SF State in the News 2021

Professors of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo and Valerie Soe’s involvement with the Facebook group the Auntie Sewing Squad was mentioned in an interview with the group’s founder, Kristina Wong. 48 Hills 12/21/2021

Professor Emeritus of Geography and Human Environmental Studies Max Kirkeberg was mentioned in an article about making end-of-year contributions to animal-related charities. Whole Dog Journal 12/21/2021

Student Maggie Fields was interviewed about her new food truck, Peggie’s Pretzels. The Independent 12/21/2021

Alumnus Michael Corrigan discussed the late faculty member Stan Rice in an article about the passing of Rice’s wife, author and screenwriter Anne Rice, also an alum. Idaho State Journal 12/21/2021

Alumna Julie Savoia was interviewed about being principal designer/owner at Shawback Design in Napa. Napa Valley Register 12/21/2021

Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis’ life and career were discussed in a fan-written op-ed. The Northside Sun 12/19/2021

Songwriter and musician Ty Segall, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about a current residency at the Chapel in San Francisco’s Mission District. KPIX-TV 12/18/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was referenced in an op-ed about New York’s decision to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Telegram & Gazette 12/17/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

The late activist and scholar Gloria Jean Watkins, a former faculty member, widely known by her pen name, bell hooks was remembered. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education; Bay Area Reporter 12/17/2021; Los Angeles Times 12/15/2021

Artist and writer Malik Ameer Crumpler, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his artwork in Paris, France. The Bay State Banner 12/16/2021

Actor and activist Danny Glover, an alum, is the host for the film “Agents of Change,” which highlights nationwide student activism in the 1960s that led to Ethnic Studies programs. Before It’s News 12/15/2021

Alumnus Norman Veloso was hired as the finance director for the city of San Pablo.  The Richmond Standard 12/15/2021

An extended interview from 1995 with the late author and screenwriter Anne Rice, an alumnus, was published. Rolling Stone 12/13/2021

Author and screenwriter Anne Rice, an alumnus, died December 11. CBS News 12/12/2021

SF State was mentioned in a news segment about Stanford University’s decision to have the first two weeks of their winter quarter online due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus and the new Omicron variant. KPIX 5 12/16/2021 (Time stamp 2:33)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed how an Amazon facility in Kentucky responded to a recent tornado that struck its facility. KTVI 12/15/2021 (This news segment is in Russian. Time stamp: 25:03)

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed New York’s decision to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. NPR 12/15/2021; KGOU-FM 12/15/2021 (This story aired on over 150 radio stations.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed how unions get approved at companies like Starbucks and how that could change the labor movement on the podcast “Let’s Go There with Shira & Ryan.” Omny Studio 12/14/2021

Author and screenwriter Anne Rice, an alumnus, died Saturday. The Guardian 12/15/2021; Entertainment Weekly 12/12/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about the National Labor Relations Board’s ruling on Amazon’s anti-labor union tactics. The Hill 12/11/2021

Professor Emeritus of Meterology John Monteverdi discussed the series of deadly tornadoes that hit six states on Friday. KCBS-AM 12/11/2021

Author and screenwriter Anne Rice, an alumna, died Saturday. The New York Times 12/12/2021; San Francisco Chronicle 12/12/2021; The Associated Press 12/11/2021  (This topic was covered by over 400 news outlets.)

Songwriter, musician and producer Avi Vinocur, an alumnus, was interviewed about his career with the band Metallica. San Francisco Chronicle 12/13/2021

Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis was quoted in an article about a holiday concert. The Orange County Register 12/12/2021; Pasadena Star-News 12/12/2021 (This article was originally published in The Orange County Register and was published in 10 news outlets. The Orange County Register has a paywall.)

Actor and alumnus David Zimmerman was interviewed about his career. ABILITY Magazine 12/11/2021

Artist Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, an alumnus, was interviewed about nuclear power’s influence on his work. Medium 12/10/2021

Alumnus Craig Robinson was mentioned in an article about a Scandinavian-themed shop in Napa. Napa Valley Register 12/10/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was referenced in multiple articles about Asian Americans learning self-defense techniques. J. Weekly 12/10/2021; WVIT-TV 12/10/2021

SF State Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard De Leon helped launch the Chronicle’s Progressive Voter Index, which analyzes the political leanings of San Francisco’s neighborhoods. San Francisco Chronicle 12/8/2021

Alumna, dancer and gallery worker Jean Gallery Whitehead passed away. Berkeleyside 12/8/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Wei Ming Dariotis led writing activities during this year’s GIRLFLY, a San Francisco-based summer art and activism program for youth. San Francisco Bay View 12/2/2021

Alumna Janet Rossi Tezak was interviewed about her new book “Rose-Colored Glasses.” Monterey County Herald 12/5/2021

Activist and Founder/Chair of the Sacramento Valley Section-National Council of Negro Women, Inc.’s Children’s Promise Conference Tommie R. Whitlow, an alumna, passed away Nov. 23. The Sacramento Bee 12/4/2021

Instructor for the College of Extended Learning Lesa Hammond was quoted in an article exploring why workers sometimes come to distrust their employer’s Human Resources department. Forbes 11/28/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was cited in an article about censored and underreported topics, such as Google’s anti-union activities. The American Prospect 11/26/2021

Professor of Art Mark Johnson commented on the release of an audio tour of artist and alumna Ruth Asawa’s public work. San Francisco Chronicle 11/24/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on New York’s proposed plan to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. The New York Times 11/23/2021

Lecturer of Latinx Studies Leticia Hernández discussed the origin of the legend of La Llorona and her depiction on a mural in San Francisco’s Mission District. KQED-FM 11/16/2021

Artist and executive director of the local nonprofit Kularts Alleluia Panis, an alumna, discussed sharing Filipino history through art. San Francisco Chronicle 11/27/2021

Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed in an article about the Indigenous community in the Bay Area. KGO-TV 11/26/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about anti-union behavior in the tech sector. Reuters 11/23/2021 (This article was published by over 20 news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Journalism Lourdes Cárdenas discussed SF State’s new Bilingual Journalism program. KRON 4 11/22/2021

Alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres will be part of this year’s San Francisco Sketchfest, founded in 2002 by SF State alumni. SF Gate 11/22/2021

SF State’s scholarship opportunity for youth who receive a COVID-19 vaccine was mentioned in an article about similar incentive programs at California schools. KALW 11/23/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the continual increase in anti-Asian violence during the pandemic. The Huffington Post 11/18/2021; KCRW-FM 11/18/2021 (The Huffington Post article was published in five news outlets. The KCRW-FM clip is not available online.)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Andrew Fraknoi discussed the recent partial lunar eclipse. KQED 11/17/2021

The 1968 termination of SF State English instructor George Murray was discussed in an article about current opposition to teaching critical race theory in public schools. The Washington Post 11/19/2021

A documentary about Bay Area indigenous activists that mentions Indigenous artifacts at SF State recently aired on PBS. KQET (PBS) 11/19/2021

Associate Professor of Latinx Studies Belinda Reyes will be collaborating with the Center for a New Economy, a think tank based in Puerto Rico, as a visiting fellow. San Juan Daily 11/18/2021

Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich, an alumnus, was interviewed about his career in music. Napa Valley Register 11/17/2021

Alumnus and playwright Ed Bullins, who led the Black Arts movement, passed away at age 86. New York Times 11/16/2021; List23 11/16/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about an anti-Asian attack against Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee. WFLA-FM 11/12/2021; NBC News 11/11/2021 (This topic was covered in over 130 news outlets.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ involvement in unionization efforts at Amazon facilities and the organization’s plan to help UPS employees unionize. Bloomberg 11/12/2021

Associate Professor of Linguistics Jenny Lederer was interviewed about semantic change over time. HowStuffWorks 11/12/2021

Alumna Marion Kwan discussed her participation in the 1968 student strike at SF State in an article that is part of USA Today’s “Seven Days of 1961,” a series on activism in the 1960s. Daily Magazine 11/10/2021

Alumna Karen Engebretson was profiled in a column about her “mile-high apple pie,” a popular dish at a restaurant she used to own. Oroville Mercury-Register 11/10/2021; Chico Enterprise-Record 11/10/2021

Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon and graduate student Lisel Blash commented on redistricting San Francisco’s political map. San Francisco Examiner 11/5/2021

Student Marissa Ledesma was featured in multiple articles about a campaign launched by the CSU earlier this year to draw back students who dropped out due to the pandemic. San Francisco Chronicle 11/9/2021; Times of San Diego 11/7/2021 (This article was originally published in CAL Matters and was featured in five news outlets.)

Alumna and host of “The Bay” podcast Ericka Cruz Guevarra was interviewed about taking over the podcast. Inside Radio 11/8/2021

Alumna Doris Vargas was interviewed about working at a Salvadorian restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. SF Gate 11/6/2021

Research by the Family Acceptance Project at SF State was discussed in an article about increased rates of abuse and depression of LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth. NBC News 11/9/2021

SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU’s announcement that it was pulling investments from the fossil fuel industry. Monterey County Herald 11/8/2021

SF State’s vaccine incentive program was mentioned in a news story about participating vaccine sites. KGO-TV 11/8/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by Amazon employees. Reuters 11/4/2021(This article was published in over 40 news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator wrote an op-ed about the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen who used an assault rifle to shoot protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. The Washington Post 11/4/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the use of data analytics in anti-union campaigns. Morning Brew 11/3/2021

Actor Delroy Lindo, an alumnus, will be honored as SF State’s Alumnus of the Year. Nob Hill Gazette 11/3/2021

SF State’s vaccine incentive program was mentioned in two news stories about participating vaccine sites. KGO-TV 11/4/2021; KGO-TV 11/3/2021

Student Roya Yousefelahiyeh was mentioned in an article about a U.S. citizenship ceremony held last Thursday in Pittsburg, California. Antioch Herald 11/2/2021

Student Marissa Ledesma was featured in multiple articles about a campaign launched by the CSU earlier this year to draw back students who dropped out due to the pandemic. Calexico Chronicle 11/1/2021; Lake County Record-Bee 11/1/2021; KXJZ-FM 11/1/2021 (This article was originally published in CAL Matters and was featured in five news outlets.)

