A selection of recent stories about the San Francisco State University community that have appeared in the media.
These summaries link directly to pages published by the media outlets cited. They may offer free online access for a limited time only (e.g. one week from publication), or may discontinue live links at any time.
May
KTVU-TV; KQED-FM; iHeart Media
5/23/2025
SF State’s 2025 Commencement ceremony was mentioned on multiple broadcasts. (These clips are not available online.)
5/23/2025
Associate Professor of Art Ilana Crispi discussed how being a parent of a young child inspired her to open the “Mother Collaboration” exhibition and her new arts space, the Good Ship Dodo, in San Francisco.
5/23/2025
Valencia Cyclery owner Paul Olszewski, an alumnus, was interviewed about the San Francisco shop of 40 years.
5/23/2025
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on why some San Francisco city workers don’t live in the city.
Nob Hill Gazette
5/22/2025
Professor of Creative Writing Caro De Robertis was interviewed about their new book, “So Many Stars.”
Marin Magazine
5/22/2025
Alumna Gillian Eichenberger was profiled in an article about her local Taylor Swift tribute band Swifty.”
5/21/2025
An SFSU graduate student was highlighted on a news segment about graduating high school and college students.
KUT-FM
5/22/2025
On an episode of “American Railroad,” Anna Eng, lecturer faculty in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies, discussed the history of Chinese immigrant contributions to the American railway system (Please see “Episode 3: California.”)
5/21/2025
The Stop AAPI Hate nonprofit organization, co-founded by the SFSU Asian American Studies Department, was discussed in an article criticizing the Department of Justice for discontinuing grant funding to the organization.
5/20/2025
A daily traffic report on the SFSU student radio station was featured, noting that budget issues may result in the radio and podcasting class not being offered in the future.
5/20/2025
Former Pittsburg Mayor and Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, an alumnus, died May 18.
Bohemian
5/20/2025
Author and alumna Samantha Rose was interviewed about her book “Giving Up the Ghost: A Daughter’s Memoir.”
5/20/2025
Founding member of Amnesty International David Hinkley, an alumnus, was profiled in advance of a speaking engagement at the Praxis Peace Institute.
Antioch Herald; The Contra Costa Pulse
5/18/2025 – 5/19/2025
Former Pittsburg Mayor and Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, an alumnus, died May 18.
The New Yorker
5/19/2025
Efforts to make English the official language of the U.S. by former SF State President and U.S. Sen. S.I. Hayakawa were discussed in an article criticizing Donald Trump for similar efforts.
Detroit Free Press
5/19/2025
Assistant Professor of English Language & Literature Teresa Pratt commented on the speech patterns in Michigan that create the “Michigan accent.” (This article has a paywall.)
Spotify for Creators
4/22/2025
Actor, activist and alumnus Danny Glover was a guest on the “History of the Bay” podcast.
Contra Costa News; Contra Costa Herald; The Mercury News
5/18/2025
Former Pittsburg Mayor and Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, an alumnus, died May 18. (The Mercury News site has a paywall.)
5/18/2025
Researchers from SF State contributed to studying Earth Moon samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 spacecraft.
5/18/2025
Student Brian Byrne wrote about his experience as a cast member in the School of Theatre and Dance’s recent production of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.”
USA Today; Courier Journal
5/17/2025
School of the Environment Professor Jason Henderson commented on the concerns that robotaxis will replace public transit in San Francisco. (This article was originally published by USA Today. The Courier Journal site has a paywall.)
5/17/2025
Alumnus Olton Rensch discussed his mission for opening Tallio’s Coffee and Tea in the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco.
Finger Lakes Daily News
5/16/2025
Cayuga Community College English Professor Mark Montgomery, an alumnus, was listed as a recipient of a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
New York Weekly
5/16/2025
Pianist and educator Ichinkhorloo Batnasan, an alumna, was profiled.
3/24/25 – 5/13/2025
Criminal Justice Studies Lecturer Faculty James Dudley wrote articles on using virtual reality for training, less lethal defense tactics and the benefits of internal audits.
5/15/2025
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Kamala Harris’ potential as a candidate for California governor.
5/14/2025
Artist Cynthia Tom, an alumna, was profiled.
5/14/2025
Alumna Lien Le shared her experience being a refugee of Vietnam.
5/13/2025
Alumnus Charles Hall’s invention of the waterbed as part of a student project at SF State was discussed in a review of the once-popular product.
5/7/2025
Professor of Creative Writing Caro De Robertis’ new book “So Many Stars” was reviewed.
5/14/2025
Professor of Creative Writing and author of “So Many Stars” Caro De Robertis was interviewed ahead of their speaking engagement at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
5/14/2025
An SFSU scientist is studying moon samples that they obtained from China.
5/13/2025
Student activism at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
5/13/2025
Sexologist Celeste Hirschman, an alumna, was featured as a cast member on the new British reality television show “Virgin Island.”
Variety
5/12/2025
A report advised in part by Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung will be presented at this year’s Asian American Foundation Heritage Summit and Awards Dinner.
5/11/2025
Alumna Meghan Rossi was named an assistant principal at Dublin High School.
5/11/2025
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about the challenges school boards face when evaluating student performance. (This article has a paywall.)
Milwaukee Independent
5/11/2025
Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung was mentioned in an article about continued anti-Asian racism in the U.S.
KCBS-AM
5/10/2025
Sanjoy Banerjee, professor of International Relations, discussed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. (This clip is not available online.)
Mission Local
5/10/2025
Students of Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung helped curate a collaborative exhibit about the history of laundry businesses in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
KCBS-AM
5/8/2025
St. Stephen Catholic Church Chaplain Michael Liliedahl, the parish for the SFSU Newman Catholic Club, commented on the election of an American pope. (This clip is not available online.)
5/8/2025
Academic Technology’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Education Program was discussed in an article about how incorporating AI into office work is changing the workforce in San Francisco.
5/8/2025
Efforts to keep the Estuary and Ocean Science Center from closing were discussed.
5/7/2025
“Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America,” a documentary including activism by students at UC Berkeley and SF State in 1968, was previewed.
5/7/2025
SF State Create, a hub for student research, scholarship and creative activities, was highlighted as “innovative” in a sidebar to an article about a student success showcase at University at Albany.
5/5/2025
Researchers from SF State contributed to studying Earth Moon samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 spacecraft.
5/4/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about post-graduation earnings for Computer Science majors at UC Berkeley.
5/3/2025
Efforts to keep the Estuary and Ocean Science Center from closing were discussed.
5/1/2025
A student commented on participating in a May 1 demonstration at San Francisco City Hall against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
KCBS-AM
5/1/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Isabelle Thuy Pelaud commented on community engagement by San Jose’s Vietnamese community, in a news segment about the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (This clip is not available online.)
4/29/2025
Alumna Etel Calles was profiled for her workshops about misinformation as community outreach coordinator at El Timpano, a nonprofit news organization that serves Spanish and Mam (Mayan language)-speaking communities in the Bay Area.
5/1/2025
A student commented on their prospects for employment at a national park after graduation.
4/30/2025
On an episode of “Live! In the Bay,” Cheetah Conservation Fund Laurie Marker Executive Director, an alumna, discussed her efforts to save the endangered animal. (This episode originally aired 3/28/2025.)
4/30/2025
Anoshua Chaudhuri, senior director of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning and professor of Economics, and Jennifer Trainor, professor of English Language and Literature, wrote an op-ed about drafting course curriculum to incorporate artificial intelligence.
4/30/2025
Alumna Nuri Illini Ahmad commented on the growing concerns for international students after the Trump administration’s decision to revoke student visas.
4/29/2025
The 1968 – 69 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about contemporary student activism nationwide.
April
KNX-AM
4/29/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on a county workers strike in Los Angeles. (This clip is not available online.)
4/28/2025
SF State ranks No. 32 on the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Salaries ranking list.
KALW-FM
4/28/2025
On the program “Crosscurrents,” a reading at The Poetry Center at SFSU by San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, an alumna, was featured.
4/27/2025
Vietnamese American writer and alumnus Andrew Lam discussed how seeking refuge in the U.S. following the 1975 fall of Saigon influenced his writing. (This article has a paywall.)
4/27/2025
President Lynn Mahoney, a student and others were quoted in an article about the April 25 opening event at SFSU’s West Grove Commons.
KBUU-FM
4/27/2025
Activism by the Third World Liberation Front student groups at SF State and UC Berkeley in the 1960s was mentioned in an article about the closure of J-Sei Home, an assisted-living facility that is home to many Japanese seniors. (This clip is not available on the KBUU-FM website. This story was originally published 3/10/2025 by KQED-FM.)
4/27/2025
Philip Nguyen, lecturer faculty in Asian American Studies and executive director of the nonprofit Vietnamese American Roundtable, discussed the importance of community, in an article about how survivors of the Vietnam War in San Jose are working to heal.
4/27/2025
The Alexander String Quartet, ensemble in residence, was featured as it prepares to play its final concerts.
4/25/2025
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Reck discussed concerns that the Trump administration may cut funding to the 988 suicide-prevention and crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth.
4/25/2025
Artist and alumnus Bart Ross was profiled in an article about his upcoming exhibit.
KRON-TV
4/25/2025
The April 25 opening event at SFSU’s West Grove Commons was mentioned on a morning news cast. (This clip is not available online.)
4/24/2025
On an episode of “Your Call,” Professor of Asian American Studies Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, the co-founder and executive director of the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network, shared her reflections on the 50 years since the Vietnam War ended.
4/23/2025
Poet and alumnus Stewart Florsheim was profiled in an article about an upcoming poetry reading.
4/23/2025
In an article about canceled degree programs in art at Bay Area colleges and universities, Associate Professor of Art Libby Black discussed SFSU’s School of Art as a viable option.
4/23/2025
Professor Emeritus Bill Peters is director of Santa Cruz Actors Theatre, which is holding a Shakespeare gala this month.
4/22/2025
An article about the conviction rate for hate crimes against Asian Americans mentioned the Stop AAPI Hate Center at SFSU, which tracks racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans. (This article has a paywall.)
4/22/2025
An opinion piece urging to fund ethnic studies curriculum in California schools cited an SFSU study that found that students who take college courses in ethnic studies are more likely to graduate.
Lodi News-Sentinel; Yahoo! News
4/22/2025
Alumnus Michael Duffy was named president and CEO of the San Joaquin Community Foundation.
4/22/2025
Glen Ellen Historical Society Board of Directors Chair Angela Nardo-Morgan, an alumna, will deliver a lecture on the importance of preserving and repurposing the Sonoma Developmental Center.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; The Sacramento Bee
4/22/2025
The Committee for Free Beaches, a group advocating for nude beaches that was founded by alumnus Darrell Tarver in 1966, was referenced in an article about efforts to preserve San Gregorio Ranch Beach.
4/21/2025
Cheetah Conservation Fund Laurie Marker Executive Director, an alumna, discussed her efforts to save the endangered animal during a recent visit to Leland High School in San Jose.
4/20/2025
Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung commented on controversy over high-school ethnic studies curriculum in California.
4/19/2025
A 1967 letter to then-SF State President Glenn Dumke about how Ronald Reagan handled student protests while governor of California was discussed in an interview with actor Peter Weller.
4/18/2025
Alumnus Steven Zimbelman was complimented about his work as the stylist/head costumer for the television game show “Jeopardy!”.
4/17/2025
Criminal Justice Studies Lecturer Faculty James Dudley commented on shoplifting offenses in San Francisco that have gone viral on social media.
4/18/2025
Political Science Professor Emeritus Richard DeLeon was quoted in article analyzing San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s first 100 days in office.
4/16/2025
Instructional Technologies Professor Brian Beatty was quoted in an article about the “HyFlex” teaching model he has pioneered since 2006.
4/16/2025
Alumnus LeRoid David designed the official poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place in Santa Clara.
Common Dreams; Portside; People’s Tribune
4/16/2025
Associate Professor of French Blanca Missé was quoted in an article about the National Day of Action for Higher Education protest scheduled for April 17. (This article was originally published by Common Dreams.)
4/16/2025
An opinion piece by College of Marin Board of Trustees member Paul Da Silva about anti-war activism mentioned a student protest at SF State in 2024.
4/15/2025 – 4/16/2025
In two segments, alumna Paula Thomas was discussed as a candidate for Oakland City Council.
4/15/2025 – 4/16/2025
An email blast by President Lynn Mahoney was cited in an article about Bay Area universities impacted by the Trump administration’s decision to revoke student visas. (This article was originally published by Axios.)
KPIX-TV
4/15/2025
News anchor Sara Donchey said that she attended SF State in a segment about a University of Iowa alum’s lost class ring. (This clip is not available online.)
4/10/2025
An article recalling how the San Francisco Chronicle covered gentrification in 1985 included a comment from Richard LeGates, now an emeritus professor of Urban Studies.
4/16/2025
Associate Professor of Africana Studies Mark Allan Davis was quoted in an article previewing an SFSU event he will lead on May 1 about the 1968 – 1969 Third World Liberation Front student strike.
4/15/2025
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s style of governing.
4/15/2025
An SFSU student was quoted in coverage of a protest at the San Francisco office of U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, calling for the release of detained Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
4/14/2025
Alumni and Fortunati winery owners Ellen and Gary Luchtel won best of show at the North Coast Wine Challenge for their cabernet sauvignon.
4/15/2025
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon was quoted in an article analyzing the job performance of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie.
EdSource
4/15/2025
SF State was mentioned in an article about efforts to accommodate dietary restrictions in student dining halls.
4/14/2025 – 4/15/2025
A recording of a 1976 poetry reading by Al Robles at SF State was featured on the radio programs “Bay Poets” and “Cross Currents.”
4/14/2025
Africana Studies Assistant Professor Tiffany Caesar wrote an article highlighting alumna Cecilia Taylor as the first Black woman to be mayor of Menlo Park and as an accomplished dance performer.
The World; KNPR-FM; KPBS-FM
4/14/2025
Carolina Prado, assistant professor of Latino/Latina Studies, discussed the results of her environmental survey on the impact of the urban runoff into the Alamar and Tijuana rivers, on an episode of “The World.” (This program aired on over 20 radio stations.)
4/14/2025
A poem by alumna Rae Armantrout was featured in a community post.
The Sacramento Bee; Napa Valley Register
4/13/2025 – 4/14/2025
Alumna Naama Brenner Abramovitch, a recycling specialist at Napa Recycling, discussed her efforts to educate the community on waste reduction and reuse options. (This article was originally published by the Napa Valley Register; The Napa Valley Register article has a paywall.)
4/13/2025
Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell commented on the psychology behind financial debt.
4/13/2025
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about teachers’ efforts to ensure accuracy in history lessons.
The San Francisco Standard
4/13/2025
Alumnus Ghazi Shami, CEO and founder of San Francisco-based record label Empire Distribution, discussed his recent purchase of the old Crocker National Bank building in downtown San Francisco.
WDET-FM
4/13/2025
An Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course on The Grateful Dead taught by Humanities Lecturer Faculty Peter Richardson through was discussed. (This clip is not available online.)
KQED-FM
4/12/2025
Andrew Fraknoi, who teaches Astronomy through SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, discussed the April full moon and why it was called a “pink moon.” (This clip is not available online.)
The Indian Eye
4/12/2025
Alumna Jayshree Ullal, president and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks, will receive an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Santa Clara University.
4/11/2025
An online hub for SFSU student opportunities in research and creative activities was cited in an article about a study that found decreased student engagement nationwide after the COVID-19 pandemic.
KQED
4/9/2025
An article about Sonoma State’s “Bridge to the Future” plan noted that it includes consolidating some administrative operations at SF State, Sonoma State and CSU East Bay.
3/19/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the recent Valley Transportation Authority workers' strike in San Jose.
4/10/2025
Carolina Prado, assistant professor of Latino/Latina Studies, co-conducted an environmental survey on the impact of the urban runoff into the Alamar and Tijuana rivers.
4/10/2025
Alumna Hilary Kaye recently became a nurse practitioner for Mendocino Coast Clinics.
4/10/2025
Alumna Nora Moriarty Nicholson was named to the Croton Democratic Committee.
KNTV-TV
4/9/2025
Alumnus Ghazi Shami, CEO and founder of San Francisco-based record label Empire Distribution, was interviewed about his background and successful career.
4/9/2025
El Reportero’s SF State origins were discussed in an article about the 35th anniversary of the publication.
4/9/2025
The social activism of actor and alumnus Danny Glover was highlighted.
Marin Independent Journal
4/9/2025
Alumna Allie Greene was named co-principal of Novato High School.
San Francisco Chronicle
4/9/2025
An obituary for former Golden Gate Bridge Director Steve Leonoudakis mentioned his attendance at SF State.
4/9/2025
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance was mentioned in an article about an exhibition of the art of Ruth Asawa at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
4/6/2025
Gators wrestler Johnny Lopez was interviewed about winning the 2025 NCAA Division II national championship. (This article was originally published 4/5/2025 by KTVU-TV.)
4/8/2025
Alumnus Phil Ferrigno discussed retiring from his role as football coach at Lincoln High School in San Francisco.
4/8/2025
Alumnus Ghazi Shami, CEO and founder of San Francisco-based record label Empire Distribution, commented on collaborating with the San Francisco Giants on one of their new uniform designs. (This article was originally published by ESPN.)
4/7/2025
Elaine Leung, lecturer faculty in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, and student Casey Crews discussed a new transit and traffic report that airs on the SFSU student radio station.
WATD-FM
4/7/2025
The 1960s advocacy of SF State students that led to the foundation of the Black Studies (now African Studies) Department was mentioned on an episode of the “Massasoit Today!” podcast. (This clip is not available online.)
4/7/2025
Associate Professor of Biology Jason Cantley and Instructional Support Technician Elliot Levin discussed their research at the University’s Greenhouse, in an article about the potential impact of budget cuts on their work.
Salon; Inkl
4/6/2025
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an article about the history of Republican “attacks” on higher education. (This article was originally published by Salon. The Inkl article has a paywall.)
KTVU-TV
4/5/2025
Gators wrestler Johnny Lopez was interviewed about winning the 2025 NCAA Division II national championship.
Aspen Daily News
4/5/2025
Alumna Susan Belle Langenkamp, who died in late 2024, was remembered.
Skift Meetings
4/4/2025
SF State’s College of Extended Learning was mentioned in an article listing degrees in professional meeting planning.
KCBS-AM; GOOD
4/4/2025 – 4/6/2025
SF State was mentioned in multiple news stories about a new pilot program in Riverside County in which high school students with good grades are automatically admitted to one of 10 CSU campuses of their choice. (The KCBS-AM clip is not available online.)
KGO-TV
4/2/2025
Alumna Julia Johnson, an automotive technology professor at Skyline College, was profiled.
4/4/2025
Professor Marc Dollinger, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility, and Ilana Kaufman, founder and CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative discussed their working relationship in an article about an upcoming speaking engagement.
4/4/2025
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke commented on the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on small family farms.
KION-TV
4/4/2025
A morning news segment mentioned SF State’s participation in a new pilot program in Riverside County that provides high school students with automatic admission to one of 10 CSU campuses of their choice. (This clip is not available online.)
The Sacramento Bee; Times-Herald
4/3/2025
Deborah Craig, Public Health lecturer faculty, discussed “Sally!”, her documentary about Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart.
4/3/2025
Soul of SF State’s recent community celebration event, “Black Family Day,” was discussed.
4/3/2025
A 1978 poetry reading at the SF State Poetry Center by Alejandro Murguía, professor emeritus of Latino/Latina Studies and an alumnus, was featured on an episode of “Crosscurrents.”
Daily Sitka Sentinel
4/2/2025
Associate Professor of Music Brad Hogarth commented on his upcoming role as guest conductor of the Juneau Symphony.
3/27/2025
The Science and Engineering Innovation Center was honored as one of the San Francisco Business Times’ 2024 Real Estate Deals of the Year.
Taipei Times; WTOP-FM; Houston Chronicle
4/1/2025 – 4/3/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was credited as a co-founder of the Stop AAPI Hate coalition in an article about continued xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. The Houston Chronicle article has a paywall.)
Hancock County Journal-Pilot; Daily Gate City
4/2/2025
Wilma Mankiller, the late chief of the Cherokee Nation and an alumna, was profiled in an article about an upcoming Standing Bear Council meeting where she will be honored.
California Style & Culture Magazine
4/2/2025
SF State was mentioned in an article about an exhibition of the art of Ruth Asawa at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
The Antioch Herald; Contra Costa News
4/1/2025
Alumnus Shahad Wright was named acting parks recreation director for the city of Antioch.
The Sacramento Bee; SF Gate
4/1/2025
Alex Petralia, an alumnus and former frontman of the Bay Area noise rock band Nopes, died last month. (This article was originally published by SF Gate.)
3/29/2025
In the documentary “Home Lost,” a student discussed living in a recreational vehicle with her family (time stamp: 28:40 – 35:09).
The Washington Post
3/28/2025
Photographer and alumnus Herb Greene, best known for his photos of 1960s and 1970s San Francisco counterculture musicians and artists, died March 3. (This article has a paywall.)
March
HipLatina
3/28/2025
Alumnae Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa were featured among “22 revolutionary Chicana activists you should know about.”
3/28/2025
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Michael David Lukas discussed the influences behind his essay “More to the Story.”
The Telegraph; Yahoo!; Comic Book Resources
3/27/2025 – 3/28/2025
“Vampire Diaries” author LJ Smith, an alumna, died March 8. (The Yahoo! article was originally published by The Telegraph.)
Washington Post; Anchorage Daily News; The Boston Globe
3/26/2025 – 3/27/2025
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on President Donald Trump’s executive order to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. (This article was originally published by The Washington Post. The Washington Post and Boston versions of the article have a paywall.)
3/27/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was credited as a co-founder of the Stop AAPI Hate coalition in an article about continued xenophobia against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. (This article was originally published 3/21/2025 by the Associated Press.)
3/27/2025
Playwright and director Torange Yeghiazarian, an alumna, shared her journey to artistic success.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier; Associated Press
3/26/2025 – 3/27/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was credited as a co-founder of the Stop AAPI Hate coalition in an article about continued xenophobia against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press.)
MSN; The Independent
3/26/2025 – 3/27/2025
“Vampire Diaries” author LJ Smith, an alumna, died March 8. (This article was originally published by The Independent.)
Positively Filipino
3/26/2025
Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, associate professor of Sociology, and former faculty member Rodel Rodis were profiled among “remarkable and famous” Filipino Americans.
3/26/2025
Alum Jupiter Peraza was profiled in an article about trans leaders making Bay Area history.
Entertainment Mag.; The New York Times
3/26/2025
Photographer and alumnus Herb Greene, best known for his photos of 1960s and 1970s San Francisco counterculture musicians and artists, died March 3.
3/21/2025 – 3/25/2025
Alumnus Julian Ramos discussed studying at SFSU under Anne Galjour, professor emerita of Creative Writing, in an article about his job as a drama and literature teacher. (This article was originally published by Ed Source.)
3/25/2025
Student Julio Rodriguez was appointed to the San Benito County Local Agency Formation Commission.
3/25/2025
An SFSU student was credited for locating and integrating Adinkra symbols from Ghana into public art in San Francisco’s Fillmore District.
MingPao Daily
3/25/2025
Former SFSU President Chia-Wei Woo was remembered in an obituary written by his son.
3/24/2025
Anthony Pahnke, associate professor of International Relations, wrote an opinion piece on the negative effects of tariffs on farmers.
3/24/2025
Alumnus Darvejon Jones was listed as a dancer at a performance in The Bronx, New York.
3/22/2025
A column discussed Professor Emeritus of Biology Dean Kenyon’s textbook “Biochemical Predestination” and issues he experienced at SFSU.
3/23/2025
Alumna Nicole Salaver discussed the legacy of her uncle Patrick Salaver, an alumnus who was part of the Third World Liberation Front strike in the 1960s that resulted in the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies, on a re-aired episode of the National Public Radio podcast “Inheriting” from July 2024.
The Citizen
3/23/2025
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto was quoted in an article about how body language and voice cadence can reveal if someone is lying.
3/22/2025
Elaine Musselman, director and professor of Nursing, discussed how SFSU’s partnership with Sutter Health has increased enrollment and post-graduation job placements, in an article about the 1% acceptance rate for nursing programs in the University of California.
3/21/2025
Iranian American businesswoman and philanthropist Neda Nobari, an alumna, commented on the value of STEM education in an article about new scholarships she’s helped fund.
3/21/2025
Educator and alumna Julian Ramos was interviewed about teaching drama to students at Pershing TK-6 Elementary in Orangevale.
3/21/2025
Alumna Monica MacDonald is the new principal of Wells Middle School in Dublin.
3/20/2025
SF State’s interim Tribal Government Relations Lead Victory Aguilar commented on the University’s efforts to return ancestral remains to Bay Area Indigenous tribes in a news story about longstanding efforts of local tribes to obtain the remains from various Bay Area institutions. (Full story time stamp: 23:50-30:30)
3/20/2025
Alumna Angela De Claro discussed the work she does with 916 Ink, a Sacramento arts-based creative writing and literacy nonprofit, in a story about their annual Inkstravaganza event. (See story entitled “InkStravaganza”.)
3/20/2025
Lecturer and naturalist Lori Beraha, an alumna, was listed as a Seabourn Cruise Line expedition leader.
San Francisco Chronicle; San Francisco Chronicle
3/20/2025
SF State’s Nursing program was listed in two San Francisco Chronicle articles about popular majors in the CSU and UC systems and their expected post-graduation earning potential.
3/19/2025
Professor of Journalism Christina Azocar discussed the painstaking process that America’s Indigenous peoples must go through to have their tribes federally recognized in a news segment about efforts by California tribes to get their ancestor’s remains returned to them. (Full story time stamp: 21:58-30:25)
3/19/2025
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the recent meeting between San Jose’s Valley Transportation Authority and their workers' union
3/19/2025
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny discussed the history and accomplishments of the Communist Party accomplish in California on the “Against the Grain” podcast.
3/17/2025
Chris Farmer, director of Operations for University Corporation at SF State, commented on the decision to close the pub on campus.
3/17/2025
Emilya Cachapero, co-executive director of the non-profit Theatre Communications Group, mentioned participating in the 1968 student strike at SF State when she was 15 years old in an executive letter for the winter 2025 edition of American Theatre Magazine.
3/14//2025
Research by John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was cited in article about Starbucks workers organizing a strike in Chile.
3/17/2025
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about the potential negative impact of the Trump administration’s mass firing of federal workers.
3/17/2025
A photo of an ecologically sustainable drain system outside of the science building at SF State was featured in an article about San Francisco’s management of the sewage and stormwater systems.
3/16/2025
Alumna Monica MacDonald is the new principal of Wells Middle School.
3/16/2025
SF State’s 2024 H-1B program was included in a list article about other program applications from San Francisco companies.
3/15/2025
Professor of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper wrote an article about the health benefits of setting boundaries and saying “no.”
3/15/2025
Former SF State student Brandon Lee discussed being shot and paralyzed while advocating for civil rights in the Philippines.
3/13/2025
Laird Harrison, teaching associate of Creative Writing, commented on OpenAI's new creative writing bot.
3/13/2025
Former student Sam Fragoso, now a writer and filmmaker, was interviewed about his podcast "TalkEasy."
3/13/2025
Margo Okazawa-Rey, professor emerita of Social Work, recently presented “Transnational Feminist Non-aligned Movement for Genuine Security and a Culture of Life” at the University of Washington.
The New York Times
3/13/2025
Alumnus Chris Ramos was interviewed about his journey to home ownership.
Lampoon Magazine
3/13/2025
Alumnus Stephen Damon was the owner of Browser Books in San Francisco.
3/12/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on a strike by union workers at the Valley Transportation Authority.
Mission Local
3/12/2025
Alumni Ray Rivera and Tony Miranda were noted as the co-founders of the Mission Film Workshop in an article about a screening of “Mission Love Presents: Visions of Mission Mediarts.”
3/12/2025
Activism in the 1960s by the Third World Liberation Front student group at SF State was mentioned in an article about the closure of J-Sei Home, an assisted living facility.
3/12/2025
Alumnus and San Francisco Chronicle photographer Dan Hernandez was assigned to document a Bay Area Rapid Transit speedrun for the paper, something he previously documented as a student reporter for the Golden Gate Xpress.
3/10/2025
Activism by the Third World Liberation Front student group at SF State that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in an article about community efforts to unite Black and Asian communities in San Francisco.
Women’s Writers, Women’s Books
3/10/2025
Alumna Jane Rosenthal discussed the inspiration behind her new novel, “The Serpent Bearer.”
3/10/2025
Activism in the 1960s by the Third World Liberation Front student group at SF State was mentioned in an article about the closure of J-Sei Home, an assisted living facility.
Spectrum Magazine
3/8/2025
Late Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Jacob Needleman’s book “New Religious Movements” was cited in an article about a Seventh-day Adventist Church conference.
KCBS-AM; KNX-FM; The New York Times
3/7/2025 – 3/8/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the Homeland Security Department’s decision to end a union contract with the Transportation Security Administration. (The KCBS-AM and KNX-FM clips are not available online.)
3/8/2025
The SF State Observatory was mentioned in an article about things to do in San Francisco that don’t involve alcohol.
3/7/2025
A study on food insecurity in higher education co-written by Rachel E. Scherr, lecturer faculty in Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel, was cited in an article about a food pantry at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
3/6/2025
Napa-based artist Jose Martinez, an alumnus, was interviewed about hosting monthly painting classes at the Mare Island Brewing Co.
3/5/2025
Photographer and alumnus Herb Greene, best known for his photos of 1960s and 1970s San Francisco counterculture musicians and artists, died March 3.
3/6/2025
Criminal Justice Studies Lecturer Faculty James Dudley will moderate a webinar on maximizing the potential of real-time crime centers.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
3/5/2025
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance is the inspiration for an art exhibition at San Diego State University. (This article has a paywall.)
3/5/2025
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance was mentioned in an article announcing a $1.5-million donation from Google.org to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in support of an exhibition of the art of Ruth Asawa.
3/5/2025
Alumna Karyn Gear was appointed to the California Wildlife Conservation Board.
KRON-TV
3/4/2025
A video from March 4, 1970, of singer and songwriter Joan Baez’s response to criticism she received for not participating in a protest at SF State was featured on a “This Day in the Bay” news segment. (This clip is not available online.)
3/4/2025
The establishment of SF State’s Black Studies (now Africana Studies) Department in the 1960s was mentioned in a book review of “The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir.”
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo! News
3/4/2025
Legislation by former U.S. Senator and SF State President S.I. Hayakawa that led to English being named the official language of California was discussed in an op-ed piece. (This article was originally published by the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times article has a paywall.)
The Sacramento Bee; The Progressive Magazine
2/24/2025 – 3/3/2025
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how the Trump administration’s changes to public policy highlight the need to support farmers of color.
February
2/28/2025
Alumna Cole Swensen discussed how she has incorporated mentorship into her career as a poet, translator, editor and copywriter. Swensen won the 1999 SF State Poetry Center Book Award.
2/27/2025
Jasper Rubin, professor of Urban Studies and Planning, discussed the legacy of late San Francisco City Planner Allan Jacobs.
Vogue Philippines
2/27/2025
Alumnus Isaiah Zacarias was interviewed about becoming a fashion model.
SFist
2/27/2025
KTVU-TV Chief Meteorologist Bill Martin, an alumnus, has announced his retirement.
2/27/2025
Actor and alumnus Danny Glover’s participation in student activism while attending SF State in the 1960s was mentioned in an article about five people making Black History in San Francisco.
2/26/2025
The personal writings on gay history in Los Angeles by late alumnus Mark Thompson are now part of the UCLA Library Special Collections archive.
2/26/2025
Student Gustavo Hernandez interviewed residents of San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood.
Missoulian
2/26/2025
SFSU’s American Indian Studies Department was mentioned in an article about tribal self-determination. (This article has a paywall.)
2/26/2025
Alumna Jayshree Ullal was mentioned in an article about billionaires who benefitted from having an H1-B visa. (The Forbes article has a paywall.)
2/24/2025
Autumn Thoyre, co-director of SF State’s Climate HQ initiative, discussed the University’s Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action graduation requirement.
2/24/2025
Alumna Kathryn Seabron discussed how her lived experiences influenced her new solo show “Angry Black Woman 101” (time stamp: 34:31).
2/23/2025
Associate Professor of Art Sean McFarland commented on a new, permanent art installation that stretches along Judah Street in San Francisco’s Sunset District.
2/24/2025
Marc Stein, the Jamie and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History, was quoted in an article about the impact on LGBTQ+ federal employees of the Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion.
2/24/2025
A photo of the SFSU campus was featured in an article diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education. (This article was originally published by LAist. The photo of SFSU was not featured in the original publication.)
2/23/2025
Jason McDaniel, associate professor of Political Science, commented on how San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is addressing issues in the city.
Yahoo! News; The Spokesman-Review
2/21/2025 – 2/22/2025
Gopal Dayaneni, lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies, presented a lecture at Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment.
2/21/2025
“El Relicario des Animales,” a score by late composer Pauline Oliveros, an alumna, was a recent feature at Long Beach Opera.
Politico Pro
2/18/2025
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about the Environmental Protection Agency union’s challenge of the Trump administration’s proposal to ban telecommutes. (This article has a paywall.)
2/20/2025
Alumna and educator Victoria Bañales was interviewed about being Watsonville’s new poet laureate.
2/20/2025
Professor Emeritus of Theatre Larry Eilenberg commented on the passing of theatre critic Misha Berson, an alumna. Berson died Feb. 13.
KTXL-TV
2/20/2025
The establishment of SF State’s Black Studies (now Africana Studies) Department was mentioned in a story about Marcus Books in Oakland. This story is part of a news series commemorating Black History Month. (This clip is not available online.)
Broadway World
2/20/2025
An upcoming poetry reading event with alumna Robyn Hunt was previewed.
KRON-TV
2/20/2025
A video from a Feb. 20, 1970, performance at SF State by Sonny Bono and Cher was featured on a “This Day in the Bay” news segment. (This clip is not available online.)
KRON-TV
2/20/2025
The establishment of SF State’s Black Studies (now Africana Studies) Department was mentioned in a story about Marcus Books in Oakland. This story is part of a news series commemorating Black History Month. (This clip is not available online.)
KUOW-FM
2/19/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed unionization efforts of employees at an REI in Seattle, Washington.
2/18/2025
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike were mentioned in an opinion piece about the impact on ethnic studies of President Trump’s decision to place a federal ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programming in schools.
2/17/2025
SF State was included in a data journalism article about the majors that lead to the best-paying jobs for UC and CSU graduates.
2/19/2025
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on local politicians likely to be outspoken opponents of President Trump.
2/19/2025
Africana Studies Assistant Professor Tiffany Caesar discussed the importance of Black History Month following President Trump’s executive order to end DEI programs in schools.
2/19/2025
Metallica’s lead guitarist and alumnus Kirk Hammett has a net worth of $70 million.
2/18/2025
Professor of International Relations Juanita Darling commented on the Trump administration’s decision to end temporary protective status for Venezuelan immigrants.
2/18/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s decision to sign a collective bargaining ban for public employees. (This article was originally published 2/14/2025 by the Associated Press.)
2/18/2025
On “Perspectives,” Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Yumi Wilson shared her experience caring for her sister after a domestic violence incident and how it highlighted the telltale signs someone is being abused.
KXJZ-FM
2/16/2025
Assistant Professor of Biology Jenna Ekwealor discussed the unique value of moss in a “Morning Edition” segment about Oregon’s Moss Appreciation Week. (This story originally aired 2/14/2025 on National Public Radio.)
2/14/2025 - 2/17/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s decision to sign a collective bargaining ban for public employees.
2/16/2025
SF State’s 2024 H-1B program applications were featured in a list article on other program applications from San Francisco companies.
2/14/2025 – 2/15/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted about unionization efforts of workers at an Amazon facility in North Carolina.
KQED
2/14/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about a potential health-care workers strike at the University of California.
2/14/2025
Assistant Professor of Biology Jenna Ekwealor discussed the unique value of moss in a “Morning Edition” segment about Oregon’s Moss Appreciation Week.
National Public Radio
2/13/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on a potential health-care workers strike at the University of California. (This clip is not available online.)
