Inside Higher Ed 3/22/18 

Alumna LaChelle Porter-Ainer is the head of Global Digital Support and Contact Centers at HP Inc. Savoy 3/22/18

Alum Michael Golden is a biology professor at Grossmont College and recently received a national award recognizing community college teaching and leadership. East County Californian 3/21/18  

An SF State study on happiness showing that experience matters more than material things is referenced in an article about consumers rejecting materialism. Inc. Southeast Asia 3/22/18

SF State is mentioned in an article about a possible second BART tunnel with a connecting route on 19th Avenue. SF Weekly 3/22/18 

Assistant Professor of Biology Andrea Swei explained how the blood of Western fence lizards clears ticks of infection. KQED 3/20/18 (This video was shared on over 40 public radio news outlets.)

Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Parent and SF State students are mentioned in a feature about the occupation of Alcatraz from November 1969 to June 1971. KOPB-TV 3/19/18 (Clip not available online.)

Former SF State student and well-known real estate developer Merritt Sher passed away on March 4, 2018. The Healdsburg Tribune 3/13/18

San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai mentioned SF State and City College in a comment about how student housing needs can impact residential neighborhoods. SF Gate 3/19/18

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman said Democrats are likely to take back the House whether Nancy Pelosi is House speaker or not. ABC7 News 3/15/18

Professor of Theatre and Dance William Peters is directing “Julius Caesar” for the Mountain Community Theater in Ben Lomond, California. Golden State Newspapers 3/15/18

Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi reacted to President Wong’s recent apology to the Jewish community. Onenewsnow.com 3/14/18

Alumna Halifu Osumare, who has just released a memoir, said the 1968 strike at San Francisco State affected her consciousness as a black person and artist. The Sacramento Bee 3/16/18

Alumna Ellen Fisherman-Johnson created the comedic opera “Marie Begins,” in which audience members can choose the fate of the show via electronic clickers. Chestnut Hill Local 3/15/18

Alum Whit Johnson is an award-winning journalist who has joined ABC News. ABC News 3/15/18

An SF State study showing that money spent on experiences makes people happier is mentioned in an article on four ways to “buy” happiness. Catchnews.com 3/15/18

SF State student Juan Cerda enjoyed his experience bowling with nuns at a National Catholic Sisters Week event. Global Sisters Report 3/15/18

Students from San Francisco State fraternities participated in a program celebrating Black History Month with alum and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr. Thrive Global 3/15/18

Alum Matt Renoir produced the new film, “The Ascent.” Thefourohfive.com 3/13/18

Alumna Debra Jones misses many things about San Francisco but cannot afford to live in the city. SF Gate 3/12/18

San Francisco filmmaker and former SF State student Atsuko Hirayanagi’s award-winning film, “Oh Lucy,” focuses on aspects of culture clash between Japan and America. San Francisco Chronicle 3/10/18

Some SF State students plan on participating in a walkout scheduled for Wednesday morning to commemorate the victims of the Parkland High School shooting and protest gun violence. KCBA 3/12/18 (clip not available online); KTVU 3/12/18 (clip not available online)

An SF State study showing that money spent on experiences makes people happier is mentioned in an article on four ways to “buy” happiness. Inc. Southeast Asia 3/12/18 ; Investment News.com 3/13/18 ; Kopitiambot.com 3/13/18 ; News Dog 3/12/18

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing SF State officials of tolerating and encouraging hostility toward Jews on campus. J Weekly 3/12/18; Courthouse News Service 3/9/18

Assistant Professor of Cinema Cheryl Dunye will adapt the novel and direct “The Wonder of All Things” for Lionsgate. Okayplayer 3/9/18

SF State Estuary & Ocean Science Research Professor William Cochlan discussed the danger of eating seafood from San Francisco Bay, as toxins from algal blooms could potentially contaminate mussels, clams and oysters. KCBS 3/8/18 (clip not available online) 

Lecturer of Art Dana Hemenway discussed the challenges of being an artist amidst the high cost of living in the Bay Area. KQED 3/8/18

Alumna Diane Kamrin is the founder and artistic director of Stars 2000, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Alive East Bay 3/9/18 