Alumna and journalist Annette John-Hall was interviewed about her decision to retire. The Philadelphia Tribune 11/1/2021

SF State’s COVID-19 vaccination policy was mentioned in a news segment about the impact of San Francisco’s vaccine mandate. KGO-TV 11/1/2021

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln wrote an op-ed about memorializing COVID-19 victims. CNN 10/25/2021

Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer co-authored a research paper on seagrass restoration. Science Magazine 10/25/2021

The Great Sunflower Project, a citizen science initiative run by Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn, was featured in an article. Horticulture Magazine 10/24/2021

Professor Emeritus of Journalism Jon Funabiki discussed the future of Japanese American community newspapers at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum Oct. 16. Rafu Shimpo 10/23/2021

Professor for the School of Music Hafez Modirzadeh was mentioned in an article about a jazz musician’s debut album. Jazz Times 10/22/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the recall effort against San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Chronicle 10/22/2021

Professor of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement Carlos Davidson commented on the CSU’s announcement that it was pulling investments from the fossil fuel industry. North Coast Journal 10/22/2021 (This article was originally published by CALMatters.)

SF State student participation at the San Francisco Public Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics was mentioned. SF Gate 10/25/2021

Voice actor and alumnus Jack Angel died Oct. 19. Animation Magazine 10/21/2021; The U.S. Sun 10/21/2021

An experimental class at SF State called “Communiversity” was discussed in an article about a secret society in San Francisco. SF Gate 10/23/2021

SF State’s student engagement efforts were cited in an article about improved graduation rates for the CSU. EdSource 10/22/2021 (This article was published in two news outlets.)

Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley wrote an article about law enforcement strategies to help fight the opioid epidemic. Police 1 10/20/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about a Portland, Maryland, panel on non-citizen voting rights. Portland Press Herald 10/19/2021

Former faculty member Juan Gonzales’ founding of the El Tecolote newspaper and involvement in the 1968 student strike at SF State were discussed in an article about San Francisco’s Latino history. San Francisco Examiner 10/19/2021

The contributions of SF State faculty to ethnic studies curricula for San Francisco public schools was discussed. The Economist 10/21/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Alumnus Bernie Escalante was named interim chief of police for Santa Cruz. KION546 10/21/2021

Alumnus Nicholas Campbell was profiled. Greensburg Daily News 10/20/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about “The Loneliest Americans,” a book about Asian American history. The New Yorker 10/20/2021

SF State’s bilingual journalism program was included in a list article of new college programs. Inside Higher Ed 10/20/2021

SF State has a scholarship program opportunity for high schoolers who get the COVID-19 vaccine. Daily Kos 10/19/2021

SF State President Lynn Mahoney was quoted in an article about mask mandates in California. KTVU 10/18/2021; KCBS-AM 10/18/2021 (KCBS-AM clip not available online.)

Professor of Marketing Subodh Bhat discussed the benefits of rebranding for businesses impacted by the pandemic. Mission Local 10/19/2021

Former CEO of the Bakersfield Homeless Center and Alliance Against Family Violence Luis Gill, an alumnus, is a candidate for a seat representing California’s 23rd Congressional District. KQET 10/19/2021

SF State will offer a scholarship opportunity for high schoolers who get the COVID-19 vaccine. KPIX-TV 10/18/2021; KGO-AM 10/18/2021; EdSource 10/18/2021 (This topic was covered by eight new outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía Rexach commented on the change in Puerto Rican census data from 2000 to 2020.  The Miami Herald 10/15/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales’ influence on Filipino cultural events in San Francisco was mentioned in an article about the nonprofit organization Pinayista. 7X7 10/15/2021

Associate Professor of English Language & Literature Jim Gilligan was interviewed about the value of storytelling. Medium 10/14/2021

Executive Artistic Director and Founder of SFJAZZ Randall Kline, an alumnus, was interviewed about the organization’s response to the pandemic and the return of live performances. The Mercury News 10/15/2021

A photo from a 2016 protest by SF State students was featured in an article about the value of teaching Critical Race Theory. Ms. Magazine 10/15/2021

Professor Emeritus of Geology Ray Pestrong shared a personal essay on KQED’s “Perspectives” segment. KQED 10/13/2021 (Clip not available online.)

A report about industrial octopus farming mentioned SF State research about how the sea creature experiences emotional pain. JNews 10/13/2021

Alumnus Wes Kenney was named maestro of an orchestra in Fort Collins, Colorado. North Forty News 10/12/2021

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about ethnic studies requirements for high school students in California. People 10/11/2021; Associated Press 10/8/2021; KQED-FM 10/8/2021 (The Associated Press article was published by over 150 news outlets.)

An editorial about the future of Mills College mentions Professor of Africana Studies Dorothy Tsuruta, who taught at Mills College for several years. Greater Diversity News 10/8/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Wei Ming Dariotis shared her experience as a multiracial woman in a report about the growing number of multiracial Americans. Houston Chronicle 10/8/2021

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Arezoo Islami discussed the mysterious timelessness of math on the radio show “Philosophy Talk.” KALW 10/8/2021

Professor Emeritus of Latina/Latino Studies Carlos Cordova commented on the evolution of San Francisco’s Mission District. KRON 10/8/2021 (Clip not available online)

A documentary about alumnus Ben Fong-Torres will be screened at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Marin Independent Journal 10/7/2021

Alumnus Richard Oakes was included in a list of the nine Native Americans people should know in recognition of Indigenous People’s Day. TravelAwaits 10/8/2021

SF State’s newest academic building, Marcus Hall, was profiled. American School & University 10/8/2021

SF State Political Science student Jessica Hudson was mentioned in an article about President Biden’s child tax credit payments. LA School Report 10/7/2021

SF State Nursing student Isabella Cristobal recently married her longtime boyfriend, who has terminal leukemia. The Press 10/6/2021

Professor of Art Mark Dean Johnson commented on the work of Hung Liu, whose work is currently displayed at the de Young Museum. Hyperallergic 10/6/2021

Alumnus and KPIX anchor Ken Bastida announced his retirement from the station after 31 years. AdWeek 10/7/2021; San Francisco Chronicle 10/7/2021; California News Times 10/7/2021; SFist 10/7/2021

SF State moved its classes to remote modalities Tuesday due to a nonspecific threat about the campus made on social media. SF Gate 9/28/2021 (This story appeared in more than a dozen news outlets.)

A multigenerational art exhibition depicting Chinatowns across the nation is on view at SF State’s Fine Arts Gallery. KQED 9/29/2021

Social Sciences Professor for the College of Marin Walter Turner, an alumnus, was interviewed about his inspiration to become a teacher. Marin Independent Journal 9/25/2021

Today’s cancellation of on-campus operations at SF State was discussed in multiple news stories. KNTV-TV 9/28/2021; KPIX-TV9/28/2021; KGO-TV9/28/2021; The Los Angeles Times 9/28/2021 (This topic was covered by 10 news outlets.)

A memorial scholarship was created in honor of former SF State student and activist Hassani Bell. San Francisco Examiner 9/21/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an article about a California State University, Los Angeles student advocating for ethnic studies in his community. Truthout 9/19/2021

Alumna Elvira Schachermeier has been appointed vice president of communications and public affairs for Ford of Europe. Automotive News Europe 9/22/2021

SF State is ranked number 3 in the nation for inclusive environments according to the Wall Street Journal’s 2022 College Rankings. Wall Street Journal 9/22/2021 (This story is behind a paywall.)

The 1968 student strike and SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies were mentioned in an editorial about the state’s proposed legislation to mandate ethnic studies courses as a high school graduation requirement. San Jose Mercury News 9/22/2021

SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in a column about diversity and higher education. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 9/21/2021

Professor of History Marc Stein commented on New York City’s plans to install a monument honoring LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Washington Square News 9/20/2021

Former Lam Family College of Business faculty member Anthony Martinez co-wrote an op-ed about the Navajo Nation government and the sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement. Navajo Times 9/21/2021

Alumnus B.D. Wong discussed making his directorial debut with the comedy series “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens.” San Francisco Chronicle 9/21/2021

Restoration artist Beate Brühl, an alumna, discussed her current work on the State Theatre in Oroville, California. Oroville Mercury-Register 9/21/2021; Chico Enterprise-Record 9/21/2021

Late Chicana painter and activist Yolanda López, an alumna, was remembered. San Francisco Examiner 9/20/2021 (This article was originally published in the New York Times.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung made TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2021. Al Día 9/16/2021

Chicana artist and activist Yolanda López, who attended SF State and was involved in the 1968 student strike, passed away at 78. New York Times 9/18/2021

Alumna Antonette Eckhert joined Travel Nevada as the chief industry development officer. Northern Nevada Business Weekly 9/20/2021

The Oakland city council plans to appoint alumnus Rudolph Howell as the city’s first formerly incarcerated police commissioner. KQED 9/20/2021 (Link not available online.)