2/13/2025
Student Gustavo Hernandez took photographs of residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood.
2/12/2025
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ decision to grant Mayor Daniel Lurie the power to bypass bureaucratic hurdles to confront the city’s homeless and fentanyl crises.
WORT-FM
2/12/2025
Former Professor Nathan Hare and former President S.I. Hayakawa were quoted in a story about the 1969 Black Revolution Conference held at the University of Wisconsin.
Ventura County Reporter
2/12/2025
Comedian Greg Proops discussed attending SF State in the late ’70s and early ’80s in an article about a new live tour of the comedy improv show “Whose Line Is It Anyway.”
KTVU-TV
2/10/2025
Lecturer of Asian American Studies Philip Nguyen discussed the significance of celebrating family and community during the Lunar New Year. (This clip is not available online.)
2/11/2025
Alumnus Ghazi Shami, founder and CEO of Empire Distribution, was profiled for the cover story.
MSN; CBS News
2/10/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about President Trump’s decision to terminate a key employee at the National Labor Relations Board.
2/10/2025
Autumn Thoyre, co-director of SF State’s Climate HQ initiative, was quoted in an article about the University’s Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action graduation requirement.
2/10/2025
Award-winning author and alumna Millicent Dillon, who died Jan. 27, was remembered. (This article has a paywall; it was originally published 2/2/2025 by The New York Times.)
San Francisco Sun
2/9/2025
Applications for H-1B visas from SF State in 2024 were included in an article about H-1B visa applications from San Francisco companies in health care and social assistance.
Marin Independent Voice
2/9/2025
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about community concerns raised about the Tamalpais Union High School Board of Trustees.
Yahoo!
2/9/2025
School of the Environment Associate Professor Sara Baguskas was quoted in an article about research on the amount of water that can be extracted from fog. (This article was originally published 2/4/2025 by The Cool Down.)
KGO-TV
2/8/2025
Alumna Linh Jee discussed opening a Toatique, a gourmet toast and juice bar franchise, location in Danville with fellow alumna Sophia Cheng on the ABC 7 News series Localish which recently aired. (This clip is not available online.)
Politico
2/3/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about federal government unions planning for the Trump administration’s proposed changes to telecommuting policies. (This article has a paywall.)
1/28/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about the pronunciation of phrases used during Lunar New Year. (This article has a paywall.)
2/7/2025
Artist and alumna Maki Aizawa discussed her life in Japan and the “Books Become Art” exhibition at the Sonoma Valley Museum that she co-curated.
2/7/2025
Associate Professor of Cinema Steve Choe hosted an episode of the “New Books Network” podcast, in which he interviewed the author of the book “Biopolitical Ethics in Global Cinema.”
2/6/2025
Utah State professor and cold-case expert Rachel Walton, an alumna, died Feb. 1.
The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
2/6/2025
Associate Professor Rachel Gross, the John and Marcia Goldman Chair in American Jewish Studies, was mentioned in an article about the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation’s annual “Telling Our Stories Through Food series.
2/6/2025
Jesse Garnier, associate professor and chair of Journalism, helped draft a proposal for on an investment by Google into journalism at CSU campuses.
2/6/2025
SF State was mentioned in an article about an environmental concern lawsuit filed against the Dana Reserve by the Nipomo Action Committee and the San Luis Obispo chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
2/4/2025
SFSU announced the Romberg Tiburon Center will close due to a budget shortfall affecting the University.
2/4/2025
SF State was included in a listicle of the top 20 affordable colleges with high return on investment.
2/5/2025
A new book of photography by alumna Barbara Ramos was recommended.
2/4/2025
School of the Environment Associate Professor Sara Baguskas was quoted in an article about research on the amount of water that can be extracted from fog.
2/4/2025
Alumnus Andy Frasco discussed his life, education and music career.
2/4/2025
An article about a documentary screening at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival mentioned that alumnus Anthony Lucero’s “The Paper Bag Plan” will also be shown at the festival.
KRON-TV
2/3/2025
The University’s new Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action graduation requirement was discussed in a news segment. (This clip is not available online.)
Physician's Weekly
2/3/2025
Assistant Professor of Public Health Supriya Misra co-authored a study on how diabetes affects individuals of South Asian descent.
KTVU-TV
2/3/2025
Alumna Genny Lim was inaugurated as San Francisco poet laureate. (This clip is not available online.)
2/2/2025
Award-winning author Millicent Dillon, an alumna, died Jan. 27.
San Francisco Chronicle
2/2/2025
SF State was mentioned in a story about the impact of San Francisco Muni’s decision to reduce Metro lines and cars to save costs.
San Francisco Examiner
2/3/2025
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the history of the Richmond District in San Francisco becoming the city’s “second Chinatown.”
2/3/2025
“Sally!”, a documentary by Public Health Lecturer Faculty Deborah Craig about late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart, was reviewed.
Psychology Today
2/3/2025
Lecturer of Philosophy Michael Sudduth was quoted in an article about the science behind reincarnation.
KRCR-TV
11/11/2024
Associate Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Miriam Smith commented on the Shasta County sheriff’s decision to remove media personnel from a Board of Supervisors meeting.
January
1/31/2025
Autumn Thoyre, co-director of SF State’s Climate HQ initiative, was quoted in an article about the University’s new Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action graduation requirement.
Special Education Today with John Wills Lloyd
1/31/2025
Catherine Kudlick, professor emerita of History and former director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability, was quoted in an article about theories circulating the internet that Helen Keller was faking her disability.
1/31/2025
Public Health Lecturer Faculty Deborah Craig was quoted in an article about how her documentary “Sally!”, about Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart, has been helping people at the Freedom Community Clinic in Oakland.
1/31/2025
Lecturer of Philosophy Michael Sudduth was quoted in an article about the science behind reincarnation. (This article has a paywall.)
1/31/2025
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about the Republican push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a bill that requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.
Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark
1/30/2025
Alumna Ashonti Ford shared her experience working toward her dream job as a national correspondent and television news anchor in Washington, D.C.
1/30/2025
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley recently moderated a webinar about best practices for recruiting new law enforcement officers.
WNY Labor Today; Economic Policy Institute
1/28/2025 – 1/30/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, wrote an article about corporate union-busting tactics at companies like Starbucks, Amazon and Trader Joe’s.
1/30/2025
SF State was mentioned in an article about an environmental concern lawsuit filed against the Dana Reserve by Nipomo Action Committee and the San Luis Obispo chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
1/29/2025
Alumna Artemis Patrick, the CEO of Sephora, commented on her recent appointment to the Levi Strauss & Co. board of directors.
1/29/2025 – 1/30/2025
Asian American Studies Professor Jonathan Lee was quoted in multiple articles about Lunar New Year. (The interview on KGO-TV begins at the 12:42 mark of the video.)
1/29/2025
As one of the largest recipients in federal aid in the Bay Area, SFSU could be affected by the Trump administration’s proposed freeze on federal funds.
Economic Times; NBC News; Axios
1/29/2025
Asian American Studies Professor Jonathan Lee discussed the symbolism of the snake at the start of the Lunar New Year.
1/28/2025
SF State’s new graduation requirement in climate justice flies in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back action on climate change. (KCBS-AM clip is not available online).
KQED-FM; San Francisco Chronicle
1/28/2025
Autumn Thoyre, co-director of SF State’s Climate HQ initiative, discussed the University’s new Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action graduation requirement, the first of its kind at a major public university in the U.S.
1/28/2025
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound and the John Irwin House were discussed in a story about grant funding that will help CSU Fullerton expand its Project Rebound housing to include formerly incarcerated women.
Everett Potter’s Travel Report
1/26/2025
Alumnus Jimmy King was interviewed about being the resort manager of Palisades Tahoe.
1/24/2025
Alumnus Bill Martin has announced his retirement as the chief meteorologist for KTVU-TV.
1/24/2025
Glass artist Annie Morhauser, an alumna, was interviewed about her business Annieglass as part of the news series “California Live.”
ABC News
1/23/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on a bill introduced by Utah lawmakers that, if passed, would restrict laws surrounding labor unions serving educators and other public service professionals. (This article was originally published by Associated Press.)
1/24/2025
SF State’s new Science & Engineering Innovation Center was profiled.
Yahoo!; KTVU-TV
1/23/2025
Alumnus Bill Martin has announced his retirement as the meteorologist for KTVU-TV.
Associated Press; Yahoo!
1/23/2025
John Logan, chair and professor of labor and employment studies, commented on a bill introduced by Utah lawmakers that, if passed, would restrict laws surrounding labor unions serving educators and other public service professionals.
1/22/2025
Scholar and Jewish activist Mira Shelub, an alumna, died Dec. 30.
Law 360
1/22/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in a story about Starbucks Workers United’s contract negotiation efforts. (This article has a paywall.)
1/9/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article profiling Elon Musk. (This article is in Swedish.)
1/23/2025
Professor of Biology Jonathon Stillman discussed how ash from the wildfires in Los Angeles might affect marine life at nearby beaches.
1/22/2025
Will Clark, assistant professor of English Language and Literature, wrote an op-ed about academic freedom that cites the history of student activism at SF State and last year’s update to policies surrounding campus rallies.
1/22/2025
Former San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Linda Davis, who worked with the Graduate College of Education, died Dec. 29.
1/22/2025
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed the history of noncitizen voting in the U.S.
1/22/2025
Professor of Theatre Dee Spencer founded SFJAZZ’s education program “Lift Every Voice,” which showcases young talent including SF State student musicians.
1/22/2025
Jazz musician and alumnus Mark Izu passed away.
1/21/2025
Author of “Farewell to Manzanar” Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, who did graduate work at SF State, passed away at 90.
1/21/2025
Former student Natalie Lu, who goes by the stage name Wisp, was quoted in an article about her and her music.
The Mercury News; Arkansas Democrat Gazette
1/20/2025 – 1/21/2025
A comment by SF State on messages with international students were cited in an article about how California universities are working to protect their international students from anticipating immigration policy changes once Trump takes office. (This article was originally published by The Mercury News; the news org site has a paywall.)
1/20/2025
Immigration advocate and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus, discussed his experience as an undocumented immigrant in an op-ed calling for politicians to reexamine their views on immigrants. (This article has a paywall; it can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
1/202025
Attendees of a writing course taught by former faculty member Oscar Peñaranda recently published a book together.
WGN-AM
1/18/2025
Actor and singer Ketty Lester, an alumna, was briefly profiled on a morning radio show. (This clip is not available online.)
1/15/2025
Professors of Recreation, Parks Tourism and Holistic Health Erik Peper and Richard Harvey co-authored a research article on techniques to monitor and improve breathing patterns for optimal health.
1/16/2025
Student Lucía González Ippolito was interviewed about the legacy of her public murals, which can be seen throughout the Mission District in San Francisco.
1/16/2025
Assistant Professor of Music Kev Choice discussed his role as music director for the upcoming “In the Name of Love,” an annual tribute concert held to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
1/15/2025
Bassist and composer Mark Izu, an alumnus, died Jan.12.
1/15/2025
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Mayor Daniel Lurie’s announcement about a hiring freeze in San Francisco due to a budget deficit.
1/15/2025
SF State was listed as one of several Bay Area locations where recently discovered archival photos of activism from the 1960s were taken.
KQED-FM; All Things Considered
1/14/2025
Alumna Bianca Mabute-Louie was interviewed about her new book “Unassimilable: An Asian Diasporic Manifesto for the Twenty-First Century.”
1/13/2025
Alumnus Adam Sherman discussed overcoming challenges with autism and his role as campaign manager for Paul Miyamoto’s reelection bid for San Francisco sheriff.
11/8/2024
Lecturer of Public Health Deborah Craig discussed her documentary “Sally!”, which details the life and LGBTQ rights advocacy of late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart.
1/13/2025
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in article about “election integrity” efforts by Republican activists.
1/12/2025
Late musician and composer George Duke, an alumnus, was profiled.
1/11/2025
Associate Professor of English Language and Literature Jenny Lederer commented on the Chatham House Rule, a meeting governance model commonly used worldwide.
1/11/2025
An SF State official’s comment about a Jan. 10 earthquake was mentioned in an article about the epicenter being the same as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
1/10/2025
A video about the Black Communications Project, created by the Black Student Union at San Francisco State College in 1967, was published.
Cover Me
1/10/2025
Blues musician Joe Louis Walker, an alumnus, recorded a cover of Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London.”
1/10/2025
SF State was listed as one of several Bay Area locations where recently discovered archival photos of activism from the 1960s were taken.
1/10/2025
SF State astronomers recently examined the atmospheric characterization of exoplanet WASP-166 b.
San Francisco Chronicle
1/10/2025
SF State officials did not find any damage on campus after this morning’s 3.7 magnitude earthquake.
Law360
1/9/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about Teamsters’ efforts to unionize Amazon workers and organize strikes at multiple facilities. (This article has a paywall.)
1/9/2025
Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis was profiled in an article exploring his personal life.
1/8/2025
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about the Service Employees International Union rejoining the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
1/8/2025
A photo of people waiting to board a bus by the 19th Avenue campus gate was featured in an article about the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s plan to reduce services on four transit lines due to budget issues.
1/8/2025
SF State was included in a list article of “20 American colleges where the cities make campus life even better.”
1/8/2025
Sue Englander, lecturer of History and retired political director of SF State’s California Faculty Association chapter, was quoted in an obituary for Allan Baird, a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ community and a former Teamsters official.
1/7/2025
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie said a technological device used by the University Police Department should also be used by the San Francisco Police Department.
1/7/2025
Ernita Joaquin, associate professor of Public Administration, co-wrote an op-ed about the Trump administration’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency, writing that it “threatens U.S. government competence and constitutional underpinnings.”
1/6/2025
SF State was mentioned as an active place in the 1960s, in an interview with Brigid Meier on “The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead: The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter.”
1/6/2025
SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center was mentioned in an article about hiking in Tiburon.
Local News Matters; Bay City News
1/7/2025
Newly named chief of public safety for San Francisco Paul Yep, an alumnus, was reported as being under scrutiny for past civil allegations. (This article was originally published by Bay City News. The Bay City News version of the article has a paywall.)
1/6/2025
Oakland City Council Member Kevin Jenkins, an alumnus, was appointed interim mayor of Oakland.
1/5/2025
A photo of a sweet shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown taken in 1965 by alumna Irene Poon will be on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
1/5/2025
Author and genealogist Roccie Hill, an alumna, was profiled in an article about an upcoming event for her historical fiction book “The Blood of My Mother.” Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature Michael Krasny was also mentioned in the article.
1/6/2025
Professor Emeritus of Special Education Stan Goldberg wrote an article on improving neurologic function and memory.
1/6/2025
Alumna Juliana Yamada is a 2025 Los Angeles Times fellow.
KCBS-AM
1/4/2025
School of the Environment Professor Jason Henderson commented on a new state law aimed at improving pedestrian safety. (This clip is not available online.)
1/3/2025
Former Kansas poet laureate Jonathan Holden, an alumnus, died Dec.20.
12/4/2024
Professor Emeritus of Special Education Stan Goldberg wrote an article on the dangers for senior citizens when they fall down.
1/3/2025
Professor Emeritus of History Robert Cherny discussed his new book “The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art and Political Controversy in San Francisco.”
KRON-TV; Mission Local; Mission Local; Yahoo!
1/2/2025
Alumnus Paul Yep was named chief of public safety in the San Francisco mayor’s office.
January 2025
Ceramicist Yael Braha, an alumna, was profiled.
KTVU-TV
12/31/2024 – 1/1/2025
Alumnus Adam Sherman discussed living with autism. (This clip is not available online.)
December
12/31/2024
UC Davis Professor Emerita Halifu Osumare, an alumna, was interviewed.
12/31/2024
Retired Santa Barbara teacher June Rios, an alumna, died at age 96.
Yorktown Daily Voice; Poundridge Daily Voice; Northwest Dutchess Daily Voice
12/31/2024
Brewster Theater Co. Artistic Director Christopher Gladysz, an alumnus, died at age 61.
12/31/2024
Student Fern Perchal discussed getting pet rats.
12/31/2024
A new Blu-ray collection of films by alumnus Arthur Dong was released.
12/31/2024
Bell-bottom jeans designer and entrepreneur Peggy Caserta, an alumna, died at age 84.
12/31/2024
“The Shooter” Tony Jones, an alumnus, was remembered as one of the most famous professional wrestlers who died in 2024.
12/30/2024 – 12/31/2024
Director and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on strikes by workers at Amazon and Starbucks.
12/30/2024
Associate Professor Rachel B. Gross, the John and Marcia Goldman Chair of American Jewish Studies, wrote an opinion piece about the history of potato latkes as a traditional food served during the Hanukkah holiday.
12/30/2024
In an opinion column on socioeconomic issues in Hawaii, the writer discussed the life of his father, Daniel de Gracia, an SFSU alumnus.
12/30/2024
River Honer, a San Francisco resident who plans to attend SFSU this fall, created an online game called Muni Routle.
San Jose Mercury News; The San Diego Union-Tribune
12/30/2024
Professor Emeritus of Economics Philip King commented on a proposal to widen beaches in Oceanside (San Diego County).
12/29/2024
An obituary for President Jimmy Carter mentioned the Political Science Department’s 2024 graduation ceremony, where San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio said he keeps a plaque above his desk that asks, “What would Jimmy Carter do?”
12/28/2024
Professional pool player Eleanor Callado, an alumna, recently acquired the first American Poolplayers Association league in San Mateo County.
12/27/2024
An article listed “10 easy courses at San Francisco State University.”
12/27/2024
Chinese Newcomers Service Center Executive Director George Chan, an alumnus, was profiled.
12/26/2024
The late actor Carl Weathers, an alumnus, was profiled. (This article was originally published by The Grio.)
12/26/2024
Alumna Serena Bardell, a San Francisco restaurant critic and entrepreneur, died at age 92.
12/26/2024
PC World Executive Editor Gordon Mah Ung, an alumnus, died at age 58.
12/25/2024
Alumna Gloria Govan, CEO of RLNTLSS Brands, was profiled. She is married to former Golden State Warriors basketball player Derek Fisher.
12/23/2024 – 12/24/2024
Director and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed strikes by workers at Amazon and Starbucks. (This article was originally published by CalMatters.)
CBS News; ABC News; National Public Radio
12/23/2024 – 12/25/2024
Director and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a strike by Starbucks workers. (The National Public Radio clip is not available online.)
12/23/2024
SFSU research on the positive mental-health impact of spending money on experiences was cited.
12/23/2024
In a parenting column on applying to college, the writer noted that several of her relatives attended SFSU.
12/23/2024
Professor of Political Science Professor Nicole Watts’ book “Republic of Dreams: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Struggles and the Future of Iraqi Kurdistan” was highlighted.
NewsMax
12/23/2024
A comment by Director and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in an interview with former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta. (This clip is not available online).
News Nation; New Indian Express
12/20/2024 – 12/21/2024
Director and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the correlation between President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming appointment into office and the workers strikes at Amazon facilities and Starbucks locations in the U.S. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press.)
12/19/2024
Professor of Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Holistic Health Erik Peper discussed the connections between posture and happiness.
12/19/2024
Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Melissa Camacho discussed concerns about the comments President-elect Donald Trump made about corruption in the media during a recent press conference. (This article was featured in multiple media outlets.)
C-Span 2
12/22/2024
Spoken-word artist Paul Flores, an alumnus, discussed his journey as a writer and educator during his acceptance speech for his book “We Still Be: Poems and Performances" during the 2024 American Book Awards held Oct. 27 at the SF Jazz Center. The recording of the event recently aired on C-Span 2. (Time stamp: 47:50-57:32.)
12/22/2024
Professor Emeritus of Special Education Stanley Goldberg’s comments about the grieving process were cited in an article about insensitive comments made by a mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law.
New Books in Film; New Books in American Studies
12/21/2024
Cinema Professor Joseph McBride discussed his new book “George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director” on multiple podcasts streamed by Player FM.
Associated Press; WTOP-FM; KNVN-TV
12/20/2024 – 12/21/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the correlation between President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming appointment into office and the workers strikes at Amazon facilities and Starbucks locations in the U.S. (This article was originally published by Associated Press.)
12/20/2024
General Manager for San Francisco Flower Market Jeanne Boes, an alumna, commented on the relocation of the market from its decades long home.
12/20/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the hotel worker strike at several Marriott locations in the city.
12/20/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a proposed five-day union led strike by Starbucks workers.
12/19/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about London Breed’s reflection on her time as mayor.
Associated Press; Axios; Reuters
12/18/2024-12/19/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a Teamsters union strike at Amazon facilities nationwide.
The Daily Gazette; The Straits Times; Dubai Telegraph
12/18/2024
Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communications Arts Melissa Camancho discussed concerns about the comments President-elect Donald Trump made about corruption in the media during a recent press conference. (This article was featured in multiple media outlets.)
12/18/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Stephen Sherrill being elected as the new District 2 supervisor.
12/18/2024
Asian American Studies Chair and Professor Wesley Ueunten commented on a Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation donation to the department to establish the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Distinguished Chair in Nikkei (Japanese American) Studies. A photo of Ueunten and Provost Amy Sueyoshi with one of the donors is featured with the article.
12/18/2024
Co-owner of Papenhausen Hardware Karl Aguilar, an alumnus, discussed the decision to close the store.
12/18/2024 Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a potential strike by Amazon employees before Christmas.
12/17/2024
School of the Environment Associate Professor Sara Baguskas commented on a collaboration between SF State, UC Santa Cruz and Cal State Monterey to study how much water can be extracted from fog.
12/17/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke discussed how his experiences growing up on a farm influenced him to become a member of the Family Farm Defenders, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for a farmer-controlled and consumer-oriented food system.
12/17/2024
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi was quoted in an article about the tornado warning sent out by San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management Saturday morning.
12/17/2024
Alumna Virgie Tovar was quoted in an article about the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s decision to hire her as a consultant to help reduce stigma around weight.
12/17/2024
Alumna Ashley Santiago’s journey to become a perfumer was discussed.
12/17/2024
The late Emeritus Professor of Management Paul T. Schoenemann was referenced in an article about the impact of wine consumption on health.
12/17/2024
Michael Krasny, emeritus professor of English Language and Literature, wrote about his experience teaching Black literature at SF State in the 1970s.
12/17/2024
Cinema Professor Joseph McBride was quoted about Frank Capra’s holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” in an article about how the film can be used as an example for suicide prevention. (This article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
12/16/2024
International Relations Associate Professor Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed explaining how plans by prospective U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to regulate agriculture could be beneficial to industrial farming.
12/16/2024
Sephora CEO Artemis Patrick, an alumna, was interviewed about her role in leadership and the influence for her career.
12/16/2024
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about union efforts by University of California employees.
12/14/2024 – 12/15/2024
In multiple news segments, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi discussed Saturday morning’s tornado warning in San Francisco. (Time stamp for the 12/15/2024 KGO-TV news broadcast video is 8:00 – 8:49.)
12/14/2024
The 1968 – 1969 student strike and the establishment of the Black Studies (now Africana Studies) Department and the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an “On This Day” article.
12/13/2024
“Sally!”, the biographical documentary about late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart, was discussed.
12/12/2024
Alumna Tanya Daly was named a community education specialist for the 4-H Youth Development Program in Alameda County.
12/13/2024
Harrison Coleman, alumnus and Air Force veteran, discussed how the Grateful Gatherings organization helped him with furniture after he spent several years unhoused. Grateful Gatherings is a nonprofit organization that supports unhoused individuals.
WTMJ-AM
12/13/2024
International Relations Associate Professor Anthony Pahnke discussed growing up on a farm and being a member of the Family Farm Defenders, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for a farmer-controlled and consumer-oriented food system, on “The Mid-West Farm Report” podcast. (Clip is not available online.)
12/12/2024
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed protecting federal workers should the Trump administration’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency attempt to eliminate their positions. (This article has a paywall.)
12/12/2024
Alumnus Vince Guaraldi, the jazz pianist and composer known for his score of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” was profiled.
12/12/2024
The founding artistic director of South Coast Repertory, alumnus Martin Benson, was remembered. Benson founded the theatre with fellow alumnus David Emmes in 1964. (This article was originally published by Deadline.)
12/9/2024
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about union campaigns at multiple Starbucks locations in the U.S. (This article is in French and has a paywall.)
12/12/2024
An X post by alumnus Tony Dunn was included in an article about the visibility of NASA’s spacecraft Lucy, which is scheduled to pass by Earth tonight.
12/12/2024
Former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department Sonia Sanchez was honored Dec. 9 by her alma mater, Hunter College.
Richmond Times Dispatch; The Roanoke Times; The Citizen
12/11/2024
International Relations Associate Professor Anthony Pahnke wrote an editorial about farmland security and the Farm Bill, which aims to keep land in the hands of farmers. (This article was originally published 12/6/2024 by The Progressive Magazine. It was republished in 22 additional media outlets.)
12/11/2024 – 12/12/2024
The founding artistic director of South Coast Repertory, alumnus Martin Benson was remembered. Benson founded the theatre with fellow alumnus David Emmes in 1964. (The New York Times article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
12/11/2024
A 1984 reading at SF State by late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni was discussed in a remembrance article. Giovanni passed away 12/9/24.
12/6/2024 – 12/10/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how policies surrounding farming and agriculture practices in the U.S. could lead to food insecurity.
December 2024
Former Music Lecturer Saul Gropman, owner of Cafe La Haye in Sonoma, has announced his retirement.
12/10/2024
Jaime Jahncke, adjunct professor of Biology and director of the California Current Group at Point Blue Conservation Science, was listed as one of the researchers on a catamaran used as part of an ocean science study in the Bay Area.
12/8/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about the value of encouraging adolescents to learn more about historical political figures.
12/6/2024
Student Sam Goldberg discussed the inspiration for his short film “Upstaged,” which premiered Dec. 7 at the Balboa Theatre as part of Another Hole In The Head Film Festival’s “Strictly Local” event.
12/5/2024
Lecturer of Public Health Deborah Craig’s documentary “Sally!” was featured. The documentary is a biography of late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart.
12/6/2024
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid’s time as an assistant football coach at SF State was discussed in an article about how a professional relationship with Mike Holmgren, also a former SF State assistant football coach, contributed to his success as a coach.
12/4/2024
Student Ian Ly, guitarist for the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, was interviewed about his life playing music.
12/4/2024
Founding South Coast Repertory Artistic Director Martin Benson, an alumnus, died Saturday. He co-founded the theatre company with fellow alumnus David Emmes in 1964.
12/4/2024
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed one-day labor strikes on an episode of the National Public radio podcast “The Indicator.”
12/2/2024
President Lynn Mahoney was named one of the Bay Area’s biggest newsmakers.
11/27/2024
An op-ed that recommends creating a new college campus in downtown San Francisco mentions a new apartment complex that houses students at nearby schools including SF State.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; USA News
12/4/2024
John S. Cummins, former campus minister and the longest-serving bishop of Oakland, died Tuesday.
12/4/2024
Alumna Alba Roland Mejia was interviewed about her new film being funded by a grant from Netflix and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.
12/4/2024
A press release about an exhibition showcasing material in SFSU’s Sustainable Materials Learning Library discusses the students and faculty who worked on the project. (This press release was published in 93 media outlets.)
12/3/2024
Alumna Emily Curiel was interviewed about taking an award-winning photo of Kansas City Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes with a cracked helmet.
12/3/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in a story about a recent strike by nurses in New Orleans.
12/2/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, moderated a panel discussion of labor studies at a UC Berkeley event.
11/30/2024
A student was mentioned in an op-ed about First 5 Ventura County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing systems to improve health and education for young Californians.
The Conversation Weekly podcast; The Conversation Weekly; Massachusetts Sun
11/28/2024
John Logan, director and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed unionization efforts by employees at an Amazon facility in Coventry, England, and the growing enthusiasm for organized labor among young adults in the U.S.
11/27/2024
SF State was mentioned in an informational article about applying to campuses in the California State University and University of California systems. (This article was originally published by The Modesto Bee.)
11/27/2024
Katharyn Boyer, professor of Biology and director of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center, commented on the proposal to turn Point Molate into a park, which would protect the natural environment and animal habitats.
November
11/27/2024
Alumna Jupiter Peraza discussed her educational success through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in an article about immigrants’ concerns about potential Trump administration policies.
11/20/2024- 11/26/2024
Late Indigenous activist Isidro Gali Jr.’s participation in the 1960s SF State student group the Third World Liberation Front was discussed in an interview with his daughter Morning Star Gali, who founded the nonprofit organization Indigenous Justice. (There are two ABC 10 stories. Time stamp: 35:00)
11/25/2024
Actor and alumnus Danny Glover’s participation in student activism while attending SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about social justice filmmaking.
11/25/2024
Alumnus David Romano wrote an op-ed about an episode of “Forum” on KQED-FM that covered progressive cities and the urban crisis.
11/25/2024
Alumna Marta Thoma Hall discussed founding the Alameda Floating Museum.
11/25/2024
Research by Marc Stein, the Jamie and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History, on a 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case about an attempt to deport an immigrant on the grounds that he was homosexual was discussed.
11/25/2024
Associate Professor of Art Sean McFarland was mentioned in a preview article for a new art exhibition that features his photography.
East Bay Times; The Mercury News
11/24/2024 – 11/25/2024
A photo of alumnus Jamaal Morgain holding his SFSU diploma accompanied in an article about an annual East Bay Times fundraiser for East Bay organizations.
11/23/2024
Alumna Vanessa Saunders was interviewed about her new book, “The Flat Woman: A Novel.”
11/22/2024
Late photographer John Collier Jr., a former Anthropology professor, was profiled in an article about photos he took in Amsterdam during World War II.
11/21/2024
Professor of Cinema Weimin Zhang was the subject of a Q&A about her award-winning documentary “Of Color and Ink.” Professor Emeritus of Art Mark Johnson was mentioned in the article. (This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.)
11/20/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the University of California health-care worker strike.
11/21/2024
Professor of Cinema Weimin Zhang was the subject of a Q&A about her award-winning documentary “Of Color and Ink.” Professor Emeritus of Art Mark Johnson was mentioned in the article.
11/20/2024
Alumna Imani C. Hollingsworth is the new director of education for The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
11/21/2024
Alumna Adah Bakalinsky, known for her book “Stairway Walks in San Francisco,” died Oct. 26.
The San Francisco Standard
11/20/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco election results. The article also mentioned voter turnout in neighborhoods near the SF State campus.
11/15/2024
SF State is ranked as the third largest college/university in the Bay Area. (This article has a paywall.)
11/15/2024
The Lam Family College of Business at SF State is ranked among the largest Master of Business Administration programs in the Bay Area. (This article has a paywall.)
KBU-FM; KQED-FM
11/20/2024
Labor and Employment Studies Professor and Director John Logan commented on a strike launched by employees at University of California, San Francisco. (Clips are not available online.)
11/20/2024
Ahead of this week’s Bay Area storms, School of the Environment Professors Andrew Oliphant and Zan Stine commented on weather apps and global weather models.
11/19/2024
Author and alumnus Ron Diller discussed the inspiration behind his new book “Savory Flavors.”
11/19/2024
Lecturer of Public Health Bob Allen commented on the San Francisco Police Department’s new plan to deter sex workers and their solicitors in the Mission District.
11/19/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s choices for his transition team. (Time stamp: 9:14)
11/18/2024
Actor and alumnus Delroy Lindo was profiled.
11/16/2024
Students commented on the results of the U.S. presidential race.
11/16/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about living in San Francisco.
11/14/2024
Associate Professor of Latina/o Studies Bárbara Abadía-Rexach discussed the Afro Latin history of bomba and reggaeton music.
11/15/2024
Student Natalie Lu, who goes by the stage name Wisp, was interviewed about the music she creates.
11/15/2024
SF State was listed as one of the best California colleges for international students.
KRON-TV
11/15/2024
The Bay Area Television Archive at SF State was mentioned in a news segment. (Clip is not available online.)
11/15/2024
The Immigrants Voting Rights website created by Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was mentioned in an article about new legislation involving voting rights for non-U.S.citizens.
11/14/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the newly elected members to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
EdSource; San Jose Mercury News
11/6/2024 – 11/14/2024
A supportive message to the SF State community from President Lynn Mahoney after the presidential election was mentioned in an article about California education leaders’ work to protect students from the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
11/14/2024
SF State’s Metro College Success Program is cited in a new report, “Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy.”
11/8/2024
Assistant Professor of Music Kev Choice is profiled.
11/14/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco’s recent political shift and the unlikelihood of a Republican candidate winning a municipal election.
11/13/2024
The 1971 docudrama “Bushman,” which stars Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, a former instructor at the University, was highlighted.
11/13/2024
Alumnus Charles Hall’s invention of the waterbed as part of a student project at SF State was discussed in an article about the decreasing popularity of the product.
11/13/2024
Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung commented on the rightward shift among Asian American voters in the Bay Area due to their views on crime.
KPLA, KGOR
11/13/2024
SF State researchers have found that eye movements can boost confidence. (Clip not available online.)
11/12/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler discussed what the results of the recent election say about progressive politics in California.
11/12/2024
Two students from the General Union of Palestine Students at SF State commented on issues to protest following the 2024 presidential election.
11/10/2024
Classics Chair Michael Andersen discussed what new findings in Pompeii research can tell us about life and culture in the ancient city.
11/11/2024
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, an alumna, was profiled.
World Magazine; Chicago News 5 ; CBS News Chicago
11/10/2024 – 11/12/2024
Singer/songwriter Ella Jenkins, an alumna, died Saturday.
Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
11/5/2024
Alumnus Nguyen Pham discussed his time as president for San Francisco Pride, a nonprofit that produces the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade.
11/4/2024
SF State was listed as a participant in a new CSU direct admissions program for high school students.
11/7/2024
SF State students discussed their voting decisions in the presidential election.
KTVU
11/8/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on the results of the recent presidential election. (Clip not available online)
11/8/2024
Classics Chair Michael Andersen commented on new research about the final moments of the victims of the Pompeii volcano. (This article was reposted in several online publications.)
11/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the results of the San Francisco mayor’s race.
Los Angeles Times; Anchorage Daily News; Western Journal
11/7/2024 – 11/8/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the San Francisco mayoral victory of Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie.
11/7/2024
Former SF State Lecturer Faculty Jackie Fielder was elected District 9 supervisor in San Francisco. (This article has a paywall.)
11/7/2024
John Logan, professor and director of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on union workers’ impact on the outcome of presidential elections.
11/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the race for the District 3 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
11/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the recall campaigns for the mayor of Oakland and the district attorney of Alameda County.
11/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco’s mayoral race. (This clip is not available online.)
11/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco’s mayoral race.
11/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco’s mayoral race.
11/5/2024
Political Science Lecturer Faculty David Lee commented on voter turnout in San Francisco.
11/6/2024
San Francisco Giants Chief Financial Officer Lisa Pantages, an alumna, is profiled. (This article has a paywall.)
11/6/2024
An image of the Hubble and Chandra X-ray Observatory is co-credited to A. Mahdavi of SFSU.
11/5/2024
John Logan, professor and director of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on union organizing in San Francisco. (This article has a paywall.)
KALW-FM
11/5/2024
John Logan, professor and director of Labor and Employment Studies, was a guest on the election night watch party live broadcast. (This clip is not available online.)
11/6/2024
Hafez Modirzadeh, professor and director of the School of Music, will perform his composition “Karma Passage” at a concert in Santa Cruz on Nov. 9.
11/5/2024
In a Q&A, newly elected San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder mentioned a class she taught at SFSU.
11/6/2024
An article listing San Francisco as one of the best U.S. cities for Indian students to attend college mentioned SF State as one of the local universities.
11/5/2024
“The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian American Life,” a documentary co-directed and co-produced by SFSU Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Director Persis Karim, will screen at the University of Oklahoma on Nov. 13.
11/5/2024
Cinema student Henry Heicksen commented on how the time change has affected him.
11/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco’s mayoral race.
11/6/2024
SF State is one of 10 CSU campuses partnering to offer direct admission to Riverside County high school students, part of a CSU pilot program.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
11/5/2024
SF State’s recent honor, the “Seal of Excelencia,” was highlighted.
11/5/2024
An article listing San Francisco as the No. 2 city to attend college mentioned SF State as one of the local universities.