Alumna Elizabeth Carlen researches pigeons on the streets of New York City. The New York Times 3/8/18

Alumna Pam Haessly is the Executive Director of Novato Community Television. Novato Advance 3/8/18

Alumna Nina LaCour received the Michael L. Printz Medal for young adult literature for her 2017 novel “We Are Okay.” San Francisco Chronicle 3/8/18

Alumnus Kyle Elliot is a career coach and discussed ways to find happiness outside of work in this op-ed. Thrive Global 3/8/18 https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/22723-my-journey-to-find-happiness-outside-my-career

Alumni Max Freeland, Trey Flanigan, Will Mervau and River van den Berghe, members of the band Pardoner, recently released their debut album, “Uncontrollable Salvation.” SF Weekly 3/8/18 http://www.sfweekly.com/music/pardoner-laughs-at-lifes-absurdities/

SF Build’s innovative program, Self Empowering Expressive Purpose, includes self-awareness journaling to help students in the sciences stay engaged. KQED News 3/8/18

SF State’s Faculty Explorations in Scientific Teachings program was highlighted as an effective way of training faculty. College and University 3/8/18

Assistant Professor of Cinema Cheryl Dunye will adapt the novel and direct “The Wonder of All Things” for Lionsgate. Deadline 3/6/18

Alumna Jayshree Ullal became CEO of Arista and took on Cisco to become a billionaire. Forbes.com 3/7/18

For the first time, alumna Jayshree Ullal is included on Forbes World’s Billionaires ranking. Forbes.com 3/6/18

Alumnus and San Francisco Police Department Captain Daryl Fong is featured in a slideshow about crime in San Francisco. SF Gate 3/7/18

Bob Hicks discusses Oregon’s cultural scene while reminiscing about his mother, an SF State art history alumna. Oregon Artswatch 3/7/18

A new study using surveys and classroom noise analysis revealed the success of a three-year effort by faculty in the Department of Biology to actively engage students. Infosurhoy 3/7/18; Phys.org 3/6/18

PG&E and the American Institute of Architects, California Council, announced the winners of the Zero Net Energy Design competition that supports SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center. The Construction Specifier 3/4/18

Professor of Cinema Weimin Zhang is a guest on Asian Pacific American. KNTV 3/4/18 (clip not available online)

SF State Strategic Marketing and Communications News Writer Lisa Owens Viani was inducted into the Owl Hall of Fame. GoErie.com 3/4/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on the influence of tech investor Ron Conway in San Francisco politics. San Francisco Chronicle 3/3/18

Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi says if civil rights advocates want a more diverse Hollywood they should employ resistance tactics such as boycotts and protests. NBC News 3/2/18; Lady Click 3/3/18

Professor of Management Mitchell Marks offers advice on how to survive a negative performance review. HBR Ascend 3/3/18

Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri is one of several professors who signed a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres calling on him to use the Persian New Year to promote peace. OANA 3/3/18; Tehran Times 3/2/18

SF State Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on Georgia’s move to retaliate against Delta Air Lines for cutting discounts to NRA members by taking away a $50 million jet fuel tax break. KCBS 3/2/18 (clip not available online)

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s recent public warning about federal immigration sweeps. San Francisco Chronicle 3/2/18

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman discusses how the Oakland mayor’s office has been inundated with phone calls following recent ICE raids. Yahoo News 3/2/18

School of PACE Lecturer Jim Dudley comments on recent a rash of threatening social media posts made by young people against Bay Area schools. San Jose Mercury News 3/2/18; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3/2/18

Professor of Health Education Adam Burke warns about the interaction of charcoal lattes with oral contraceptives and anti-depressants in an article about the growing popularity of charcoal lattes. The Bustle 3/2/18

Journalism student Maci Le Martell writes about her experience during the deadly North Bay wildfires in and the importance of preparedness. Petaluma Argus Courier 3/5/16

A short film created by SF State cinema student Michael Morales is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. ABC30 3/3/18 (clip not available online)

Alumna and dream-pop musician Nedelle Torrisi debuts a new single, “Rich Kid’s World,” from her upcoming full-length album. UPROXX 3/5/18

Alumnus Charlie Hall invented the waterbed while studying design at SF State. Cheat Sheet 3/5/18