Alumnus Chris Larsen was included in an article about three billionaires who made their fortune through cryptocurrencies. Nairametrics 9/20/2021

Alumnus Lawrence Diggs founded the International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn, South Dakota. Portland Press Herald 9/19/2021

Cabrillo College in Aptos unveiled a mural created by Watsonville artist and alumnus Francisco Alonzo. Good Times 9/16/2021

SF State tied with La Sierra University for 11th place for Social Mobility in the Regional Universities West category of the U.S. News and World Report 2021 college rankings guide. Adventist Review 9/20/2021

The 1968 student strike and founding of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an editorial about the author’s fight for an ethnic studies curriculum in his own community.  Truthout 9/19/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung made TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2021. KPIX-TV 9/16/2021

Student James Aguilar was featured in an article about Latinx Americans of the CSU. California State University News 9/15/2021

Former faculty member Tom Killion discussed capturing California nature through his art.  Bay Nature 9/16/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung made TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2021. TIME 9/15/2021

Professor of Africana Studies Dorothy Tsuruta was mentioned in an op-ed about the future of Mills College. East Bay Express 9/15/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung shared his research at a panel that addressed hate incidents against older Asian Americans. The South Asian Times 9/14/21

Professor Emeritus of Art David Kuraoka will juror the Kaua’i Society of Artists show ART Kaua‘i 2021. The Garden Island 9/15/2021

SF State research about taking breaks from visual stimulus to sharpen focus was mentioned in a morning news report. KPLA 9/15/21 (Clip not available online)

Former SF State student turned audio engineer for the Grateful Dead Betty Cantor shared her experiences working with band. Relix 9/15/21

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the value of Asian and Black communities working together to combat prejudice. MSN 9/13/2021; USA Today 9/13/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the upcoming California gubernatorial recall election. KPIX-TV 9/10/2021; KPIX-TV 9/10/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ involvement in unionization efforts at Amazon facilities. Times of San Diego 9/4/2021

Raza Studies at SF State was discussed in an article about how to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in the Bay Area. San Francisco Chronicle 9/12/2021

A Labor Day op-ed about the merging of the farm workers and civil rights movements mentioned the late SF State History Professor Dawn Mabalon. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 9/7/2021

Former vaccine ambassadors who now attend SF State commented on their experiences reaching out to communities. NBC Bay Area 9/8/2021

The nation’s first Black Student Union founded at SF State was mentioned in a report about students of color returning to campus racism this fall. Insider 9/8/2021

SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in an story about the enduring impact of ethnic studies in high school students. EdSource 9/7/2021

SF State alumna and host of NPR’s podcast Shereen Marisol Meraji mentioned her time at SF State in a recent episode of the podcast. NPR 9/8/2021

Chicana painter Yolanda López, a member of SF State’s Third World Liberation Front that organized the 1968 strike at SF State, passed away at age 78. Washington Post, BeLatina, Pacific San Diego, SF Gate 9/8/2021

SF State alumnus Lawrence Diggs founded the International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn, S.D. Washington Post, Pensylvania News Today 9/8/2021

Instructor for the College of Extended Learning Bethany Van Veen was interviewed about her company Perspective Pharmacovigilance. San Francisco Business Times 9/3/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Student Amiriana Sinegal commented on participating in the Construction Industry and Workforce Initiative program. San Francisco Bay View 9/2/2021

Entrepreneur and activist Alvin Duskin, an alumnus, died July 25. Wall Street Journal 9/3/2021

A study by researchers at SF State about the mental benefit of focusing on positive memories was mentioned in a segment of “The John Tesh Radio Show.” KPLA-FM 9/2/2021 (Clip not available.)

Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote an op-ed about the lifelong trauma that refugees experience. Los Angeles Times 8/29/2021

Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on how some police officers have responded to being filmed while on duty. NPR 8/27/2021 (Clip not available. This story aired on 19 NPR-affiliated stations.)

Alumna Dayna McConnell and husband will publish their new book “The Time Trials” next month. Paso Robles Daily News 8/30/2021

The documentary “Crutch,” which Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham co-directed, will be featured at the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. Tribune-Review 8/25/2021

Alumnus and artist Sam Tubiolo was interviewed about creating community-based art. Napa Valley Register 8/25/2021

Alumna Samantha Buchanan was interviewed about what led to her opening an acupuncture-focused wellness center in Grosse Point, Michigan. Grosse Pointe News 8/25/2021

Alumnus Mark Morse commented on going to work for the Teton County School District in Jackson, Wyoming. Jackson Hole News & Guide 8/25/2021

Alumnus and artist Francisco Alonso was interviewed about being commissioned to paint a mural at Cabrillo College. Aptos Times 8/24/2021

Alumna Mona Lisa Savoy commented on being the new state poet laureate for Louisiana. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 8/23/2021

Alumna Cathy Sandeen discussed the educational experience that led to her position as president of Cal State East Bay. California State University News 8/23/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate coalition, co-founded by SF State Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was mentioned in an op-ed about the impact of pandemic-related anti-Asian violence.  Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 8/23/2021

Associate Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management Brian Aday commented on a shooting at a Sunnyvale Airbnb. Hoodline 8/18/2021

Alumnus Chidiebere “Chidi” Nnaji, who is from Nigeria, was interviewed about marrying an American woman. The New York Times 8/20/2021

Alumna Lynn Hershmann Leeson was interviewed about her artwork. Ocula 8/20/2021

Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook studies cephalopods and discussed new research about the memory of cuttlefish. The Atlantic 8/17/2021

Political Science Lecturer Michael Loebs, a recall candidate, was asked several questions about the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. The San Diego Union-Tribune 8/17/2021

Alumna Mary Gutierrez was named chancellor of the University of New Mexico, Taos. Taos News 8/18/2021

Former SF State student Stefanie Olivieri owns and operates Truckee’s oldest retail store, which was the subject of feature story. Comstock's Magazine 8/18/2021

Associate Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management Brian Aday commented on a shooting at a Sunnyvale Airbnb. The Mercury News 8/16/2021

Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía-Rexach discussed what the most recent U.S. census says about the multiracial population. CNN International 8/15/2021 (This article was published in 42 news outlets.)

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger discussed his book “Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s” on the television program “Mosaic.” KPIX-TV 8/15/2021 (Clip not available.)

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman commented on the recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom. KOVR-TV 8/13/2021

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger commented on the results of a study by the Jews of Color Initiative, a Bay Area-based organization. J. Weekly 8/13/2021

Professor of International Relations Sanjoy Banerjee discussed U.S. relations with Afghanistan. KCBS-AM 8/12/2021(Clip not available.)

Political Science Lecturer Michael Loebs was listed as a candidate in the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ukiah Daily Journal 8/12/2021; CALMatters 7/21/2021

Alumna Cammie Toloui was interviewed about her book “5 Dollars for 3 Minutes,” which documents her life as a stripper in San Francisco. The Guardian 8/16/2021

Alumni Terry Collins and Janice Mirikitani, who died recently, were remembered. San Francisco Examiner 8/15/2021

SF State’s COVID-19 vaccination policy was part of a list article of move-in policies for Bay Area colleges.  Wild 94.9 8/13/2021

Research by SF State Assistant Professor of Humanities David Peña-Guzman into animal suicide was mentioned in an article that explores the same topic. Discover Magazine 8/10/2021

An editorial about why critical race theory has become divisive mentioned a talk given by SF State Jewish Studies Professor Marc Dollinger. Del Mar Times 8/10/2021

SF State was mentioned in a news report about the CSU’s vaccination policy and how students may attempt to circumvent the vaccination requirement. KQED 8/10/2021 (Clip not available.)

SF State was mentioned in news reports about the CSU’s vaccination policy and how students who fail to meet the requirement will be dropped from their classes. Paradise Post 8/10/2021; Monterey Herald 8/10/2021; Enterprise-Record 8/10/2021 (This article was published in 10 other news outlets.)

Alumna Jayshree Ullal was mentioned in a news story for being one of five Indian-American women on Forbes’ list of “America’s richest self-made women.” India Today 8/11/2021

Alumna Mona Lisa Savoy was named the new state poet laureate for Louisiana. Big Easy Magazine 8/10/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an editorial about allowing undocumented immigrants to vote. Los Angeles Times 8/8/2021

Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía-Rexach discussed Black cultural influence in Puerto Rican music. KSKA-FM 8/8/2021; WNPR-FM 8/6/2021 (Clips not available.)

Associate Professor of Holistic Health Studies Jennifer Daubenmier and her mother co-wrote an op-ed about a white nun who was hit by a brick during a 1966 Chicago Freedom Movement march in support of Martin Luther King Jr. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier 8/8/2021

Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa was cited in an article about television’s influence on the 1963 trial of Jack Ruby, the nightclub owner who fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Dallas Morning News 8/6/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Student Mary Frances Di Maggio commented on the CSU’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. KNTV-TV 8/9/2021; Editor 99 8/9/2021; Lake County Record-Bee 8/7/2021 (This article was originally published in EdSource.)

Alumna and chef Jamie Tran provided cooking tips. Sunset Magazine 8/9/2021

Alumnus and artist Michael Papadakis was interviewed about creating art using sunlight. Epoch Times 8/9/2021 (This article requires registration to read.)