11/5/2024
Lecturer of Kinesiology Stephanie Cyr, who specializes in personal defense, discussed how to stay safe in an article about Bay Area law enforcement preparing for potential post-election protests.
11/5/2024
Information Systems and Computer Science Lecturer Abdur Sikder’s candidacy for the Berkeley School Board was mentioned in an article about Election Day.
11/5/2024
Marc Stein, the Jaime and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History, discussed implications for the LGBTQ community if Donald Trump is elected president.
11/5/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the possibility of San Francisco election results taking time to calculate.
11/4/2024
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny was interviewed about his new book, “The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art and Political Controversy in San Francisco.”
11/5/2024
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Michael Juan, an alumnus, discussed studying under Danilo Begonia, professor emeritus of Asian American Studies, in an interview about his candidacy for San Francisco sheriff.
11/4/2024
American screenwriter and director Lisa Cholodenko, an alumna, discussed her first film “High Art,” which debuted at the 1998 San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
11/4/2024
Research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was discussed in an article about a new discovery in the nervous system of the cephalopod.
11/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed voting clusters in San Francisco.
11/4/2024
San Francisco State University was ranked as the 46th best film school in the U.S. Late Dean of the College of Creative Arts August Coppola and alumna Birdy Wei-Ting Hung were mentioned.
11/2/2024
Marc Stein, the Jaime and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History, was quoted in an article about the potential for an out LGBTQ+ Supreme Court justice.
11/3/2024
Alumnus Mark Nagales is a candidate for city council in District 2 of South San Francisco.
11/3/2024
Artist Isaac Vazquez Avila was interviewed about his work.
11/1/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on the Oakland Unified School District’s failure to implement a 2022 passed ballot measure that was intended to allow non-U.S. citizen parents to vote in school board elections.
11/1/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about an Orange County ballot measure that proposes allowing non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections.
October
10/31/2024
Katharyn Boyer, director of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center, commented on Richardson Bay Regional Agency’s new “eelgrass protection zone.”
10/31/2024
Alumnus Jeff Baker is Dublin’s new assistant city manager.
10/30/2024
A study on ranked-choice voting by Political Science Professor Emeritus Francis Neely and Associate Professor Jason McDaniel was cited in an article on how journalists should report on the voting method.
10/29/2024
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David Peña-Guzmán discussed his book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.”
10/30/2024
Alumnus Jarred Flower is a new member of the Antioch Police Department.
10/30/2024
Alumni Chris Larsen and Jim Wunderman are winners of the San Franciscan of the Year award.
10/30/2024
Alumnus Vince Sales was profiled as part of a series on notable Filipino Americans.
10/31/2024
The Third World Liberation Front, an SF State student group whose 1960s advocacy led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies, was discussed in an op-ed voicing concerns on how the San Dieguito Union High School District will handle the new state bill that makes ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement.
Lookout Santa Cruz
10/29/2024
SF State’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program was mentioned in an article about how California colleges are striving to help students achieve their goals for careers in AI. (This article originally was published by CalMatters.)
10/29/2024
Alumna and incumbent Connie Pierog is running for Kane County Board chair in Illinois.
10/29/2024
Jesse Garnier, chair and professor of Journalism, discussed how a media outlet’s decision to not endorse a candidate reflects poorly on the organization.
10/29/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed what working class and young voters are taking away from various political campaigns.
10/29/2024
Associate Professor of Cinema Steve Choe will be a panelist at the London Korean Film Festival. (This article is in Korean.)
10/28/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed the history of voting by non-U.S. citizens, as an Orange County ballot measure proposes allowing them to vote in local elections.
10/28/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about a hotel workers strike in San Francisco.
10/28/2024
Music Lecturer John Calloway was interviewed about a Filipino American music tribute he performed at in Oakland last weekend.
10/28/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the use of ranked-choice voting in elections in San Francisco.
10/29/2024
Late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community in the 1970s was mentioned in an op-ed about why the Sundance Group should host its festivals in more conservative states.
10/29/2024
Alumna Corinne Pierog discussed leading the race for chairman of the Kane County Board in Illinois. (This article has a paywall.)
10/27/2024
A study by student researchers at SF State and the University of Oregon explores how genetics can impact forensic DNA analysis.
10/29/2024
SF State’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program was mentioned in an article about how California colleges are striving to help student achieve their goals for careers in AI.
10/28/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed Boeing employees’ decision to strike until the company reinstates a recently discontinued pension plan. (This article was originally published by Reuters. It was republished by 28 additional media outlets.)
The San Diego Union-Tribune; MSN
10/28/2024
Phil King, professor emeritus of Economics, discussed the expansion of the San Diego Association of Governments shoreline restoration project. (This article was originally published by The San Diego Union-Tribune. The source site has a paywall.)
The New York Times; Variety; Los Angeles Times
10/25/2024
Multiple articles about the recent passing of former Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh mention he briefly attended SF State. (This topic was discussed by over 50 media outlets.)
10/26/2024 - 10/27/2024
Mourad Lahlou, an alumnus, was interviewed about the closure of one of his San Francisco restaurants. (This article was originally published by SF Gate.)
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
10/25/2024
Alumnus Charles Hall’s invention of the waterbed as part of a project at SF State was mentioned in a trivia segment of multiple episodes of the educational television program. (Clips not available. Episodes were aired on over 30 television channels.)
10/24/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the changing demographics of American voters.
10/25/2024
Ernie Joaquin, associate professor of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, wrote an op-ed about the power of fear in political discussions.
10/24/2024
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance was discussed in an article about a National Humanities Medal recently awarded to the late artist Ruth Asawa.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; Today’s Chronic
10/23/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on efforts to recall Alameda County’s district attorney and Oakland’s mayor.
10/23/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the city’s board of supervisor’s race.
CNN; The Mercury News; News Channel 21
10/24/2024
Alumnus Dave Prucha was interviewed about his successful career and business in Japan. (This article was originally published by CNN.)
10/23/2024
Alumnus and educator David Sandner discussed Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China
10/23/2024
Artist and alumna Tang Liang was profiled in an article about an exhibit of contemporary Chinese art.
10/23/2024
SF State was listed as a participating campus in an article about a pilot program/partnership between the CSU and the Riverside County Office of Education.
10/23/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about the city’s proposed plan for a new Geary subway line. (Time stamp: 25:00)
10/22/2024
Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning Tony Sparks and Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on how issues with housing in the city might impact the mayoral race.
10/21/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on non-citizen voting in a story about Pennsylvania election laws. (This article was originally published 9/16/2024 by the Associated Press.)
10/21/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Mayor London Breed’s reelection campaign. (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times.)
10/21/2024
Belongings from the estate of late author and alumna Anne Rice are being put up for auction.
10/21/2024
Author and alumnus Ernie Brill discussed the inspiration for his writing.
10/22/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about the city’s proposed plan for a new central subway project.
10/21/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the District 1 supervisor race.
10/21/2024
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny commented on the history of public service experience for mayors in an article about mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie.
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo!; MSN
10/21/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Mayor London Breed’s reelection campaign. (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times.)
KUNR-FM
10/19/2024
A course on The Grateful Dead taught by Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson through SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute was discussed. (Clip not available.)
10/19/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed how ranked-choice voting might impact the results of San Francisco’s mayoral race.
10/19/2024
Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell commented on the psychology behind financial debt. (This article was originally published 10/7/2024 by Bankrate.com.)
10/20/2024
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, an alumna, was quoted in an article about her music career and an upcoming performance in New Orleans.
10/21/2024
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in a review of the new book “Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining Asian American Pop Culture.”
10/18/2024
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the correlation between conservative political ideals and Christianity in an article about social divide between the two ideals.
9/30/2024
Information Systems and Computer Science Lecturer Abdur Sikder is a candidate for the Berkeley School Board.
Rebel Girls from Bay Area History
10/18/2024
Alumna Violeta ‘Bullet’ Marasigan was interviewed about her life as an activist.
Discover Magazine; World Magazine
10/16/2024
Rachel E. Scherr, lecturer for Department of Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel, discussed the correlation between the color and nutritional benefits of fruit and vegetables.
10/16/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about continued unionization efforts of Starbucks employees. (This site requires a subscription.)
10/13/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the new minimum wage increase for health care workers in California.
10/16/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, a District 11 supervisorial candidate, discussed Proposition 33 for rent control in the city.
10/15/2024
Alumnus Joe Ramos is a Hayward City Council candidate.
Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology
10/16/2024
SF State was one of eight colleges to receive a Seal of Excelencia award.
10/13/2024
SF State’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center held its 32nd annual open house this week.
10/15/2024
When jazz musician and School of Music Lecturer John Calloway discovered he was the descendent of an African American “Buffalo Soldier” he channeled that experience into music, creating the Afro-Filipino Project.
10/15/2024
Labor Studies Professor John Logan commented on the minimum wage increase for health care workers that will take effect Wednesday.
10/15/2024
A journalist wrote about an expedition to collect ocean samples led by Adjunct Professor of Biology and California Current Director of Point Blue Conservation Science Jaime Jhancke.
Business Insider Africa; Business Insider
10/15/2024
Alumna Jen Lew discussed how she went from dropping out of high school to a successful career at LinkedIn.
10/13/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the recent minimum wage increase for health care workers in California.
Yahoo! News; BBC News; Yahoo! News
10/12/2024 – 10/14/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on Republican claims that Democrats are going to allow illegal immigrants to vote in the 2024 general election.
10/11/2024
Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook and alumnus Donald E. Lacy Jr. discussed Oakland’s “Love Life Week” along with the legacies of various civil rights activists, including Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program.
Mosaic
10/13/2024
Actor and director Donald E. Lacy Jr., an alumnus, discussed founding the Love Life Foundation in honor of his daughter Lo'Eshe Lacy, who died in 1997. (Clip not available.)
10/14/2024
Ripple CEO and alumnus Chris Larsen was profiled in an article about tech titans who donated to the city’s mayoral race.
Variety; The Hollywood Reporter; Deadline
10/14/2024
Alumna Birdy Wei-Ting Hung received a 2024 Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her film “A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers.” (See the “Placements for the Student Academy Awards Have Been Announced” section in the Variety article.)
10/11/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed how San Francisco politics shaped the career of Vice President Kamala Harris when she was the city’s district attorney. (This article has a paywall.)
10/10/2024
A website that tracks non-citizen voting managed by Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was referenced.
8/23/2024
Alumna Dawn Addis is a San Luis Obispo County Assembly candidate.
10/11/2024
SF State’s Dining Services received Sodexo’s Plant-Forward Challenge award.
10/10/2024
A paper written for an SF State class about transexual sex workers in the 1960s was discussed during a panel on LGBT labor history at the Organization of American Historians 2024 Conference. (Time stamp: 6:00.)
Today’s Chronic; The Mercury News; East Bay Times
10/10/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the proposed recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
10/10/2024
Chair and Professor of Kinesiology Matt Lee discussed how runners can optimize their workout routine.
10/10/2024
Assistant Professor of Latina/Latino Studies Leticia Hernandez helped organize a virtual event celebrating Latino poetry.
KCBS-AM
10/10/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed teaching students about ballot measures in a news segment about San Francisco’s Proposition 33, which would prohibit landlords from raising rents. (Clip not available.)
Pacific Citizen
8/23/2024
Professor Emeritus of Asian American Studies Ben Kobashigawa and the Center for Japanese American Studies at SF State were mentioned in an article about a proposed mural in Japantown.
10/9/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler spoke about the history of the “I Voted” sticker
Issues in Science and Technology
10/8/2024
Cephalopod research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was discussed in an article about the OCTOPUS ACT of 2024, a bipartisan Senate bill that would prohibit commercial octopus farming.
10/7/2024
Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell commented on the psychology behind financial debt.
NewsOne; The Urban Daily; Praise 100.9
10/7/2024
The late poet Amiri Baraka, a former faculty member, was profiled. (This article was originally published by NewsOne.)
10/8/2024
Alumna Rachel Kertz is a San Rafael City Council candidate.
10/5/2024
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln’s comments about COVID-19 policies were quoted in an article about a recent Pandemic Policy Conference at Stanford University.
Reuters; The Denver Gazette; Yahoo! News
10/5/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on issues dominating San Francisco’s mayoral race. (This article was originally published in Reuters and republished in 55 additional media outlets.)
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
10/5/2024
Research by alumna Emily Wei-Ning Wu was cited in a study on discrimination in treatment and negative outcomes among Black individuals with chronic pain.
10/4/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a District 1 supervisor candidates, discussed San Francisco Unified School District’s proposed plan to close and consolidate schools in the city.
10/4/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, a District 11 supervisorial candidate, discussed what he thinks are the top issues in the Excelsior.
9/14/2024
The establishment of the Black Studies programs at SF State in the 1960s was discussed during an author discussion on African American history.
SF Gate
10/3/2024
Lecturer for the School of Environment Kevin Levey commented on the current heatwave impacting the San Francisco Bay Area.
10/3/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s reelection chances in an article about other political figures who lost their seats in primaries.
10/2/2024
Professor Emeritus of Ethnic Studies and Psychology Kenneth P. Monteiro wrote an op-ed about the City of Palm Springs’ decision to complete a historical context study on the displacement of Section 14 residents in the 1960s.
10/1/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger was quoted in an article analyzing American Jewish reactions to the conflict in Gaza.
Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology
10/2/2024
Student Samantha Carrillo was awarded a Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Fellowship for fall 2024.
10/3/2024
Ripple CEO and alumnus Chris Larsen is a 2024 San Franciscan of the Year nominee.
10/3/2024
Alumnus and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr.’s contribution to Vice President Kamala Harris’ political success was discussed. (This article has a paywall.)
10/2/2024
The success of alumna Jayshree Ullal’s cloud networking company Arista Networks was discussed.
10/2/2024
Alumna Michaela Perez is an Oxnard City Council candidate.
10/1/2024
Alumna Myrna Melgar, a District 7 supervisorial candidate, discussed how the district will support senior citizens under her supervision.
10/1/2024
SF State was mentioned in a story about Noches Universitarias (College Nights), a program that helps immigrant students plan for higher education.
10/1/2024
lumna Jessie Ryan discussed her goals as the new president of the Campaign for College Opportunity, a higher education advocacy group.
9/30/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, a candidate for District 11 supervisor, discussed issues impacting the Oceanview, Merced Heights and Ingleside neighborhoods.
9/30/2024
Alumnus Ed Scott wrote an article about how using digital software to process photos can sometimes reveal hidden surprises.
September
9/30/2024
Artist and alumna Suzanne Jackson was profiled in an article about a book on Black artists in which she is featured.
9/25/2024
Alum Lauren Marie Fleming was interviewed about xer new novel, “Because Fat Girl.” (This article has a paywall.)
9/26/2024
SF State’s ranking on the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings was mentioned in an article about Cal State San Bernadino.
Mendicino Beacon
9/26/2024
Author Marnie White, an alumna, was profiled in an article about an upcoming book reading event.
9/25/2024
A statement by the late Ronald Reagan regarding the 1968 student strike at SF State was cited in an op-ed about supposed misconceptions about the Republican politician.
9/26/2024
Alumnus Thomas Gase wrote an editorial about his experience covering Oakland Athletics’ games.
9/26/2024
SF State was listed as a Teaching with Primary Sources grant recipient.
9/25/2024
The Stop AAPI Hate website, launched in collaboration with SF State’s Asian American Studies Department in 2020, was mentioned in an article about a 2023 survey that showed an increase in hate acts against Asian Americans. (This article was originally published by USA Today. It was republished in eight additional media outlets.)
9/13/2024
Assistant Professor of Journalism Joshua Davis wrote an article exploring proposals in “Project 2025” to weaponize the Department of Justice against progressive district attorneys.
California Faculty Association
9/26/2024
The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about the CSU Academic Senate’s decision to vote against a new time, place, manner policy.
SF Gate
9/19/2024
The Bay Area Television Archive at SF State was mentioned in an article about a man who survived a fall through the city’s Transamerica Pyramid in 1978.
9/24/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed immigrant voting rights in an article about a ballot measure in Wisconsin that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
9/22/2024
Student journalist Cami Dominguez wrote an article about District 9 supervisorial candidates’ views on San Francisco’s role as a sanctuary city.
Euro News; Yahoo!; Daily Guardian EU
9/24/2024
Graduate student Birdy Wei-Ting Hung’s receipt of a 2024 Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her film “A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers” was mentioned in an article about the award ceremony being held in London. (The Yahoo! article was originally published by Euro News.)
9/23/2024
Alumnus Mario Vasquez Zuniga discussed the success of Collective, a consulting firm he co-founded in 2023.
9/23/2024
A candidate for the Modesto City Schools Board of Education mentioned that his daughter was able to transfer college credits to SF State through an early college program. (This article was originally published in The Modesto Bee, which has a paywall.)
9/23/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was mentioned in a summary of an episode of the podcast “AirTalk” about an Orange County ballot measure that would allow non-citizens in Santa Ana to vote in local elections.
9/22/2024
Student journalist Cami Dominguez wrote an article about District 9 supervisorial candidates’ views on San Francisco’s role as a sanctuary city.
9/21/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, a District 11 supervisor candidate, discussed ways to bring more grocery stores to the district.
9/18/2024
Sachi Cunningham, associate professor of Journalism, was interviewed about the upcoming release of her film “SheChange.”
9/16/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on non-citizen voting in a story about Pennsylvania election laws.
9/17/2024
Graduate student Birdy Wei-Ting Hung received a 2024 Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her film “A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers.” (The Yahoo article was originally published by Variety.)
9/17/2024
Alumnus Bob Sherman was interviewed about his lifelong love of diving
9/18/2024
SF State’s online student radio station was mentioned in a column about college radio.
9/18/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on non-citizen voting in a story about Pennsylvania election laws.
9/17/2024
Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai commented on Donald Trump’s claims that immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
9/18/2024
Alumna Nadine Wade-Gravett is the Napa County Office of Education’s newest board member.
9/14/2024
Professor of Management Ronald Purser discussed how some people use the identity of being an empath to avoid accountability.
9/16/2024
Master’s student Michael Gallagher read a poem he wrote.
Richmond Confidential; OaklandNorth
9/14/2024
SF State was one of four schools that participated in a design competition featuring old BART tickets transformed into fashion.
9/13/2024
Alumna Myrna Melgar, a District 7 supervisorial candidate, discussed proposed plans to revitalize 9th Avenue.
9/13/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a District 1 supervisor candidates, discussed why he will not be supporting Proposition L, which would increase sales tax to raise revenue that would be applied towards transportation.
9/13/2024
Alumnus Chris Harrold is the new associate and youth pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama.
9/13/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, who is running for District 11 supervisor, discussed why he does not support a project that would close the Great American Highway in a Q&A with other candidates.
9/13/2024
Jose Corona, a member of the band The Red Pears, discussed briefly attending SF State.
9/13/2024
SF State’s new West Grove Commons residential community was mentioned in an article about new student housing at San Jose State.
USA Today; Detroit Free Press; MSN
9/12/2024
Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai discussed the history of the xenophobic stereotype that immigrants eat housepets. (This article was originally published by USA Today. It was republished in three additional media outlets.)
9/12/2024
A 1982 interview with former faculty member Diana Reiss about a study on communication in aquatic animals was aired for World Dolphin Day.
9/12/2024
The political prospects of alumna Myrna Melgar, who represents District 7 on the city’s Board of Supervisors, were discussed.
Colorado State University Pueblo
9/12/2024
The founding of the first Black Student Union at SF State in 1966 was discussed in an article about the new BSU president at Colorado State University – Pueblo.
9/11/2024
SF State’s real estate development plans and those of its neighbors Parkmerced and Stonestown were the subject of a news story.
9/10/2024
SF State’s newest student housing building, West Grove Commons, was the subject of a feature.
9/10/2024
SF State is one of four schools competing in a design competition to turn old BART tickets into fashion.
9/10/2024
Research on the effects of fog on strawberry growth by Sara Baguskas, associate professor for the School of the Environment, was discussed in an article about research on San Francisco’s changing climate.
9/9/2024
Design students discussed the fashion designs they created using paper BART tickets.
9/9/2024
Alumnus Harry Glorikian discussed how artificial intelligence can be used to improve health.
9/9/2024
Author and alumna Syl Co discussed advocating for animals.
The Conversation; Milwaukee Independent
9/10/2024
An article about a Vietnam protester mentioned the 1968 student strike and the establishment of the Black Studies program. (This article was originally published 5/24/2024 by The Conversation.)
9/9/2024
Alumna Myrna Melgar discussed which supervisorial candidate she supports in a Q&A with district 7 candidates.
9/10/2024
The West Grove Commons at SF State was discussed.
9/6/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about Bay Area college rankings.
9/9/2024
Russell Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies, discussed concerns about anti-Chinese backlash following charges that a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul had acted as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
9/9/2024
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley discussed how crime in San Francisco differs from crime in other California cities. (This article has a paywall.)
9/9/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in a news story about the impact of California's minimum wage increase for fast food workers.
9/9/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on an Orange County ballot measure that, if passed, would allow non-citizens in Santa Ana to vote in local elections. (See episode “Santa Ana Voters to Decide on Whether to Allow Non-Citizens to Vote in Municipal Elections.” Timestamp: 3:40.)
9/8/2024
Alumnus Aaron Olson was interviewed about creating the musical score for “Nutcrackers,” a film that debuted Sept. 5 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
9/9/2024
Former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department Sonia Sanchez discussed her career and turning 90. (This news site has a paywall.)
9/6/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco, a District 11 supervisor candidate, discussed San Francisco Unified School District’s proposed school closures.
9/6/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a District 1 supervisor candidate, discussed how the city can deal with concerns about a growing coyote population.
9/6/2024 – 9/9/2024
Researchers at SF State contributed to a study on low-impact yoga and incontinence.
9/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie’s campaign approach.
9/4/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about reports that President Biden would block a Japanese company’s attempt to take over U.S. Steel.
9/5/2024
Russell Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies, commented on charges that a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul had acted as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
Top Secret Files: Declassified
9/6/2024
The 1996 discovery of an exoplanet in the Upsilon Andromedae system by former faculty members Geoffrey Marcy and Debra Fischer (M.S., ’90) and alumnus R. Paul Butler was discussed on an episode of a television series about the possibility of life beyond Earth. (Clip not available.)
9/5/2024
A 2012 lecture at SF State by Li Lu, an investor and businessman, was mentioned in a podcast episode
9/5/2024
Statements by Jeff Jackanicz, vice president of University Advancement and president of the SF State Foundation board, and Media Relations Specialist Kent Bravo were quoted in an article about how universities have responded to calls to divest from Israel.
9/5/2024
Russell Jeung, professor of Asian American studies, discussed the importance of mayoral candidates listening to Chinese voters in the city.
The Willits News; The Ukiah Daily Journal
9/4/2024
Selections of artwork by alumnus Bob Comings are on exhibit as part of a two-person show titled “Seeking the Light | A Long Strange Trip.”
9/4/2024
SF State research on the negative impact of the lack of parental support for LGBTQ youth was mentioned in an article about conversion therapies.
9/3/2024
Researchers at SF State contributed to a study on low-impact yoga and incontinence.
9/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on progressive Mission District voters and how their discontent could shake up the upcoming San Francisco election.
9/3/2024
When he was a student, Daedalus Howell wrote the script for the new film “Werewolf Serenade,” which debuts at the Oakland International Film Festival.
9/3/2024
Alumna and Miwok scholar Betty Goerke passed away at 93.
NBC News; US Times Mirror; MSN
8/29/2024
A statement by Jeff Jackanicz, president of the University's Foundation board, was quoted in an article about the University's decision to divest from three companies that do not meet its human rights standards.
The Jerusalem Post; The Forward; Jewish Telegraph Agency
8/30/2024
Former faculty member and rabbi-activist Michael Lerer died Aug. 28.
9/1/2024
Alumnus Paul Bosco, co-owner of Lucca Delicatessen on Chestnut Street, discussed his success working at one of the city’s classic Italian shops.
8/31/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a District 1 supervisor candidate, discussed how he would draw tourists to the city's Richmond District.
8/31/2024
An upcoming fashion competition featuring SF State design students will showcase designs they created using paper BART tickets.
8/26/2024
An SF State study on vehicle temperatures was cited in an article about two Missouri women accused of locking three disabled elderly people in a hot car. (This article has a paywall.)
August
8/29/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the impact of the state’s new minimum wage increase for fast food workers. (Time stamp 8:56)
KRON 4
8/29/2024
New dorms for first-year students at SF State and a new program that helps reduce the cost of student housing for qualifying students was discussed. (Clip not available.)
8/27/2024
Professor Emeritus of Asian American Studies Daniel Phil Gonzales was quoted in an article about a column written about a campaign speech by Vice President Kamala Harris.
8/26/2024
The new West Grove Commons was featured in an article about expanded on-campus housing at SF State.
The Mercury News; USA News Site; Marin Independent Journal
8/28/2024 – 8/29/2024
Researchers from SF State joined the Bee Lab, a research facility dedicated to bee pollinators, in the quest for a rare bee species near Mount Tampalpais. (This article was published in five media outlets. All sites but the USA News Site have paywalls.)
8/27/2024
Alumna Sally Saul discussed her love of art and being a ceramic artist.
8/26/2024
Omar Carrera, alumnus and CEO of the social service organization Canal Alliance, discussed the nonprofit’s youth soccer program.
8/26/2024
Ralph Arlyck, an American documentary filmmaker, discussed studying film briefly at SF State.
8/26/2024
SF State design students will compete against other Bay Area students to create fashion out of paper BART tickets. (ABC 7 timestamp: 11:00.)
8/28/2024
SF State and other Bay Area colleges are anticipating protests over the war in Gaza Thursday as security ramps up at many colleges expecting protests. (This story was syndicated in several other news outlets.)
8/27/2024
SF State is offering more beds to freshmen students and at reduced cost.
KPIX
8/28/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on the negative perceptions people have of San Francisco and how the city is now front-and-center because it’s where Kamala Harris rose to prominence. (Clip not available online)
8/28/2024
Alumna Jayshree Ullal was profiled for being one of the wealthiest self-made women in the U.S.
8/23/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on the continued debate over non-citizens being allowed to vote in local elections.
8/21/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed a possible strike by Canadian freight railroad workers. (This interview is in Russian.)
Greene County Record; Orange County Review; Madison County Eagle
8/25/2024
Alumna Michele Karabin, noted for being a contestant on the show “MasterChef,” discussed using her culinary skills for a fundraising event for Greene County Public Schools’ special education services department.
8/23/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a District 1 supervisor candidate, discussed what improvements he would make to transportation access for seniors in the Richmond District.
8/25/2024
SF State’s Iranian Diaspora Studies program was mentioned in an article about the achievements of artist Esther Elia.
8/23/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the differences in presidential campaign ads seen in California and in swing states.
8/21/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about Governor Newsom’s comments on the impact of the recent minimum wage increases for fast food workers.
8/23/2024
Alumnus Dante Alvarez is the new superintendent for the Salida Union School District. (This article has a paywall.)
8/22/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco discussed more uses for Boxer Stadium during a Q&A with District 11 candidates.
8/21/2024
Alumnus Jim Kelly was profiled in an article about the 46th anniversary of Rainbow Bridge Jewelers in Folsom.
8/21/2024
Alumnus Paul Sullivan discussed the value of business interruption insurance.
South China Morning Post ; MSN Singapore
8/20/2024
Student Lin Xinjiang discussed his decision to study in the U.S. in an article about a decline of Chinese students studying in the U.S. amid safety concerns. (The original publishing source, South China Morning Post, has a paywall.)
WHYY; Philanthropy News Digest
8/21/2024
A story about a Princeton University STEM program toolkit for helping formerly incarcerated students obtain degrees mentions SF State’s use of the toolkit.
KBU; KDHT
8/21/2024
SF State Professor of Employment Studies John Logan commented on growth in California’s fast food jobs following the wage increase for fast food workers. (Clip not available online)
8/20/2024
SF State Ethnic Studies lecturer Lara Kiswani commented on proposed legislation that would limit how people talk about Israel’s war against Gaza in schools.
8/20/2024
An article about Barack Obama’s endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris mentioned the Commencement address she delivered at SF State in 2007
Times~Herald; East Bay Times; MSN
8/17/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the pressure on civic leaders to take action in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that granted cities more authority to crack down on encampments of unhoused individuals.
8/16/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the city’s District 5 supervisor race.
8/15/2024 – 8/18/2024
A eulogy for Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program, who died June 10, was quoted. (See the section with the headline “In Memoriam: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Eulogizes ‘The Father of Black Studies’ in San Francisco.”)
8/18/2024
Alumna Myrna Melgar discussed the city’s approach to recent sweeps of unhoused individuals during a Q&A with District 7 candidates.
8/16/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva discussed the city’s approach to recent sweeps of unhoused individuals during a Q&A with District 1 candidates.
8/15/2024
Alumnus Ted Friedman, know for his love of Berkeley’s Telegraph Avenue, died July 22.
8/15/2024
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed anti-Asian hate and co-founding the Stop AAPI Hate coalition.
8/15/2024
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in an article about Indian leaders of prominent tech companies.
8/15/2024
Alumnus Michael E. Spagna discussed being appointed as the acting president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
8/14/2024
An RV community that moved from Winston Drive, near SF State, to the area near the San Francisco Zoo was mentioned in a story about people struggling to deal with the city’s enforcement of parking rules.
8/13/2024
Actor and activist Jamal Truelove, an alumnus, discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’ response to his wrongful murder conviction while she was serving as the district attorney for San Francisco.
The Washington Blade; Los Angeles Blade
8/12/2024 - 8/13/2024
Alumna and activist Kim Coco Iwanoto is the first openly trans woman to be elected as a state lawmaker in Hawaii.
8/12/2024
The 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by Indigenous activists from SF State was discussed in an article about the 90th anniversary of the island’s infamous prison. (This article was published by 12 media outlets.)
Midland Daily News; Bangor Daily News; MSN
8/9/2024 – 8/12/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke co-wrote an article about the negative impact of antibiotics overuse in factory farms. (This article was originally published 8/6/2024 by The Progressive Magazine.)
8/8/2024
Biology Professor Vance Vredenburg commented on a deadly fungus that has infected amphibians in Yosemite National Park.
8/7/2024
SF State Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the unionization of workers at a Maryland Apple Store. (This article was originally published 8/6/2024 by The New York Times.)
8/10/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a candidate for District 1 supervisor, discussed the impact of Outside Lands on the Richmond district.
8/10/2024
Alumnus Charles Hall, who created the waterbed as a student at SF State, was mentioned in a call for waterbed enthusiasts to share their stories. (This article was originally published 5/5/2024 by The Los Angeles Times.)
8/9/2024
Alumnus Michael E. Spagna has been appointed acting president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
8/9/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco discussed the encampment sweeps targeting unhoused individuals in the city during a Q&A with District 11 candidates.
8/9/2024
Alumnus Dan Hamer was profiled in an article about his recent nomination to the Gardnerville Town Board.
8/8/2024
Jazz vocalist Suzanne Pittson, an alumna, commented on the release of her new album.
8/7/2024
Alumnus Hassan Aburish discussed running for a District 5 seat in Woodside.
8/12/2024
SF State was awarded part of a grant from the National Park Service to be used for projects related to the return of Indigenous artifacts to their rightful tribal homes.
The East Bay Times; The Mercury News
8/9/2024
Artifacts at SF State were mentioned in an article about Muwekma Ohlone Tribal members advocating for museums and institutions to return artifacts to their tribal homes.
8/8/2024
The establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was mentioned in an article about the concerns of parents in the Palo Alto Unified School District about ethnic studies curricula.
8/8/2024
A collaboration with SF State was among the accomplishments listed by Sequoia Union High School District Trustee Shawneece Stevenson in a statement announcing her decision not to seek reelection.
8/8/2024
The 1968 student strike was mentioned in an article about what organizers of the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago can learn from anti-Vietnam war protests outside the Democratic Convention in 1968 that led to riots.
8/7/2024
SF State Professor of Public Health Laura Mamo commented on how societal views on fertility and parenthood have changed in an article about the uncertain future of IVF.
8/6/2024
SF State Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the recent success of Apple Store workers at a Maryland store to unionize.
8/7/2024
Police forced homeless residents living in RVs along Winston Drive to relocate, stating more parking was needed for SF State students.
8/7/2024
Dreamy shoegaze musician and former SF State student Wisp is performing at San Francisco’s Outside Lands.
8/7/2024
Alumna Melanie Harris is the new vice principal of Adele Harrison Middle School in the Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
8/6/2024
Associate Professor of Biology Jaime Chaves was co-author of an article about revisiting Charles Darwin’s research to understand plant-microbes interactions on the Galápagos Islands. (This article has a paywall.)
8/6/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke co-wrote an article about the negative impact of antibiotics overuse in factory farms.
8/5/2024
Professor of Biology Sarah Cohen discussed what she’s observed about Bay Area wildlife while working on KQED’s educational video series “Deep Look.”
8/3/2024
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office attempt to deter retail theft with billboard advertisements. (This article has a paywall.)
8/2/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on the push by some members of the GOP to prohibit noncitizen voting in federal elections, which is already illegal. (This article has a paywall.)
8/3/2024
Student Jermaine Ramos commented on the challenge of finding an electric vehicle charging station in the city.
8/5/2024
Alumna Ella Jenkins’ success in transforming children’s music was discussed in an article about her upcoming 100th birthday. (This article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
8/4/2024
Alumna Kiana Krystle discussed her new book “Dance of the Starlit Sea.”
8/3/2024
Alumna Myrna Melgar discussed which supervisor she admires in a Q&A with District 7 candidates.
8/2/2024
Grace Yoo, dean for the College of Ethnic Studies, discussed the benefits of teaching ethnic studies in an article about parents asking the Palo Alto Unified School District to share its ethnic studies curriculum.
8/2/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco discussed recent school board recalls in a Q&A with District 11 candidates.
7/31/2024
Alumna Mariel Paat commented on the restoration of a mural honoring the first Asian American Olympic gold medalist.
8/2/2024
SF State was mentioned in multiple news segments about enforcements of parking laws in the city as part of Mayor London Breed’s plan to relocate unhoused individuals. (There are two versions of the ABC 7 story.
8/1/2024
Alumna and educator Jennifer Ramos was awarded the 2024 Susan S. Northcutt Award from the International Studies Association for her work advancing underrepresented scholars.
8/1/2024
Alumnus Charlie J. Stephens was interviewed about his debut novel “A Wounded Deer Seeking Refuge.”
7/31/2024
Alumnus Eric Mazariego, who works for the Orientation Center for the Blind, discussed his career, being vision impaired and his lifelong use of the BART system.
The College Fix; The Michigan Star; The Minnesota Sun
7/30/2024
The discontinuation of SF State’s COVID vaccine mandate was mentioned in an article about 20 universities nationwide that still require vaccines. (This article was originally published 7/24/2024 by The College Fix. It was republished in 26 news outlets.)
July
7/30/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was interviewed about what powers a mayor has to influence elections.
7/8/2024
Associate Professor of Computer Science E. Wes Bethel discussed his most recent research article, “Quantum Computing and Visualization: A Disruptive Technological Change Ahead.”
7/30/2024
The documentary “Possible Selves: Overcoming the Odds in Foster Care” featuring student Mia Derisso recently aired. (Link provided is to full documentary.)
7/31/2024
Alumnus Manny Espinoza discussed how the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and a Pursuit of Excellence scholarship have benefited his career.
7/30/2024
Alumna Chris Phung discussed her favorite San Francisco “foodie.”
Hawaii Tribune Herald; The Daily Item
7/30/2024- 7/31/2024
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in an op-ed about the shifting political views of Asian American voters. (This article was originally published 7/25/2024 by The Los Angeles Times.)
7/29/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ endorsement of Mayor London Breed’s reelection.
7/30/2024
Alumnus Patrick Harman was profiled and quoted in an article about his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Washington.
7/29/2024
Actor and filmmaker Amy Hart Redford, an alumna, was profiled in a story about her father Robert Redford and his family.
7/28/2024
District 7 supervisor candidate Myrna Melgar, an alumna, discussed how she would resolve transit issues in the district.
The Tennessee Star; The Pennsylvania Daily Star; The Ohio Star
7/30/2024
The discontinuation of SF State’s COVID vaccine mandate was mentioned in an article about 20 universities nationwide that still require vaccines.