Alumna Paige Bardolph is the newly appointed director of SF State’s Global Museum. Chronicle of Higher Education 3/4/18

Alumna Wilma Mankiller, an American Indian activist, is the subject of a profile. WNJT-TV 3/3/18 (clip not available online)

SF State’s Family Acceptance Project is mentioned in a story about the 45th birthday of PFLAG, the nation’s first and largest organization uniting families and allies with LGBT people. Dallas Voice 3/5/18

A short documentary about the Port Chicago disaster, created by SF State’s Veteran Documentary Corp in partnership with the Veteran’s Legacy Program, is featured in an article about the 1944 California explosion. Military.com 3/4/2018

SF State is mentioned as a pioneer of ethnic studies in an article about how this type of curriculum is spreading to public schools across the nation. MSN.com 3/4/18; Belleville News Democrat 3/4/18; The News & Observer 3/4/18; Myrtle Beach Online 3/4/18; Register Guard 3/4/18

President Les Wong’s public apology to Jewish students is the subject of a letter to the editor. San Francisco Examiner 3/2/18

SF State President Les Wong’s public apology to Jewish students sparked a backlash among some student groups. 5 Towns Jewish Times 3/2/18

The area around SF State is one of nine locations in the city that are part of a federal tax-incentive program called the Opportunity Zone and could receive private funding for development. San Francisco Chronicle 3/2/18

Professor of English Language and Literature Michael Krasny celebrates his 25th year as a radio host for KQED and will perform at the Empress Theater in Vallejo on March 6. Vallejo Times-Herald 3/1/18; Marin Independent Journal 3/1/18

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel B. Gross writes a column about Jewish food and kosher law, following a speech she gave at the Jewish Trefa Banquet 2.0, which featured non-kosher food. Washington Jewish Week 2/28/18

The Woodland Community College Foundation will recognize alumnus Don Tingley for his work at Woodland Community College at their upcoming Founders Day event. Daily Democrat 3/1/18

SF State research on Asian “comfort women” is mentioned in an article about the release of never-before-seen footage of the bodies of Korean sex slaves, who were raped and killed by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Daily Mail 2/28/18;Express Digest 2/28/18

San Francisco State students held a protest on campus against recent ICE raids in the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area 2/28/18 (clip not available online)

SF State President Les Wong made a public apology to Jewish students following comments he made about Zionists. ABC7 News 2/28/18 (clip not available online)

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Carolina De Robertis wrote an article about boundary-pushing Latin American novels. OZY 2/23/2018 http://www.ozy.com/good-sht/six-latin-american-novels-that-are-pushing-boundaries/83966

Assistant Professor of Linguistics Jenny Lederer discussed demonyms – phrases like “New Yorker” and “San Franciscan” used for inhabitants of a place. SFGate 2/20/2018

Alumnus Matt Saincome discussed his punk satire website “The Hard Times” and an upcoming television show featuring the site. Billboard 2/22/2018

Rev. Arnold Townsend, a former student, discussed efforts to bring black culture back to the Fillmore District after redevelopment. Bisnow 2/22/2018

A seminar honored the contributions of alumna Linda Bisson to the science and practice of winemaking. Wine Business 2/21/2018

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin discussed a new USPS stamp, featuring a mushroom he discovered and described. ABC7 2/20/2018 (No clip available)

SF State Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism Management Joseph LaVilla was a judge for the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. San Francisco Chronicle 2/20/2018

Alumna Rebecca Cantieri was interviewed about ways to promote employee engagement. HR Technologist 2/21/18

The documentary film “Agents of Change,” about a student strike on the SF State campus in 1968, aired this week. Berkeleyside 2/21/18; Paste Magazine 2/20/18; Cheddar 2/20/2018

Police are investigating a Feb. 6th death on the SF State campus. KRON 2/21/2018 (No clip available); Patch.com 2/20/2018; SFGate 2/20/2018; Bay City News Service 2/20/2018

SF State research on the cost to Oakland’s economy of the Golden State Warriors moving to San Francisco was cited in an article about the team. East Bay Express 2/21/2018

SF State is among a number of universities and nonprofits that received leftover wine from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition in past years. San Francisco Chronicle 2/20/2018