The music of late jazz musician Paul Desmond, a former SF State student, was celebrated on a radio show. WSCL-FM 8/7/2021(Clip not available.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the impact of anti-Asian violence. Vox 8/5/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Dan Gonzales discussed the history of Filipinos in Daly City. KQED 8/5/2021

Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the potential ramifications for Amazon after the National Labor Relations Board found the company unlawfully confiscated union literature. Sage Journals 8/5/2021; The Rick Smith Show 8/4/2021; Radio Sputnik 8/4/2021

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about multiple lawsuits over a proposed bill to provide economic relief to farmers of color. Truthout 8/1/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on the upcoming California gubernatorial recall debate. KTVU-TV 8/4/2021

Late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart, who died July 14, was remembered. The Press Democrat 8/5/2021

Student Jum Takase commented on the increase of foreign travelers receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at San Francisco International Airport. KTVU 8/4/2021

Commissioner for the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System Leona Bridges, an alumna, has been nominated to join the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. The White House 8/4/2021

The late dancer Alvin Ailey, an alumnus, is the subject of a new documentary. San Francisco Chronicle 8/4/2021

Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía-Rexach commented on Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s gold medal win for the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Miami Herald 8/3/2021

Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson commented on a recent census of Bay Area bus stops. Bloomberg 8/3/2021

Professor Emeritus of Biology Eric Routman commented on the recent rediscovery of a species of chameleon that was thought to be extinct. CNN 8/2/2021 (This article was published in 51 news outlets.)

Student Kuinini “Nini” Manumua was interviewed about representing Tonga as a weightlifter at the Olympics. Matangi Tonga 8/3/2021; San Francisco Chronicle 8/2/2021

Alumnus and activist Terry Collins, who died July 8, was remembered. San Francisco Bay View 8/2/2021

Alumnus and musician Nate Mercereau was interviewed about recording music using the humming noise from the Golden Gate Bridge. KRON 4 8/2/2021

Executive Director of SF State’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center Karina Nielsen discussed how climate-fueled heat waves are harming wildlife. Sierra 7/28/2021

Professor and Chair of Modern Languages & Literatures Charles Egan’s book “Voices of Angel Island: Inscriptions and Immigrant Poetry, 1910-1945,” was reviewed. Nichi Bei 7/22/2021

Alumna Lauren Turigliatto is the new guest experience associate for Visit Napa Valley. North Bay Business Journal 7/27/2021

SF State was mentioned in a news segment about the CSU’s decision to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory. KOFY-TV 7/27/2021 (Clip not available)

Lecturer of Public Health Ruby N. Turalba wrote a column about an initiative developed by the South of Market Community Action Network to help improve the well-being of Filipinos in San Francisco. Asian Journal 7/23/2021

Student An Ly wrote an op-ed about the health crisis some Southeast Asian nations are facing as a result of strained relations with China, one of the only manufacturer of vaccines in the region. Taiwan News 7/25/2021

SF State Computer Science student Vandit Malik and group of his friends were part of an initiative in India called Friends Studios, which provided emotional support and counseling services to COVID-19 patients. Forbes India 6/1/2021

Pardoner, a band made up of SF State alumni was mentioned in an article about punk bands organizing a tribute for local music promoter who recently died. SF Gate 7/25/2021

The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the history of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. The Forward 7/26/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe commented on the modification of a traditional Asian dish by the owner of the company “Breakfast Cure.” The Washington Post 7/22/2021; SF Gate 7/22/2021

Professor of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Erik Peper was quoted in an article about a man who successfully changed his sleep cycle. Men’s Health 7/21/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Alumnus Ju Hong discussed his experience with new DACA policies. KQED 7/21/2021

The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the history of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. J. Weekly 7/22/2021

Political Science Lecturer Michael Loebs was listed as a candidate in the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom. KXJZ-FM 7/19/2021

Research by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was referenced in an article about rank choice voting and the recent mayoral primary election in New York City. The Christian Broadcasting Network 7/19/2021

Alumna and acupuncturist Thuy Nguyen led efforts to bring traditional Chinese medicine to the Navajo Nation. Alta 7/20/2021

Alumnus Ju Hong discussed the difficulty he’s faced renewing his DACA permit. KQED-FM 7/18/2021

SF State Library Specialist Alex Cherian discussed helping a woman locate her biological parents using film archives. KRON-TV 7/16/2021             

Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adrienne Cool discussed being part of a volunteer network of astronomers working to education people about global climate change. Earth and Space Science News 7/16/2021

Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on YouTube videos of people eating live octopi. Newsweek 7/15/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on American foreign policy in Asia. The Nation 7/14/2021

Former faculty member Sally Gearhart, the first open lesbian to obtain a tenure-track position at an American university, died July 14. KALW 7/15/2021; Bay Area Reporter 7/14/2021; 48 Hills 7/14/2021 (This topic was covered by four news outlets.)

Student Kuinini “Nini” Manumua was interviewed about representing Tonga as a weightlifter at the Olympics. Wild 94.9 7/14/2021

Alumna Danyelle Diggs discussed how she is helping counter COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. KGO-TV 7/14/2021

Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung discussed the history of anti-Asian policy in the U.S. Daily Kos 7/13/2021

Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook discussed personal health in the hip-hop community. NBC News 7/13/2021 (This article was published in three media outlets.)

Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales co-created a scholarship program aimed at providing college opportunities to Filipina college students. Asian Journal 7/10/2021

The life of alumnus Oscar (Zeta) Acosta, the inspiration for a character in Hunter S. Thompson’s novel “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” was explored in an article. The New Yorker 7/13/2021

The Family Acceptance Project at SF State partnered with the Oregon Family Support Network to expand LGBTQA+ mental health support resources. KGW-TV 7/10/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about San Francisco’s proposed plan to allow undocumented immigrants to vote. San Francisco Chronicle 7/7/2021

Alumnus and actor Danny Glover’s activism was discussed in an article about his support for “Rise Above,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through sports. The Spokesman-Review 7/8/2021

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke co-wrote an op-ed about the need for the U.S. government to support disadvantaged farmers. Erie Times-News 7/6/2021

Student Aaron Gonzalez discussed being a “vaccine ambassador” through a program that encourages people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. East Bay Times 7/3/2021; The Mercury News 7/3/2021; The Seattle Times 7/3/2021 (This article was published in five media outlets.)

Alumna Melba Pattillo Beals discussed being one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students enrolled at a previously all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. The Press Democrat 7/3/2021

Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about immigrant voting rights. The Bakersfield Californian 7/4/2021 (This article was published in seven news outlets.)

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln co-wrote an op-ed about the Founding Fathers and public health. The Sun Best 7/2/2021

Dean of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi wrote a column about San Francisco’s first-ever Queer and Transgender Asian Pacific Islander Week. Nichi Bei 6/24/2021

Student Katherine Flores discussed being a “vaccine ambassador” through a program that encourages people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. San Francisco Chronicle 6/29/2021

Alumnus Paul-Louis “PL” Maillard received the North Bay Business Journal’s inaugural Pride Business Leadership Award. North Bay Business Journal 6/28/2021

Associate Professor of Journalism Cristina Azocar commented on the results of a Fox News poll about President Biden’s performance. Yahoo! 6/25/2021

Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi discussed the launch of a new podcast, “DragonFruit Podcast.” KPFA-FM 6/24/2021

Professor of History Marc Stein commented on New York City’s plan to ban uniformed police officers at this year’s Pride march. Associated Press 6/24/2021 (This article was published in over 200 news outlets.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Teamsters’ plan to help Amazon workers unionize nationally. NBC News 6/24/2021

Associate Professor of Sociology Clare Sears was quoted in an article about San Francisco’s history of policing cross-dressing in public. The Bold Italic 6/24/2021

Alumna Manjinder Kaur discussed being a first generation student and participating in the California Leadership-Access-Workforce program in an article about increasing the diversity of California judiciary officials. Cal Matters 6/23/2021

Alumna Nina LaCour was interviewed about her new novel “Yerba Buena.” San Francisco Chronicle 6/23/2021

Artist and activist Rupert García, an alumnus, was mentioned in an article about art as a means of political protest. KCET-TV 6/21/2021

Alumnus Gene Van Dyke was profiled in an article about the history of Bay Area surf culture. Santa Cruz Sentinel 6/22/2021 (This article was published in five news outlets.)

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about improving Asian American studies curricula following pandemic-related violence against Asians in the U.S. Yahoo! 6/21/2021

Political Science Lecturer Michael Loebs discussed California politics. SF Gate 6/21/2021

Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright commented on the need to eliminate the absent Black father stereotype. San Francisco Chronicle 6/20/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the impact that anti-Asian violence is having on the Asian community in the U.S. KCBS-AM  6/20/2021

Professor of Psychology Jeff Cookston was quoted in an op-ed about father daughter relationships. Newsweek  6/20/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on how tracking anti-Asian violence can help heal the Asian community in the U.S. Rome News-Tribune 6/19/2021; The Mercury News 6/18/2021; East Bay Times 6/18/2021 (This topic was covered by seven news outlets. The Mercury News and East Bay Times articles are paywalled.)

Alumna Sydney Stevens was interviewed about her new book, “Historic Haunts of the Long Beach Peninsula.” Chinook Observer 6/20/2021

Alumna Jessica Lauser was interviewed about being a blind chess champion. CNN International 6/19/2021 (This article was published in over 100 news outlets.)