7/29/2024
Advocacy for an ethnic studies curriculum by the 1960s student group Third World Liberation Front was discussed in an article about Asian Americans and the U.S. Census.
7/26/2024
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi commented on the science behind the film “Twisters.”
7/25/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the California Supreme Court decision to uphold Proposition 22, which exempted app-based transportation companies like Lyft and Uber from having to provide benefits to certain employees. (Time stamp: 2:02- 7:08)
7/25/2024
Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook discussed the legacy of Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program, who died June 10.
7/25/2024
Writer and publisher G.H. “Hank” Harrison, an alumnus, discussed his education, career and new book “Love Kills: The Assassination of Kurt Cobain”.
7/25/2024
Former University President Robert A. Corrigan, who passed away on July 5, was remembered.
7/25/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston.
7/25/2024
Yumi Wilson, professor of Broadcast Communications Arts, commented on the memes about Vice President Kamala Harris that are circulating on social media. (This article has a paywall.)
7/25/2024
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in an op-ed about the shifting political views of Asian American voters.
7/24/2024
Comedian and artist Mike Evans Jr., an alumnus, was interviewed about headlining a fundraiser supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza.
7/23/2024
Alumna Agnes Wong Nickerson, vice president for business and financial affairs and chief financial officer for San Diego State University, recently joined the board of directors for Jewish Family Service of San Diego.
7/22/2024
Alumna Ann Cash was profiled in an article about her decision to resign from her position as a Napa County Board of Education trustee.
Patch; The Bharat Express; The Daily Journal
7/24/2024 – 7/25/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about the approval of housing plans for Stonestown Galleria.
7/23/2024
A harm reduction strategy at SF State that targets drug use was mentioned in an article about an approach to safe substance use at Penn State.
Building Bridges
7/22/2024
John Logan, chair and professor for Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about Donald Trump and the labor movement. (Clip not available.)
7/22/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the California Democratic Party’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for a 2024 presidential candidate.
7/21/2024 – 7/22/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Bay Area support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run.
7/21/2024
Susan Roe, associate professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management, commented in an article about the possibility of a strike by hospitality workers in the city.
7/21/2024
A 2021 article about Vice President Kamala Harris that discusses her late godmother Mary Lewis, an SF State professor and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department, was republished.
7/21/2024
Alumna May Cobb discussed her new book “The Hollywood Assistant.”
7/21/2024
CEO for Pets Lifeline Olivia Kristiansen, an alumna, discussed her new role with the Sonoma Valley-based nonprofit.
7/20/2024
Alumnus Troy Taira has been reappointed to the state’s Board of Parole Hearings.
7/19/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a candidate for District 1 supervisor, participated in a discussion about how to resolve the neglected parts of District 1.
7/22/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about city Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s efforts to improve recruitment for the San Francisco Police Department.
Los Angeles Times; The Bharat Express News
7/19/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article exploring which elections non-citizens are allowed to vote in.
7/19/2024
John Logan, professor and chair of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention.
7/19/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about conspiracy theories that the U.S. Department of Transportation is trying to enroll non-citizens to vote.
7/18/2024
A study on emotions and political violence co-authored by Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto and adjunct faculty member Hyisung C. Hwang was referenced in an article about what drives political violence.
7/18/2024
Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and the Great Sunflower Project, which she started, were discussed in an article about a pollinator census.
The Almanac; Mountain View Voice
7/18/2024
Alumna Edwina Ferro discussed her passion for making upcycled handbags.
7/18/2024
Alumnus Pete Imperial took part in a podcast discussion titled “What Would Jesus Say About Diversity and Inclusion?”
LAist
7/18/2024
A clip from the podcast “Inheriting” featuring alumna Nicole Salaver discussing the legacy of her uncle Patrick Salaver, who was part of the Third World Liberation Front at SF State in the 1960s, was played in a news segment. (The “LAist” clip is not available. Listen to the full “Inheriting” episode.)
7/18/2024
SF State was mentioned in a story about a startup created to help match services for elders and health care providers.
7/18/2024
SF State will offer classroom space for Morgan State University’s “Black 2 San Francisco” internship initiative.
North Bay Business Journal; The Press Democrat
7/16/2024
Alumnus Peter Rumble was interviewed about taking on a new leadership role with the Napa County Farm Bureau.
7/16/2024
Benicia Mayor Steve Young, an alumnus, announced that he is running for reelection.
7/17/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about the San Francisco County Transportation Authority’s exploration of a possible subway line along the Geary Boulevard corridor.
KRON-TV
7/16/2024
Mayor London Breed mentioned SF State while discussing her proposal to increase housing opportunities for students and families in the city. (Clip not available.)
7/13/2024
Professor of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper wrote an article about the healing benefits of incorporating playful techniques in biofeedback.
7/16/2024
An interview with alumna Nicole Salaver in which she discussed the legacy of her uncle Patrick Salaver, who was part of the Third World Liberation Front that advocated for the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies in the 1960s, was discussed in an article about the NPR podcast “Inheriting.”
7/15/2024
A study by researchers at SF State on the impact of Smartphone use was cited in an article about daily habits that contribute to poor mental health.
7/14/2024
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim will moderate an upcoming panel discussion on "The Power of Photography in Defying Censorship."
7/13/2024
Alumna Mandisa Glover — daughter of activist, actor and alumnus Danny Glover — was profiled. (This article was originally published by People Magazine.)
7/12/2024
Alums Jon “Joog” Macapinlac and Alexander “Flex” Lim discussed collaborating on music and forming their Bay Area funk duo Tall Tee.
7/11/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the potential recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the June 20 FBI raid of her home.
7/9/2024
The social media popularity of a song created by student Natalie Lu was discussed in an article about the band “Cigarettes After Sex”. (This article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
7/10/2024
SF State graduate student and Yosemite biologist Tiffany May talked about the endangered toads that were reintroduced to Yosemite National Park following wildfires.
7/10/2024
Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adrienne Cool commented on a recent study that found a hidden black hole in the Milky Way.
7/10/2024
A photo taken by Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adrienne Cool was featured in a story about a newly discovered black hole in the Milky Way galaxy.
7/10/2024
Alumna Patricia McGraw founded the McGraw Learning Institute, an Afrocentric school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
7/9/2024
Documentary photographer Cammie Toloui, an alumna, discussed photographing customers while working at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady Theater in the 1990s in an article about an exhibition of her work.
7/8/2024
Alumnus Pete Dominguez is a new assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.
7/9/2024
Alumna May Cobb, an author, will discuss her latest novel at a bookstore event in Texas.
7/8/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about the Biden administration’s policies on immigration.
Fairfield Sun Times; KPVI-TV; Daily Montanan
7/6/2024
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi, who serves as the president and director of El Dorado Films, discussed the documentary “Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII,” which was co-produced by El Dorado Films and the Veteran Documentary Corps.
7/5/2024
Assistant Professor of English Language & Literature Teresa Pratt discussed the “valley girl” accent.
7/5/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the potential for Kamala Harris to take over the presidency if Joe Biden decides to step aside.
7/5/2024
Textile artist Dance Doyle, an alum, discussed the inspiration for their new tapestry.
7/6/2024
Alumnus Roger Morenco discussed city support for multi-generational households in a Q&A with San Francisco District 11 supervisor candidates.
7/4/2024
Alumna Nicole Salaver discussed the legacy of her uncle Patrick Salaver, who was part of the Third World Liberation Front that advocated for the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies in the 1960s.
7/3/2024
Professor of Philosophy Carlos Montemayor was cited in an op-ed about the negative impacts of digital technology on our minds and ability to focus.
7/2/2024
Wim Kimmerer, adjunct professor emeritus of Biology with the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, was cited in an article about the convergence of fresh and salt water in the Carquinez Strait.
KQED
7/2/2024
The documentary “Possible Selves: Overcoming the Odds in Foster Care” featuring student Mia Derisso recently aired. (Link unavailable.)
7/2/2024
Alumnus Arturo Castillo is the new administrative services director for the city of San Pablo.
7/2/2024
Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar wrote an article about the legacy of the late Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (formerly Black Studies) program, and the accomplishments of current Chair Abul Pitre and former Chair Dorothy Tsuruta.
7/1/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by employees at Campus Coffee in Washington, D.C. (This article was originally published 6/28/2024 in Restaurant Dive.)
7/1/2024
SF State was listed as a recipient for a STEM grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
6/30/2024
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed how the fear of communism in the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s impacted LGBTQ government employees on an episode of “Hidden Histories.”
6/30/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed the minimum wage increase for health care workers and fast food employees in the state. (Time stamp: 11:45.)
6/28/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by employees at Campus Coffee in Washington, D.C.
6/28/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by employees at a restaurant in Minneapolis.
6/28/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva, a candidate for District 11 supervisor, participated in a discussion about a proposal to ban cars from part of the city’s Great Highway.
June
6/28/2024
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Studies Dilara Yarbrough was quoted in an article about sweeping measures targeting unhoused individuals in Aurora, Colorado.
6/28/2024
Ernita Joaquin, an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, co-wrote an article about the government’s capacity to respond to a new strain of the avian flu.
6/28/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on mayoral candidate Aaron Peskin.
San Francisco Chronicle; MSN Money
6/27/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about employee unionization efforts at CounterPulse in San Francisco. (This article was originally published by The San Francisco Chronicle; their site has a paywall.)
6/27/2024
Alum Oliver EliasTinoco discussed how San Francisco Pride has benefited them.
6/26/2024
Alumnus Arturo Castillo will start his new position as administrative services director for the city of San Pablo in July.
6/27/2024
SF State’s downtown campus was mentioned in an article about successful colleges in the city’s downtown area.
The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast
6/26/2024
Playwright and alumnus Christopher Chen discussed the Jorge Luis Borges story “Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius.”
6/25/2024
Student Cami Dominguez is part of El Tecolote’s inaugural News Hub volunteer program.
6/25/2024
School of the Environment Professor Jason Henderson was quoted in an article about the success of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
6/25/2024
Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing Molly Giles discussed her new memoir, “Lifespan.”
6/24/2024
John Logan, professor and chair of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the impact of the state’s recent minimum wage increase for medical care workers and fast food employees.
6/25/2024
Educator, poet and alumnus Geoffrey Nutter was featured in an article about videos his daughters have posted of his work on TikTok.
6/25/2024
The SF State Create website, which serves as a hub for student research, scholarship and creative activities, was reviewed.
6/24/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about the upcoming closure of the McDonald’s in the Stonestown Galleria.
6/24/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel and student Jacob Spangler commented on support for Republican and Democratic candidates in the city’s mayoral race.
6/21/2024
John Logan, professor and chair of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about the Amazon Labor Union’s merger with the Teamsters.
The New York Times; The Mercury News; East Bay Times
6/21/2024
The late Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program, was remembered. (This article was originally published by The New York Times. It can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
6/20/2024
Estuary and Ocean Science Center researchers have replanted eelgrass in the Richardson Bay mooring scars thanks to a $2.8 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
6/20/2024
Alumna Dr. Kar May Kwong, founder of the Center for Integrated Medicine, was profiled.
6/20/2024
School of the Environment Director and Professor Andrew Oliphant discussed his research on carbon emissions caused by the Burning Man festival.
6/20/2024
Alumnus Roger Marenco is a candidate for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
6/20/2024
Special Education Professor Emeritus Stanley Goldberg wrote an article giving suggestions on reducing clutter.
6/20/2024
Alumna Michelle Cabrera is the bakery supervisor and pastry chef at Canyon Market in San Francisco.
6/18/2024
Alumnus Danny Glover was inducted into the California-Hawaii NAACP Hall of Fame.
June 2024
Alumnus LeRoid David was profiled for his work as an artist and graphic designer.
6/19/2024
Alumna Stephanie Mufson is the owner of Parade Guys, a company that builds floats.
6/19/2024
John Logan, professor and chair of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the vote by Amazon Labor Union members at a facility in New York to align themselves with the Teamsters.
6/18/2024
Alumnus Danny Glover was inducted into the California-Hawaii NAACP Hall of Fame.
The California State University
6/18/2024
The Gilead Foundation has given $3.5 million in grant funding to SF State for the new Science & Engineering Innovation Center on campus.
Newsweek; The Grio/America Online
6/19/2024
Baseball legend Willie Mays, who died this week, received an honorary degree from SF State and four other higher education institutions.
6/19/2024
SF State’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus will host an open house June 22.
6/17/2024
The son of alumna Denise Nickolas will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in taekwondo.
6/12/2024
SF State was recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges with a ranking of 4.5 stars.
KTVU-TV
6/17/2024
Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are taking classes at SF State this summer. (Clip not available.)
KQED-FM
6/17/2024, 6/16/2024
People who reside in recreational vehicles near the SF State campus will be forced to move. (Clip not available.)
The Associated Press; ABC News; Financial Post Magazine
6/18/2024
John Logan, professor and chair of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on the vote by Amazon Labor Union members at a facility in New York to align themselves with the Teamsters. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was republished by 23 additional media outlets.)
6/17/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Monday’s mayoral debate watch party held at the UC Law San Francisco campus.
The California State University
6/14/2024
SF State student Olympia Joy Pereira was listed as one of six recipients of the CSU’s inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship.
6/17/2024
Writer and journalist Daedalus Howell, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about a screening of his film “Werewolf Serenade.”
6/17/2024
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny discussed his new book “San Francisco Reds: Communists in the Bay Area, 1919-1958.”
6/14/2024
Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program, passed away June 10.
6/17/2024
President of Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind Jan Ellison Baszucki, an alumna, discussed how diet effects mental health.
6/14/2024
Alumnus Jared Ledesma was interviewed about being one of the curators at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
6/14/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva discussed how he would support senior citizens if elected in a Q&A with District 1 supervisor candidates.
6/17/2024
A photo taken inside the J. Paul Leonard Library last July was featured in an article about Governor Newsom’s proposed budgets cuts for higher education.
6/14/2024
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson wrote an op-ed about CalPERS’ and CalSTRS’ response to calls for both organizations to divest from fossil fuel.
6/13/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was cited in an article about a Supreme Court case involving Starbucks and the National Labor Relations Board.
6/13/2024
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on Great Falls, Montana, Mayor Cory Reeves’ decision to not honor Pride Month in the city. (This article was originally published by USA Today. It was republished by 15 additional media outlets.)
6/13/2024
Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing Robert Glück discussed writing with Scottish poet and novelist K Patrick.
KTVU-TV; KTVU-TV; Yahoo! News; Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
6/12/2024
Nathan Hare, the first chair of SF State’s Africana Studies (then Black Studies) program, passed away Monday. (One of the KTVU-TV links includes a text version of this story.)
6/12/2024
Alumna Anni Chung has been appointed to the Medical Board of California.
6/11/2024
Darrow Feldstein, director of SF State’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus, discussed an upcoming open house at the campus.
The Boston Globe; Yahoo! News; ABC News Talk
6/11/2024 – 6/12/2024
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis E. Desjardin discussed the need for the Food and Drug Administration to add safety precautions for wild mushrooms in an article about potential restrictions on foraging on public lands. (This article was originally published 6/11/2024 by The New York Times.)
6/11/2024
Alumna Barbara Pinto, an attorney and co-founder of the group Immigrant Legal Defense, wrote an op-ed about proposed budget cuts for the CSU’s Immigration Legal Services Project, which has helped hundreds of undocumented students earn degrees.
6/11/2024
Alumnus Marshall Runkel discussed running for mayor of Portland, Oregon.
6/11/2024
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis E. Desjardin discussed the need for the Food and Drug Administration to add safety precautions for wild mushrooms in an article about potential restrictions on foraging on public lands. (This article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
6/6/2024
Mayor of Daly City Juslyn Manalo, an alumna, spoke at SF State’s 2024 Fil-Am graduation ceremony.
6/11/2024
The inclusion of a course about Israel in SF State’s Jewish Studies program was mentioned in an article about a new Israel Studies minor at University of California, Berkeley.
6/9/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation” and how the internet and smartphones effect adolescents.
6/6/2024
Professor of Journalism Cristina Azocar discussed a poll by the Media Insight Project that found widespread mistrust of media reporting about the 2024 election. (See link and details under: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Prepare for election misinformation.)
6/8/2024
An article about the West Portal neighborhood mentioned SF State’s Comic Studies certificate program.
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo! News
6/6/2024
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed how Ernestine Eckstein was a pioneer for Black LGBT rights in the 1960s.
6/6/2024
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Kathleen Mosier wrote an editorial about the human side of spaceflight.
5/27/2024
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi, who serves as the president and director of El Dorado Films, discussed the documentary “Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII,” which was co-produced by El Dorado Films and the Veteran Documentary Corps.
6/7/2024
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in a story about the success of the program at Cal State Fullerton.
6/6/2024
Alumnus Mike McLaughlin, who founded the McLaughlin Coffee Roasting Company and co-founded Royal Coffee, passed away on April 20.
5/7/2024 -6/6/2024
President of the Golden Gate Park Band Mark Nemoyten, an alumnus, was interviewed about the band’s 142nd season. (This story was originally broadcast 5/7/2024 and re-aired 6/6/2024 on KRON-4.)
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
6/6/2024
Emily Beitiks, interim director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability, discussed a new fellowship program through the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that aims to highlight the work of disabled scholar-activists.
6/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Marcela García-Castañon discussed the divided views amongst Salvadoran American voters on San Francisco’s response to crime.
6/5/2024
Professor Emeritus of Journalism Leonard Sellers, who died March 10, was remembered for his pioneering approach to teaching journalism.
6/6/2024
Alumnus Jason Williams was interviewed about being selected to participate in a new mentorship and anti-violence program through the San Francisco District Attorney’s office.
6/6/2024
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid discussed serving hotdogs while he was an assistant football coach at SF State.
6/5/2024
Alumna Rebecca Alvarez Story was interviewed about her success as the CEO and founder of Bloomi, an intimate personal care product company.
6/5/2024
Alumnus and East Contra Costa County civil rights advocate Willie Mims, who died May 22, was remembered.
6/3/2024
Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing Molly Giles was interviewed about her new book, “Lifespan.”
6/4/2024
A photo of nursing student Nate Challis was featured in an article about a partnership between SF State and Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco with the goal of addressing the shortage of nurses.
6/4/2024
Alumnus Aidan Fisher-Paulson discussed overcoming challenges on his academic journey.
6/3/2024
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed advocating for the Asian American community and being the co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate.
KCBS-AM
6/2/2024
Andrew Fraknoi, who teaches astronomy at SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, discussed the purpose of NASA’s James Web Telescope and how its findings help us understand space. (Clip not available.)
5/31/2024 - 6/2/2024
Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks discussed the recent purchase of Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco by the Chobani company.
6/1/2024
Research into animal dreams by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was quoted in an article about whether or not dogs dream.
6/1/2024
A paper written for an SF State class about trans people in the workplace was discussed during a panel on LGBT labor history that took place at the 2024 Organization of American Historians Conference in April. (Time stamp: 5:59)
5/31/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about recent recipients of the East Tennessee chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Golden Press Card Awards.
May
5/31/2024
Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing Molly Giles’ new book “Lifespan,” which details her life as a writer in the Bay Area, was reviewed.
5/31/2024
Former faculty member and alumna Julie Gardner was interviewed about taking over the role of CEO at Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit organization focused on helping unhoused individuals.
5/30/2024
An honorary degree awarded to Willie Mays by the University in 2009 was mentioned in an article about the Giants Community Fund’s Willie Mays Scholars program.
5/30/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about union and labor negotiations within the Bureau of Land Management.
5/24/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger commented on a new state bill that would incorporate antisemitism education into diversity, equity and inclusion training at universities.
5/22/2024
A multi-year lab project focused on studying Pseudo-nitzschia, a harmful algal bloom, that was launched as a result of efforts by Professor Emeritus William Cochlan was discussed.
5/29/2024
Former student Brandon Lee discussed participating in the League of Filipino Students organization while attending SF State in an article about his speaking tour that begins May 26.
5/29/2024
Educator and alumna Rosa Uribe discussed her research on opioid receptors and the enteric nervous system.
SiliconValley.com; The Mercury News; East Bay Times
5/29/2024
Alums Linh Jee and Sophia Cheng are opening a new location of Toatique, a gourmet toast and juice bar franchise, in Danville.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times
5/24/2024
Community activist and alumnus Willie Mims, who passed away on May 22, was remembered.
5/29/2024
The Stop AAPI Hate website, launched in collaboration with SF State’s Asian American Studies Department in 2020, was mentioned in an article about a new “Spread AAPI Love” campaign, which aims to share stories of resilience in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
5/29/2024
An article about a Vietnam protester mentioned the 1968 student strike at SF State. (This article originated in The Conversation and has appeared in multiple new outlets.)
KTVU; WOFL; Fox 7 Austin; SFist; KTFX
5/28/2024
Actor Benjamin Bratt received an honorary doctorate degree from SF State and attended a Giants game.
Yahoo! News; Norfolk Daily News
5/27/2024
SF State’s Veteran Documentary Corps produced a 20-minute film about a Bellevue woman’s heroism during World War II that could be turned into a feature film.
KNTV; ABC7 News; San Francisco Chronicle
5/25/2024
Actor Benjamin Bratt received an honorary doctorate degree from SF State.
KNX
5/29/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the current strike of academic workers at the University of California. (Clip not available online.)
5/28/2024
Museum Studies Lecturer Julie Bly DeVere was named the new interim executive director at the Los Altos History Museum.
US Times Mirror; U.S. News & World Report
5/27/2024
Political Science Professor Ron Hayduk commented on non-citizen voting.
5/29/2024
Alumnus Matt Severson has been named executive vice president of academy collection and preservation at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
5/28/2024
Alumnus Faustino Cadiz III is a principal by day and theater performer by night.
5/28/2024
Alumnus and East Contra Costa County civil rights advocate Willie Mims passed away.
5/23/2024
Deborah Craig’s documentary “Sally!” about late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart was discussed in an article about the 48th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
5/17/2024
Photos of fashion designs by students Paulina Aguilar-Rosil, Arnel Noquez and Keana Pukahi De Bruce were featured in an article about the city’s unofficial fashion week events held earlier this month.
5/23/2024
Student Maya Luna discussed the lack of support for low-income seniors in San Francisco in an article about the hardships her mother faced after being evicted from her home in September.
5/24/2024
Alumnus Tony Billetter was profiled in an article about his new role at Venu Sports.
LAist
5/23/2024
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike at SF State were discussed in an interview with the new host of the podcast “Inheriting.” (Clip not available.)
5/22/2024
Alumnus Aaron Dillon, co-owner of Four Winds Growers in Santa Cruz, was interviewed about the history of the nursery and the type of plants they grow.
5/23/2024
The space in San Francisco Centre (formerly known as Westfield Mall) that once housed SF State’s Downtown Campus has caught the eye of organizers for Mayor London Breed’s initiative to bring satellite campuses from historically Black colleges to the city.
5/21/2024
Professor Emerita of Asian American Studies Lorraine Dong discussed the legacy of San Francisco Chinatown’s Square & Circle club, a female group founded in the 1920s with the goal of giving back to the community.
5/21/2024
Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales spoke during a town hall held at Landmark Elementary School on Monday as part of a community effort to encourage Pajaro Valley Unified School District to bring back the ethnic studies curriculum.
ABC 7 News; Spectrum 1 SoCal
5/21/2024
John Logan, chair and professor of Labor and Employment Studies, commented on recent arguments made to the California Supreme Court justices about the constitutionality of Proposition 22, a proposition passed in 2020 that exempted app-based transportation companies like Lyft and Uber from having to provide benefits to certain employees. (Spectrum 1 SoCal clip not available.)
5/21/2024
SF State Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the impact Chinatown’s senior voters could have on the San Francisco mayoral election.
5/21/2024
A survey on workplace conditions by SF State researchers was cited in an article about unionization efforts by Disneyland character performers at the Anaheim park.
NBC Bay Area
5/21/2024
SF State’s 2024 Commencement honorees actor and activist Benjamin Bratt, attorney and civil rights activist Walter Riley and the late psychologist, activist and educator Joseph L. White were discussed on an evening news segment. (Clip not available.)
5/21/2024
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed how late Suffolk County defense attorney Benedict “Benny” Vuturo became an unlikely ally of the LGBTQ community during the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
5/20/2024
Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri discussed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
5/20/2024
Ida Mojadad, alumna and vice president of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Northern California chapter, has joined the newsroom at The San Francisco Chronicle.
5/20/2024
Meg Partridge, alumna and director of the Imogen Cunningham Trust, was profiled in an article about an upcoming exhibition of Imogen Cunningham’s photography.
5/17/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about Genentech’s efforts to support STEM education for underrepresented college students in California.
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo! News
5/18/2024
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Angélica Camacho was quoted in an article about efforts to free Johnny Martinez, who was convicted of murder and sent to prison in 1995.
5/18/2024
Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures Masahiko Minami discussed how a 1906 mandate by the San Francisco school board regarding Chinese, Korean and Japanese children led to the creation of the Kinmon Gakuen language school in Japantown in an article about community efforts to revitalize the school.
5/18/2024
Professors of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper and Richard Harvey co-authored an article about rethinking the money spent on cancer screening tests.
5/17/2024
John Logan, chair and professor for Labor and Employment Studies, was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by employees at a Mercedes plant in Alabama.
5/18/2024
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa’s response to the 1968 student strike was discussed in an article about the legacy of former U.S. House Representative Pete McCloskey. (This story was republished by over 100 NPR affiliates.)
5/17/2024
Research on breathing exercises by master’s student Singing Chen and alums Cindy Huey and Nick Heinz was referenced. (This article has a paywall.)
5/19/2024
Alumna and educator Annie Dawid discussed the inspiration for her new historical novel “Paradise Undone: A Novel of Jonestown.”
5/17/2024
Alumnus Randy Leo Dudley, who passed away in late April, was remembered.
5/15/2024
Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote a review of the novel, “Real Americans” by Rachel Khong.
5/14/2024
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed how efforts by Democrats and Republics to reach Asian American voters might impact the 2024 election.
5/15/2024
Alumna Rebecca Rodriguez and her all-femme salsa band Agua Pura were discussed in an article about must-see local bands.
5/15/2024
Student Oliver Elias Tinoco commented on potential budget cuts for nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco.
5/14/2024
Student Makalah Wright wrote an op-ed about supporting LGBTQ+ mental health by supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations.
5/14/2025
SF State Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the San Francisco mayoral race.
5/13/2024
Andrew Fraknoi, who teaches astronomy at SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, discussed the recent visibility of the Northern Lights in the Bay Area.
5/12/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about the sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”
5/12/2024
Professor of English Language & Literature Jennifer Trainor co-wrote an article about writing formulas and teaching writing.
5/8/2024
Lecturer of Nursing Mary Jue was interviewed about her love of pickleball.
5/13/2024
Nursing student Nate Challis discussed how a partnership between SF State and Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco benefits nursing students and addresses the need for nurses.
5/13/2024
SF State’s Department of Latina/Latino Studies was mentioned in an article about a UC Berkeley professor’s efforts to increase Latinx visibility at the university.
5/12/2024
A photo of dark matter by Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andisheh Mahdavi was featured in an article about how invisible matter might be impacting the orbit of stars.
5/12/2024
Asian American Studies Professors Dan Gonzales and Laureen Chew (emerita) and alumna Penny Nakatsu discussed participating in the 1968 student strike on an episode of the PBS docuseries “Asian Americans.”
5/10/2024
Professor of Marketing Gulnur Tumbat discussed the criticism Target is facing after the company’s decision to limit Pride month merchandise and displays.
Times-Standard; Boston Herald; The Oakland Press
5/10/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on the continued efforts by Republican lawmakers to make it illegal for non-citizens to vote in all elections. (This article was originally published 5/6/2024 by Stateline. It has be republished by over 100 media outlets.)
5/11/2024
Student Vera Maksymiuk wrote about her experience being a student writer.
5/11/2024
Student Ruth Adams wrote an op-ed about what college has taught her about personal development.
5/10/2024
Student Piper Rea wrote an op-ed about pro-Palestinian student protesters at SF State.
5/12/2024
Alumna Amy Allen discussed how she ended up playing Jedi Aayla Secura in the “Star Wars” prequel films.
5/12/2024
Executive Marketing Director for Ceja Vineyards Dalia Ceja Swedelson, an alumna, discussed the legacy of her family’s vineyard and the upcoming La Onda Festival in Napa Valley.
5/12/2024
SF State was listed as the first college to have a FilGrad, a student-run Filipino graduation celebration, in an article about the University of Hawaii’s seventh annual FilGrad event.
5/9/2024
University President Lynn Mahoney discussed her role as an educational leader.
5/9/2024
A body discovered in 1967 was finally identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office with help from work by Chair and Associate Professor of Anthropology Mark Griffin.
5/10/2024
The documentary “Possible Selves: Overcoming the Odds in Foster Care” featuring student Mia Derisso recently aired. (Link goes to the full documentary.)
Northern California Public Media; Yahoo! News; KRON 4; The Press Democrat
5/8/2024 – 5/9/2024
A body discovered in 1967 was finally identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office with help from work by Chair and Associate Professor of Anthropology Mark Griffin. (The Yahoo! News article was originally published by The Sacramento Bee.)
5/8/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the funding dispute the Los Angeles Unified School District is facing. (This newscast is in Russian.)
Contra Costa Herald; Antioch Herald; Ed Source
5/6/2024 – 5/8/2024
Doctoral student Maria Gutierrez was quoted in an article about efforts to untangle confusion around AB 540, the California law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. (This article was originally published by Ed Source.)
Commonwealth Journal; The Richmond Register
5/7/2024 – 5/8/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed non-citizen voter turnout in an article about efforts by Republican lawmakers to make it illegal for non-citizens to vote in all elections. (This article was featured in over 20 media outlets.)
5/7/2024
Photographer Jeff Heyman, an alumnus, was quoted in an article about the upcoming Lafayette Artisan Walk.
5/6/2024
University President Lynn Mahoney’s meeting with student activists Monday was discussed.
5/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin’s mayoral campaign.
Arizona Mirror; Yahoo! News; Henry Herald
5/6/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed non-citizen voter turnout in an article about efforts by Republican lawmakers to make it illegal for non-citizens to vote in all elections. (This article was featured in over 20 media outlets.)
5/7/2024
Student Andre Aberin discussed his fashion design, which will be featured during the city’s upcoming fashion week events.
5/5/2024
Doctoral student Maria Gutierrez was quoted in an article about efforts to untangle confusion around AB 540, the California law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates.
5/5/2024
Student Vera Makscymiuk wrote an op-ed about why students should take advantage of instructors’ office hours.
5/4/2024
Student Mia Derisso was quoted in an article about the new PBS documentary “Possible Selves,” which covers the lives of former foster youth and their success with the First Star Foster Youth program.
5/5/2024
Alumnus Charles Hall, who created the waterbed as a student at SF State, was mentioned in a call for waterbed enthusiasts to share their stories.
5/2/2024
HeeBong Hyun, general manager for SF State’s Dining Services, discussed the “Plant a Seed Day” event hosted by City Eats on campus on April 22.
KRON 4
5/2/2024
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on the reduced crime rate stats for the city of Oakland. (Clip not available.)
4/30/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the relationship between Mayoral Candidate Mark Farrell and Jay Cheng, who is the executive director of Neighbors for a Better San Francisco.
4/30/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union efforts by employees of a Trader Joes in Chicago. (This article was originally published in the Washington Post.)
4/30/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about why farmers are pushing for policies that would be economically beneficial for their families. (This article was originally published 4/23/2024 in The Progressive Magazine.)
5/2/2024
Alumna Aline Younge was interviewed about her passion for hula dancing and performing with the Hardly Strictly Hawaiian Aloha Band.
5/2/2024
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and student activism that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in an article about Liberated Ethnic Studies.
5/2/2024
SF State was mentioned in a news story about how the issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are effecting student admission offers statewide.
5/1/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the potential Alameda County recall election for district attorney.
5/1/2024
An editorial about pro-Palestinian student protests praised the 1968 SF State student strike as an example of an effective and peaceful protest.
April
4/30/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts at a Trader Joe’s in Chicago.
4/29/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about why farmers are pushing for policies that would be economically beneficial for their families. (This article was originally published 4/23/2024 in The Progressive Magazine.)
4/29/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed California’s new fair wage bill.
4/26/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a struggling Amazon union. (This article requires a subscription.)
4/26/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Starbucks bargaining with a union. (This article requires a subscription.)
4/22/2024
Professor of Finance Todd Feldman discussed long-term investment strategies.
4/22/2024
Professor of Finance Todd Feldman discussed cryptocurrency.
4/19/2024
Steve Dickison, lecturer faculty for the Department of Creative Writing, was part of a Bay Area book award presentation to Palestinian poet Abu Toha.
4/28/2024
Student Lilah Rivera wrote an op-ed about mental health awareness for the month of May.
4/20/2024
Student Ruth Adams discussed BART’s “Not One More Girl” initiative, which aims to decrease sexual harassment and improve safety on public transportation.
Sun Herald; The Progressive Magazine
4/23/2024 – 4/26/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about why farmers are pushing for policies that would be economically beneficial for their families. (This article was originally published in The Progressive Magazine.)
4/10/2024
Assistant Professor of Cinema Artel Great was interviewed for the new documentary “How Disney Built America,” which premieres Sunday.
4/25/2024
Alumna “Tina S.,” who works for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, commented on the concerns that her and her fellow parking enforcers have with proposed plans to increase ticketing in the city.
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo! News
4/25/2024
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an article about pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.
4/28/2024
High school student Izzy Garcia discussed how the 1968 student strike at SF State inspired her to learn more about ethnic studies in an article about Fresno teachers advocating for ethnic studies curricula.
4/24/2024
An article about the S.F. International Arts Festival needing to change venues mentioned a potential partnership with SF State.
Restaurant Dive; Yahoo! Finance
4/23/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a Supreme Court hearing involving Starbucks and the National Labor Relations Board.
4/25/2024
Masters student Stephanie Temple is the director of a high school performance ensemble opening soon at the New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco.
4/23/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on recent UAW victories with Volkswagen and whether those victories could spread to Tesla. (This story was reprinted in multiple news outlets)
4/23/2024
Assistant Professor of Journalism Laura Moorhead was part of a panel about environmental journalists and the challenges they face.
4/23/2024
An article about historic buildings in Potrero Hill mentioned the Rock House, a building that was once owned by SF State.
The Rogersville Review; Princeton Daily Clarion; Newport Plain Talk; East Oregonian Online
4/24/2024
The founding of SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in an article about seven moments of Asian and Black solidarity.
4/24/2024
Alumnus and co-owner of Landmark Theatres Gary Meyer will receive the San Francisco International Film Festival’s Mel Novikoff Award.
Fox News; Democratic Accent; The Wall Street Journal
4/21/2024 – 4/23/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the changing political outlook of Chinese American voters in San Francisco. (This article was originally published by The Wall Street Journal. It was republished by seven additional media outlets.)
4/22/2024
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was quoted in an article about research on sleeping birds.
3/23/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed challenges to the National Labor Relations Board.
4/22/2024
Student Piper Rea wrote about the mental health benefits of journaling.
4/23/2024
Retired Marine sergeant and alumnus Kyle Garcia discussed being injured while serving in Afghanistan in an article about a nonprofit organization that gifted him and his family a custom home in the East Bay.
4/20/2024
Professor Emeritus of Psychology Jamie Newton and his wife Marion are volunteers for the El Salvador Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people in poor rural communities in El Salvador obtain higher education.
Weekly Voice; Yahoo! Finance; Reuters
4/19/2024 - 4/20/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers organizing a campaign at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. (This article was originally published by Reuters. It was republished by over 50 media outlets.)
4/19/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about workers’ support for unionizing at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
4/18/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed union efforts by Disney performers. (This video is in Russian.)
4/21/2024
Student Starr Washington wrote about being a student leader at SF State.
4/6/2024
District 7 supervisor candidate Myrna Melgar mentioned attending SF State in a “Meet the Candidates” Q&A segment about housing in West Portal.
Insurance Journal; The Business Times; The Economic Times
4/18/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Google’s decision to fire workers for protesting a partnership project with Amazon and the Israeli government. (This article was originally published 4/17/2024 by Bloomberg, which has a paywall. It has since been republished by over 30 media outlets.)