Professor of Art Mark Johnson curated an exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum titled “Contraption: Rediscovering California Jewish Artists.” Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross also contributed an essay to the exhibit’s catalogue. JWeekly 2/19/2018

Lead case manager of the Guardian Scholars Program Melanie Ramirez-Carpio was pictured in an article about the challenges of applying to college as a foster youth. KPCC 2/19/2018

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross wrote an article about the response to the “Trefa Banquet 2.0,” a networking event for Bay Area Jews in the food industry. JMore 2/18/2018

Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Mar and Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed London Breed’s efforts to gain the support of the local Chinese American community. San Francisco Chronicle 2/17/2018

Alumnus Brian Rivera will play the King of Siam in several performances of “The King and I” at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. East Bay Times 2/19/2018

Alumna and opera singer Lise Lindstrom discussed the central role the opera “Turandot” has played in her career. Broadway World 2/18/2018

Alumna Jean Robertson is the new chief of special education for the San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco Examiner 2/17/2018

A March 14th walkout has been proposed at SF State to advocate for gun control. KTVU 2/19/2018 (No clip available); KCBA 2/19/218 (No clip available)

An SF State basketball team played a friendly game with a university in Tijuana that aims to be the first Mexican member of the NCAA. San Diego Union-Tribune 2/19/2018

A man was found dead in an SF State dorm earlier this month. San Francisco Examiner 2/17/2018

Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto discussed how to deal with setbacks in an article about the attitudes of Olympics competitors. NBC Better 2/15/2018

Student David Rodriguez produced a radio story about a family of six living in an RV. Capital Public Radio 2/13/2018

Several SF State students were mentioned in an article about the financial struggles of students in the California State University system. SFGate 2/14/2018

Alumna and actor Jennifer Schemke has an upcoming stand-up comedy performance. Vallejo Times-Herald 2/15/2018

An article about alumna and actor Alex Borstein discussed her life and career in honor of her birthday. Daily Mail 2/15/2018

Alumna Diana Leggett is running for a county judge position in Denton County, Colorado. Denton Record-Chronicle 2/14/2018

Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies Joe Tuman discussed the challenges of running a citywide campaign for mayor. San Francisco Chronicle 2/12/2018

A violin solo by Assistant Professor of Music Jassen Todorov was mentioned in a review of a Redwood Symphony performance. San Francisco Classical Voice 2/12/2018

Professor Emeritus of Education Mark Phillips wrote a column about the connection between sexual harassment and the way that boys are raised. Marin Independent Journal 2/11/2018

Alumna and keyboardist Sundra Manning was profiled before a performance at the San Jose Winter Jazz Fest. San Jose Mercury News 2/13/2018

Alumnus and filmmaker Sean See worked on a documentary about the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Asian Journal 2/10/2018

An open letter to California State University Chancellor Timothy alleges an environment of anti-Semitism on SF State’s campus. JWeekly 2/12/2018

Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki discussed recent buyouts and layoffs at the East Bay Times and San Jose Mercury News and other ways in which the news industry is changing. KALW 2/8/2018

Alumna Samhita Mukhopadhyay will be Teen Vogue’s first executive editor. India West 2/8/2018

Alumna and mathematician Candice Price discussed her favorite mathematical theorem, which she uses to study the knots and tangles in DNA. Scientific American 2/8/2018

A lawsuit against an SF State professor was mentioned in a discussion of boycotts against Israel. P.O.T.U.S. 2/8/2018 (No clip available)

A man was found dead in an SF State dorm on Tuesday night. ABC7 2/9/2018 (No clip available); KTVU 2/9/2018 (No clip available); KCBA 2/9/2018 (No clip available); NBC Bay Area 2/8/2018

San Francisco State students were mentioned in a discussion of homelessness and food insecurity in the CSU system. KQED 2/8/2018 (No clip available)

Professor of Management John Sullivan discussed sexual harassment in the workplace. KCBS 2/7/2018 (Clip not available)

Family Acceptance Project Director Caitlin Ryan explained the negative impacts of families rejecting children because of their sexual and gender identities. KUHF 2/6/2018 (Clip not available)