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in multiple articles about the history and value of Asian American ethnic studies curricula. Teen Vogue 6/21/2021; Daily Kos 6/18/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about a student newspaper at UCLA. Hyperallergic 6/20/2021

Lecturer of American Indian Studies Roger Kuhn discussed violence targeting LGBTQ Indigenous Americans. The Guardian 6/17/2021; Yahoo! 6/17/2021; The Saxon 6/17/2021

Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan discussed supporting AAPI LGBTQ families. Commonwealth Club 6/17/2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Greg Woods discussed the importance of ethics and accountability in policing during a recent meeting of the Half Moon Bay city council. San Mateo Daily Journal 6/17/2021

Director for the School of Cinema Celine Parreñas Shimizu was interviewed about the 40th anniversary of the television show “Dynasty.” KQED 6/17/2021

Professor of Art Mark Johnson was interviewed about an event for Karuk poet Brian Tripp. North Coast Journal 6/17/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, student Jacob Lacuesta and alumnus Richard Lim discussed creating the Stop AAPI Hate website. San Francisco Examiner 6/16/2021

Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin was listed as a signatory for an ad calling for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to resign. CNN 6/16/2021 (This article was published in 20 news outlets.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about large tech companies opposing unions. Equal Times 6/14/2021

Civil rights lawyer Walter Riley, an alumnus, was interviewed about his life as an activist. San Francisco Chronicle 6/15/2021

Alumnus Danny Glover, an activist and actor, was interviewed about supporting local business Vegan Mob. SF Gate 6/15/2021

Alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres is the subject of a new documentary called “Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres.” The Playlist 6/14/2021

Alumnus Jared Ladesma is the new senior curator for the Akron Art Museum. Akron Beacon Journal 6/14/2021

Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in an article about a successful 2021 graduating class at Cal State Fullerton. The Orange County Register 6/10/2021  (This article has a paywall.)

Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the history of the Stonewall Riots on the radio program “Letters and Politics.” KPFA-FM 6/10/2021

Alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres is the subject of a new documentary called “Like a Rolling Stone.” KBCW-TV 6/11/2021(Clip not available.)

Alumnus Mike Bass received a creative writing award during the Arkansas Writers’ Conference. Log Cabin Democrat 6/10/2021

Alumna Lwepaw Kacher was profiled. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 6/10/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Alumna Colette Lafia discussed her book “The Divine Heart: Seven Ways to Live in God’s Love” on the radio program “The Original Loretta Brown Show.” KKNW-AM 6/9/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the history of prejudice towards the Asian community in the U.S. The Salinas Californian 6/8/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the impact that pandemic-related prejudice is having on the Asian community in the U.S. California News Times 6/7/2021

Professor of Biology Edward Carpenter was quoted in an article about the environmental impact of plastic in the ocean. Yahoo! 6/7/2021

Lecturer of Communication Studies Jennifer Zenovich was quoted in an article about sex-selective abortion. Radio Free Europe 6/8/2021

Oceanographer Samantha Joy, an alumna, discussed her career and work on the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon spill. Ohio News Times 6/8/2021

Professor Emeritus of Asian American Studies Laureen Chew was profiled in an article about Asian American activism. Medium 6/3/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the impact that pandemic-related prejudice is having on the Asian community in the U.S. South China Morning Post 6/4/2021; USA Today 6/3/2021

Comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer Dana Carvey, an alumnus, was profiled. Outsider 6/2/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel’s research on ranked-choice voting was mentioned in an article about the voting system. Governing Magazine 6/2/2021

Associate Professor of Latino/Latina Studies Alejandro Murguia’s film “Keeper of the Fire” will screen at the 20th San Francisco Documentary Festival. San Francisco Chronicle 6/2/2021

Student Ny Nourn discussed advocating for female prisoners and immigrants. The Guardian 6/2/2021

Students Jennifer Gonzalez and Valerie Varrigan commented on a proposed bill that will allow housing developments on shopping mall property. KPIX-TV 6/1/2021

Alumnus Brent Butler was promoted to company president for Nanbo Insurance Underwriters. Pacific Daily News 6/2/2021; The Guam Daily Post 6/2/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about the impact that anti-Asian violence has had on AAPI communities in the U.S.  Bangkok Post 5/25/2021

NBC Bay Area honored Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung for his efforts to combat anti-Asian violence as part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KNTV-TV 5/25/2021 (Clip not available.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a recent Webby award that the Stop AAPI Hate website received. Covenant Companion 5/24/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an op-ed about conservative Americans’ response to the 1619 Project. MSN  5/24/2021

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln was quoted in an article about recent changes to federal guidelines on the use of masks. Science News 5/24/2021

Professor of Broadcast Journalism Dina Ibrahim and student Fernando Gomez discussed a new student-run esports program that Gomez created. Cal Matters 5/21/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about a new law that addresses hate crimes against Asian American. Los Angeles Times 5/20/2021 (This article was published in 22 news outlets.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed changes in Asian American demographics during a recent panel held by the Pew Research Center. Sampan Newspaper 5/20/2021

Alum John Le was mentioned in an article about the sandwich shop he co-owns, Sandwich Emporium in Bay Park, California. San Diego Business Journal 5/18/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed new testimony challenging the results of a union drive at an Amazon facility in Alabama. The Hill 5/14/2021

Alum April Arotin’s paintings will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. Cleveland Scene 5/19/2021

Alum and San Francisco Chronicle digital producer Jason Lloren passed away last week and was remembered in an article by his colleagues. San Francisco Chronicle 5/18/2021

Alum Mandeep Sethi, a teacher and rapper who performs under the name SETI X, won a J Dilla Music Tech grant to provide equipment and musical training for his students at June Jordan School for Equity in San Francisco. KQED 5/18/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee was mentioned in an article about Cambodian singer Laura Mam. Condé Nast Traveler 5/17/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was mentioned in an op-ed about the need to address pandemic-related anti-Asian violence in the U.S. Athens Banner-Herald 5/16/2021

Late Associate Professor of History Dawn Mabalon was quoted in an article about AAPI leaders and their impact on Asian American history. CNN 5/15/2021 (This article was published in 68 news outlets.)

Chair of Asian American Studies Mai-Nhung Le was quoted in an article about how anti-Asian violence shows the need to revise Asian American studies programs nationwide. Associated Press 5/14/2021 (This article was published in over 400 news outlets.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was a guest panelist on “Stop the Hate: Protecting our AAPI Communities,” a virtual town hall. KGO-TV 5/14/2021

Alumna and former CFO of Good Use Sabrina Corpus discussed how she rebounded after the pandemic caused the San Francisco-based company to close. The Wall Street Journal 5/17/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about activism amongst professional athletes. The Undefeated 5/17/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in the book “Bound by War: How the United States and the Philippines Built America’s First Pacific Century.” C-SPAN 3 5/14/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the reported increase in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. Asian Journal 5/12/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Dan Gonzales commented on the case of Angelo Quinto, an Asian man who died after an incident with the Antioch Police Department. Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed 5/12/2021

Alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres was interviewed about his career. KRON 4 5/13/2021

Alumnus Carlos Jaquez Gonzalez was interviewed about his ICE detention center-based art exhibition. Chicago Tribune 5/12/2021

A restaurant in Oregon is donating proceeds from certain menu items to the Stop AAPI Hate organization. Portland Press Herald 5/12/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Biden administration and gig workers. Tech Monitor 5/10/2021

Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Anantha Sudhakar commented on how families can help their children learn about Asian American history. MSN 5/10/2021 (This article was originally published in National Geographic on 5/6/2021.)

Alumna Melahn Frierson is curating an exhibition at the Deitch Gallery in Los Angeles. The New York Times 5/11/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Alumna Amber Sabathia was interviewed about her new role as an agent for the Creative Artists Agency. The New York Times 5/10/2021 (This article has a paywall.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed a new report detailing a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes. (This story was covered by more than 40 news outlets.) Los Angeles Times 5/7/2021; USA Today 5/7/2021

Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Mar discussed the economic impact that the pandemic has had on Asian Americans. Yahoo! Finance 5/7/2021

Alumna Jilchristina Vest installed a mural on her West Oakland house honoring the women of the Black Panther Party. Post News Group 5/5/2021

A new Marin radio station is named after the late Dan Hicks, a singer-songwriter and SF State alum. The Mercury News 5/5/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed legislation that would allow gig workers in the U.S. to form unions. MarketWatch 5/4/2021

Jewish Studies Professor Marc Dollinger’s book “Black Power, Jewish Politics” was referenced in an article about an open letter by Jewish thinkers and activists. Forward 5/4/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the history of discriminatory immigration enforcement his family faced in the U.S. Time Magazine 5/3/2021

The passing of student Tynan McGrady was mourned by his older sister, model Hunter McGrady. MSN 5/5/2021

Alum and filmmaker Jules Coronado will be the guest speaker at the annual YoungMediaMakers “Big Screen Showcase.” Times-Standard 5/5/2021

Max Freeland and Colin Burris, who met while students at SF State, discussed their upcoming album as the band Pardoner. Good Times Santa Cruz 5/5/2021

Alum Aarón Siebert-Llera was appointed director of inclusion at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Daily Herald 5/4/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate organization, which was co-founded by the Asian American Studies Department, was referenced in an article about an attack on two Asian women in San Francisco. Latin Post 5/52021

Professor of Broadcast Journalism Dina Ibrahim commented on the academic benefits of Amazon Web Services and its new Amazon Nimble Studio. SHOOT Online 4/28/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was interviewed about the proposed PRO Act on the podcast “The Rick Smith Show.” Player FM 4/28/2021

Director of the Labor Archives and Research Center Catherine Powell received a Career Achievement Award from the Society of California Archivists Wednesday. Society of California Archivists 4/28/2021

Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan was interviewed about the project and supporting LGBTQ youth on the radio show and podcast “Out in the Bay.” KAWL 4/28/2021

Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa was mentioned in an op-ed comparing U.S. President Joe Biden with former president Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal 4/28/2021 (This article is paywalled.)