4/19/2024
Student Kevin DeAntoni discussed using BART to commute around the Bay Area area.
4/18/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about President Biden’s signing of an executive order designed to boost the use of registered apprenticeships as a career pathway.
4/18/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union campaign at The Long Beach Post.
4/17/2024
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Eileen Gonzales co-authored a study in which methane emissions were discovered on a brown dwarf star.
Time; Bloomberg; Yahoo! Finance
4/17/2024 – 4/18/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Google’s decision to fire workers for protesting a partnership project with Amazon and the Israeli government. (This article was originally published by Bloomberg, which has a paywall. It was republished by over 20 media outlets.)
4/17/2024
Professor of Psychology Ezequiel Morsella co-authored a study on identifying consciousness in humans and other non-human creatures.
4/18/2024
Filmmaker and alumna Ralph Arlyck was profiled in an article about an upcoming screening of his new documentary “I Like It Here.”
4/15/2024
Associate Professor of History Maziar Behrooz discussed the complications that public pressures surrounding the current conflict in Gaza are creating in the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
4/17/2024
Alumnus Chadwick Burnaw, the owner of an event company, was featured in an article about the company’s recent hosting of the Sazón Latin Food Festival in Austin.
4/15/2024
Amy Kelly of the band Mustache Cleavage discussed meeting bandmate Alexander Lewis while attending SF State in an article about the pairs’ new album.
4/15/2024
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley will discuss how law enforcement can better respond to situations involving mental health crises during a webinar hosted by his podcast “Policing Matters.”
4/9/2024
Student Ailin Torres’ campus community efforts as part of the state’s College Corps service program was discussed in an article about other California Service Corps programs.
4/15/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke discussed the negative impact of Iowa’s new immigration law.
4/14/2024
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed the effect that the conflict in Gaza is having on Iranians in the Bay Area.
4/12/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on the push by Republicans to prohibit non-citizen voting in federal elections, which is already illegal. (This article was republished be over 90 public radio stations.)
Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa
3/8/2024
Director and choreographer for “Larry the Musical” Billy Bustamante was interviewed about the play, which is based on the book “Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong,” co-written by late SF State Professor Dawn Mabalon.
4/13/2024
Alumnus Charles Hall, who created the waterbed as a student at SF State, was discussed in an article about longtime fans of the bed.
Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa
4/14/2024
Janet Alvarado discussed “Through My Father’s Eyes: The Filipino American Photographs of Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado,” now on exhibit in SF State’s Global Museum. (Clip not available.)
4/12/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about “progressive companies” that have yet to negotiate union contracts with their employees.
East Bay Times; The Mercury News
4/12/2024
Alumna Erin Green was interviewed about her traveling tearoom “The Hen and the Drake Modern Tearoom”.
KRON 4 ; Yahoo! News; Fior Reports
4/10/2024
Owner of Complex Oakland Oscar Edwards, an alumnus, discussed closing his business due to increase crime in the city.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; Today’s Chronic
4/11/2024
Director for the Financial Aid Office Denise Peña discussed the negative impact that the changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are having on students. (The Mercury New and East Bay Times websites have paywalls.)
4/11/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the money Amazon paid to anti-union consultants.
4/11/2024
Mayoral candidate Ellen Lee Zhou, an alumna, discussed her support for Trump and the Republican party.
4/10/2024
SF State student Arlett Mejia talked about their two-hour commute from Antioch to SF State in an article about people facing extreme commutes for work.
4/9/2024
The legacy of SF State Professor Dawn Mabalon is mentioned in a story about “Larry the Musical,” a play based on her book.
4/10/2024
A former SF State educator Jackie Fielder is running for supervisor for District 9.
4/8/2024
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Anatole Ben Anton, who died Dec. 25, 2023, was remembered.
4/5/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger wrote an op-ed about rising antisemitism and increasing divides within the Jewish community in the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.
4/8/2024
Alumna LaSandra Whitesenior is the new director of human resources for the Tamalpais Union High School District office.
4/8/2024
SF State’s Morrison Chamber Music Center and the Alexander String Quartet were discussed in an article about the quartet’s plan to end performances.
4/8/2024
A poem by Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures Charles Egan was featured on a podcast episode about Chinese immigrants incarcerated on Angel Island.
San Francisco Chronicle; Washington Examiner; Denver Gazette
4/6/2024 – 4/8/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s candidacy for mayor. (The Denver Gazette article was originally published by The Washington Examiner.)
4/7/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips discussed how the film “The Zone of Interest” could be a great resource for Holocaust studies.
4/7/2024
Professor Emerita of Cinema Jan Millsapps was interviewed about her career. (This article has a paywall.)
4/7/2024
Musician Raffi Garabedian discussed how he was inspired by the writing of his late father, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Peter Garabedian.
4/5/2024
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar wrote an article about alumnus Jihno “Piper” Ferreira’s play “Black Men Everywhere!”
4/5/2024
Nancy Martin, lecturer for Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel, discussed a partnership between the Apparel Design and Merchandising program and Goodwill in which students repurpose secondhand clothing.
4/7/2024
CEO of TriCore Panels Misha Homara, an alumna, discussed her success as a woman in construction.
Consider This with Christine Zak Edmonds
4/5/2024
Puppeteer for “Sesame Street” Leslie Cararra-Rudolph, an alumna, discussed her career and education.
San Francisco Chronicle; San Francisco Chronicle
3/23/2024 - 4/5/2024
Multiple articles discussed the roles alumni Gayle Romasanta (executive director) and Bryan Pangilinan (production composer) played in creating “Larry the Musical: An American Journey,” a play about the life of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong.
4/6/2024
District 7 supervisor candidate Myrna Melgar mentioned attending SF State in a “Meet the Candidates” Q&A.
KTVU-TV; The Mercury News; The San Francisco Standard
4/8/2024
The SFSU Observatory’s sun viewing party for today’s solar eclipse was mentioned in multiple news stories.
4/5/2024
Professor of Theatre and Dance Dee Spencer recommended places to go in Healdsburg.
4/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s candidacy for mayor.
KCBS-AM
4/4/2024
Nancy Martin, lecturer for Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel, discussed a partnership between the Apparel Design and Merchandising program and Goodwill in which students repurpose secondhand clothing. (Clip not available.)
4/4/2024
Alums Alexis Howard and Brandon Sardi were interviewed about their new local coffee pop-up, Poorboy Coffee.
4/3/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan’s article about the political ideology of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referenced in an article about the conflict in Gaza and calls for Israel’s allies to stop supplying weapons.
4/4/2024
Editor-in-Chief of the Golden Gate Xpress Adriana Hernandez discussed the University’s bilingual journalism program and supporting Spanish-language reporting at the student-run news site.
The Mercury News; Marin Independent Journal; East Bay Times
4/4/2024
Director/screenwriter and alumnus Steven Zaillian’s new television series “Ripley” was discussed.
4/3/2024
Livermore City Manager Marianna Marysheva, an alumna, was a panelist for a recent “Women in Business” discussion.
4/3/2024
Alumnus Peter Roussel’s membership in the Raku Club of Central Oregon was mentioned in an article about an upcoming exhibition.
4/1/2024
Co-Founder and President of Autism Hearts Erlinda Borromeo, an alumna, discussed advocacy for autism in the Filipino community.
KRON-TV
4/4/2024
Contributions to the Golden Gate Xpress’ bilingual reporting by students in the bilingual journalism program were discussed in a news segment. (Clip not available.)
4/3/2024
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance was discussed in an article about the artwork of Ruth Asawa.
4/2/2024
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on false claims made by Elon Musk about immigrant voting in the U.S.
3/30/2024
Professor of Physics & Astronomy Maarten Golterman collaborated on potentially groundbreaking research into a particle called the muon.
4/3/2024
Alumnus Daedalus Howell wrote an editorial about the state of the literary arts in the North Bay.
4/2/2024
Alumna Carrie James is getting divorced from “NCIS” star Sean Murray
4/2/2024
Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Ponipate Rokolekutu was quoted in an article about the recent premiere of the film “Oppenheimer” in Japan.
4/1/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about California’s new minimum wage law for fast food workers.
3/30/2024
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John P. Monteverdi discussed what makes a tornado in an article about tornadoes in California.
3/29/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was referenced in an article about how the divide between “moderates” and “progressives” has little to no impact on opinions about housing in San Francisco.
3/31/2024
Alumna Regina Louise’s experiences in the foster care system inspired a movie, “I Am Somebody’s Child,” which recently aired on the Lifetime television network.
4/2/2024
A two-part docuseries entitled “Black Panther/San Francisco State: On Strike” was discussed in an article about the book “The Gangster of Love” (1996).
3/30/2024
One of the candidates running for District 7 supervisor in San Francisco, Myrna Melgar, mentioned attending SF State in a “Meet the Candidates” Q&A.
March
3/29/2024
CEO of Tricore Panels Misha Homara, an alumna, was interviewed about her career and being a woman in the construction field. (This article was originally published by CNBC.)
3/28/2024
SF State was listed as one of the top five colleges near Hillsborough.
3/28/2024
Assistant Professor of International Relations See-Won Byun co-wrote an article about the changes in the economic relationship between China and South Korea.
3/27/2024
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the state’s new minimum wage increase.
Asia Times; Metropolitan Digital; Yahoo!
3/25/2024- 3/26/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an article about the political ideology of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (This article was originally published 3/25/2024 in The Conversation. It was republished in 10 additional media outlets.
3/28/2024
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, an alumna who died Feb. 27, was remembered.
3/27/2024
School of the Environment Professor Jason Henderson commented on the failings of San Francisco’s Vision Zero plan to limit traffic fatalities in the city.
3/27/2024
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti commented on an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on an abortion pill.
3/26/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a California law that goes into effect in April that will increase the wages for fast food workers.
3/26/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an editorial about the “Iron Wall” ideology that’s guiding the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
3/27/2024
A 2013 SF State study was mentioned in an article about language immersion programs in school and how they may not give kids a “developmental” edge.
3/27/2024
Alumna Jill Hunter was named the coordinator of Alameda Unified School District’s early childhood education program.
3/25/2024
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the state’s new minimum wage increase.
3/26/2024
Lucasfilm Vice President of Post-Production Mike Blanchard, an alumnus, was interviewed about retiring from the company.
3/25/2024
Artist and alumnus Jonathan Barcan was profiled.
3/26/2024
The Observatory at SF State was listed as one of the places to watch the eclipse on April 8.
3/25/2024
Author Lindsay Wong discussed using SF State as setting for one of her books during an interview.
The Conversation; MSN; The Huntsville Item
3/25/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an article about the political ideology of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (This article was originally published in The Conversation. It was republished in four additional media outlets. )
3/25/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Daniel Lurie’s campaign for San Francisco mayor.
3/24/2024
Professor Emeritus of Journalism Leonard Sellers, who died March 9, was remembered.
San Francisco Bay View; Before It’s News
3/23/2024
Lecturer of Africana Studies and alumna Shanice Robinson-Blacknell discussed an event honoring the legacy of Malcom X that she organized with Lecturer and Advisor Tachelle Herron-Lane.
3/22/2024
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts by Starbucks employees.
3/22/2024
Research into electron behavior in particle physics co-conducted by Professor of Physics and Astronomy Maarten Golterman was discussed in an article about new findings.
3/21/2024
Information Systems Professor Paul Beckman discussed the use of mathematics in selecting a winning basketball team during March Madness. (Time stamp: 9:35)
3/19/2024
A research project by Information Systems Professor Paul Beckman was referenced in an article about choosing a winning team during March Madness.
3/22/2024
Student Allexa Baron discussed her concerns about an individual who has been camping near the Argonne Playground in San Francisco.
3/21/2024
Students from SF State’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program have partnered with Goodwill to repurpose secondhand clothing.
3/23/2024
Alumna Sue Fisher King was interviewed about the relocations of the home design store she runs in San Francisco.
3/22/2024
Honorary alumnus Jeffrey L. Bleich is a new member of the National Security Education Board.
3/21/2024
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna and the keynote speaker at SF State’s 2023 Commencement, was interviewed about her career.
KFBK-AM
3/23/2024
The 125th anniversary of SF State’s founding was mentioned in a news segment. (Clip not available.)
3/21/2024
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed the history of Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year.
3/21/2024
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life David F Rourke discussed the importance of supporting SF State’s Muslim community during Ramadan in an article about how City Eats is providing meal accommodations.
3/21/2024
Director of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer is one of Bay Nature’s 2024 local heroes.
3/15/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed an analysis comparing campaign funding and results for the recent Democratic County Central Committee races.
3/20/2024 – 3/21/2024
Alumnus and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr.’s legacy was discussed in multiple articles about his 90th birthday celebration.
3/21/2024
Alumna T. Ajewole Duckett was quoted in an article about a recent Northern Illinois University Women’s History Month panel.
3/20/2024
Alumna Joanna Chun is a new member of the University of Guam Board of Regents.
3/20/2024
Alumna Juslyn Manalo was profiled in an International Women’s Day article about Filipina movers and shakers.
California State University News
3/20/2024
Alumnus Ju Hung, who is the director of the Dream Resource Center at UCLA, shared his experience as an undocumented student during the CSU’s first-ever Undocu Student Summit held March 16 at Cal State Long Beach.
KRON-TV; San Francisco Chronicle
3/20/2024
Multiple news stories about a UC Berkeley professor’s “sleep-in” protest against antisemitism mentioned that some SF State community members would participate in a similar on-campus protest. (KRON-TV video time stamp: 2:23)
3/20/2024
SF State’s partnership with SparkPoint, which will make free financial coaching available on campus, was covered in a news segment.
3/20/2024
Assistant Professor Amanda Roberti was quoted in a story about the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee working to elect Democrats to statehouses in the hopes of fighting for abortion rights. (This story appeared in more than a dozen publications.)
3/19/2024
Professor Emeritus William Cochlan commented on a harmful blue-green algae bloom at East Bay lakes.
3/15/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on how the U.S. Steelworkers union has influenced corporate mergers.
3/19/2024
SF State was listed as one of the schools where students and faculty may participate in a “sleep-in” protest of campus antisemitism. (This wire story appeared in multiple news outlets.)
3/19/2024
A story about how disability studies and ethnic studies go hand-in-hand mentioned the founding of the first College of Ethnic Studies in the nation at SF State.
3/20/2024
Alumnus and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr. is about to turn 90.
3/15/2024
Vice President of University Advancement Jeff Jackanicz was a panelist for a forum on Bay Area workforce development that was sponsored by SF State, the California Biomanufacturing Center, EastBay Works and the San Francisco Building and Trades Council.
3/19/2024
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed how the celebration of Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has changed through the years.
3/18/2024
A March 7 presentation by Professor of Journalism Cristina Azocar on the negative impact of cultural appropriation on Indigenous peoples was discussed.
USA Today; Reporter; El Paso Times
3/19/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about how a University of California, Berkeley professor is protesting antisemitism. (This article was originally published by USA Today. It was republished by over 70 media outlets.)
3/18/2024
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was mentioned in an article about Bay Area protesters in need of personal financial support.
3/16/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger was quoted in an article about pressure on state leaders to respond to calls for a cease fire in Gaza.
3/15/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed campaign endorsements in an article about changes to San Francisco’s Democratic County Central Committee.
3/16/2024
Student Maddux Eckerling was a panelist for an LGBTQ+ panel led by the American Association of University Women – Nevada County Branch on March 16.
3/18/2024
Actor and alumna Annette Bening was quoted in an article about the success of her career.
3/16/2024
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr., an alumnus, was interviewed about his career in politics and upcoming 90th birthday.
3/11/2024
Painter and Fabricator Ryan Whelan, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his new art exhibition.
The Sacramento Bee; Yahoo! News
3/14/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on proposed changes to the state’s minimum wage rules for fast food workers. (This article was originally published by The Sacramento Bee, which has a paywall.)
3/14/2024
Research by Assistant Professor of Biology Jenna Ekwealor was discussed in an article about adaptability in flowering plants.
3/15/2024
Desert Sun Reporter Bruce Fessier, an alumnus, was inducted into the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation’s inaugural Media Hall of Fame.
3/15/2024
Producer for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival Greg Wynn, an alumnus, died yesterday.
3/14/2024
SF State’s Dining Services was mentioned in an article about Gator Grub, a University initiative addressing food insecurity.
Spectrum News 1 SoCal
3/14/2024
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and student activism that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in an article about a University of California, Los Angeles alumnus who has donated funding to his alma mater for ethnic studies. (Clip not available.)
3/13/2024
Political Science Professor Ronald Hayduk discussed the history of non-citizens voting in an article about conspiracy theories surrounding its practice. (This article was originally published by NPR. It was republished by over 70 additional media outlets.)
3/13/2024
HeeBong Hyun, general manager for SF State’s Dining Services, discussed Gator Grub, a University initiative addressing food insecurity.
3/13/2024
Alumnus Nathan Tan contributed to a new exhibition called “The Streets of San Francisco” at the city’s Luna Rienne Gallery.
Japan Society of Northern California
3/11/2024
Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin was a panelist at a conference on LGBTQ rights in Japan and the U.S.
Here & Now
3/9/2024
Associate Professor for the School of the Environment Sara Baguskas discussed her research on how fog affects the growth of strawberries in a story about climate change and fog in the Bay Area. (Clip not available. This episode of “Here & Now” was broadcast on over 10 NPR-affiliated radio stations.)
3/7/2024
An article co-written by Assistant Professor of International Relations See-Won Byun was cited in an article about the history of the relationship between China and North Korea.
3/11/2024
Alumnus Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist of the band Metallica, was profiled.
3/10/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about how teachers can adapt their instruction to include students having cell phones in the classroom.
3/9/2024
Professor of International Relations Andrei P. Tsygankov discussed the history of westernization in Russia.
3/8/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the divide in San Francisco between “tough on crime” legislation and judicial candidates.
3/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco voters’ support of Proposition E (which will require welfare recipients to be drug tested) and Proposition F (which will increase law enforcement surveillance in the city.) (This article was originally published by NBC News.)
3/9/2024
Student Ella Gutierrez commented on attending San Francisco’s Tulip Day celebration held Saturday in Union Square.
3/10/2024
Actor and alumna Annette Bening was interviewed by fellow alum Whit Johnson about her Oscar-nominated role as athlete Diana Nyad in the biopic film “Nyad.” (Time stamps:35:00-35:13;35:54-39:55.)
3/10/2024
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, an alumna who died Feb. 27, was remembered.
3/9/2024
Author and alumna Cal Orey wrote an article about natural ways to fend off colds and the flu.
KFBK-AM
3/8/2024
The kudos to the public education system that alumna and actor Annette Bening gave on a recent episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” was mentioned in a news segment. (Clip not available.)
3/9/2024
Photographer Michael Zagaris discussed photographing Ray Charles at SF State in 1971. (Time stamp: 7:58 – 9:32. Episode 5. Video expires 4/5/2024.)
3/7/2024
The closure of several offices at SF State’s downtown campus during the peak of the 2020 pandemic was mentioned in an article about San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s efforts to attract new residents and students to the city’s downtown.
The Chronicles of Higher Education
3/7/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the growing interest of student workers in unionizing. (This article can be accessed by the University community via the J. Paul Leonard Library website. Click on the headline “Colleges Contend with a Tidal Wave of New Undergrad Unions.”)
3/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco voters’ support of Proposition E (which will require welfare recipients to be drug tested) and Proposition F (which will increase law enforcement surveillance in the city.) (This article was originally published by The Washington Post.)
3/6/2024
Lecturer of Philosophy Kimbrough Moore was quoted in an article about the history of rock climbing in Berkeley.
3/7/2024
Executive Director of the Bay Area Urban Debate League Mya Whitaker, an alumna, was interviewed about participating as a youth with the organization she now leads.
3/7/2024
Alumna and actor Annette Bening discussed her education and her latest role.
3/7/2024
Actor and alumnus BD Wong was interviewed about taking a stage role in “Big Data,” which runs through March 10 at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre.
3/1/2024
Playwright and alumna Ashley Smiley was interviewed about her new play “Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad,” which opened March 2 at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre.
The Washington Post; NBC News; MSN News Canada
3/6/2024 – 3/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco voters’ support of Proposition E (which will require welfare recipients to be drug tested) and Proposition F (which will increase law enforcement surveillance in the city.) (The MSN article is a republishing of the NBC News article.)
3/6/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed how San Francisco voter turnout could impact election results.
3/5/2024
Lecturer of Anthropology Niccolo Caldararo commented in an article about 19th century anthropologist Anténor Firmin.
3/6/2024
Sophie Molholm, an alumna and professor at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York, was profiled.
ABC News Talk; The Boston Globe; The New York Times
3/5/2024- 3/6/2024
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, an alumna, who died Feb. 27 was remembered. (The Boston Globe article was originally published by The New York times. It has a paywall. The New York Times article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
3/5/2024
Veterinarian and co-founder of CodaPet Bethany Hsia, an alumna, was cited in an article about longevity in dogs.
3/6/2024
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Omar Zahzah was quoted in an article about pro-Palestinian voices in the U.S.
3/5/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch this November after they were the likely victors of their respective primaries.
3/6/2024
Alumna Noa Silver discussed her debut novel “California Dreaming.”
2/5/2024
Alumna Ashley Smiley tackled the gentrification of San Francisco in her new play “Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad,” which opened in San Francisco’s Magic Theatre.
USA Today; El Paso Times; St. Cloud Times
3/5/2024
An open letter co-written last year by Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin requesting that the Biden administration find ways to sidestep recent Supreme Court decisions was mentioned in an op-ed about the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Donald Trump to remain on the ballot in Colorado. (This article was published in over 50 media outlets.)
3/4/2024
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar interviewed Fredrika Newton, president and co-founder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, about the foundation’s decision to open the Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland.
3/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about the race to fill the seat left by late Senator Dianne Feinstein.
3/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed voter turnout for San Francisco’s primary election.
3/4/2024
Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies Joseph S. Tuman discussed the campaign ads for the Alameda County Democratic committee race.
The San Francisco Standard; CBS News Bay Area; My Droll
3/4/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin potentially becoming a mayoral candidate. (The My Droll article was originally published by CBS News Bay Area.)
3/2/2024
Abdur R. Sikder, a lecturer for the Lam Family College of Business and the College of Science & Engineering, is a candidate for the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Barbara Lee.
3/1/2024
Chair and Professor of Secondary Education Trevor Getz was a contributing scholar to New York City public school’s new African Diaspora curriculum.
3/2/2024
Alumnus Hasseem Abdalla discussed the inspiration behind his artwork that is part of a display by Black artists with studios at Hunters Point Shipyard.
3/1/2024
Alumnus Sherman D’Silva is a candidate for San Francisco’s District 1 supervisor seat.
2/27/2024
Student activism at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about San Francisco’s Prop E, which would allow law enforcement to experiment with new surveillance technology.
3/2/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about supervisor candidates for District 7 in San Francisco.
Eyewitness News Mornings at 8 on KBFX
3/1/2024
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning Jasper Rubin discussed the use of the space that will be left in Union Square once the Macy’s there closes. (Clip not available.)
2/29/2024
Associate Professor of Latino/a Studies Melissa Guzman was a panelist at a Black Studies conference held yesterday at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
2/29/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on ongoing negotiations between Starbucks and its workers’ union, Workers United. (This article was originally published by The New York Times.)
2/29/2024
Alumna Megan Watson was interviewed about being the new coordinator for Native American artifacts repatriation at Cal Poly Humboldt.
2/29/2024
Alumna E. Magdalen Ross was interviewed about being the new director of canonical services for the Diocesan Tribunal in Fall River, Massachusetts.
2/29/2024
Alumna Joan Gelfand was interviewed about her new memoir.
2/28/2024
Journalist and alumnus Bruce Fessier has been inducted into the Coachella Valley Media Awards Hall of Fame.
3/1/2024
An art piece by Evelyn Nitzberg that is on permanent display in the University’s Union History Archives was mentioned in an article about an art display at the Franklin Gallery in Rochester, New York.
February
2/29/2024
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning Jasper Rubin discussed the use of the space that will be left in Union Square once the Macy’s there closes.
Fox 5 New York; The San Juan Daily Star; Sky News
2/28/2024 – 2/29/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on ongoing negotiations between Starbucks and its workers’ union, Workers United.
Livingston Daily; MSN; USA Today
2/28/2024 – 2/29/2024
Professor of Political Science Ronald Hayduk commented on allegations that one of San Francisco’s Election Commission members was an illegal immigrant. (This article was originally published by USA Today. It was republished in over 400 additional media outlets.)
2/28/2024
Assistant Professor of Biology Jenna Ekwealor co-authored a study on a new adaptability finding in flowering plants.
2/29/2024
Student Maddux Erkerling discussed his participation in CSU student worker unionization efforts.
2/29/2024
Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis was profiled in an article about 10 famous singers from San Francisco.
2/28/2024
An art piece by Evelyn Nitzberg that is on permanent display in the University’s Union History Archives was discussed in an article about the New Hampshire Art Association.
2/27/2024
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on ongoing negotiations between Starbucks and its workers’ union, Workers United.
2/27/2024
An article about how Kansas City Chief’s head coach Andy Reid is celebrating his team’s Super Bowl win mentioned his time as the assistant coach of SF State’s football team.
2/25/2024
SF State research about the physical benefits of thinking about pleasant memories was mentioned in an article about how to have great mornings.
2/26/2024
A new apartment building in downtown San Francisco that’s open to SF State students is one way the mayor is hoping to revitalize the Tenderloin.
KPIX; NBC Bay Area; San Francisco Chronicle; KTVU
2/23/2024
SF State’s declining enrollment was mentioned in a news story about a 6% decrease in enrollment in the entire California State University system.
2/22/2024
Professor of Journalism Venise Wagner discussed her experience growing up with family employed by U.S. Steel in South Chicago.
2/21/2024
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee was quoted in an article about California primary candidates who support a proposal to open an LGBTQ history museum in the city.
2/21/2024
SF State’s dining team partnered with the student group Black Residents United in Housing to host a cooking class in honor of Black History Month.
2/21/2024
An essay about the benefits of virtual reality workouts mentioned a 2022 SF State study that examined the level of physical exertion people experience when they play VR games.
2/19/2024
Alumna Melba Pattillo Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students who enrolled at a previously all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957, was profiled in a tribute article.
2/20/2024
Alumna Kimberly Green has announced her retirement as director of the Washington State University Office of Assessment for Curricular Effectiveness.
2/17/2024
Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi spoke during the annual Day of Remembrance in San Francisco, an event that commemorates the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
2/18/2024
Alumna Cal Orey wrote an article about the benefits of essential oils.
2/15/2024
Songwriter and musician Ty Segall, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about two upcoming shows.
2/18/2024
The upcoming First Exposure: The 2023 SF State Photojournalism Showcase was mentioned in a story about the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
Marin Independent Journal; Times~Herald
2/14/2024
SF State’s return of the cultural items to Indigenous tribes was mentioned in an article about efforts to apply new federal rules to have all Indigineous items from various Bay Area universities and museums returned to their respectful tribes. (This article was published in four media outlets.)
Teen VOGUE; Yahoo! Canada; MSN
2/16/2024
Student “Josh” discussed issues he’s had with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in an article about a glitch on the site.
2/16/2024
Alumnus David Wheeler was profiled in an article about auditions for a stage play he is directing.
2/15/2024
Christina Chan, an environmental diplomat for the U.S., discussed how participating in the study abroad program at SF State influenced her career.
2/14/2024
Alumna Nite Yun Chef, who is the owner of Nyum Bai, a Cambodian restaurant based in Oakland, was interviewed about her new restaurant that will be opening in San Francisco’s Ferry Building.
2/14/2024
Alumnus Vince Gotera, who is an English professor for the University of Northern Iowa, was named Iowa Poet Laureate.
2/15/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers organizing a campaign at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Before It’s News; San Francisco Bay View
2/14/2024
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar wrote an article about Oakland’s new Black Panther Party Museum.
2/9/2024
Emily Beitiks, interim director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability, wrote an article about a new theory on the 1932 kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby.
2/14/2024
SF State was listed as a participant in a summer program that is part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s initiative to bring satellite campuses from historically Black colleges to downtown San Francisco. (This article was originally published by EURweb.)
2/13/2024
SF State student Maelynn Le has been using a dating service called Vouched Dating, which relies on references for dating service users.
2/12/2024
Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri commented on recent hostage rescue efforts by Israel in Gaza.
2/12/2024
“Crave,” a KSFS radio show co-produced by Associate Professor of Broadcast Communications Arts Miriam Smith, has announced a fourth season. (This article is in Italian.)
Los Angeles Times; Yahoo! News; West Observer
2/13/2024
Chief Operations Officer for the Felton Institute Yohana I. Quiróz, an alumna, was quoted in an article about a recent report on wages for Black and Latina child care workers in California. (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times, which has a paywall.)
2/13/2024
A 2015 student film shot at SF State was featured in an article about the 2024 Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival.
NBC News; MSN News; Yahoo! News
2/12/2024
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee was quoted in an article about Asian Americans in local government leadership roles in the Bay Area.
2/12/2024
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on state legislation surrounding allowable surgeries on intersex youth.
2/8/2024
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about the impact a school’s architectural design has on student learning.
2/11/2024
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid’s time as an assistant football coach at SF State was mentioned in a Superbowl news special. (Time stamp: 21:57.)
The San Juan Daily Star; Chattanooga Times Free Press
2/8/2024 – 2/9/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger’s book “Black Power, Jewish Politics” was cited in an op-ed about how the relationship between Black and Jewish Americans has influenced views on the war in Gaza. (This article was originally published by The New York Times.)
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; MSN; Mirage News; Nature Water
2/5/2024- 2/8/2024
Research scholar Aleyda M. Trevino co-authored a study on the impact of changing temperatures and surface moisture in soil.
2/8/2024
Retired football coach and alumnus Leon Feliciano discussed coaching college football at SF State alongside now-Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid.
2/8/2024
Comedian Greg Proops, who took acting classes at SF State in the late ’70s and early ’80s, discussed his career. (Time stamp 39:16)
2/7/2024
Associate Professor of Liberal Studies Logan Hennessy commented on the environmental impact the war in Gaza is having on the planet.
2/6/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger’s book “Black Power, Jewish Politics” was cited in an op-ed about how the relationship between Black and Jewish Americans has influenced views on the war in Gaza. (The article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
Daily Mail; The British Club; Salten
2/7/2024
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, a former football coach at SF State, commented on rumors of his retirement. (This article was published in 10 media outlets.)
2/7/2024
An article about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid mentioned his time as an assistant football coach at SF State.
2/7/2024
An article about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid mentioned his time as an assistant football coach at SF State.
2/5/2024
A story about UCLA expanding its ethnic studies programs mentioned ethnic studies at SF State and the 1968 student strike.
2/7/2024
An essay about the health benefits of VR games mentioned an SF State study that measured people’s level of exertion while playing VR games.
2/7/2024
Alumna and artist Karen Taylor will be displaying her artwork in Sedona’s city hall.
Thanh Nien; Mountain View Sentinel; White House News Time
2/6/2024
Associate Professor of Marketing Ho Dac Nguyen Nga wrote an editorial about Vietnam and its integration into the global economy. (This article was originally published in the Thanh Nien newspaper. It was republished by 19 additional media outlets.)
2/6/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how improving policies surrounding the export of agricultural goods could benefit farmers. (This article was originally published by The Progressive Magazine.)
2/5/2024
Professor of Cinema Zhang Weimin discussed how Professor Emeritus of Art Mark Johnson contributed footage to her award-winning documentary “Of Color & Ink: Chang Dai-chien After 1949,” which follows the life and works of Chinese artist Chang Dai-chien.
Fox 40 Morning News
2/6/2024
Actor and former professional football player Carl Weathers, an alumnus who died Feb. 1, was remembered. (Clip not available.)
The Sacramento Bee; Yahoo! News
2/5/2024
Alumnus Sean Frame is a candidate for the vacant Sacramento Assembly District 6 seat. (This article was originally published by The Sacramento Bee, which has a paywall.)
2/5/2024 – 2/6/2024
SF State was listed as a participant in a summer program that is part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s initiative to bring satellite campuses from historically Black colleges to downtown San Francisco.
Yahoo! News; Los Angeles Times
2/5/2024
Activism by SF State student groups that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was discussed in an article about a $10 million dollar gift to the University of California Los Angeles’ Institute of American Cultures.
2/3/2024
Associate Professor of History Maziar Behrooz discussed the recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq following an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. (The Yahoo! News article was originally published by KTVU-TV.)
2/2/2024
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi discussed the ‘unconfirmed tornado’ that recently struck the Bay Area.
2/2/2024
The legal battle between Professor Emeritus of Economics Ralph Anspach and the Parker Brothers, brought on by his creation of a board game called Anti-Monopoly, was discussed.
Doc Reno; NFL Draft Diamonds; Associated Press; InspireMore
2/2/2024
Actor and former professional football player Carl Weathers, an alumnus, died Feb. 1.
2/2/2024
Alumna Graciela Ronconi was interviewed about the success of her store Love Street Vintage, which she’s owned for 30 years.
2/2/2024 – 2/5/2024
SF State was listed as a participant in a summer program that is part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s initiative to bring satellite campuses from historically Black colleges to downtown San Francisco.
1/31/2024
The involvement of alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed in an interview with the director of a new educational documentary short about the occupation. (Time stamp of interview: 15:04. Full documentary available via Retro Report.)
2/1/2024
SF State’s Dining Services by Sodexo has organized a nationwide food waste competition.
2/2/2024
SF State was mentioned in an article about San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s plan to bring satellite campuses of historically Black colleges to downtown San Francisco.
1/30/2024
Professor Emeritus of Special Education Stan Goldberg discussed the effects of aging on brains and ways to improve cognition.
The Hollywood Reporter; The Internet Movie Database; KZK101
1/31/2024
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike were discussed in a review of the 1971 docudrama “Bushman,” which stars Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, a former instructor at the University. (This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter. It was republished in three additional media outlets.)
2/1/2024
An interview with alumnus Nesbit Crutchfield about his participation with the Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike was referenced in an article commemorating the founding of the College of Ethnic Studies and the Black Studies (now Africana Studies) program.
2/1/2024
Alumnus Chi-hui Yang is the new program director for creativity and free expression at the Ford Foundation.
1/31/2024
SF State was listed number one on a list of top five colleges near Millbrae.
1/31/2024
A Golden Gate Xpress article about the new Science & Engineering Innovation Center was referenced.
January
1/31/2024
Alumna Daisy Hernandez has become a San Francisco rental influencer on TikTok with her popular handle Apartment Plug.
1/31/2024
Alumna and godmother of the parklet Bonnie Ora is celebrated in a new retrospective at Fort Mason Center.
1/30/2024
Alumna Laksmi Abraham was appointed Maui County Director of Communications and Government Affairs.
NBC News; AOL.com; MSN South Africa
1/30/2024
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan H. X. Lee discussed the Lunar New Year and the symbolism behind the Year of the Dragon.
1/30/2024
Chair of Latina/Latino Studies and Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Jeff Duncan-Andrade was quoted in an article about an equity conference recently hosted by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
1/29/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about an ABC News Australia journalist who was allegedly fired for sharing a social media post by the group Human Rights Watch that was critical of Israel.
1/29/2024
Professor of Psychology Ezequiel Morsella referenced research co-conducted by Professor David Matsumoto in an article about whether or not we can control our emotions.
1/29/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was interviewed about a new documentary on Amazon and unions. (This article is in French and has a paywall.)
1/29/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how improving policies surrounding the export of agricultural goods could benefit farmers.
1/29/2024
Memoir writing classes taught by alumnus Oscar Penaranda were mentioned in an article about a senior activity group in the city of Makati in the Philippines.
1/29/2024
SF State is mentioned in an article about the 1971 docudrama “Bushman,” which stars Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, a former instructor at the University.
1/28/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on campaign donations for the San Francisco Superior Court judicial elections.
1/27/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how improving policies surrounding the export of agricultural goods could benefit farmers. (This article was originally published 1/25/2024 by The Progressive Magazine.)
Animation Magazine; Cartoon Brew
1/26/2024 – 1/27/2024
Late television animation producer John Bush, an alumnus who died in November, was remembered.
Variety; Yahoo! News; MSN Philippines
1/26/2024
Award winning American television director and producer Rod Holcomb, an alumnus, died Jan. 24.