SF State students are part of a project to test lead levels in East Oakland in collaboration with a high school. San Francisco Examiner 2/7/2018; ABC7 2/6/2018

Alumnus Matt Saincome was interviewed about the punk satire website he founded, “The Hard Times.” Alterative Press 2/6/2018

Professor Emerita of Anthropology Sarah Soh’s book “The Comfort Women” was mentioned in an opinion piece about Korean discourse around comfort women. The Japan Times 2/5/2018

Professor Emerita of History Sherry Keith wrote a column about artificial kidneys and their potential to alleviate the need for organ donations. Laguna Beach Independent 2/5/2018

Aerial photography of Icelandic glaciers taken by Assistant Professor of Music Jassen Todorov was highlighted in a photo gallery. Yahoo News 2/4/2018

Professors at SF State were mentioned in an article about a new federal court ruling on an Israel boycott. Jacobin Magazine 2/2/2018

Two students filed an updated complaint against SF State alleging anti-Semitism. JWeekly 2/2/18

An SF State study was cited in article about the nine habits of unsuccessful people. Business Insider 2/2/18

Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride discussed possible reasons why Steven Spielberg wasn’t nominated for a Best Director Oscar for his latest film, “The Post.” The New York Times 1/31/2018

Professor of History and Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Catherine Kudlick discussed how a new Delta Airlines service animal policy could make flying more difficult for legitimate service dog owners. ABC7 1/31/2018

Information Technology Consultant Bill Blunden wrote a letter to the editor about the privacy cost of being constantly connected through new technology. The New York Times 1/31/2018

Alumnus David Burton is the new director of the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, CA. Ukiah Daily Journal 2/1/2018

Alumna Romi Jain, vice president of the Indian Journal of Asian Affairs, discusses an upcoming import expo to be hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, and what the expo indicates about China’s global trade ambitions. The Diplomat 2/1/2018

SF State research on the effects of creative work on productivity was mentioned in an article about research-backed habits for entrepreneurs. Inc.com 2/1/2018

Research from the Family Acceptance Project at SF State was mentioned in an article about new legislation in Missouri aiming to ban “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ youth. The Pride L.A. 1/31/2018

A lawsuit against an SF State Palestinian American professor was mentioned in an article about a new federal court ruling on an Israel boycott. The Intercept 1/31/2018

An LGBTQ Shabbat event held at SF State was mentioned in an article about Jewish student-led efforts to make campuses more LGBTQ-friendly. Hillel.org 1/31/2018

Professor and Chair of Health Education Mary Beth Love received California State University’s Wang Family Excellence Award for Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success. SCV News 1/25/18

Professor of Ethnic Studies Russell Jeung describes what it was like growing up in a dangerous part of Oakland in an article about living in proximity to poverty. Christianity Today 1/25/18

Professor and Chair of Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on Gov. Jerry Brown’s 16th and final state of the state address. Senegal ACTU 1/26/18; ABC7 News 1/25/18

The film “Sorry to Bother You,” directed by former SF State student Boots Riley, recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was purchased by Annapurna Pictures. BlackFilm.com 1/25/18

Alumna Tracy Sheppard will perform at the Hub in Sedona, Arizona. Sedona Red Rock News 1/26/18

Alumnus and guitarist Frank Bohan has been performing with the Zydeco Flames for nearly three decades. Marin Independent Journal 1/25/18

Musician and alumna Beth Custer composed the score for “Manhattan Front,” which will premiere at SF IndieFest. San Francisco Chronicle 1/25/18

English Language and Literature Lecturer Gila Lyons describes what it’s like having a panic disorder. The New York Times 1/24/18

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross spoke at the “Trefa Banquet 2.0,” a San Francisco event featuring non-kosher foods made by Jewish chefs. Capital Public Radio 1/24/18; KQED 1/24/18; Nevada Public Radio 1/24/18

Alumna Wes Kenney directs the Fort Collins Symphony. North Forty News 1/23/18

Alumnus Michael Corrigan mentions his time at SF State in a column about how he developed a love of books. Idaho State Journal 1/23/18

Alumna Iria Vasquez-Paez writes an op-ed about practicing safe sex. Filthy. 1/23/18