Producer and reporter for KQED Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, an alumnus, was interviewed about being a guest speaker for a journalism class at City College of San Francisco. The Guardsman 4/25/2021

Alumnus Paul Christensen, a professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, was named a Fulbright faculty scholar. Inside Indiana Business 4/29/2021

A report about anti-Asian violence by the Stop AAPI Hate organization co-founded by the Asian American Studies Department was cited in an article about the Asian American and Pacific Islander Gun Owners club. The Independent 4/29/2021

Information from SF State’s Campus Plan webpage was referenced in an article about local colleges planning for the fall semester. The Guardsman 4/28/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about an employee union at the music label Secretly Group. Pitchfork 4/27/2021

Lecturer of Africana Studies Dave “Davey D” Cook discussed Bay Area hip-hop legend Shock G on the podcast “UpFront.” KPFA-FM 4/26/2021

Professor for the School of Music Hafez Modirzadeh was interviewed about his new album, “Facets.” Downbeat Magazine 4/26/2021

Late Professor Emeritus of History Moses Rischin was acknowledged in an article about a new book on the study of Jewish American history. San Diego Jewish World 4/25/2021

Professor Emeritus of Music Wayne Peterson, who died April 7, was remembered. Albert Lea Tribune 4/25/2021

Student Ja’Corey Bowens discussed defunding the police at the KQED event “The Future of Campus Policing.” Cal Matters 4/27/2021

Research on posture and mood by researchers at SF State was cited in a list of ways to think more clearly. Intelligence for Your Life 4/26/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the passing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. KRON-4 4/23/2021 (Clip not available.)

Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan was quoted in an article about the radio show and podcast “Out in the Bay.” Bay Area Reporter 4/23/2021

Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim commented on the death of California poet laureate Al Young. San Francisco Chronicle 4/22/2021

Professor Emeritus of Music Wayne Peterson, who died April 7, was remembered. Associated Press 4/22/2021; KPIX-TV 4/22/2021; ABC News 4/22/2021 (This Associated Press article was published in over 300 news outlets.)

California State Students Association member James Aguilar, an SF State student, discussed the CSU’s decision to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. San Francisco Chronicle 4/22/2021

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote a commentary about the need to form a third political party. Tribune-Herald 4/20/2021

Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Abdulhadi discussed the life of Eqyptian writer and activist Nawal el Saadawi. KPFA-FM 4/19/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about Asian and Asian American student activists advocating for changes on colleges campuses. Inside Higher Ed 4/19/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about ranked-choice voting in the Irish presidential election. The Irish Echo 4/19/2021

The book “Mountain Movers: Student Activism & the Emergence of Asian American Studies,” which was co-edited by Professor and Chair of Asian American Studies Russell M. Jeung and Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Mar, was listed in an article about books on AAPI activism. NBC News Online 4/19/2021

An excerpt from an interview with Sonia Sanchez, a former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department, was played on a radio program about the legacy of Black poets. WJCT-FM 4/18/2021 (Clip not available.)

Assistant Professor of Psychology Melissa Hagan co-wrote an op-ed about ways to support immigration-impacted students. Inside Higher Ed 4/14/2021

Code for America fellow Adorable Jasmine, an alumna, was interviewed about a homelessness resource app. Times-Herald 4/18/2021; East Bay Times 4/17/2021; The Mercury News 4/17/2021

Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid and the late Coach Vic Reed, both former football coaches at SF State, were mentioned in an article about football coach Bryan Harsin. Sports Illustrated 4/16/2021

Novelist and historian Gerald Haslam, an alumnus, died Tuesday. KGET-TV 4/15/2021

The Global Museum space at SF State has an online exhibition of “Climate Stories.” San Francisco Chronicle 4/16/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was cited in an article about Andrew Yang’s New York mayoral candidacy. WNBC-TV 4/15/2021

Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed comparisons between President Joe Biden and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Politico 4/13/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was interviewed about an unsuccessful unionization drive at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Jacobin Radio 4/13/2021

Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright, board chair of the California Endowment, discussed the endowment’s pledge of $100 million in donations to nonprofits led by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Chronicle of Philanthropy 4/12/2021 (This article is paywalled.)

Professor and Director of the School of Cinema Celine Parreñas Shimizu discussed the sexualization of Asian women in American film. CBC News 4/8/2021

Alumni Vernon Chatman and John Lee, co-creators of the MTV2 series “Wonder Showzen,” discussed their creation of the show while students at SF State. AV Club 4/14/2021

Student James Aguilar, the youngest trustee to be elected to the San Leandro School Board, is running for a California State Assembly seat. East Bay Times 4/14/2021

Alumna Sita Chandrasekaran was named a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. India West 4/13/2021

Alumna Myla Ramos was named a “Most Admired CEO” for her leadership at staffing agency SearchPros. Sacramento Business Journal 4/13/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in an article about the criteria for a hate crime in California. LAist 4/13/2021

SF State’s Virtual Commencement 2021 was mentioned in an article about university commencement ceremonies. EdSource 4/14/2021

Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks commented on how Bay Area companies and employees are adapting to hybrid work models. San Francisco Chronicle 4/12/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee helped organize a Stop the Hate rally in Clayton this weekend. The Pioneer 4/11/2021

Student Emmy Power, who helped with research done by the Stop AAPI Hate website, was interviewed in an article about Modesto communities rallying against anti-Asian violence. Modesto Bee 4/11/2021; Marietta Daily Journal 4/11/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed Amazon employee efforts to unionize at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Business Insider 4/10/2021; MSN 4/10/2021; FR 24 4/9/2021 (The FR 24 article is in French.) (This topic was covered by seven news outlets.)

An excerpt from an interview with Sonia Sanchez, a former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department, was played on an episode of the radio program “With Good Reason.” WAMU-FM 4/8/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was referenced in an op-ed about the history of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. Malibu Times 4/10/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed ranked-choice voting in a news segment. WABI-TV 4/7/2021; WAGM2-TV 4/7/2021 (Clips not available.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed an effort by Amazon employees to unionize at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The Hill 4/9/2021 ; WBHM 4/9/2021; WWNO 4/9/2021; Financial Times 4/8/2021 ; Business Insider 4/8/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee was interviewed about his experience with a neighbor flying a Confederate flag. AsAm News 4/9/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the reluctance of Asian American families to send their children back to school amid an upswing in anti-Asian racism. NPR 4/8/2021 (This story was republished by 35 local NPR affiliates.)

Student Nomar Ramirez discussed his food-vending business Molcaxitl, which aims to educate customers about Mexican and Chicano culture. El Tecolote 4/8/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was referenced in a first-person article by an Asian American journalist about her experience with anti-Asian racism. Idaho Statesman Journal 4/6/2021

Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Mar commented on the lasting surge in unemployment among Asian Americans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (This story was republished in 8 other outlets.) USA Today 4/7/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic in several news articles. ABC7 New York 4/6/2021; Marketwatch 4/6/2021

School of Music Professor Hafez Modirzadeh was interviewed about his new jazz album, “Facets.” San Francisco Classical Voice 4/5/2021

The band Pardoner, composed of SF State alums Max Freeland, Trey Flanigan and River van den Berghe, released a new single. Paste Magazine 4/6/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was referenced in an editorial about what Catholics can do to combat anti-Asian discrimination. National Catholic Reporter 4/7/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe commented on the new television series “Kung Fu.” Associated Press 4/5/2021 (This article was featured in over 125 news outlets.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo commented on her involvement with the Facebook group the Auntie Sewing Squad. Los Angeles Times 4/3/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the Stop AAPI Hate website in a news segment on violence against Asians. WNET-TV 4/2/2021 (Clip not available.)

Senior Strategic Communications Specialist for the College  of Liberal & Creative Arts Matt Itelson wrote an article honoring Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki. Nichi Bei 4/1/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was cited in an article about the increase in pandemic related anti-Asian violence. Royal Oak Tribune 4/6/2021 (This article was featured in two news outlets.)

The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was discussed in an article about the recent Oscar nominations for the film “Judas and the Messiah.” Truthout 4/3/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a march against anti-Asian violence organized by Berkeley middle school students. The Mercury News 3/29/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on Amazon employee efforts to unionize at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The Guardian 3/29/2021 (This article was published in eight news outlets.)

Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan and Associate Professor of Counseling Tiffany O'Shaughnessy discussed how parents rejecting their LGBT children is affecting college students who have had to return home due to the pandemic. The Guam Daily Post 3/29/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ advocacy for the Asian community. SF Gate 3/28/2021; The Washington Post 3/28/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the rise in anti-Asian violence on an episode of “Voices for Change.” KTVU-TV 3/27/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about Arizona residents rallying against anti-Asian violence. Arizona Republic 3/27/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was cited in an article about the history of violence against Asian women in the U.S. Salon 3/27/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was referenced on an episode of the “Science Friday” podcast. Player FM 3/26/2021

A vaccine distribution site at SF State’s Mashouf Wellness Center was mentioned in an article about the CSU not mandating the vaccine for students. KRON-TV 3/26/2021

The establishment of The Lab, an arts organization and performance space, by SF State art students was mentioned in an article about a fundraising event. SF Weekly 3/26/2021

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about activism against anti-Asian violence. Janesville Gazette 3/25/2021 (This article was published in 11 news outlets.)