1/25/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the CSU student workers union.
1/19/2024- 1/25/2024
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how improving policies surrounding the export of agricultural goods could benefit farmers. (This article was originally published by The Progressive Magazine.)
The Theatre Times; Canadian Review
1/24/2024
Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Schweikardt and students Jessa Laboissonniere, Tristan Fabiunke, Bre Lawscha, Connor Diaz and Benjamin Edwards co-wrote an article about the School of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Eurydice.”
Yahoo! News; Apple Valley News; News Channel 3
1/23/2024
Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn commented on a story about the increasing frequency of self-pollinating flowers. (This article was originally published 1/23/2024 by CNN. It was republished in 10 additional media outlets.)
Taiwan Sun; Sacramento Sun; Oregon Telegraph
1/24/2024
Emmy-winning “Simpsons” producer and alumnus John Bush passed away at age 69 after a battle with lymphoma. (This story was published in more than 10 publications.)
1/23/2024
Alumna Gina O’Mara is the Teacher of the Week for Gibson Elementary School. (This article has a paywall.
1/23/2024
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan spoke about the CFA-CSU settlement following the union’s one-day strike. (This clip is in Russian.)
San Jose Mercury News; The East Bay Times
1/24/2024
Andrew Fraknoi, who teaches astronomy at SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, was profiled.
1/23/2024
Professor of History James Martel discussed opposition to a tentative agreement between the California Faculty Association and the CSU.
Hollywood Reporter; Yahoo! News; Florida Statesman; San Diego Sun; New Hampshire State News
1/24/2024
Emmy-winning “Simpsons” producer and alumnus John Bush passed away at age 69 after a battle with lymphoma. (This story was published in more than 10 publications.)
1/23/2024
Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn commented on a story about the increasing frequency of self-pollinating flowers. (This article was originally published by CNN. It was published in three additional media outlets.)
1/22/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club’s decision to withdraw its endorsement from President Biden’s March primary campaign.
1/22/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the delayed closure of the Fillmore District Safeway.
1/23/2024
Author and alumnus David Madden discussed his book “Momma’s Lost Piano: A Memoir.”
1/22/2024
Alumnus and artist Bonnie Sherk was profiled in an article about the history of parklets in San Francisco.
1/21/2024
Marine research by late faculty member Jonathan Stern was referenced in an article about the unusual mating habits of porpoises in the San Francisco Bay.
The Guardian; Inkl; MSN South Africa
1/20/2024
Professor of Theatre and Dance Yutian Wong discussed the history of ballroom dancing in an article about Asian elders returning to the dance floor in Alhambra after a one-year hiatus due to a shooting at a Monterey dance hall. (This article was originally published 1/20/2024 by The Guardian. It was republished in several additional media outlets. The Inkl site has a paywall.)
1/19/2024
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Arezoo Islami discussed the mysterious history of mathematics.
1/19/2024
Glass artist and alumna Annie Morhauser was profiled in an article about her business Annieglass.
1/19/2024
Alumna Sonia Sarkar discussed her experience studying in San Francisco in an article celebrating the 25th year of the Hope Foundation.
1/18/2024
Co-founder of SF Sketchfest Cole Stratton, an alumnus, was interviewed about the success of the annual event, now in its 21st year. (See video title: “More than 200 shows coming to ‘SF Sketchfest’ comedy festival”)
1/18/2024
Alumna Shanna Strassberg, vice president of development and strategy for the music production company C.A.M.P. 615, was profiled.
1/17/2024
Alumna Mary Hatcher-Skeers is the new vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Scripps College.
1/18/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the role that the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) will have in San Francisco’s 2024 election.
1/18/2024
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi commented on the recent El Niño weather patterns in California in an article about a forecast for rain.
1/17/2024
Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature Teresa Pratt discussed the history of accents and dialects in the U.S.
1/16/2024
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger was quoted in an article about the recent resignation of Harvard’s president following allegations of antisemitism and plagiarism. (This article was originally published by Haaretz.)
1/15/2023
Professor Emeritus of Theatre at Las Positas College Ken Ross, an alumnus, passed away in October.
The Killeen Daily Herald; The Kansas City Star
1/17/2024- 1/18/2024
Alumna Emily Curiel quoted “words of wisdom” from Journalism Lecturer Scot Tucker in an article about a photo she took during a recent AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins. (This article was originally published 1/17/2024 by The Kansas City Star.)
1/17/2024
Music Lecturer for Sacramento State Julian Dixon, an alumnus, was interviewed about his part in establishing the Sacramento Philharmonic’s Link Up! Carnegie Hall Program, a music education program for grades 3-5.
1/17/2024
Alumna Miriam Brooks was interviewed about her role in the Magic Theatre’s
production “Miriam and Esther Go to the Diamond District.”
1/172024
Alumna Leslie Vedder was profiled in an article about her new book “The Cursed Rose.”
1/17/2024
The late professional baseball player and coach Bud Harrelson, an alumnus, was remembered.
1/16/2024
Recommendations from engineers at SF State were mentioned in an article about an upcoming Coastside County Water District hydroelectric power study.
1/17/2024
The Ethnic Studies program at SF State was referenced in a review of the book “Writing Backwards: Historical Fiction and the Reshaping of the American Canon” by Alexander Manshel. (This article has a paywall.)
1/17/2023
An article about how two small businesses launched campaigns to support the LGBTQ community referenced research by SF State’s Family Acceptance Project.
1/17/2023
An article about a program that sends Glendale Community College students to the Sundance Film Festival included a profile of participant Michelle Castillo, who later transferred to SF State and now works for Warner Music Group.
1/16/2024
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley discussed whether or not off-duty law enforcement officers should be allowed to use marijuana in states where it is recreationally legal.
Yahoo! News; The Sacramento Bee
1/15/2024
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson wrote an op-ed about a plan by the California Public Employees Pension System (CalPERS) to invest in clean energy. (This article was originally published in The Sacramento Bee. The link has a paywall.)
1/15/2024
Professor and Chair of Africana Studies Abul Pitre discussed concerns of political constraints on American history education in Florida following passage of a law that forbids teaching that U.S. political institutions were “created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” (This article was originally published 1/6/2024 by the Associated Press.)
1/13/2024
Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance Joel Schechter was quoted in a review a local drag production of “9 to 5: Live.”
1/16/2024
California Almond Board CEO Clarice Turner, an alumna, was named one of the nation’s Top 50 Diverse Board Candidates.
1/16/2024
Photojournalist and alumnus Benjamin Fanjoy is a winter intern for The San Francisco Chronicle.
1/15/2024
Alumnus Jeffrey Paradise, a founding member of the band Poolside, was interviewed about his career in music.
1/15/2023
Alumna Ellen Lee Zhou’s 2019 San Francisco mayoral campaign was discussed in an article about candidates in the 2024 election.
1/14/2024
Alumna Angela Jaime was appointed vice-provost of Indigenous engagement at the University of Saskatchewan.
1/11/2024
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Reck was a speaker at “The Fight for the Castro Theatre: Lessons for Queer Preservation,” a recent event at the Roxie Theatre in San Francisco.
1/10/2024 – 1/11/2024
Professor and Chair of Africana Studies Abul Pitre discussed concerns of political constraints on American history education in Florida following passage of a law that forbids teaching that U.S. political institutions were “created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” (This article was originally published 1/6/2024 by the Associated Press. It was republished by over 300 media outlets.)
1/12/2024
Alumnus Durryle Brooks was profiled in an article about his upcoming Wilson College Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation entitled “Centering Love, Healing, and Liberation in Our Social Justice Work.”
1/12/2023
Alumnus Elliott Lin discussed how he bonded with his future wife over their shared love of the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise. (The article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
1/12/2024
California Almond Board CEO Clarice Turner, an alumna, was named one of the nation’s Top 50 Diverse Board Candidates.
1/11/2024
Iranian artist Shadi Yousefian, an alumna, was profiled in an article about the donation of her entire collection of artwork to Mano Amiga, a Mexican non-governmental organization that provides business and personal finance support for women.
1/11/2024
Vice Chair for the SF State Foundation Board Mary Huss has announced her retirement from the San Francisco Business Times.
The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
1/11/2024
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross was profiled in an article about an upcoming event she is hosting at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation in Lawrence, Kansas.
1/10/2024 – 1/11/2024
Professor and Chair of Africana Studies Abul Pitre discussed concerns of political constraints on American history education in Florida following passage of a law that forbids teaching that U.S. political institutions were “created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” (This article was originally published 1/6/2024 by the Associated Press. It was republished by over 300 media outlets.)
1/10/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to offer prenatal leave for pregnant women. (This interview is in Russian.)
1/10/2024
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was quoted in an article about research of dream behavior in multiple species of animals.
1/11/2024
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, a former football coach at SF State, was profiled in an article about the team’s performance. (The article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
Lone Star Ball; The New York Times; MLB Trade Rumors
1/11/2024
Former professional baseball player and coach Bud Harrelson, an alumnus, died yesterday.
1/11/2024
Alumna Tenny Minassian was interviewed about her new children’s book “Lucy Goes to the Gentle Barn.” (This article was originally published 1/4/2024 by The Orange County Register.)
1/10/2024
A memorial service for Oakland police officer and alumnus Tuan Le, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 29, was held yesterday morning in Castro Valley.
1/4/2024
Artist and naturalist Esme Cabrera, an alumna, discussed how her ethnic background and education influenced her passion for environmental preservation. (See headline “Welcoming whimsy, wonder, and the work of Intimacy: Esme Cabrera Naturalist/Artist, la_mamigami”)
1/11/2024
A proposal for renovations to SF State’s Romberg Tiburon Center was discussed.
1/10/2024
The Markowski-Leach scholarship at SF State was listed among the best college scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
1/9/2024
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny commented on the recent resignation of Claudine Gay as president of Harvard University. (This article can be accessed by the University community via a page on the J. Paul Leonard Library website. Click on the headline “‘You Hand Them a Knife’: After Claudine Gay’s Ouster, Historians Worry About Weaponization of Plagiarism.”)
1/10/2024
A memorial service for Oakland police officer and alumnus Tuan Le, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 29, was held this morning in Castro Valley.
Yahoo! News; NBC Bay Area; Fortune
1/7/2024 – 1/8/2024
Professor and Chair of Africana Studies Abul Pitre discussed concerns of political constraints on American history education in Florida following passage of a law that forbids teaching that U.S. political institutions were “created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” (This article was originally published 1/6/2024 by the Associated Press. It was republished by over 340 additional media outlets.)
1/9/2024
Owner of Beep’s Burger Samantha Yen Wong, an alumna, was mentioned in a review of the popular San Francisco restaurant.
1/9/2024
Alumna Serene Williams is advocating for an AP Women’s History course.
1/8/2024
Alumnus David Pendery wrote a letter to the editor about Taiwan’s 2024 election.
1/8/2024
Emeritus Professor and former Dean of Ethnic Studies Kenneth P. Monteiro commented in a story about the impact the Israel-Hamas war could have on University of California ethnic studies course requirements.
NBC Boston; Associated Press; CBS 42; ABC 4
1/6/2024 – 1/8/2024
Professor and Chair of Africana Studies Abul Pitre discussed concerns of political constraints on American history education in Florida following passage of a law that forbids teaching that U.S. political institutions were “created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” (This article was originally published 1/6/2024 by the Associated Press. It was republished by over 340 additional media outlets.)
1/8/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco’s 2024 general election.
1/7/2024
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on BART Director Lateefah Simon’s candidacy for the open Congress seat left by Representative Barbara Lee.
1/7/2024
Alumna Shelana deSilva is the new deputy district superintendent for the California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District.
1/5/2023
Oakland police officer Tuan Le, an alumnus, was killed in the line of duty on Dec.29
1/4/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts at Tesla. (This article is in Norwegian.)
1/5/2024
Artist and educator Mokhtar Paki, an alumnus, was interviewed about his career and upcoming art exhibit.
WGBH-FM
1/4/2024
A recording of late Dean of Education Asa Grant Hilliard’s testimony in a landmark lawsuit that challenged racial biases in IQ tests was featured in a radio program about the history of IQ tests. (Clip unavailable.)
1/3/2024
Alumnus Roy De Forest was profiled in an article about Bay Area artists featured in a new exhibit at the George Adams Gallery in New York.
Long Beach Press-Telegram; The Orange County Register; San Gabriel Valley Tribune
1/4/2024
Alumna Tenny Minassian was interviewed about her new children’s book “Lucy Goes to the Gentle Barn.” (This article was published by 12 media outlets.)
1/4/2023
Oakland police officer Tuan Le, an alumnus, was killed in the line of duty last week.
1/3/2024
SF State’s minor in Disability Studies was mentioned in an article about University of California Los Angeles’ new Disability Studies major.
1/2/2024
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about California’s proposed plan to raise the minimum wage for fast food and health care workers. (This article was originally published 12/21/2023 by Cal Matters.)
Before It’s News; San Francisco Bay View
1/3/2024
Student Amiriana Sinegal discussed the challenges she’s faced seeking higher education as a Black student during a panel discussion at the Southeast Community Center in Bayview Hunters Point.
1/3/2023
Alumnus Peter Cochrane was interviewed about his upcoming art exhibition.
1/1/2024
Freelance writer and editor Kim Bancroft, an alumna, was interviewed about her participation in a Sonoma Petaluma Parks lecture series.
1/3/2024
SF State’s return of cultural items to four Indigenous tribes was mentioned in an article about the push to have all items from various CSU campuses returned to their appropriate tribes. (This article was originally published 12/26/2023 by Cal Matters. It was republished in over 20 additional media outlets.)
1/3/2024
SF State research on the negative impact of conversion therapy was cited in an article about a house bill in Alaska that, if passed, would prohibit the practice.
Santa Barbara Independent; The Current
12/18/2023 - 12/30/2023
The founding of the Black Studies program at SF State in 1968 was discussed in an article about the controversy surrounding the College Board’s AP African-American Studies course. (This article was originally published 12/18/2023 in UC Santa Barbara’s The Current.)
Al Jazeera; MSN Philippines; Inkl
1/2/2024
Professor of Broadcast Communication Arts Dina Ibrahim commented on cyber security and the concerns of spyware by mobile applications like X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in an article about the potential for U.S. lawmakers to limit access to TikTok. (This article was originally published by Al Jazeera. It was republished in 10 additional media outlets.)
KCBS-AM
12/28/2023
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the proposed layoff of delivery drivers at several Pizza Hut franchises in California due to the state’s plan to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers. (Clip not available.)
12/28/2023
An article about tech workers and unions by Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was published by the International Centre for Trade Union Rights.
KIRO-AM
12/26/2023
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Andrew Fraknoi discussed the science behind the winter solstice. (Clip not available.)
12/22/2023
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a Danish magazine article about the unionization efforts of Tesla employees. (This article is in Danish.)
Cal Matters; KQED FM; California Public Radio
12/26/2023 – 12/27/2023
SF State’s return of cultural items to four Indigenous tribes was mentioned in an article about the push to have all items from various CSU campuses returned to their appropriate tribes. (This article was originally published by Cal Matters. It was republished in over 20 additional media outlets.)
Richmond Pulse; San Mateo Daily Journal; SF Gate
12/15/2023- 12/29/2023
Student Kathia Noriega was quoted in an article about a recent survey of young voters in the Bay Area.
1/1/2024
Late landscape artist and alumna Bonnie Ora Sherk was profiled in an article about an upcoming exhibition of her work.
12/30/2023
The work of late author and alumnus Ernest J. Gaines (B.A., ’57) was discussed. (This article was originally published by The Telegraph, which has a paywall.)
The Gateway Pundit; Pagegoo; The Millennial
12/25/2023
Late American jazz pianist and alumnus Vince Guaraldi’s work as the composer behind many of Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” TV specials was discussed. (This article was originally published by The Gateway Pundit and was republished by seven additional media outlets.)
December
12/21/2023
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about California’s proposed plan to raise the minimum wage for fast food and health care workers.
12/20/2023
Bay Area television personality and alumnus Jack Hanson, who died Dec. 13, was remembered.
WYLL-AM; KKLA-FM; Crosswalk.com
12/6/2023 - 12/21/2023
Research by SF State on how shared heritage and lifestyle can solidify identity was mentioned in a list article about family bonding. (This article was originally published by Crosswalk.com. It was published by eight additional outlets.
Jazz in the Afternoon
12/20/2023
Alumna Karen Stachel’s career in music and a song from her album “A Whim and a Prayer” were discussed on a holiday-themed radio program. (Clip not available.)
Greenville News; Spartanburg Herald-Journal; Anderson Independent-Mail
12/18/2023 – 12/19/2023
Research by Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti was referenced in an article about a proposed abortion ban in South Carolina.
12/18/2023
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the unionization efforts of Trader Joe’s employees.
Government Technology; San Francisco Chronicle
12/16/2023- 12/17/2023
Computer Science Professor Dragutin Petkovic, Professor of Philosophy Carlos Montemayor and students John Kongtcheu and Brandon Watanabe discussed artificial intelligence in higher education. (This article was originally published 12/16/2023 by The San Francisco Chronicle.)
12/16/2023
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Reck was quoted in an op-ed about LGBTQ safety in San Francisco’s Castro District.
12/18/2023
Chair and Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the unionization efforts of Trader Joe’s employees.
12/18/2023
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny’s new book “Harry Bridges: Labor Radical, Labor Legend” was reviewed.
12/18/2023
Brewmaster and alumnus Dane Volek was interviewed about the efforts to keep Anchor Brewing Company open in San Francisco.
12/18/2023
Coach and outdoorsman Billy Gianquinto, an alumnus, died Dec. 14.
12/8/2023 – 12/17/2023
Palestinian activist and alumna Nabila Mango, who died Nov. 13, was remembered for her work in the Bay Area.
12/15/2023
Research on ranked choice voting by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was cited in an op-ed about the voting option being a ballot question in Nevada.
12/15/2023
Future NFL Coach Dirk Koetter and Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, both former football coaches at SF State, were mentioned in an article about former Kansas City Chiefs Coach Steve Spagnuolo.
12/14/2023
Cinema Professor Daniel Bernardi discussed his new documentary “Ultimate Sacrifices: Capt. Jennifer Moreno.”
12/14/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a news story about Starbucks’ decision to close multiple locations in an alleged effort to keep employees from unionizing. (Video time stamp: 1:09-1:40
12/14/2023
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Gerald Eisman discussed having his license plates stolen in an article about vehicle break-ins in San Francisco. (This story was originally published by ABC News.)
12/13/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s 2024 re-election campaign in an article about the San Francisco Labor Council’s decision to not endorse her.
12/13/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the nationwide unionization efforts of Starbucks employees.
12/13/2023
An October interview with School of the Environment Professor Alexander Stine was cited in an article about the accuracy of the iPhone weather app.
Middle East Policy Council; Wylie Online Library
12/7/2023 - 12/12/2023
Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri and grad student Ramtin Zamiri co-wrote an essay on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.
12/11/2023
Dean for the College of Health and Social Science and Professor of Sociology Andreana Clay was quoted in an article about hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj, who just turned 41, and aging women in the industry.
12/13/2023
Former faculty member Larry Clark’s 1977 film “Passing Through” was mentioned in an article about the addition of the 1990 film “Home Alone” to the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
12/13/2023
Alumnus Greg Tagert is the new field manager for the Tri-City ValleyCats, a professional independent baseball team based in Troy, New York.
CBS Bay Area; KRON 4; Yahoo! News
12/13/2023
Bay Area television personality Jack Hanson, an alumnus, died yesterday. (The Yahoo! News article was originally published by KRON 4.)
12/14/2023
The anniversary of the 1968 student strike at SF State was noted.
12/12/2023
SF State student participation in the pilot of Clipper BayPass, a new program through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission that allows people to more easily transfer between various modes of public transportation, was mentioned in an article about University of California San Francisco offering the program to its employees.
12/11/2023
SF State was listed as one of California’s safest colleges to attend.
12/11/2023
Professor and Chair of Biology Vance Vredenburg commented on a deadly fungus impacting amphibians in an article about California regulations on catching wild turtles and bullfrogs.
12/9/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was listed as a contributor to a collection of essays titled “Redemptive Dreams: Engaging Kevin Starr's California.”
12/9/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about a recent Pew Research Center study that showed continued anti-Asian bias in the U.S.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times ; USA News Site
12/8/2023
Executive Director of SF State’s Project Rebound C. Jason Bell was quoted in an article about a local justice reform advocate and alleged gang member who was recently charged for his involvement in the death of two people.
12/8/2023
Lecturer for the School of Music Steve Horowitz discussed the growing popularity of music scores in video games in a story about a radio station that plays video game music. (This episode of All Things Considered aired on over 60 NPR affiliates.)
12/10/2023
Alumna Rebecca Rodriguez was interviewed about performing with her all-femme salsa band Agua Pura.
12/8/2023
SF State’s One Card/Gator Pass was mentioned in a news segment about the Clipper BayPass, a new pilot program through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission that allows people to more easily transfer between various modes of public transportation.
12/7/2023
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi discussed different places to appreciate local artists in the Bay Area.
12/7/2023
Marine research by late faculty member Jonathan Stern was referenced in an article about the unusual mating habits of porpoises in the San Francisco Bay.
12/6/2023
Lecturer of History Susan Englander, who is a member of the SF State chapter of the California Faculty Association, commented on one International Brotherhood of Teamsters member’s efforts to change the name of the union.
11/30/2023
Associate Professor for the School of the Environment Sara Baguskas discussed her research on how fog affects the growth of strawberries in a story about climate change and fog in the Bay Area.
11/6/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the San Francisco mayoral campaign of David Lurie.
12/6/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on whether it’s ethical to eat octopus given that they are intelligent creatures.
11/30/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unfair labor practices in the field of construction.
11/29/2023
Alumnus Stephen Torres was interviewed about his plan to run for the Castro District San Francisco Board of Supervisors seat opening next year.
November
Voice of America; Los Angeles Herald; Belgium Sun
11/30/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed combating prejudices in an article about a recent Pew Research Center study that showed continued anti-Asian bias in the U.S. (This article was published in 81 additional news outlets.)
11/30/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about United Auto Workers efforts to unionize more auto plants.
11/30/2023
Professor of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Raquel Pinderhughes wrote the curriculum for Energy Warriors, an environmental literacy program run by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Tompkins County.
11/30/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on how a local group is working to expand the Republican Party in San Francisco.
11/29/2023
Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on the ability of cephalopods to feel pain in an article questioning whether it’s OK to eat octopus since they are intelligent creatures. (This story is behind a paywall.)
11/29/2023
Late faculty member and U.S. Representative Tom Lantos was profiled in an op-ed.
Television Academy; Emmy Magazine
11/30/2023
Quechan filmmaker and SF State alumnus Daniel Golding discussed documenting indigenous culture and making season two of PBS’s “Native Americans.” (The Television Academy article was published on page 12 of Emmy Magazine.)
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; Planet Circulate
11/30/2023
Alumnus Jamaal Morgain was interviewed about how La Familia, a Bay Area-based community outreach nonprofit, supported him during the grieving process after he lost his brother. (The Mercury News and East Bay Times articles have paywalls.)
11/30/2023
Alumna Lizett Lopez was interviewed about how her mother inspired her new gordita shop in Fresno.
11/30/2023
In a letter to the editor, teacher and alumnus David Pendery discussed an essay he had his students write on what it means to be Taiwanese.
11/29/2023
Alumnus Tom O’Connell, who was killed in a Thanksgiving Day DUI crash, was remembered.
The San Francisco Standard; Eater SF; MSN
11/28/2023
Beloved Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower had several locations in San Francisco, including one at SF State, but shuttered the final restaurant this week.
11/28/2023
Political Science Professor Ronald Hayduk commented on municipal laws that allow non-citizens to vote in Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin.
11/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about unionization efforts by employees at Starbucks nationwide.
11/27/2023
Interim Director for Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Emily Smith Beitiks discussed the need for disability studies programs in an article about the University of California Los Angeles’ new disability studies major. (This article was originally published in the Los Angeles Times.)
11/22/2023
American actor and singer Margaret Avery, an alumna, was profiled in an article about educators sharing her life story with their students.
11/27/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the history of Republicans in San Francisco.
11/27/2023
Interim Director for the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Emily Smith Beitiks discussed the need for disability studies programs in an article about a new disability studies major at the University of California Los Angeles. (This article has a paywall.)
11/26/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the call for changes in San Francisco city leadership.
11/22/2023
Emily Smith Beitiks, interim director for the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability and organizer of the Institute’s annual Superfest Disability Film Festival, discussed the success of the 37th year of the festival.
11/22/2023
Student Kassandra Santillan was interviewed about how BART has helped her achieve her goal of attending SF State.
11/24/2023
Immigration advocate and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus, discussed his experience growing up as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S.
11/24/2023
Alumna Janine Michele James was interviewed about how her career as a psychic helped her and her wife plan their wedding. (The article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
11/24/2023
Performance artist and alumnus Patrick Combs was interviewed about the upcoming debut of his one-man play.
11/24/2023
American artist Ron Nagle, an alumnus, was interviewed about his exhibition “Cinema Sanctimony” (2022).
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices
11/23/2023
A segment of a September interview with alumnus Juan Mendoza, a Biochemistry Professor at the University of Chicago, discussing his efforts to improve diversity in STEM labs was featured in an evening news series. (Time stamp 21:21.)
11/23/2023
Late alumnus Agonafer Shiferaw, who was former owner of the Rasselas Jazz Club in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, was remembered for his contributions to the city’s Jazz community.
11/22/2023
SF State was listed as a participant in the Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program, a program that strengthens education-to-career pathways.
11/19/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the Starbucks union campaigns. (This program is in Russian.)
11/22/2023
A 2020 SF State news article by Director of Communications for Foundation and Alumni Engagement Jamie Oppenheim and former Science Content Specialist Patrick Monahan was cited in an article about a weekly planet climate strike that’s been held at San Francisco City Hall since March 2019.
11/21/2023
Photos of student Callum Bisping sparing with his father UFC champion Michael Bisping were featured in an article about the family’s interest in the sport.
11/20/2023
Research by SF State’s Family Acceptance Project on parental acceptance of LGBTQ children’s mental health was cited in an article about comedian and actor Marlon Wayans support for his trans son Kai Wayans. (This article was originally published 11/16/2023 by CNN.)
11/21/2023
Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies Joseph S. Tuman commented on Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the recent collapse of the 10 Freeway.
11/21/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how Starbucks rewarded one of their patrons during recent strikes at multiple locations.
11/20/2023
Assistant Professor of Cinema Mihaela Mihailova commented on the use of artificial intelligence in the production of entertainment media.
The Jamestown Sun; Grand Forks Herald ; Daily Globe
11/19/2023
A photo of School of the Environment Associate Professor Jen Blecha was featured in an article about the Good Courage Farm, a Minnesota non-profit agrarian ministry Blecha runs with her spouse. (This article was published in 20 media outlets. It has a paywall.)
11/20/2023
Professor of Broadcast Communication Arts Dina Ibrahim discussed a journalistic perspective on analyzing the news about the current conflict in Gaza as part of an Israel-Palestine Media literacy article series.
11/21/2023
A photo of alumna Emily Otstott, taken while she was a grad student, was featured in an article about the best places in the Bay Area to hike and find wildlife.
11/20/2023
Late alumnus Scot Halpin’s career in music was discussed.
11/19/2023
Songwriter and musician Ty Segall, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his upcoming solo show.
11/19/2023
The work and life of American composer Pauline Oliveros, an alumna, was profiled in a new documentary “Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros.”
11/21/2023
The benefits of incarcerated youth participating in programs like SF State’s Project Rebound was mentioned in an article about a recent report from the Youth Law Center.
11/17/2023
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis Desjardin, who is chief mycologist for Sempera Organics, Inc. — a company that makes plant-based meat from mushrooms — discussed how the company is reducing its carbon footprint.
11/19/2023
Quechan filmmaker and SF State alumnus Daniel Golding was interviewed about his career documenting Indigenous culture.
11/17/2023
Alumnus Steven Lee, founder and CEO of Steven Lee Ventures, discussed a Chinatown walking tour held for attendees of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference last week in San Francisco.
11/17/2023
Alumna Maia Campbell was interviewed about her role in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
11/18/2023
The suspicious death in 1978 of alumnus Bob Houston was discussed in an article about other deaths related to the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, now known as Jonestown.
11/17/2023
SF State was listed as one of the top colleges near Mill Valley.
11/17/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator’s co-curation of the Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum was mentioned in an article about the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
11/16/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers strike..
11/15/2023
English Literature grad student Chloe Moody wrote an op-ed about celebrating the holiday season in Napa.
11/15/2023
SF State students were among the participants in the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s fifth annual student short film showcase.
11/16/2023
SF State students were mentioned in an article about Stonestown Galleria.
11/16/2023
Research by SF State’s Family Acceptance Project on the positive impact parental acceptance of LGBTQ children can have on the child’s long-term mental health was cited in an article about comedian and actor Marlon Wayans’ support for his trans son Kai Wayans. (This article was originally published by CNN.
11/15/2023
Lecturer of History Susan Englander, who is a member of the SF State chapter of the California Faculty Association, commented on an International Brotherhood of Teamsters member’s call to change the name of the union.
11/13/2023
Research by Associate Professor of Sociology Clare Sears was cited in an article about how the response to a recent drag show in Columbus, Ohio, reflected the history of anti-drag laws in the city.
11/12/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed how President Joe Biden’s presence at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco can improve U.S. foreign policy. (This article has a paywall.)
11/16/2023
International Relations grad student Dominic Piazza commented on the political value of President Biden meeting with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.
11/15/2023
Anthropology grad student Cecilia Mellieon was interviewed about a recent screening of her film “He told us the sky is blue.”
11/14/2023
Student Lauren Delgado wrote an op-ed about how humans can help bees survive.
11/15/2023
Alums Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs, also known as the Gibbs sisters, were interviewed about their career writing and producing content for TV, film, comic books and graphic novels.
11/15/2023
Photographer Judy Dater, an alumna, was profiled in an article about her exhibition “The Gun Next Door,” which features photos of Bay Area gun owners.
11/14/2023
Alumnus Ryan Christopher Parks was interviewed about his band B. Hamilton.
11/16/2023
Research by SF State’s Family Acceptance Project on the positive impact parental acceptance of LGBTQ children can have on the child’s long-term mental health was cited in an article about comedian and actor Marlon Wayans’ support for his trans son Kai Wayans. (This article was originally published by CNN.)
11/14/2023
SF State’s General Union of Palestine Students participated in a rally in San Francisco in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
11/14/2023
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa is described as a “celebrity candidate” for the Republican party when he ran for U.S. Senate in the 1970s.
KRON 4; Contra Costa News
11/13/2023 – 11/14/2023
Alumna Mojdeh Mehdizadeh was named chancellor for the Contra Costa Community College district. (KRON 4 clip not available.)
11/13/2023
Metaphysician Linda Salvin, an alumna, discussed how she integrated her education and traumatic life experiences into helping others. (Time stamp: Part 9- 12:10:18 – Part 10-12:57:30. This program aired on six radio stations.)
11/13/2023
Performance artist and alumnus Patrick Combs was interviewed about the upcoming debut of his one-man play.
11/12/2023
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an op-ed about why high schools should include architecture as a subject of study.
11/11/2023
Former President S.I. Hayakawa is described as a “celebrity candidate” for the Republican party when he ran for U.S. Senate in the 1970s.
11/10/2023
Kirkpatrick Foundation Executive Director Louisa McCune, an alumna, was interviewed about her work for animal welfare.
11/9/2023
A Q&A with alumnus Jerry Takigawa, a photographer, is featured.
San Francisco Standard; TruthOut
11/9/2023
SF State’s League of Filipino Students will host a summit on campus to counter the Asia-Pacific Economic Corp. (APEC) conference in San Francisco.
11/8/2023
A listicle provides 10 reasons to attend SF State.
Danville San Ramon
11/8/2023
A program at SF State making it easier to train high school computer science teachers was mentioned in an article about the state’s computer science teacher shortage. (This article originally appeared in CalMatters and has been published in multiple media outlets.)
11/8/2023
Former President S.I. Hayakawa is described as a “celebrity candidate” for the Republican party when he ran for U.S. Senate in the 1970s.
11/8/2023
Dave Rude, guitarist for heavy metal band Tesla, attended SF State.
11/8/2023
Alumna Stephanie Geckler, supervising animal control officer of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and founder of the Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team, is featured. (This article also appeared on YubaNet.)
11/8/2023
Asian American Studies Professor Jonathan Lee discusses the possible closure of the Rainbow Community Center, where he serves as interim director.
11/7/2023
Alumnae Dorene Basuino and Kari Trainor played Gators volleyball after winning a Northern California championship together at Terra Nova High School in 1983.
November 2023
Special Education Professor Emeritus Stanley Goldberg wrote an article on dementia intervention.
11/8/2023
SF State student Corey McNeil is part of a unique college-in-prison program through which he was guaranteed admission into the CSU.
11/6/2023
Political Science Professor Ronald Hayduk comments on voting rights for New York City residents who are not U.S. citizens.
11/6/2023
Alumnus Steve Adami helped research and develop a pilot proposal for the San Francisco Chronicle’s SFNext project.
11/6/2023
Marc Dollinger, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility, comments on antisemitic imagery on a public mural in San Francisco.
11/6/2023
Psychology Professor Ryan Howell comments on the positive mental health impacts of paying off debt. (This article was originally published on BankRate.com.)
11/6/2023
Alumna Stephanie Geckler, supervising animal control officer of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and founder of the Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team, is featured.
11/6/2023
Performance art by alum Sigi Torinus is included in an exhibition on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
“Supertalk Mississippi” (WFMN-FM, KTSA-AM)
11/6/2023
Biology Professor Emeritus James Steele is interviewed about climate change. (Clip not available.)
11/6/2023
Alumnus McArdle Hankin is the co-founder of Back Pocket Media, a storytelling company.
11/3/2023
Asian American Studies Professor Isabelle Thuy Pelaud talks about her friend and Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network co-founder, the author Viet Thanh Nguyen.
11/6/2023
A Q&A with alumnus Chris Larsen, technology and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, explores his work, philanthropy and civic engagement.
11/6/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel participated in a panel discussion on government reform in San Francisco.
11/6/2023
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rama Ali Kased discussed the Nakba of 1948.
11/5/2023
Alumna Carrie James, an entrepreneur and activist, is married to “NCIS” actor Sean Murray.
11/5/2023
A Q&A with alumnus Boots Riley, a musician and filmmaker, notes that his father, Walter Riley, attended SF State.
11/5/2023
Alumnus Fernando Pujals, of Urban Places Consulting Group, is featured.
11/3/2023
Philosophy Lecturer Kristian Kemtrup commented on the Shadow Work Journal approach to psychoanalysis.
11/3/2023
A profile of artist Ruth Asawa discusses her “Garden of Remembrance” project on the SF State campus.
KQED-FM
11/3/2023
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rama Ali Kased commented on demonstrations in San Francisco following the Hamas terrorist attack. (Clip not available.)
11/3/2023
Alumna Karen Michel, an audio anthropologist, is featured.
“Civil Rights with Host Pamela Clark” (iHeart Radio); News Break
11/2/2023
San Francisco is named among the “smartest cities” in the U.S. due in part to the region being “home to renowned universities, including Stanford, UC Berkeley and San Francisco State.”
11/2/2023
Alumna Holly Bowling, a pianist, performed in Amherst, Massachusetts.
KPLA-FM
11/2/2023
Research by SF State faculty about the benefits of closing one’s eyes for 30 seconds is mentioned in a segment of the “John Tesh: Intelligence for Your Life” radio program. (Clip not available.)
10/31/2023
Empire, a San Francisco-based record label, distribution and publishing company, was founded by an alumnus named Ghazi.
11/3/2023
Labor Studies Lecturer Bill Sokol discussed concerns about the deficit in California’s unemployment insurance fund. (This article was originally published 10/31/2023 by Cal Matters.)
The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
10/30/2023
Professor of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper discussed the physiological impact that technology has on the human body.
11/3/2023
Alumnus and entrepreneur Chris Larsen was interviewed about his career as a philanthropist. (This article has a paywall.)
11/3/2023
SF State’s Garden of Remembrance was mentioned in an article about the public artwork of Ruth Asawa.