Alumna Robin Allen-Maddox is the communications coordinator and executive assistant at Community Food Bank of Fresno. Sierra Star 1/23/18

Director of the San Francisco State Estuary & Ocean Science Center Karina Nielson talked about the effects of climate change on the ocean. KCBS 1/22/18 (clip not available online)

Professor of International Relations Andrei Tsygankov is mentioned in an article about democracy waning in America. National Post 1/22/18; Korea Herald 1/21/18

SF State President Les Wong, a champion of expanding NCAA Division II membership to Mexico, is mentioned in an article about the first Mexican university that could join. Inside Higher Ed 1/22/18

Professor of Political Science Robert Smith comments on how President Trump, although wildly unpopular in California, has reshaped the state’s politics. WRAL.com 1/22/18; San Francisco Chronicle 1/20/18

Professor of Management John Sullivan talks about the benefits of working from home versus working at an office. Syracuse.com 1/21/18; MichiganLive 1/21/18; AlabamaLive 1/21/18; Cleveland.com 1/21/17; StatenIslandLive 1/21/18; MassLive 1/21/18; GulfLive 1/21/18

Alumna Amy Farah Weiss is running for mayor in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 1/21/18

California Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed alumna Kellee Westbrook, a Modesto-based attorney, to be the newest judge in Stanislaus County Superior Court. Modesto Bee 1/21/18

Alumna, former journalist and champion of diversity in the media Walterene Swanston-NuevaEspana passed away at age 74. The Root 1/21/18

Actor and alumnus Danny Glover was profiled for his social activism. WPIX 1/20/18 (clip not available online)

Former SF State student, musician and first-time director Boots Riley talks about his film “Sorry to Bother You” ahead of its Sundance Film Festival premiere. Los Angeles Times 1/19/18; Orlando Sentinel 1/19/18; Daily Press 1/19/18

Alumna Adrienne Walters plays Molly in the upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” at the Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City. San Jose Mercury News 1/19/18

SF State is mentioned in an op-ed urging the city of San Francisco to divest from fossil fuels. San Francisco Examiner 1/21/18

SF State is ranked seventh in Surfer Magazine’s list of the top colleges for surfing. San Diego Union-Tribune 1/19/18

Assistant Professor of Biology Kevin Simonin explains how flowering plants spread across the world in his research. Archaeology News Network 1/11/18

Research by Associate Professor of Psychology Kevin Eschleman is referenced in an article about the benefits of rediscovering hobbies in your 20s. The Debrief 1/17/18

SF State student Zoie Irwin visited Washington, D.C., during a major winter storm that affected much of the East Coast and the Midwest. Sparta Review 1/17/18

Alumna Kallie Beebe is the owner of a goat farm in Boulder, Colorado. Boulder Weekly 1/18/18

Alumnus Stan Huncilman will have his artwork featured in a new exhibit at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. Vallejo Times-Herald 1/18/18

Professor of Biology and Director of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center Karina Nielsen discusses the Center’s focus and importance. Marin Independent Journal 1/16/18

Assistant Professor of Biology Kevin Simonin explains how flowering plants spread across the world in his research. Genetic Library Project 1/16/18; SeedWorld 1/15/18; XinhuaNet 1/15/18; NewsCaf 1/15/18;  FastMail 1/15/18; BBC 1/14/18; Planet Genius 1/13/17; IFL Science 1/13/18;  DOT Emirates 1/13/18; EnviroLink 1/13/18; WUNC-FM 1/12/18; KQED 1/12/18; KPBS 1/12/18 (clips not available online)

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross spoke at the “Trefa Banquet 2.0,” a San Francisco event featuring non-kosher foods made by Jewish chefs. The Times of Israel 1/16/18; The Forward 1/14/18

Professor of Ethnic Studies Russell Jeung discusses the hybridized religious practices of some Asian Americans in an article about Christians of color reclaiming ancestral spiritual practices. Raw Story 1/15/18

Professor Emeritus Mark Phillips writes an op-ed about adolescent sleep deprivation. The Marin Independent Journal 1/14/17

A short film created by SF State cinema student Michael Morales is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. ABC30 1/13/18 (clip not available online)