Alumnus Micah Huang was interviewed about his new podcast “Blood on Gold Mountain.” Orange County Register 3/23/2021; Pasadena Star-News 3/23/2021 (This article was published in 11 news outlets.)

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was mentioned in an article about how to support the Asian community in the Bay Area. MSN 3/24/2021

A Rutgers University professor mentioned the Asian American Studies and American Indian Studies departments at SF State during a social justice talk hosted by Diablo Valley College. The Inquirer 3/24/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about President Biden’s attempts to resolve political conflicts between China and the U.S. Vox 3/23/2021

Research by Associate Professor of Psychology Kevin Eschleman about the benefits of having a creative hobby was referenced in an article. Bloomberg News 3/23/2021

Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote an op-ed about the objectification of Asian women. The Mercury News 3/22/2021; East Bay Times 3/22/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how lawmakers and community members can come together to support the Asian community on “The State of California” podcast. KCBS-AM 3/22/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about a University of San Diego professor who is under investigation for a blog post. Above the Law 3/22/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about the history of violence against Asian women in the U.S. Philippine Canadian Inquirer 3/23/2021

Reports from the Stop AAPI Hate website were cited in an article about the increase in hate crimes against Asian in the U.S. WFAE-FM 3/23/2021

Research by the Asian American Studies Department was referenced in an article about how people can support the Asian American community. MSN 3/22/2021; KEYT-TV 3/22/2021 (This article was published in over 150 news outlets.)

Reports from the Stop AAPI Hate website were discussed in an article about state and city leaders hosting an anti-violence rally in San Francisco’s Chinatown.  KRON-TV 3/20/2021

Research on “zombie bees” by Professor Emeritus of Biology John Hafernik was mentioned in an article about honey bees in Utah. KJZZ 3/19/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed his research on ranked-choice voting in an article about its growing popularity. The Register-Guard 3/19/2021; The Bakersfield Californian 3/19/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about how Wednesday’s shootings in Atlanta highlight the increase in violence targeting Asian women. Yahoo! 3/19/2021; MSN 3/18/2021; The Denver Channel 3/18/2021 (The MSN article was featured in 21 news outlets.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an op-ed about the health and safety impacts of anti-Asian violence. Stockton Record 3/18/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about increased police patrols in Asian communities. Insider 3/18/2021; Yahoo! 3/18/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on how Donald Trump’s rhetoric surrounding COVID-19 fueled anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. Washington Post 3/19/2021; USA Today 3/18/2021; Statesman Journal 3/17/2021 (The USA Today article was featured in two news outlets.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how the pandemic is highlighting the history of anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. MSN 3/18/2021; KRON 4 3/18/2021 (KRON 4 clip not available.)

Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright discussed inequality in education in a panel hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California. KQED-FM 3/18/2021 (Clip not available.)

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was mentioned during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on discrimination against Asian Americans. C-Span 2 3/18/2021 (Clip not available.)

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in multiple articles about anti-Asian hate crimes and bias. Rafu Shimpo 3/18/2021; One Green Planet 3/18/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in an article about the lasting impact of pandemic-related anti-Asian violence. Los Angeles Times 3/18/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in an article about how people can support the Asian American community.  Martha Stewart Living 3/18/2021

Reports of anti-Asian violence collected by the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center were mentioned in an article about the recent shootings in Atlanta. WUNC 3/18/2021

A statement by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was referenced in an article about the high number of reports of anti-Asian violence. Sacramento Bee 3/16/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on President Biden’s proposed tax increase and economic spending bill. WAGA-TV 3/15/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Daniel Phil Gonzales commented on the spike in anti-Asian violence in the Bay Area. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 3/14/2021

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on how the Bay Area has responded to the pandemic over the last year. San Francisco Chronicle 3/14/2021

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about a proposed ethnic studies curriculum in California. KTVU San Francisco 3/16/2021; Associated Press 3/15/2021; The Times of Israel 3/15/2021  (This topic was covered by over 300 news outlets.)

The Poetry Center at SF State was mentioned in an article about poet John Wieners. The Nation 3/16/2021

Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed recent actions by the Israeli military against Iraq.  Tehran Times 3/12/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed Amazon’s attempts to thwart employee unionization at one of its Alabama facilities. The Rick Smith Show 3/12/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about President Joe Biden encouraging employees at an Amazon facility to vote in a union election. Huffington Post 3/11/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about unreported pandemic-related hate crimes against Asians in the U.S. WAMU-FM 3/11/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed his work with the Stop AAPI Hate project. WAMU-FM 3/11/2021 (Clip not available.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales was quoted in an article about ethnic studies curricula for California high school students. New Tang Dynasty 3/8/2021

Alumni Alba Roland Mejia and Jon Warfield Harrison discussed their film career on the podcast “Right Nowish.” KQED 3/12/2021

Lecturer, alumna and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza’s 2017 SF State Commencement speech was discussed in a biographical article. MEAWW 3/12/2021

A study by researchers at SF State was mentioned in an article about LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Kentucky. Courier Journal 3/11/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in segments about violence against Asian Americans. (These stories were broadcast by more than 40 news outlets.) NBC News 3/10/2021; KRQE-TV 3/10/2021

Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales spoke at a recent online event about a proposed curriculum for ethnic studies in California public schools. Brentwood Press 3/10/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a piece of labor legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. MarketWatch 3/10/2021

Associate Dean of the Lam Family College of Business Denise Kleinrichert discussed business sustainability and ethics in an article about the “clean beauty” industry. Somerville Times 3/10/2021

Alumnus Vince Matthews announced his retirement as superintendent of San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco Chronicle 3/10/2021

Lecturer of English Language & Literature Maureen Fitzgerald and students Nathan Limpkin and Joshua Luna discussed the recent uptick in anti-Asian violence in the Bay Area. KPIX-TV 3/8/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the increase in anti-Asian violence on the radio program “All Things Considered.” NPR 3/7/2021 (This program aired on over 20 NPR-affiliated stations.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the need for action to combat the increase in anti-Asian violence. The San Diego Tribune 3/7/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on President Biden’s proposed stimulus bill. KTVU-TV 3/7/2021; KCBS-AM 3/7/2021; KCBA-TV 3/6/2021 (KCBS-AM and KCBA-TV clips not available.)

Associate Professor of Sociology Valerie Francisco-Menchavez discussed workplace discrimination against Filipino health care workers. San Francisco Chronicle 3/6/2021; KQED-FM 3/6/2021; KUNR-FM 3/6/2021 (KQED-FM and KUNR-FM clips not available. The radio interview aired on over 20 NPR-affiliated stations.)

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the history of anti-Asian prejudice in the U.S. Today 3/6/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan wrote an article about Amazon’s efforts to keep employees from unionizing. Truthout 3/4/2021

Student Monti Rossetti was interviewed about the podcast “Radio Teco,” which is an adaptation of the bilingual newspaper El Tecolote. 48 Hills 3/8/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was mentioned in multiple news stories about the increase in violent attacks against Asians in the U.S. San Francisco Examiner 3/7/2021; KNTV-TV 3/7/2021 (KNTV-TV clip not available.)

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in a story about a new Bay Area campaign called “Spread Love, Stop the Hate.” KPIX-TV 3/7/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a Mountain View woman arrested on hate crime charges. The Mercury News 3/5/2021

Lecturer of Management Arjita Sethi was mentioned in a list article about entrepreneurs to watch in 2021. Femina 3/4/2021

Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright discussed inequality in education and building an anti-racist classroom on the podcast “Commonwealth Club of California.” Player FM 3/3/2021

Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was interviewed about her neurological research on octopi. The Academic Times 3/3/2021

Professor of International Relations Kathleen McAfee wrote an op-ed about climate change policies in California. Appeal-Democrat Online 3/3/2021

Alumnus Gurhan Gunal was profiled. The Manila Times 3/4/2021

Owner of Dog Patch SF Ryan Dempsey, an alumnus, was interviewed about giving back to the community through his business. Nob Hill Gazette 3/3/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was discussed in an article about rebranding the Stop AAPI Hate movement. Resonate 3/4/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was listed in an article about Asian American community organizations to support. Bon Appétit 3/4/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was mentioned in an article about GoFundMe launching a campaign to benefit community organizations. Asian Journal 3/4/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about rewriting the ethnic studies curriculum for California schools. Stockton Record 3/4/2021

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about Louisiana State University creating an African and African American Studies department. The Louisiana Weekly 2/1/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on how President Biden’s support for unions could help Amazon employees. NBC News Online 3/2/2021

Professor of International Relations Kathleen McAfee wrote an editorial about climate change policies in California. CALMatters 3/1/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Dan Gonzales was quoted in an article about a Filipino American killed by police in 2019. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 3/1/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and the Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, were cited in an article about a viral video that helped bring attention to anti-Asian violence. CNBC 3/1/2021; WCAU-TV 3/1/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and the Stop AAPI Hate website were cited in a story about victims of anti-Asian violence. WRC-TV 3/1/2021 (This story aired on 10 NBC-affiliated stations.)