10/30/2023
Alumnus Casey Ungar, who is transportation supervisor for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in Daly City, discussed why he chose a career in transportation.
11/1/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the slight increase in registered Republicans in San Francisco and whether that means the electorate is becoming more conservative.
11/1/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed why Halloween is such a popular holiday in the LGBTQ+ community.
10/31/2023
A program at SF State making it easier to train high school computer science teachers was mentioned in an article about the state’s computer science teacher shortage.
October
10/31/2023
Labor Studies Lecturer Bill Sokol discussed concerns about the deficit in California’s unemployment insurance fund.
10/30/2023
Lecturer of Latina/Latino Studies and Art John Ulloa discussed the history of lowrider culture in California in an article about the state’s decision to lift a decades-old cruising ban.
10/30/2023
Professor of Management Ronald Purser discussed the corporatization of the mindfulness movement.
10/30/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco’s 2024 Consolidated General Election.
10/30/2023
Research into animal dreams by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was referenced. (This article was originally published 8/30/2023 in Knowable Magazine.)
The Almanac; Cal Matters; San Gabriel Valley Tribune
10/30/2023 -10/31/2023
Assistant Chair of the Computer Science Department Hao Yue commented on the lack of skilled computer science instructors in California public schools. (This article was originally published by Cal Matters. It was republished in over 35 news outlets.)
10/30/2023
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa was mentioned in an op-ed about celebrity GOP candidates.
Reuters; 97.9 WEVE; Yahoo! Finance
10/29/2023 – 10/30/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers strike settlement. (This article was originally published by Reuters. It was republished in over 80 media outlets.)
10/27/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed the improving of research standards for cephalopods. (This article was originally published by Salon. The Inkl link has a paywall.)
10/26/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the importance of carnivalesque holidays in the LGBTQ+ community.
10/26/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about an audit of working conditions at multiple Apple Store locations.
10/26/2023
Novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, who was a visiting faculty member in 2018, discussed her work in an article highlighting Israeli writers.
10/26/2023 – 10/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a new federal labor rule that will take effect at the year’s end. (This article was originally published by CBS.)
10/27/2023
Alumna Nely Meza-Andrade, executive director/CEO of Casa Treatment Center, is a new board member for the nonprofit Leadership Pasadena.
10/25/2023
A 2018 SF State study linking posture to mental health was mentioned in an article about how slouching can affect productivity and mental health. (This article was originally published by Desert News.)
10/26/2023
Professor of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Erik Peper was quoted in an article about the benefits of leg movement on heart health.
10/26/2023
A 2016 interview with alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres was republished.
10/25/2023
School of the Environment Professor Alexander Stine commented on Apple’s weather app and why it’s often inaccurate.
10/25/2023
School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement Professor Jasper Rubin commented on a plan to build a new city in eastern Solano County that’s being supported by Silicon Valley investors.
10/25/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the United Auto Workers strike. (This interview is in Russian.)
10/24/2023
A 2018 SF State study linking posture to mental health was mentioned in an article about how slouching can affect productivity and mental health.
10/25/2023
Alumna Illana Madrigal, a former commissioner on the Sonoma County Human Rights Commission, was profiled.
10/24/2023
Alumnus Matt Ross was one of five athletes and coaches inducted into Santa Ynez High School’s Wall of Honor.
10/23/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the varying views of San Francisco.
10/21/2023
A vote of the best college town bar by SF State students was mentioned in a list article.
10/24/2023
Alumna Louisa McCune will receive the Paseo Arts Lifetime Achievement Award.
10/23/2023
The creation of the waterbed by an SF State student was mentioned in an article about the launch of a multimillion dollar campaign aimed at improving San Francisco’s image. (This article was originally published 10/19/2023 by the Associated Press. It was republished in over 100 additional media outlets.)
10/21/2023
Professors of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper and Richard Harvey co-authored an article about online health resources.
Society of Women Engineers Magazine
10/20/2023
Assistant Professor of Engineering Stephanie Claussen discussed integrating ethics into core courses for engineer students.
10/19/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about credit reform for farmers. (This article was originally published 10/13/2023 by The Progressive Magazine.)
10/20/2023
Student Corey McNeil discussed the stigma of incarcerated students working towards degrees in higher education in an article about a new partnership between the CSU and Mount Tamalpais College, a private two-year college based at San Quentin.
10/19/2023
The creation of the waterbed by an SF State student was mentioned in an article about the launch of a multimillion dollar campaign aimed at improving San Francisco’s image. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was republished in over 80 additional media outlets.)
Chico Enterprise-Record; Oroville Mercury-Register
10/20/2023
A fern gifted to Chico State by SF State’s greenhouse was mentioned in an article about Chico’s botanical and research facility.
10/19/2023
A hybrid course started in 2006 at SF State by Professor of Instructional Design and Technology Brian Beatty was discussed in an article about the continuation of hybrid learning.
10/18/2023
Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung co-conducted research on the need for Asian American studies curricula for grades K-12.
10/18/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about credit reform for farmers.
10/17/2023
Latina/Latino Studies and Art Lecturer John Ulloa discussed lowrider culture after cruising bans were lifted in the state of California. (This article was originally published in The New York Times.)
10/17/2023
Research on the impact of divorce on children by Professor Emeritus of Psychology Julia Lewis was referenced in an op-ed about how online dating culture is changing the ideas of marriage. (This article has a paywall.)
10/16/2023
Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance Joel Schechter wrote an article about a political theatre performance in which an actor portrayed a bank CEO being arrested for climate crimes.
10/17/2023
Alumnus Jeffrey Paradise, a founding member of Poolside, the former DJ/production duo, discussed music and his career.
Associated Press; ABC News; Yahoo!
10/19/2023
The creation of the waterbed by an SF State student was mentioned in an article about the launch of a multimillion dollar campaign aimed at improving San Francisco’s image. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was republished in 79 additional media outlets.)
Portland Press Herald; West Hawaii Today
10/17/2023
SF State Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about credit reform for farmers.
10/17/2023
SF State Latina/Latino Studies and Art Lecturer John Ulloa discussed lowrider culture after cruising bans were lifted in the state of California.
10/16/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the importance of endorsements for candidates in the 2024 Democratic County Central Committee race.
MSN Money; The Progressive Magazine
10/13/2023 – 10/16/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an article about the need to improve loan services for farmers. (This article was originally published 10/13/2023 in The Progressive Magazine.)
10/16/2023
Writer and alumna Karla Brundage read her poem “In Memory of…also for Zora and Lorraine” as part of a series spotlighting Bay Area poets.
10/15/2023
Alumnus Juan Gonzales was interviewed about co-founding El Tecolote, the San Francisco-based bilingual newspaper, more than 50 years ago.
10/13/2023
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln co-wrote an article about the need to improve health care communications surrounding COVID-19.
Global Grind; 93.1 FM; 105.3 RnB
10/12/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator is the co-curator of the Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum.
CNN; KTVZ-TV; The Mercury News
10/12/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the lack of a union at Tesla and the United Auto Workers strike. (This article was originally published by CNN. It was featured in 28 additional media outlets.)
10/11/2023
An op-ed by Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan was discussed in a letter to the editor.
10/11/2023
Professor of Biology Leticia Márquez-Magaña discussed how nature can help improve mental health.
10/5/2023
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an op-ed about Golda Meir, Israel’s prime minister from 1969 to 1974.
10/11/2023
A natural history course at SF State influenced seventh grade student Naomi D’Alessio to become an advocate for bats in California.
10/11/2023
Alumna Ninfa Iglesias discussed co-founding Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano, an all-female mariachi band, with fellow alumna Lilia Chavez in a news segment about National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Time stamp: 4:19)
10/11/2023
Alumnus Justin Torres was profiled in an article about his latest book, “Blackouts,” which is a finalist for the National Book Award.
10/13/2023
A 1960s reading at SF State by then-controversial beat poet Lenore Kandel was mentioned in an article about her work.
10/12/2023
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front, the 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in a podcast about the history of advocacy for Asian American studies.
10/12/2023
A contingent from California’s Office of Emergency Services stopped at SF State this week as part of its Great ShakeOut tour to provide preparedness information about earthquakes.
10/11/2023
Psychology Professor David Matsumoto wrote an essay about the behavioral indicators of deception.
10/11/23
Alumnus Justin Torres’ latest book “Blackouts” is a finalist for the National Book Award.
10/11/2023
Alumnus Steven Marais has been named vice president of rooms at Noble House Hotels and Resorts.
10/10/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers strike.
10/9/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator co-curated the Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum.
10/8/2023
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an editorial about the practice of legacy admissions in higher ed.
10/9/2023
Photographer and alumnus Jeff Heyman was interviewed about his work currently on exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
10/6/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator co-curated the Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum. (This article was originally published by Variety. It was featured in eight additional media outlets.)
10/6/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed the value of research on octopi neurology in an article about potential improvements of research standards for cephalopods.
10/7/2023
Artist and alumna Eileen David was profiled.
10/5/2023
A 2022 episode of the television show “Mosaic” featuring an interview with alumnus and retired Novato Police Captain Reginald Lyles recently aired on KPIX-TV.
10/2/2023
The art exhibit “See You Space Cowboy … From Hokusai to Hiphop,” that was organized by Professor of Anthropology Dawn-Elissa Fischer, School of Art Lecturer Kevin B. Chen and Fine Arts Gallery Director Sharon Bliss, was reviewed.
10/6/2023
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Jamillah Moore is listed as one of the San Francisco Business Time’s 2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. (This article has a paywall.)
Entertainment News ; East Bay Times; The Press Democrat
10/6/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the current strike by Kaiser Permanente workers.
10/5/2023
A composite image of a merging galaxy cluster by Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andisheh Mahdavi was featured in an article about research into gravitational forces in the universe.(This article was originally published 10/4/2023 in The Conversation.)
10/5/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about anti-union law firms.
10/4/2023
Professor and Chair of Geography and Environment Andrew Oliphant discussed how weather and temperature impact various neighborhoods in San Francisco.
10/4/2023
A composite image of a merging galaxy cluster by Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andisheh Mahdavi was featured in an article about research into gravitational forces in the universe.
10/2/2023
SF State student participants in the Clipper BayPass pilot program were mentioned in an article about the potential expansion of the program to employers in Marin County
10/3/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on a recent study that found same-sex relationships are common in animals. (This story was published in several publications under the USA Today Network.)
10/3/2023
Labor and Employment Studies Lecturer Bill Sokol commented on recent waves of work stoppages by heath care and auto workers.
10/3/2023
Alumna Pauline Oliveros was an electronic music pioneer and introduced the concept of “Deep Listening,” a new way of experiencing music.
10/3/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the potential of President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin running against Mayor London Breed in the November 2024 election.
10/3/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the United Auto Workers strike. (Time stamp: 40:28.This newscast is in Russian with Logan speaking English.)
10/2/2023
Co-founder of CodaPet (an at-home pet euthanasia service) and veterinarian Bethany Hsia, an alumna, discussed how to improve longevity in dogs.
10/2/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on California’s decision to rescind its ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
9/29/2023
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips was quoted in a review of the movie “Oppenheimer.”
9/25/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein wrote an editorial on faculty tenure.
10/1/2023
Filmmaker Justin Schuck, who is currently pursuing an MFA at SF State, discussed the San Francisco Police Department’s alleged reaction when he tracked $24,000 in stolen camera equipment to a location in the city. (This article was originally published in The Western Journal.)
CBS News; FOX 59 Morning News
10/2/2023- 9/29/2023
Alumna Ninfa Iglesias discussed co-founding Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano, an all-female mariachi band, with fellow alumna Lilia Chavez in multiple news segment about National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Clips not available.)
9/30/2023
Journalist Lori Teresa Yearwood, an alumna, lost her battle with ovarian cancer on Sept. 17.
9/29/2023
President and CEO of the Bay Area Council Jim Wunderman, an alumnus, shared his memories of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last Thursday.
September
9/29/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed who will fill the vacant seat of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away yesterday.
Martinsville Bulletin; Arizona Daily Sun; Missoulian
9/28/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the United Auto Workers strike. (This article was originally published 9/27/2023 by Bloomberg. It’s been republished in 49 media outlets.)
9/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in an episode of a podcast featuring labor journalist Steven Greenhouse.
Entertainment Weekly; MSN; Yahoo
9/29/2023
Alumna and actress Annette Bening discussed playing recently deceased U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein in the film “The Report.” (This article was originally published in Entertainment Weekly.)
9/29/2023
Alumna Andrea Flinn was interviewed about earning a Fulbright-Hays fellowship through Iowa State University, where she is now a doctoral student.
9/29/2023
SF State’s nursing program was ranked the sixth best in the state. (This article has a paywall.)
BNN Bloomberg; Boston Globe; Law 360
9/26/2023- 9/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the United Auto Workers strike. (The Boston Globe article has a paywall.)
9/27/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator was listed as an editor for Made by History, a new history platform that is part of Time.
9/26/2023
Professor and Chair of Geography and Environment Andrew Oliphant discussed his research on the environmental impact of Burning Man on the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. (This article was originally published 8/10/2023 by 48 Hills.)
9/25/2023
A 2019 photo of historical Chinese documents being examined at SF State was featured in an article about a Senate resolution to encourage universities to offer Chinese language programs in partnership with Taiwan rather than China.
The Chronicle; Northern Woodlands
9/25/2023 – 9/28/2023
Research on mushrooms by Professor Emeritus Dennis Desjardin was referenced in an article about bioluminescent mushrooms.
9/25/2023
Alumnus Michael Rafferty wrote an op-ed about his experiences as a student at SF State.
The John Philips Show
9/25/2023
A podcast segment discussed media coverage of filmmaker Justin Schuck, who is pursuing an MFA at SF State, and his criticism of the San Francisco Police Department after he tracked $24,000 in stolen camera equipment to a location in the city. (Clip not available.)
Bozeman Daily Chronicle; The Edge Malaysia; Yahoo! Finance; Bloomberg; Arca Max
9/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the United Auto Workers strike.
9/26/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Daniel Lurie’s San Francisco mayoral campaign.
9/26/2023
Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Grace Yoo commented on what she likes best about the Korean harvest moon festival in San Francisco.
9/26/2023
Mycologist and SF State Professor Emeritus Dennis Desjardin commented on why some mushrooms glow.
9/24/2023
Research by Professor Emeritus Dennis Desjardin was referenced in an article about bioluminescent mushrooms.
9/24/2023
Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was quoted in an article about potential improvements in research standards for cephalopods.
KGO-TV
9/22/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the impact of the United Auto Workers strike on the “Getting Answers” news segment. (Clip not available.)
9/23/2023
Filmmaker Justin Schuck, who is currently pursuing an MFA at SF State, discussed the San Francisco Police Department’s alleged response when he reported that he’d tracked $24,000 in stolen camera equipment to a location in the city.
9/22/2023
A 2010 study by researchers at SF State on monogamy in same-sex relationships was referenced in an article. (This article was originally published by Metro Weekly.)
KRON-TV
9/21/2023
Alumna Ninfa Iglesias discussed co-founding Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano, an all-female mariachi band, with fellow alumna Lilia Chavez in a news segment about National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Clip not available.)
9/18/2023
Educator and alumna Judy Juanita was interviewed about her new book “The High Price of Freeways.”
9/19/2023
Professor of History Charles Postel discussed the increase in neo-Nazi and other white supremacy groups in the U.S.
9/21/2023
San Francisco 49ers play-by-play announcer Jesús Zárate, an alumnus, was interviewed.
9/20/2023
SF State was mentioned in a story about the CSU’s 6% tuition increase. (This article was originally published in Axios.)
9/20/2023
Nursing Lecturer Tora Spigner commented on the biggest health risk for uncircumcised children.
9/20/2023
SF State was mentioned in a story about Cal State University’s 6% tuition increase.
9/20/2023
A photo of SF State was included in a story about CSU schools that are harder to get into than UCs.
9/19/2023
SF State and other universities were mentioned in an article about colleges whose rankings improved in the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings after it changed its methodology to favor social mobility indicators.
9/20/2023
Alumna Sarabeth Maney was named a fellow in the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Visual Fellowship Program at ProPublica.
9/18/2023
Founder and former chair of SF State’s Africana Studies program Nathan Hare was quoted in an article about the longstanding efforts to preserve Black Studies programs in higher education.
9/18/2023
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, an alumna, was mentioned in an article about a new jazz album.
9/18/2023
SF State’s fall 2022 admission rates were featured in an article about applications to the California State University.
Fatti Nostri; Italia Report USA; AISE; La Voce di New York
9/11/2023 – 9/13/2023
The third season of “Crave,” a radio show about Italian culture presented by Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts majors, recently premiered in four Italian media outlets.
9/18/2023 – 9/19/2023
SF State moved up 56 points on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best College rankings.
9/18/2023
The University’s social work masters program was listed as an affordable social work program.
9/17/2023
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed multiple labor union strikes in the U.S.
CBC News Network; MSN Canada; Sky News
9/16/2023
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed how Iranian artists are using their work as a means of protest against oppression of human rights. (This topic was discussed in 10 media outlets.)
9/15/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales co-hosted a promotional event for “Larry: The Musical,” based on the life of Filipino American farmworker union leader Larry Itliong.
9/17/2023
Student Lucía González Ippolito, a San Francisco-based muralist, discussed the negative impact artificial intelligence may have on artists and their work.
9/15/2023
Filmmaker Justin Schuck, an alumnus currently pursuing an MFA at SF State, discussed his experience after $24,000 in camera equipment was stolen from his rental vehicle in Oakland.
Forbes; The Mercury News; USA News Site
9/15/2023 – 9/17/2023
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, an alumna, was mentioned in an article about a new jazz album. (The Mercury News article has a paywall. This topic was discussed in six media outlets.)
9/15/2023
A resignation notice from alumnus Donald Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, was discussed.
9/18/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the University of California College of Law’s downtown student housing facility, Academic Village.
9/15/2023
A 2010 study by researchers at SF State on monogamy in same-sex relationships was referenced in an article.
9/14/2023
Alumna Molly Blair Salyer is a new Audio Academy Fellow for KALW Public Media.
9/15/2023
1960s student activism at SF State was mentioned in an essay about changing Asian stereotypes in Hollywood.
Smithsonian Magazine; Samachar Central
9/13/2023
Research into animal dreams by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was referenced. (This article was originally published 8/31/2023 by Knowable Magazine.)
The Mercury News; East Bay Times
9/12/2023
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an op-ed about noncitizen voting rights.
9/10/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an op-ed about how the LGBTQ+ community can best respond to discrimination and hate crimes. (This article was originally published 9/4/2023 in The Los Angeles Times.)
9/8/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator co-curated the Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum.
Richmond Pulse; SF Gate; Local News Matters
8/30/2023- 9/10/2023
Alumna Alex Lalama discussed low registration rates for young voters in the Bay Area.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices
9/9/2023
University of Chicago Professor Juan Mendoza, an alumnus, was interviewed about his efforts to increase student diversity in science.
9/5/2023
Alumna Cauleen Smith’s 1998 independent film “Drylongso” was featured at this year’s San Francisco Cinematheque Crossroads film festival.
9/8/2023
The Estuary & Ocean Science Center (EOS) was discussed in an article about the Sausalito Community Boating Center’s second annual Oyster Festival.
Pop Culturely; The Music Universe; Houston Style Magazine
9/7/2023 – 9/8/2023
Assistant Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator co-curated the Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the Grammy Museum.
9/7/2023
Alumnus and activist Paul Yamazaki will receive the National Book Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement award.
Fox News Channel; Associated Press; Yahoo! News
9/7/2023 – 9/8/2023
A 2022 photo of San Francisco Senator Scott Weiner taken during an on-campus news conference was featured in an article about legislation that will increase low-income housing projects in California. (This article was originally published 9/7/2023 by the Associated Press. It was featured in 17 media outlets.)
9/6/2023
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was quoted in an article about research on animal consciousness.
9/6/2023
Alumna Jayshree Ullal, the president and CEO of Arista Networks, was profiled in an article about Indian CEOs of top companies worldwide.
Los Angeles Times; West Observer; AOL Japan
9/6/2023
Alumnus and activist Paul Yamazaki was profiled in an article about his work at City Lights bookstore in San Francisco. (This article was originally published by the Los Angeles Times. It was featured in three additional media outlets.)
9/6/2023
Alums Rachel Franke and Matt Hemmerich, members of the music duo Phosphene, were interviewed about their new album.
9/7/2023
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s speech during the 2023 opening Convocation at SF State was discussed in an article about her proposed plans to run again.
9/4/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an op-ed about how the LGBTQ+ community can best respond to discrimination and hate crimes.
9/4/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about Labor Day and the American union movement.
Ohio Capital Journal; Georgia Recorder; KTBS-TV
9/2/2023 – 9/4/2023
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti discussed the issues with civil rights language being used by anti-abortion activists in their campaigns. (This article was published in 36 media outlets.)
Yerepouni Daily News; BBC News
9/3/2023 – 9/4/2023
Research into animal dreams by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was referenced. (This article was originally published 8/31/2023 by Knowable Magazine.)
KPBS-TV
9/3/2023
An episode of the show “A Growing Passion” featuring the Great Sunflower Project, a citizen science initiative run by Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn, recently aired on PBS. (Clip not available. See Beneficial Insects episode #403.)
Kansas Reflector; Alaska Beacon; Arizona Mirror
8/31/2023
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti discussed the issues with civil rights language being used by anti-abortion activists in their campaigns. (This article was published in 12 media outlets.)
Knowable Magazine; Sleep Review Magazine
8/30/2023
Research into animal dreams by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was referenced.
8/31/2023
A 2011 “PBS NewsHour” segment about the economic challenges of higher education that featured SF State President Emeritus Robert Corrigan, late Ethnic Studies faculty member Phil Klasky (an alumnus) and students Monica Popescu and Tiffany Tong was republished.
The Mercury News; SiliconValley.com; Planet Circulate
8/31/2023
Isleton Chamber of Commerce President Jean Yokotob, an alumna, discussed how she came to love the city. (This article was published in 10 media outlets.)
8/31/2023
Film Programmer Ryan McCandless, an alumnus, was interviewed about his contributions to a Martin Scorsese film festival.
8/30/2023
Alumnus Sebastian Miño-Bucheli will work with Coastside News Group Inc. as part of an inaugural California Local News Fellowship program.
8/30/2023
Musical artist Tim Lorsch, an alumnus, shared the personal story behind his upcoming presentation of “The Suitcase: One Family’s Story of Survival.”
8/29/2023
Educator and filmmaker Cauleen Smith, an alumna, was profiled in an article about the success of her 1998 independent film “Drylongso.”
August
9/26/2023
A protest dubbed the Pandhandle Freeway Rebellion led by then-SF State Professor Art Bierman stopped a freeway project from cutting through San Francisco’s Pandhandle.
8/30/2023
Alumnus Sebastian Miño-Bucheli was named a fellow for the California Local News Fellowship program and will write about agriculture for the Half Moon Bay Review.
8/29/2023
Educator and filmmaker Cauleen Smith, an alumna, was interviewed about the success of her 1998 independent film “Drylongso.”
8/28/2023
Late author and alumnus Ernest J. Gaines (B.A., ’57) was remembered.
California.com; California.com
8/25/2023
SF State was profiled in two recent articles.
8/26/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about Starbucks’ union-busting efforts.
8/26/2023
Late faculty member and alumnus Joseph L. White was profiled in an article about pioneers of Black mental health care.
8/25/2023
Writer JC Lacek, an alumnus, was interviewed about how he is navigating through the SAG-AFTRA strike.
8/25/2023
Artist Natalie Schrik, an alumna, was profiled in an article about her upcoming
photo exhibit.
8/24/2023
Journalist and alumnus Edgar Sanchez wrote an editorial about the impact El Tecolote had on his education and career.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; Today’s Chronic
8/26/2023
The 1960s efforts of the Black Student Union at SF State that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was discussed in an article about Bay Area high schools that have adopted ethnic studies curricula ahead of the 2025 state requirement. (This article was originally published by The Mercury News, and The Mercury News and East Bay Times articles have paywalls. This article was featured in eight media outlets. )
8/25/2023
1960s activism by SF State students that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies and a Black Studies program was discussed in an article about an AP African American Studies class that was approved earlier this year by the College Board.
New Books in Intellectual History
8/24/2023
Professor of Political Science Katherine A. Gordy discussed co-editing a recent edition of “Globalizing Political Theory.”
8/21/2023
Student Jacob Spangler, president of the College Republicans student organization, discussed his support for former President Donald Trump in an article about Bay Area watch parties for yesterday’s GOP debate.
8/23/2023
Alumnus Richard M Jaffe received the Kanazawa University International Award for his work on the Buddhist philosophy of Daisetz T (DT) Suzuki.
8/22/2023
Alumna and founder of Women4Nonviolence in Peace+Conflict Zones Betsy Kawamura was interviewed.
The Outdoor Wire; The Sacramento Bee
8/23/2023 – 8/24/2023
SF State’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center supported the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s release of approximately 23 million fall-run Chinook salmon. (The Sacramento Bee article has a paywall.)
8/21/2023
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi wrote an op-ed about the controversy over a non-Jewish actor wearing a prosthetic nose to portray legendary Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein in the biographical drama “Maestro.”
8/17/2023
Professor of Instructional Design and Technology Brian Beatty commented on the benefits of HyFlex teaching and learning at SF State.
8/21/2023
Alumna Melissa McDonough commented on participating in President Biden’s SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan to reduce her student loan payments.
8/21/2023
Alumna Madison Macay was hired as a news anchor for a Fox affiliate in Reno.
8/16/2023
Graphic designer LeRoid David, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about the use of his logo designs for local companies like the Giants, Warriors and Kings.
8/21/2023
The cost of attendance at SF State was mentioned in an article about the cost of living in San Francisco.
KTVU
8/21/2023
SF State’s first day of instruction for the new semester and the College of Science & Engineering’s launch of the School of the Environment were both mentioned in a morning news segment. (Clip not available.)
Marin Independent Journal; The Mercury News; Todays Chronic
8/17/2023
Adjunct Professor of Biology Andy Chang discussed research being conducted on an invasive species of sea anemone in Tomales Bay. (This article was originally published by The Marin Independent Journal. It was featured in seven additional media outlets.)
8/17/2023
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto co-authored a study on the influence of emotions on behavior.
WYNT-TV; Twin Cities Business Radio; The Porterville Recorder;
8/16/2023 – 8/17/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Teamsters’ support of a nationwide Amazon delivery driver strike. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was featured by 24 additional media outlets.)
8/10/2023
Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright was a panelist at the 35th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education held May 30 – June 3 in New Orleans.
8/17/2023
Alumnus James Kass is the new executive director for KALW Public Media.
Community Voice; The Sonoma Index-Tribune
8/18/2023 – 8/17/2023
Alumna Maité Iturri commented on being appointed as the superintendent of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District in Sonoma County.
8/17/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU’s objection to an Assembly bill that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. (This article was originally published 8/11/2023 by CalMatters. It was published in 29 additional outlets.)
2 News; Associated Press; ABC News
8/16/2023 – 8/17/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Teamsters’ support of a nationwide Amazon delivery driver strike. (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was featured by 24 additional media outlets.)
California Political News & Views
8/16/2023
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed the value of allowing noncitizens to vote in San Francisco.
8/16/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union campaigns at Starbucks stores nationwide.
8/15/2023
Pan instrument maker and tuner Ansel Joseph, an alumnus, was interviewed about his life and career.
8/15/2023
Officials from the San Francisco Fire Department helped an SF State student move into student housing after her grandparents’ car rolled over near campus.
KPVI-TV; Ventura County Star; Long Beach Post
8/16/2023 – 8/17/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU’s objection to an Assembly bill that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. (This article was originally published 8/11/2023 by CalMatters. It was published in 29 additional outlets.)
8/14/2023
Lecturer of Elementary Education Patricia Sullivan discussed the importance of Black educators in an article about the San Francisco Children’s Council’s Pipeline for Black Early Childhood Educator pilot program.
8/14/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a new UPS Teamsters contract.
8/14/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a labor strike by Los Angeles city workers. (This article was originally published by MarketWatch.)
8/16/2023
Officials from the San Francisco Fire Department helped an SF State student move into student housing after her grandparents’ car rolled over near campus.
8/11/2023
Alumna and circus acrobat Genie Cartier was interviewed about her new solo variety show.
8/14/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a labor strike by Los Angeles city workers.
8/12/2023 – 8/13/2023
Officials from the San Francisco Fire Department helped an SF State student move into student housing after her grandparents’ car rolled over near campus.
Capital Public Radio; Santa Ynez Valley News; KPVI-TV
8/12/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU’s objection to an Assembly bill that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. (This article was originally published 8/11/2023 by CalMatters. It was published in 29 additional outlets.)
8/11/2023
Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook discussed the history of hip-hop in a podcast episode about the genre’s 50th birthday.
8/10/2023
Professor and Chair of Geography and Environment Andrew Oliphant discussed his research on the environmental impact of the annual Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert in Nevada.
8/10/2023
Alumnus Andy Frasco was interviewed about his life, career in music and new album “L’Optimist,” which was recently released by his band Andy Frasco & The U.N.
8/11/2023
The EDvance program at SF State was mentioned in an article about the need to improve training and education for early childhood educators.
CalMatters; San Gabriel Valley Tribune; Daily Breeze
8/11/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU’s objection to an Assembly bill that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. (This article was originally published by CalMatters. It was published in 10 additional outlets.)
8/10/2023
A photo of a robotaxi taken at SF State was featured in an article about the future of autonomous vehicles in San Francisco.
USA Today; Courier Post; Yahoo News
8/8/2023
Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook commented on the 1986 release of the song “Walk This Way,” a collaboration by hip-hop artists Run-DMC and American rock band Aerosmith.
8/8/2023
Assistant Professor of Art Libby Black discussed her artwork, which is part of a show at a gallery in Mill Valley.
8/8/2023
The Observatory at SF State was mentioned in an article about best times and places to stargaze in San Francisco.
8/7/2023
An open letter co-written by Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin requesting that the Biden administration find ways to sidestep recent Supreme Court decisions was scrutinized in an op-ed.
8/4/2023
Emeritus Lecturer of Biology William Cochlan commented on the return of algal bloom to the San Francisco Bay.
8/4/2023
Professor of History Charles Postel discussed the rise of monopolies in the United States during the 19th century. (This podcast episode originally went live 2/16/2022.)
8/7/2023
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike were discussed in an article about Asian American students speaking out against the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education.
All Things Considered; WRKF-FM
8/3/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an article about efforts to repeal a ban on travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws for California state employees.
8/2/2023
Former faculty member Ayelet Gundar-Goshen was interviewed about her new book “The Wolf Hunt.”
7/30/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the impact the extreme summer heat is having on laborers.
SF Gate; Galaxy Concerns; Todays Chronic
8/2/2023
Co-owner of San Francisco’s Hawaiian Drive Inn restaurant Maggie Zhou, an alumna, was interviewed about why her family will not raise the price of their burgers.
8/1/2023
Alumna Tanya Rao was interviewed about her experience breaking family tradition to travel and open Kaveri Coffee Works in Berkeley.
8/2/2023
Research on pheromones and attractiveness conducted by SF State faculty researchers was referenced in an article about ways to help yourself feel more attractive.
July
7/31/2023
Professor Emeritus of Journalism Jon Funabiki was listed as a judge for the 2023 California Ethnic Media awards.
USA Today; Farmers Advance; MSN South Africa
7/29/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the results of a recent Pew Research Center survey on the opinion of Asian Americans on China. (This article was republished by 20 media outlets.)
Los Angeles Times; West Observer; Portland Press Herald
7/29/2023
Lecturer of History Sue Englander discussed her decades of work advocating for LGBTQ rights. (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times. It was published in six media outlets.)
7/28/2023
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán discussed research into animal dreams.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
7/28/2023
Journalist Emil Guillermo mentioned that he is the parent of an SF State graduate in an op-ed about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action in higher education.
7/28/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the unintended consequences of California’s ban on state employee travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
7/27/2023
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Omar Zahzah co-wrote an article about proposed organizational changes for the Democratic Socialists of America.
7/28/2023
Josiah Luis Alderete, selected for the SF State Poetry Center Mazza Writer in Residence program in Fall 2023, discussed poetry and reading at the Medicine for Nightmares bookstore in San Francisco’s Mission District.
7/27/2023
Alumna Iris Flores-Iglesias wrote a short story about sunsets.
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
7/26/2023
Alumna Kamala Green is the new associate vice chancellor for staff human resources and chief human resources officer at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Reuters; Huffington Post; Colorado Springs Gazette
7/26/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the Teamsters’ success in negotiating a deal for UPS workers that will avert a proposed nationwide strike. (The Reuters article was published in eight additional media outlets.)
7/26/2023
Professor of History Trevor Getz discussed his recommendation for the best comics on African history.
7/26/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the unionization efforts of baristas.
7/24/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an editorial about why farmers should have discretion over the crops they grow. (This article has a paywall.)
Israel National News; The Hill
7/24/2023
An open letter co-written by Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin requesting that the Biden administration find ways to sidestep recent Supreme Court decisions was scrutinized in multiple op-eds.
7/25/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed his experience travelling for work in an article about efforts to appeal a ban on travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws for California state employees.
Colorado Springs Gazette; USA Times; Independent Sentinel
7/24/2023
An open letter co-written by Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin requesting that the Biden administration find ways to sidestep recent Supreme Court decisions was discussed. (The Colorado Springs Gazette article was originally published by The Washington Examiner. This topic was covered by over 100 media outlets.)
7/24/2023
Alumnus May Cobb discussed how her life influenced her new novel “A Likeable Woman.”
Washington Examiner; New York Post; Fox News Channel
7/23/2023 – 7/24/2023
An open letter co-written by Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin requesting that the Biden administration find ways to sidestep recent Supreme Court decisions was discussed. (This topic was covered by over 65 media outlets.)
The Atlantic; MSN; Vigour Times
7/19/2023
Assistant Professor of Psychology Diane R. Sanchez commented on the psychology behind the “Zoom wave” hand gesture. (This article was originally published by The Atlantic, which has a paywall. It was featured in four media outlets.)
7/21/2023
Alumnus Evan Kidera was interviewed about the success of Señor Sisig, the Filipino-Mexican fusion restaurant he opened with his longtime friend Gil Payumo.
Pacific Nut Producer; Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
7/21/2023
Alumna Clarice Turner commented on being selected as the new CEO for the Almond Board of California.
7/21/2023
The establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was discussed in an op-ed about teaching ethnic studies.
7/19/2023- 7/20/2023
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies Steve Ford was quoted in multiple stories about his decision to retire as chief of police for the Antioch Police Department.
7/19/2023
Alex Lazar, alumnus and former aide to San Francisco Mayor London Breed and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, was interviewed about running for a District 6 State Assembly seat.
7/19/2023
Alumna Hannah Wright was profiled in an article about her role in season five of the reality television series “Love Island USA.”
7/19/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about alumni success and Sonoma’s Hanna Center annual scholarship program.
KMID-TV; KTWO-TV; KXLY-TV
7/18/2023 – 7/19/2023
Multiple news segments featured Professor and Chair of Kinesiology Matt Lee discussing caloric expenditures in a story about the ideal time of day to exercise. (Clips not available.)
7/19/2023
Alumnus May Cobb discussed her new novel “A Likeable Woman.”
7/18/2023
Alumnus Bradley Penner was quoted in an article about community efforts to save Street Spirit, a monthly newspaper that has focused on the challenges facing unhoused individuals in Oakland and Berkeley since 1995.
Eater San Francisco; MSN Philippines; Gur Times
7/18/2023
Alumnus Meegan Nguyen was interviewed about transforming a bodega into a Vietnamese café in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset District.
7/18/2023
SF State partnered with the 10,000 Degrees organization to host a College Opportunities Summit that provided high school seniors with college preparation resources for low-income and first generation students.
7/18/2023
Professor and Chair of Kinesiology Matt Lee discussed caloric expenditures in a segment about the ideal time of day to exercise.
7/18/2023
Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin discussed term limits for Supreme Court justices.
7/18/2023
Professor Emeritus of Gerontology Brian de Vries was quoted in an op-ed about LGBTQ caregiver rights and family choices for their aging loved ones. (This article has a paywall.)