An SF State student is profiled in a story about proposed legislation that would help California college campuses expand student access to abortion. Rewire 1/12/18

SF State is mentioned in an article about San Francisco students who are excelling in high school. San Francisco Chronicle 1/15/18

Alumnus Adrian Voo landed a role in the comedy film “Little Bitches.” New Strait Times 1/16/18

Alumnus Deon Price writes an op-ed on how to talk to young people about racism. Daily Republic 1/13/18

SF State was ranked No. 7 in a list of the best universities in the U.S. for scoring waves while earning a degree. The Tribune 1/12/18

SF State is mentioned in an article about the death of U.S. Congressman John V. Tunney, who lost the 1976 California Senate race to former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa. Washington Post 1/14/18; Los Angeles Times 1/12/18; San Diego Union-Tribune 1/12/18; The New York Times 1/12/18; The Keene Sentinel 1/14/18; The Bulletin 1/14/18;WRAL.com 1/13/18

An article about an upcoming job fair sponsored by the East Bay Regional Park District mentions a 2013 SF State study that found that a job fair could help the park district better engage with youth. East Bay Times 1/13/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Francis Neely comments on the use of rank choice voting in the upcoming San Francisco mayoral race. Beyond Chron 1/11/18

Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies Rabab Abdulhadi is mentioned in an op-ed about how a university administration should respond to alleged anti-Semitism among faculty. Jewish Currents 1/10/18

Professor of Ethnic Studies Russell Jeung discusses the hybridized religious practices of some Asian Americans in an article about Christians of color reclaiming ancestral spiritual practices. Religious Dispatches 1/10/18

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on the 2018 San Francisco mayoral race. San Francisco Magazine 1/10/18

Alumnus Austin Scott has been cast in the title role of “Hamilton” for the Tony Award-winning musical’s national tour. Benicia Herald 1/11/18

Co-founder of Ripple and alumnus Chris Larsen, one the inventors of cryptocurrency token XRP, has suddenly become one of the richest men in the world. Express 1/10/18

A short film created by SF State cinema student Michael Morales is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. Fresno Bee 1/10/18

SF State is part of a growing number of test-optional universities. The Conversation 1/10/18; Idaho Press-Tribune 1/10/18; SF Gate 1/10/18; Rapid City Journal 1/10/18; San Antonio Express 1/10/18; Madison.com 1/10/18; The Sentinel 1/10/18;The Chippewa-Herald 1/10/18; (The article by The Conversation was picked up by numerous news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross spoke at the “Trefa Banquet 2.0,” a San Francisco event featuring non-kosher foods made by Jewish chefs. J. Weekly 1/8/18

Ethnic Studies Lecturer Nestor Andre Castillo, the child of El Salvadoran parents, is quoted in an article about Bay Area Salvadorans fighting President Trump’s recent repeal of protected status for immigrants. San Jose Mercury News 1/8/18; East Bay Times 1/8/18

Research by Assistant Professor of Philosophy David Peña-Guzmán is mentioned in an article about animal suicide. Psychology Today 1/6/18

San Francisco State Professor of Management Ronald Purser is quoted in an article about corporations promoting mindfulness techniques. Dallas News 1/9/18

A photo taken by alumna Gabriella Angotti-Jones was turned into a racist online hoax. Poynter 1/9/18

Alumna and naturalist Virginia Delgado received the award for 2017 Outstanding New Interpreter from the National Association for Interpretation. East Bay Times 1/9/18

Actor and alumnus Ian Hopps will perform at Stories on Stage Davis. Davis Enterprise 1/8/18

SF State was ranked No. 7 in a list of the best universities in the U.S. for scoring waves while earning a degree. Surfer Magazine 1/9/18

A short film created by SF State cinema student Michael Morales is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. KFSN 1/4/18; WDN 1/4/18

Co-founder of Ripple and alumnus Chris Larsen, one the inventors of cryptocurrency token XRP, has suddenly become one of the richest men in the world. Money 1/5/18

Alumna Kris Perry was named the president of Save the Children Action Network. Washington Blade 1/4/18

SF State research into the effect of familial acceptance of LGBT youth is mentioned in an article about organizations that have disavowed gay therapy. Pink News 1/3/18