The founding of Project Rebound at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about the success of the program at Cal State Long Beach. KABC-TV 3/1/2021

The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about ethnic studies curricula for California public schools. Visalia Times-Delta 3/1/2021; Ventura County Star 3/1/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed steps taken by Amazon to thwart an ongoing union drive among the company’s employees. Vice 2/24/2021

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King commented on a report detailing the economic impact of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The Tribune 2/24/2021; Fresno Bee 2/24/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on an increase in reports of anti-Asian violence during the pandemic. Yahoo! 2/23/2021

SF State student Ja’Corey Bowens was interviewed about policies proposed in a report on the success of Black Californians in higher education. San Francisco Chronicle 2/23/2020

SF State student Marjorie Blen discussed the use of homework-aid websites on an education podcast. EdSurge 2/23/2021

Alumnus Burak Çakmak was appointed CEO of Saudi Arabia's Fashion Commission. Daily Sabah 2/24/2021

Articles about the passing of City Lights Bookshop founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti mentioned his business partner, former SF State student Peter Martin. SF Chronicle 2/23/2021; SFist 2/23/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was referenced in an article about California allocating funding to track anti-Asian bias and hate crimes. Asian Journal 2/24/2021

An article about California’s ethnic studies requirements referenced the 1968 student strike at SF State. Education Next 2/23/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an op-ed about the annual Day of Remembrance. The Press Democrat 2/19/2021

Associate Professor of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies Brian Beatty was quoted in an article about the HyFlex learning model he developed. Yahoo! Finance 2/17/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was listed in an article about Asian American community organizations to support. Style Caster 2/19/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website was discussed in an article about the increase in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic. KQED 2/18/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. KTVU-TV 2/15/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how political policies have influenced the surge in pandemic-related prejudice against Asian Americans. WPLN-FM 2/12/2021; Green Bay Press-Gazette 2/15/2021 (This topic was covered by over 40 news outlets.)

Professor Emerita of Secondary Education Lynn Fox discussed how distance learning has effected special needs students. KCBS Radio 2/15/2021

SF State student Sydni Mullen discussed helping a local business in Clovis that was vandalized last September. KFSN-TV 2/15/2021

The Stop AAPI Hate website, which SF State’s Asian American Studies Department helped launch, was cited in multiple articles about the surge in pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans.  The Sharon Herald 2/16/2021; 48 Hills 2/15/2021

Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed the impact of the pandemic on Bay Area Chinatowns in an article about COVID-19 vaccines. The New York Times 2/12/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the continual increase in pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans. The New York Times 2/12/2021; WRC-TV 2/11/2021;USA Today 2/11/2021 (This topic was covered by over 60 news outlets.)

A photo of SF State nursing students Anjali Sundararaman and Karina Castillo during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic was featured in an article about new CDC guidelines for quarantine and vaccinated people. San Francisco Chronicle 2/11/2021

Alumnae Fontana Butterfield Guzmán and Mary Guzmán discussed their lives and art careers in San Francisco in a profile. San Francisco Chronicle 2/10/2021

The Society of Professional Journalists’ Northern California chapter gave alumnus Jon Funabiki its Distinguished Service to Journalism Award. Rafu Shimpo 2/9/2021

Alumnus Matt Saincome discussed his satirical finance news site “Hard Money.” San Francisco Business Times 2/9/2021

Alumnus Jeremy Miller wrote an article about how FBI attempts to find participants in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol building will not stop prejudice. San Francisco Bay View 2/8/2021

Alums Brant Ozanich and Gabriella Terracciano are opening a wine and flower shop in Portland, Oregon. The Oregonian 2/6/2021

Alumnus Jeff Boyette was interviewed about editing the film “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir.” Filmmaker Magazine 2/2/2020

The involvement of SF State’s Asian American Studies Department in the Stop Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate project was cited in articles about anti-Asian racism linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Refinery29 2/10/2021; Asian Journal 2/10/2021

Archival material from SF State was cited in an article about protests in Peoples’ Park at the University of California, Berkeley. KPIX 2/8/2021

A vaccine distribution site at SF State’s Mashouf Wellness Center was mentioned in a news feed of vaccine updates. SFGate 2/8/2021

Associate Professor of Biology Andrea Swei commented on Lyme disease research in an article about how lizards might be keeping humans from becoming infected. Science Magazine 2/4/2021

Alumnus Taku Kondo was interviewed about sustainably foraging for seafood and plants for his YouTube channel “Outdoor Chef Life.” Thrillist 2/5/2021

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andrew Reid, a former SF State football coach, was mentioned in an article about the San Mateo County Board president’s comments on the Super Bowl.  Asian Journal 2/4/2021

Professor of History Anthony D’Agostino commented on the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. KPFA-FM 2/3/2021

Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Mar commented on the lasting surge in unemployment among Asian Americans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bloomberg 1/27/2021; MSN 1/27/2021; South China Morning Post 1/27/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted on former president Donald Trump’s use of the term “Chinese virus” in an article about a new memorandum by President Joe Biden regarding anti-Asian racism. Xinhua 1/26/2021

Alumnus Michael Bass received several awards for his comedy writing. Log Cabin Democrat 1/27/2020

An essay about alumnus Stephen Gaskin described Gaskin’s countercultural ideas and his long-lasting Tennessee commune. Greeneville Sun 1/27/2021

SF State research on the facial expressions of judo competitors after Olympics matches was cited in an article about football teams that lose the Super Bowl. Sports Illustrated 1/27/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on President Biden’s signing of a large number of executive orders and actions. KTVU-TV 1/24/2021

Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham commented on photographing at Mavericks Beach. San Francisco Chronicle 1/23/2021

Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin commented on an executive order signed by President Biden that bars LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace. Yahoo! News 1/22/2021

Alumnus Danny Glover, an activist and actor, was profiled. Borgen Magazine 1/24/2021

Alumnus and film actor Cleveland Berto was cast in a Lifetime film about an all-female rap group. MEAWW 1/24/2021

Alumna Megan Whilden was profiled. The Berkshire Eagle 1/23/2021

Dean of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi was mentioned in an article about a proposal for the city to support LGBTQ+ nightlife during the pandemic.  SF Gate 1/21/2021

Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim commented on what new presidential leadership could mean for the Iranian diaspora in the Bay Area. KQED 1/20/2021

The late Mary Lewis, an SF State professor and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department, was mentioned in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris.  Elle 1/20/2021; MSN Phillipines 1/20/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about debates over ethnic studies curricula for public schools in California. Ukiah Daily Journal 1/20/2021

Alumnus Sheldon Gen is the new clerk for the Petaluma City School District Board of Education. Petaluma Argus-Courier 1/21/2021

Lecturer for the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Science Flo Kimmerling and Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on a new affordable housing development in San Francisco’s Sunset District. San Francisco Chronicle 1/19/2021

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman commented on Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 briefings. Los Angeles Times 1/19/2021

Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on how the pandemic exposed biases against Asians in the U.S. 4WWL-TV 1/18/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for Labor secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Boston Globe 1/18/2021

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on the proposed impeachment trial of President Trump following the riots at the Capitol Building. KTVU San Francisco 1/17/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on Amazon’s launch of a website meant to discourage employees from unionizing. Vice 1/15/2021

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross’ book “Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice” was reviewed. Jewish Exponent 1/14/2021

Assistant Professor of Biology Jaime Chaves co-authored an article about the vampire finches of Galapagos Island. Europe Sun 1/16/2021; Afghanistan Sun 1/16/2021

The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an op-ed about debates over ethnic studies curricula for public schools in California. The Hanford Sentinel 1/16/2021

COVID-10 relief funding awarded to SF State was mentioned. EdSource 1/15/2021

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for Labor secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Axios 1/13/2021

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was interviewed about cities that are adopting ranked-choice voting. NPR 1/12/2020 (This segment was broadcast on more than 20 NPR member stations; clips not available online.)

Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discussed consultants who specialize in preventing a company’s employees from unionizing. Vice 1/11/2021

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger signed an open letter along with other Jewish studies scholars stating that President Donald Trump must be removed from office. Forward 1/11/2021

Alumnus and photographer Jerry Takigawa was interviewed about his upcoming 40-year retrospective exhibition at the Center for Photographic Art in Carmel. Monterey Herald 1/11/2021

Alumna Carol Aaron has been named to the board of directors of the health care system PeaceHealth. Vancouver Business Journal 1/12/2021

Assistant Professor of English James Gilligan will appear on Alex Trebek’s final episode of the trivia show “Jeopardy” this evening. San Francisco Chronicle 1/7/2020; Deseret News 1/7/2020; ABC7 1/7/2020 (clip not available online)

Professor of English Language & Literature Michael Krasny was interviewed about his departure from KQED’s “Forum” after four decades on the air. J. Weekly 1/6/2021

Alumna Sheyl Davis, executive director for San Francisco’s Human Rights Commission, was interviewed about her work and personal mission. San Francisco Bay View 1/7/2021

Former student Steve Seid discussed his new book, in which he tells the story behind an iconic 1975 piece of performance art. San Francisco Chronicle 1/7/2021

An opinion article about debates over California’s new Ethnic Studies requirements referenced the 1968 student strike at SF State. Sonoma Index-Tribune 1/7/2021

Professor and Chair of Biology Laura W. Burrus, Assistant Director of the SF BUILD program Audrey Parangan-Smith, Associate Professor of Biology Blake Riggs and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology Cathy Samayoa co-wrote an article about how the biology department redesigned lab courses to accommodate for equity and inclusion. Inside Higher Ed 1/6/2020

Assistant Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke was quoted in an article about a recorded phone conversation between Georgia officials and President Trump. The Nation 1/5/2021