7/17/2023
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa was mentioned in an article about California’s 2024 U.S. Senate race.
The Frederick News-Post; Central Maine Today
7/15/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about farmers’ discretion over the crops they grow.
Oroville Mercury-Register; Chico Enterprise-Record
7/15/2023
Alumnus Jack McWherter wrote an editorial about his life experiences.
7/14/2023
Professor of Psychology Ezequiel Morsella was profiled.
7/13/2023
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson commented on a divestment campaign he assisted with and advocating for CalPERS to divest from fossil fuels.
7/13/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about farmers’ discretion over the crops they grow.
7/13/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on a group that launched a campaign to recall Alameda County’s new district attorney, Pamela Price.
7/13/2023
Alumnus Josh Thomas, co-owner of Thomas Family Farm, discussed hosting an annual filmmaking summer camp.
The Mercury News; East Bay Times; Galaxy Concerns
7/12/2023d
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on a group that launched a campaign to recall Alameda County’s new district attorney, Pamela Price.
California State University News
7/10/2023
Professor of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Darlene Yee-Melichar was appointed to serve as a CSU Trustee by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 29.
Business Today; The Week; Business Insider
7/10/2023 – 7/11/2023
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in multiple articles about Indian women who found success in America. (This topic was covered by over 35 media outlets.)
7/10/2023
Alumnus Mark Warschauer, a professor of Education and Informatics at University of California, Irvine, discussed research on the benefits of interactive characters in children’s educational television programs.
7/10/2023
An ethnic studies certificate program for incarcerated youth offered through SF State’s Project Rebound was discussed.
The Economic Times; The Tribune; MSN
7/10/2023
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in multiple articles about Indian women who found success in America.
7/8/2023
Alumnus David Gallagher discussed the 50th year of Sutro Tower in San Francisco.
7/7/2023
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an interview with the author of “The Murders That Made Us,” a history of violent crime in San Francisco. (This program originally aired 5/10/2022.Time stamp: 1:10:33)
7/7/2023
Professor of Biology Edward J Carpenter was quoted in an article about growing concerns of plastic particles in the ocean.
7/6/2023
Associate Professor and Chair of Latina/Latino Studies Jeff Duncan-Andrade discussed the history of fairness and inclusion in the public education system.
7/7/2023
A photo from the 1968 student strike at SF State was featured in an article about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action in higher education.
7/6/2023
Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn was referenced in an article about a new study on the impact negative impact honey bees are having on the pollination of native plants.
7/5/2023
Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance Joel Schechter, also a former member of San Francisco Mime Troupe, commented on the theory that the troupe’s performances are satire.
7/5/2023
Lecturer of English Language and Literature Brian Strang wrote a review of the book "Unbound: A Book of AIDS."
7/5/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on an increase in labor strikes in the U.S.
7/4/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed his family’s experience with xenophobia in the U.S. and a recent federal proposal that would prohibit Chinese citizens from purchasing land in the U.S. (This article was published in 12 media outlets, many of which have paywalls.)
7/4/2023
A hearing on Anti-Asian racism in the U.S. held by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in March that featured Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung as a panelist recently aired. (Time stamp: 8:29-15:42)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
7/3/2023
Director of the Project Rebound program at SF State Jason Bell discussed his experience trying to achieve higher education in an article about the reinstatement of federal aid to incarcerated students.
NPR ; Jefferson Public Radio ; KPBS-TV
7/3/2023
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim commented on a new mural that features Mahsa Jina Amini, an Iranian woman who was killed last year while in police custody for breaking Islamic law; her death led to worldwide protests. (This article was originally published by NPR. It was featured in over 55 media outlets.)
7/3/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a workers strike launched by Los Angeles hotel workers. (This article was originally published by Market Watch.)
7/3/2023
Associate Professors of Economics Zuzana Janko and Venoo Kakar recently published a study on health care expenditures and income in Canada
Fort Meyers News Central ; Boca Raton News Central
7/3/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the workers strike launched by Los Angeles hotel workers.
7/5/2023
Alumna Jennifer March discussed her career as a voice artist in an article about Petaluma Readers Theatre.
7/4/2023
Instruction expenditures at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about affirmative action.
KRON 4
7/3/2023
SF State was mentioned in a news segment about a proposed tuition increase for the CSU starting fall 2024. (Clip not available online.)
7/5/2023
SF State Professor of Management Ronald Purser commented on the cooption of mindfulness by corporations in an article about the evolution of mindfulness. (This article is behind a paywall.)
7/3/2023
SF State Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a workers strike launched by Los Angeles hotel workers. (This story is behind a paywall.)
KTVU
7/5/2023
SF State students will join other Bay Area college students at a planned protest at Stanford University against the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. (Clip not available online.)
KCUR
7/4/2023
A story about California’s adoption of ethnic studies lesson plans in K-12 schools discussed how SF State faculty were involved in developing the curriculum for schools. (Clip not available online.)
7/5/2023
Former archivist for SF State’s Labor Archives and Research Center Susan Goldstein announced her retirement as the chief archivist for the San Francisco Public Library.
7/5/2023
Actor and alumnus Carl Weathers was included in a list of actors who could be famous for something other than acting.
7/4/2023
Actor and alumnus BD Wong’s top 10 films were listed in an article.
7/4/2023
Alumna Mary Reynolds was appointed assistant principal at Petaluma High School.
7/3/2023
Professor Emeritus Carlos Davidson was involved in a divestment campaign at SF State and is currently pushing for CalPERS to divest from fossil fuel.
7/3/2023
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Professor of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement Darlene Yee-Melichar to serve as a CSU Trustee.
7/3/2023
An op-ed about the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education mentioned SF State and how much it spends on its students in comparison to other more selective universities.
7/2/2023
An editorial about the benefits of Project Rebound for the formerly incarcerated mentioned that the program was founded at SF State.
7/3/2023
Alumnus Justin Wittrock earned his sixth advanced degree and overcame challenges from his lifelong hearing loss.
June
6/30/2023
Professor of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Darlene Yee-Melichar has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees.
6/30/2023
Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan was referenced in an article about the mental health crisis in the LGBTQ+ community.
6/30/2023
Associate Professor of Sociology Clare Sears commented on proposed anti-drag legislation. (This article has a paywall.)
Lake County Record-Bee; The Press Democrat
6/29/2023 – 6/30/2023
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson commented on California Senate Bill 252, which would prohibit new or renewed investment of public employee and state teacher retirement system funds into fossil fuels. (This article was originally published by CalMatters.)
6/29/2023
Sonoma Filmworks Creative Director George Dondero, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new film “War of the Wills.”
KRON4 Special: Celebrating Pam Moore
6/29/2023
An interview with alumna and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza was featured in a news special about a retiring news anchor. (Time stamp: 4:30)
6/29/2023
Alumnus Craig Stone promoted to co-chief investment officer for Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
6/29/2023
Assistant Professor of Cinema Artel Great’s new book “Black Cinema & Visual Culture: Art and Politics in the 21st Century” was mentioned in an article about people succeeding in the fields of art, sports and food service.
6/29/2023
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis Desjardin’s “Basics of Wild Harvested Mushroom Identification” guide was listed in an article about best ways to identify wild mushrooms.
6/29/2023
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson commented on California Senate Bill 252, which would prohibit new or renewed investment of public employee and state teacher retirement system funds in fossil fuels.
6/28/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the history of LGBTQ+ activism and the movements that led up to the 1969 Stonewall riots.
6/28/2023
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis Desjardin will receive the Distinguished Mycologist Award from the Mycological Society of America.
6/28/2023
Alumna Lisa Owens Viani wrote an article about what inspired her to found Raptors Are the Solution, a nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the dangerous impact rodent poisons have on wildlife.
6/28/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Starbucks’ anti-union efforts.
6/27/2023
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley is a panelist for an on-demand webinar about police recruitment and retention.
6/28/2023
Alumna Sparky Harlan, the former CEO of the Bill Wilson Center, a nonprofit organization focused on aiding unhoused youth and families, was profiled in an article about inspiring leaders in Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ community.
6/27/2023
Alumnus Marco Lopez’s appointment as principal of Pleasanton Middle School was discussed.
6/26/2023
Sonoma Filmworks Creative Director George Dondero, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new film “War of the Wills.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education
6/26/2023
President Emeritus Leslie Wong’s appointment as interim president of Connecticut College was included in an article listing higher ed appointments, resignations, retirements and deaths.
6/26/2023
Assistant Professor of Biology Alejandro Vélez and grad students Tarah Haslett and Carolyn Schwartz discussed their research on chorus frog mating calls in the Pacific.
6/26/2023
A recording of alum Alexiz Angel Romero reading a poem they wrote about a late San Francisco street performer aired.
The New York Times; Naya Nazriya
6/26/2023
Artist Sally Saul, an alumna, was interviewed about her career sculpting. (The New York Times article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
The Almanac; Mountain View Voice
6/26/2023
Alumna Gail Tsukiyama was profiled in an article about her new book “The Brightest Star: A Novel.
6/25/2023
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Sueyoshi commented on the increase in corporate sponsorship of San Francisco’s Pride celebration in an article about its 53rd year in the city.
6/25/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a possible nationwide UPS strike. (This article has a paywall.)
6/24/2023
Alumnus Boots Riley discussed his life, career and new television series “I’m a Virgo.”
6/24/2023
Alumna Julie Thompson is the new assistant principal at Crittenden Middle School in Mountain View.
6/26/2023
Alum, writer and activist Kitty Tsui was profiled.
Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology
6/23/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about universities receiving CSU Hispanic Serving Institution Community Grants.
People to People
6/23/2023
A West Coast conference of Black student unions hosted at SF State in 1968 was discussed during an interview with Elmer Dixon, an author, civil rights activist and co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. (Clip not available.)
KQED-FM
6/23/2023
Provost Amy Sueyoshi commented on the history of sponsorship for SF Pride in a news segment about the conservative backlash against corporations that celebrate the LGBTQ community. (Clip not available.)
06/22/2023
Grace Yoo, the new dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State, was included in a list of women recently appointed as deans at universities.
6/22/2023
Former SF State student Boots Riley was interviewed about his new television series “I’m a Virgo.”
6/22/2023
Alumna Nicole Helfer was interviewed about choreographing and starring in San Francisco Playhouse’s “A Chorus Line.”
6/23/2023
SF State’s graduation rates were discussed in an editorial about concerns about the CSU’s overall four-year graduation rates.
06/22/2023
Professor of Theatre and Dance Dee Spencer was interviewed about arranging and directing “The BluesFem Project: Smile Orange,” a performance that combined a screening of the 1976 film “Smile Orange” with a live performance of the soundtrack composed by the late trombonist Melba Liston.
6/22/2023
A recent episode of the podcast “Overthink” created and co-host by Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was featured on a news site for philosophy professionals.
6/22/2023
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound and the success of the program was discussed in an interview with California State University, Fresno’s Project Rebound outreach coordinator.
6/22/2023
Filipino American actor Leandro Muñoz discussed supporting his son Frankie Muñoz, an alumnus, in an article about celebrity parents supporting their LGBTQ children.
6/22/2023
Alumnus Boots Riley discussed how his father Walter Riley, a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer and alumnus, influenced his career in an interview about his new television series “I’m a Virgo.”
6/21/2023
Alumna Nicole Helfer was interviewed about choreographing and starring in San Francisco Playhouse’s “A Chorus Line.”
The Mercury News; East Bay Times
6/22/2023
SF State’s graduation rates were discussed in an editorial about concerns about the CSU’s overall four-year graduation rates.
6/20/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in a review of his book “Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement.”
6/20/2023
Alumna Gail Tsukiyama was profiled in an article about her new book “The Brightest Star: A Novel.”
06/20/2023
Alumna Eva Long was profiled in an article about her resignation as a member of the College of Marin Board of Trustees.
6/20/2023
Alumna Kristen Ugrin is the new human resources director for Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
6/20/2023
Alumnus Dane Volek was interviewed about his career as a brewmaster at Anchor Brewing Company.
6/20/2023
SF State’s Psychology Training Clinic was recommended as a resource in an episode of a podcast about mental health.
6/20/2023
An SF State study on the psychological benefits of participating in creative activities outside of work was mentioned in an article about career advice for new graduates.
6/19/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on the increase in cost of attending Pride celebrations.
Vigour Times; The National Desk; News Field Online
6/16/2023 – 06/17/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a proposed nationwide UPS workers strike. (The National News Desk Time stamp: 0:35.)
6/14/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment John Logan commented on Bill Gates’ recent meeting with China’s president, XI Jinping.
6/18/2023
Students from SF State’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program were mentioned in an article about a Goodwill project aimed at reducing clothing waste.
6/18/2023
California Congressman Kevin Mullin, an alumnus, was profiled.
6/19/2023
Activist and actor Danny Glover, an alumnus, was honored yesterday by International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 for his humanitarian efforts and contributions to social justice.
6/16/2023
Poet, playwright and screenwriter Marcus Gardley, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new position as co-chair of playwriting at Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama.
6/19/2023
Archival researchers from SF State were cited in an article about the backlash a California town received after an apology to its Black and Latino community members.
6/16/2023
Professor of Mathematics Federico Ardila-Mantilla was profiled in an article about his unique approach to the field.
The Mercury News; Marin Independent Journal; East Bay Times
6/15/2023
Professor of Theatre and Dance Dee Spencer was interviewed about arranging and directing “The BluesFem Project: Smile Orange,” a performance that combines a screening of the 1976 film “Smile Orange” with a live performance of the soundtrack composed by the late trombonist Melba Liston.
6/15/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a strike by UPS workers.
Salt Lake Tribune; Easy Branches World News
6/15/2023
Multiple works co-authored by Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan and Robert Rees were discussed in an op-ed written by Rees.
6/15/2023
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Reck, who co-chairs the Castro Cultural District, discussed plans to turn the Castro Theater into a nightclub.
Daily Freeman; The Morning Journal; The Burlington Record
6/14/2023
Professor Emerita of Creative Writing Frances Mayes was interviewed about “Pasta Veloce: Irresistibly Fast Recipes from Under the Tuscan Sun,” a cookbook she cowrote. (This interview was published in 90 news outlets.)
Daily Breeze; San Gabriel Valley Tribune; The Orange County Register
6/15/2023
Alumna Rina Ayuyang was interviewed about her new graphic novel “The Man in the McIntosh Suit.” (This interview was featured in 12 news outlets.)
6/15/2023
Alumnus Michael Feger was interviewed about creating the free app WildPermits, which helps backpackers in California find just-canceled permits for public lands. (This article was originally published 5/26/2023 by Bay Area News Group.)
6/15/2023
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar discussed the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.
Monterey Herald; The Oakland Press; Boston Herald
6/14/2023
Professor Emerita of Creative Writing Frances Mayes was interviewed about “Pasta Veloce: Irresistibly Fast Recipes from Under the Tuscan Sun,” a cookbook she cowrote. (This interview was published in 90 news outlets.)
6/13/2023
Andrew Zink, professor and chair of hiring, retention, tenure and promotion for the Biology Department, is the new president of Deep Springs College.
The Brunswick; The News & Observer
6/15/2023
Alumnus Michael Feger was interviewed about creating the free app WildPermits, which helps backpackers in California find just-canceled permits for public lands. (This article was originally published 5/26/2023 by Bay Area News Group.)
6/15/2023
Alumna Daja DuBois-Walker was featured on a news segment celebrating 2023 graduates.
6/15/2023
Alumnus Santiago Cuevas commented on the state’s new mandatory dyslexia screening policy for students in kindergarten through second grade. (This article was originally published 5/19/2023 by CalMatters.)
6/14/2023
Alumna D’Arcy Drollinger was appointed San Francisco’s drag laureate by Mayor London Breed.
KQED Newscast; San Francisco Chronicle
6/10/2023- 6/12/2023
Director of SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer discussed concerns that a lack of funding could lead to closure of the center. (KQED Newscast timestamp: 2:36-3:30.)
6/12/2023 - 6/14/2023
Alumna D’Arcy Drollinger commented on being appointed San Francisco’s drag laureate by Mayor London Breed. (This story originally aired on a June 12 episode of All Things Considered.)
6/13/2023
Poet, playwright and screenwriter Marcus Gardley, an alumnus, is the new co-chair of playwriting at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University.
6/13/2023
Professor and Chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management Colin Johnson commented on the proposed closure of Westfield San Francisco Centre.
6/13/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about working conditions for California farmers.
6/13/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was quoted in an article about how octopi can neurologically adapt to cold water in their environment.
6/12/2023
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on city harm reduction policies that reduce the punishment for open drug use.
6/12/2023
Director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer discussed concerns that a lack of funding could lead to closure of the center.
6/12/2023
Alumna Vitka Eisen, president and CEO of Health Right 360, a nonprofit that supports treatment for individuals with substance use disorder, discussed her work with the Tenderloin Linkage Center and the success of similar programs.
6/12/2023
Photography by artist and alumna Irene Poon was discussed.
6/8/2023
SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who went missing while swimming near Pacifica in January, was mentioned in an article about a driver who had to be rescued after veering off a cliff into the water in Malibu over the weekend.
6/12/2023
Alumna Lina Saadzoi is the new chief financial officer for Providence Health Plan.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
6/9/2023
President Emeritus Leslie Wong is the new interim president of Connecticut College.
6/12/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was quoted in an article about new adaptability findings in octopi neurology. (This article was originally published by Salon.)
6/9/2023
Director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer commented on a grant awarded to the Richardson Bay Regional Agency that will be used to fund ecological restoration efforts.
The Washington Post; New York Folk
6/8/2023
Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan commented on new anti-trans laws in Florida.
6/8/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an article about the influence 1960s Black civil rights activism had on gay activism.
6/5/2023
President Emeritus Leslie Wong is the new interim president of Connecticut College. (This article has a paywall.)
6/7/2023
A composite image of a merging galaxy cluster by Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andisheh Mahdavi was featured in an article about dark matter.
6/8/2023
Alumna Bonnie Lee has a new book out called “The Card Game.”
6/7/2023
San Francisco City Supervisor Shamann Walton, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new book “From Juvenile Hall to City Hall: Your Resume Can Change.”
6/7/2023
Late Chicana painter and activist Yolanda López, an alumna, was remembered in an article about a cannabis club in the Mission.
6/7/2023
Alumnus Ray McClintock is the new principal at Petaluma Junior High School.
6/8/2023
SF State’s Global Museum was discussed in a story about the variety of ancient Egyptian artifacts people have in their collections worldwide.
6/5/2023
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discussed 1960s activism at SF State during an interview with the Supreme Court Historical Society. (Time stamp: 27:28)
Cheddar News; International Business Times
6/7/2023
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a potential strike by UPS workers, led by the Teamsters Union.
6/7/2023
The daughter of actress Sheryl Cruz graduated from SF State.
6/7/2023
SF State bilingual journalism student Andy Damián-Correa was named a summer journalism intern for the Environmental Health News.
6/7/2023
Alumna D’Arcy Drollinger was appointed San Francisco’s drag laureate by Mayor London Breed.
6/6/2023
Alumnus Mwangi Ndengwa Mukami’s foundation MLIFE is making plans to take a group of California youth on a cultural tour of Kenya
6/6/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the influence Starbucks’ union campaigns have had on other companies.
6/5/2023
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross was quoted in an article about the closing ceremony for San Francisco’s Congregation B’nai Emunah, which is merging with another congregation.
6/5/2023
Professor and Chair of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Jackson Wilson commented on the San Francisco Travel Association’s new tourism campaign.
Associated Press; The Business Journal
6/5/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a potential strike at UPS. (This article was originally published 5/23/2023 by the Associated Press. It was revised 6/5/2023.)
6/6/2023
Humanitarian and CEO of the MLIFE foundation Mwangi Mukami, an alumnus, commented on an upcoming educational trip from California to Kenya that he is sponsoring.
Aquarius Papers – Global Astrology
6/3/2023
A video featuring a 1956 appearance by the late beat poet and writer Allen Ginsberg at SF State’s Poetry Center was featured in an article celebrating his birthday, which was June 3.
6/3/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was quoted in an article about an octopus in a laboratory that might have been observed dreaming.
6/1/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about a recent Supreme Court decision on whether unions can be held liable for damages from a workers strike. (This article was originally published in MarketWatch.)
6/5/2023
Alum Kyran Berlin will be an intern for The San Francisco Chronicle this summer.
6/3/2023
A conversation with alumna Yeye Akilimali Funua Olade, chief librarian for the African Heritage Research Library in AIla Orangun, Nigeria, was discussed in an op-ed about political differences between African countries and the U.S.
6/2/2023
SF State was mentioned in an advice column for Irish students looking to study abroad.
6/2/2023
Professor Emeritus of Economics Ralph Anspach’s creation of the board game Anti-Monopoly was discussed.
6/1/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about a recent Supreme Court decision on whether unions can be held liable for damages from a workers strike.
5/25/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee discussed the Year of the Rabbit and Lunar New Year. (Time stamp: 3:58-6:42)
5/31/2023
Alumnus and tech billionaire Chris Larsen discussed donating $2 million to help boost San Francisco’s troubled shopping districts.
6/1/2023
Alumnus Okorie Ramsey was interviewed about being the new chair for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
5/31/2023
SF State was listed as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers.
The Michigan Star; The Ohio Star
5/31/2023
A Queer History Conference held last year at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed criticizing identity studies in higher education.
May
5/31/2023
Information Systems Professor Paul Beckman was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award from SF State.
5/30/2023
An article about an LGBTQ youth program in Vermont cited SF State research in its strategic pivot to tackling systemic change.
5/31/2023
Alumna Hatice Yildiz has become famous for her baklava, which landed her a permanent kiosk at San Francisco’s Ferry Building.
5/30/2023
Alumnus and tech billionaire Chris Larsen donated $2 million to help boost San Francisco’s troubled shopping districts.
5/30/2023
Alumnus and sculptor Vince Skelly discussed how a rocking chair became the signature piece of furniture in his home.
5/27/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo is the new dean of the College of Ethnic Studies.
5/29/2023
Professor Emerita of Journalism Betty Medsger participated in a panel discussion of calls to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from prison. (Time stamp: 37:15)
Business Insider; South China Morning Post; Yahoo! News
5/28/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was quoted in an article about an octopus in a laboratory in New York that was possibly observed dreaming. (This article was originally published by Business Insider. It was published by five additional media outlets.)
5/26/2023
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John P. Monteverdi discussed El Niño and its impact on California’s weather.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
5/26/2023
Late Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith was remembered.
5/30/2023
Alumnus Michael Williams is the new director of human resources for the Dublin Unified School District.
5/30/2023
Alumna Christina Bridges will transition from her role as vice principal to principal at Casa Grande High School.
5/29/2023
Alumna Ana Leonor will be an assistant principal at Watsonville High School.
5/25/2023
Founder and designer for Lulu Designs Stacy King, an alumna, discussed her career and how jewelry is made.
5/26/2023
Duke Ellington Morris, one of the University's popular therapy animals, is joining the Wag Brigade, an airline program to comfort nervous flyers.
CBS Bay Area
5/26/2023
SF State’s 2023 Commencement ceremony at Oracle Park was mentioned in an evening news segment. (Clip not available online.)
5/26/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed octopi neurology and the potential for them to dream in an article about an octopus in a laboratory in New York that was observed exhibiting dream-like behavior.
5/25/2023
Lecturer for Recreation, Parks and Tourism Bernadette Lim discussed what inspired her to found the Freedom Community Clinic in Oakland.
5/25/2023
Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson commented on California Senate Bill 252, bill which would prohibit new or renewed investment of Public Employees’ Retirement System and the State Teachers’ Retirement System funds into fossil fuels.
5/25/2023
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr., an alumnus, discussed his long standing career in city and state government.
GMA NEWS ; The Philippine Star
5/26/2023
Social media posts by Filipino actress Sheryl Cruz and her daughter Ashley Bustos on social media, who will graduate from SF State today, were discussed.
5/26/2023
Alumnus Michael Feger was interviewed about creating the free app WildPermits, which helps backpackers in California find just-canceled permits for public lands.
5/25/2023
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was quoted in an op-ed about technology, attention and education, based on a class he taught at SF State.
Smithsonian Magazine; National Geographic; MSN
5/24/2023 – 5/25/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed octopi neurology and the potential for them to dream in multiple articles about an octopus in a laboratory in New York that was observed exhibiting dream like behavior. (The MSN article was originally published in the National Geographic, which has a paywall.)
5/23/2023
An interview with co-founders of SF State’s Guardian Scholars program Xochitl Sanchez and Sonjia Lenz-Rashid and alumna Vanessa Ayres was featured in a story about statistics on relocating Bay Area foster youth.
5/23/2023
Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance Joel Schechter wrote an op-ed about how a demonstration by climate justice activists led to the closure of the Wells Fargo headquarters building in San Francisco this week.
5/17/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and alumnus Ryan Yamamoto were quoted in an article about a recent panel organized by the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education entitled "What does it mean to be Asian in America?"
5/25/2023
Alumna Rina Ayuyang was interviewed about her career as a comic artist.
5/25/2023
Musician Doug McKechnie, best known for his work with the moog, discussed a communications course he took at SF State in an interview about his career in music.
5/25/2023
Alumnus Benjamin Walker was interviewed about his new novel, “When the Old World Was New.”
5/23/2023
Alumnus and San Francisco Chronicle Photographer Stephen Lam has earned a place as a 2023 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for his photos documenting the city’s fentanyl epidemic.
5/25/2023
SF State was listed as one Bay Area’s top three Peace Corps producing schools.
5/25/2023
A study on buying experiences conducted by researchers at SF State was discussed in an article about the rewards of living a minimalist lifestyle.
5/24/2023
SF State Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a potential labor strike by UPS workers.
KPIX
5/23/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s approach to handling the drug crisis in the city. (Clip not available online.)
5/23/2023
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the union-busting activities of large companies in an article about companies taking a harder line on union organizing.
5/24/2023
An incident at SF State involving an anti-trans activist and a student protest is mentioned in an article about bias incident reporting in K-12 schools in Fairfax County.
5/23/2023
SF State’s undergraduate nursing program was ranked in the top 12 programs in the state.
5/23/2023
SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in an article about how an ethnic studies class can teach people about Asian resistance.
5/24/2023
Alumnus Aaron Brooks was named Coronado High School athletic director.
5/23/2023
Alumna Mariama J. Lockington wrote an op-ed about how her debut novel centers the experience of anxious, sad black girls.
5/23/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a potential strike at UPS.
Earth Times; The Science Times
5/22/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on the possibility that an octopus in a laboratory in New York was observed dreaming. (The Earth Times article was originally published in Live Science.)
5/22/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about corporate opposition to unions. (This article was originally published by The New York Times.)
5/19/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the unionization efforts of dancers at a topless bar in Los Angeles. (This article was originally published by The Conversation. This topic was covered by 17 media outlets.)
5/22/2023
Tracey Runeare, who is pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership at SF State, was quoted in an article about becoming the new principal of Los Altos High School.
5/22/2023
Alumnus Santiago Cuevas commented on the state’s new mandatory dyslexia screening policy for kindergarten through second grade students. (This article was originally published by CalMatters. It has been featured in over 1,000 media outlets.)
5/16/2023
Alumna S. Renee Jones was interviewed about her career in photography and working as the gallery manager for the TODCO Group, a local nonprofit devoted to developing affordable housing.
5/22/2023
SF State’s 12th Annual Rhythms Music Festival, hosted by Associated Students May 13, was discussed.
5/22/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about corporate opposition to unions. (This article can be accessed through the J. Paul Leonard Library website.)
Live Science; MSN; Todays Chronic
5/22/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on recently observed sleep behavior of an octopus in a laboratory in New York. (The MSN article was originally published in Live Science.)
5/22/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the nationwide unionization efforts of REI employees.
5/21/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and alumnus Ryan Yamamoto were quoted in an article about a recent panel held at Stanford entitled "What Does It Mean to Be Asian in America?"
KPBS Radio; San Francisco Chronicle; The Conversation
5/19/2023 – 5/21/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the unionization efforts of dancers at a topless bar in Los Angeles. (The San Francisco Chronicle article was originally published in The Conversation. This topic was covered by 17 media outlets.)
5/19/2023
Lecturer for Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel Rachel Scherr co-authored a study on food insecurity in higher education.
5/22/2023
Student Jessica Nowak discussed what she is looking for from a post-college job.
5/22/2023
Late alumnus Joe Louis Moore was remembered in an article about his contributions to preserving Black history and his Juneteenth events, which were included in the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Project.
5/19/2023 – 5/20/2023
Alumnus Santiago Cuevas commented on the state’s new mandatory dyslexia screening policy for kindergarten through second grade students. (This article was originally published by CalMatters. It has been featured in over 1,000 media outlets.)
5/19/2023
Assistant Professor of International Relations See-Won Byun co-wrote an article about the diplomatic relationship between China and South Korea.
5/18/2023
President Emeritus Leslie Wong was quoted in an article about a statement of support for the National Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act.
5/18/2023 – 5/19/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and alumnus Ryan Yamamoto were quoted in an article about a recent panel titled “What Does It Mean to Be Asian in America?”
5/18/2023
Social media posts by Filipino actress Sheryl Cruz and her daughter Ashley Bustos, who will graduate SF State next week, were discussed.
5/19/2023
Student Mea Montañez commented on the academic challenges she faced after transferring to SF State from a community college. (This article was originally published 5/2/2023 by the Associated Press.)
CalMatters; The Press Democrat; ABC 10
5/19/2023
Alumnus Santiago Cuevas commented on the state’s new mandatory dyslexia screening policy for students in grades K-2. (This article was originally published by CalMatters.)
5/19/2023
Alumnus Grayson Converse, lead singer of the band Spooky Mansion, was interviewed about his music.
5/18/2023
SF State was listed as a recipient of a federal grant supporting student mental health resources.
5/17/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of a bill that requires K-12 curriculum to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history.
5/16/2023
An article spotlights Professor of Instructional Design and Technology Brian Beatty’s ahead-of-their-time innovations in online and hybrid instruction.
5/18/2023
SF State was listed as a recipient of a federal grant supporting student mental health resources.
5/16/2023
A survey co-conducted by the San Francisco Small Business Commission and SF State’s Economics Department was referenced in an article about the post-pandemic struggles many small businesses in San Francisco are facing.
KPIX-TV
5/16/2023
SF State was mentioned in a story about colleges that are ending investments in the fossil fuel industry. (This story was part of the CBS News Bay Area: Evening Edition. Link unavailable.)
5/17/23
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the employee-led push for CNET employees to unionize after the company published AI-generated articles.
5/17/2023
Anthropology Lecturer Niccolo Caldaro discussed Haitian scholar Anténor Firmin, who challenged the racist roots of anthropology.
5/16/2022
Cinema Professor and Director of the Veteran Documentary Corps Daniel Bernardi recently directed two documentary films about women in military service.
5/15/2023
Professor Emeritus of History Robert W. Cherny commented on San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s nomination of Robert “Bob” Vergara to the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission.
5/12/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Scott Siegel was quoted in a story about the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. (Time stamp: 17:34)
5/14/2023
Author Gail Whang discussed how a guest lecture in an SF State class encouraged her to get involved in the fight for justice for a Korean American immigrant wrongfully convicted of murder. (Time stamp: 12:35)
5/12/2023
Director of Advocacy at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition Michael Anthony Mendoza, an alumnus, was appointed to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention by U.S. President Joe Biden.
The California State University
5/15/2023
Alumna Alicia Garza’s 2017 Commencement address was listed as one of the CSU’s historic Commencement ceremonies.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency; Cleveland Jewish News
5/12/2023
A 2018 lawsuit filed by the Lawfare Project that alleged an environment of antisemitism at SF State was referenced in an article about the growing support for the End Jewish Hatred movement.
2/26/2023
Author Mark Whittaker discussed the establishment of the Black Studies department at SF State in a talk about his book “Saying It Loud: 1966 — The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement.” (Time stamp: 12:53)
5/12/2023
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi discussed his documentary films “Time for Change: The Kathy Bruyere Story” and “Ultimate Sacrifices: CPT Jennifer Moreno,” which were recently screened at the 2023 GI Film Festival in San Diego.
5/12/2023
Lecturer of Anthropology Niccolo Caldararo wrote a letter to the editor about the benefits of solitude.
5/11/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about challenges to Starbucks unionization in New York state.
5/10/2023
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an article about the 75th anniversary of Israel and the country’s continued political conflicts. (This article was originally published 5/10/2023 in The Conversation.)
New England Real Estate Journal
5/12/2023
Alumnus George Marcus received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Connect Commercial Real Estate.
5/11/2023
Alumna Livia Stein was interviewed about her art.
5/10/2023
Alumnus George Marcus will be awarded the Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship in October.
San Francisco Chronicle; CNX Today
5/12/2023
A report co-authored by the San Francisco Small Business Commission and SF State’s Economics Department was referenced in an article about Amazon’s plan to host a small business week.
5/11/2023
SF State was listed among other Hispanic Serving Institutions.
5/11/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about challenges to Starbucks unionization in New York state.
The Conversation; SFGate; The Hour
5/10/2023
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan wrote an article about the 75th anniversary of Israel and the country’s continued political conflicts. (This article was originally published 5/10/2023 in The Conversation. It was featured in nine additional media outlets.)
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Chron.com; The Washington Post 5/3/2023- 5/8/2023 Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed being an Asian American evangelical Christian. (This article was originally published 5/3/2023 by The Washington Post. The original article has a paywall.)
The Sun; The Orange County Register; Los Angeles Daily News 5/9/2023 Alumnus H. Pike Oliver was interviewed about co-authoring “Transforming the Irvine Ranch: Joan Irvine, William Pereira, Ray Watson, and the Big Plan,” a book about how the Irvine Ranch in Southern California was transformed into a college community. (This article was published in five news outlets.) 5/9/2023 Environmental activist Randy Hayes, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about a Praxis Peace Institute event. 5/8/2023 Alumna Chelsea Antrim Dennis is the new director of production for the Washington National Opera. Taiwan Sun; Ohio Standard; Canada Standard 5/9/2023 A recent report by the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, which was co-founded by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department, was referenced in an article about a Pew study on Asian American identity. (This article was originally published 5/8/2023 by VOA News. It was republished in 50 additional media outlets.) The Denver Gazette; The Brunswick News; Ashtabula Star Beacon 5/9/2023 SF State’s former Confucius Institute language program was mentioned in an article about Mandarin courses and the tensions between China and Taiwan. (This article was originally published 5/5/2023 by The Los Angeles Times.) The Chronicle of Higher Education 5/8/2023 SF State was mentioned in an article about multiple campuses that have had speech-related conflict with diversity administrators. (This article can be accessed by the University community by logging in here: https://idp.sfsu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/POST/SSO?execution=e1s1.) |
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed being an Asian American evangelical Christian. Chron.com 5/8/2023; The Washington Post 5/3/2023 (This article was originally published 5/3/2023 by The Washington Post. The original article has a paywall.)
Alumnus H. Pike Oliver was interviewed about co-authoring “Transforming the Irvine Ranch: Joan Irvine, William Pereira, Ray Watson, and the Big Plan,” a book about how the Irvine Ranch in Southern California was transformed into a college community. The Sun 5/9/2023; The Orange County Register 5/9/2023 ; Los Angeles Daily News 5/9/2023 (This article was published in five news outlets.)
Environmental activist Randy Hayes, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about a Praxis Peace Institute event. The Sonoma Index-Tribune 5/9/2023
Alumna Chelsea Antrim Dennis is the new director of production for the Washington National Opera. Broadway World 5/8/2023
A recent report by the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, which was co-founded by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department, was referenced in an article about a Pew study on Asian American identity. Taiwan Sun 5/9/2023; Ohio Standard 5/9/2023 ; Canada Standard 5/9/2023 (This article was originally published 5/8/2023 by VOA News. It was republished in 50 additional media outlets.)
SF State’s former Confucius Institute language program was mentioned in an article about Mandarin courses and the tensions between China and Taiwan. The Denver Gazette 5/9/2023; The Brunswick News 5/9/2023; Ashtabula Star Beacon 5/9/2023 (This article was originally published 5/5/2023 by The Los Angeles Times.)
SF State was mentioned in an article about multiple campuses that have had speech-related conflict with diversity administrators. The Chronicle of Higher Education 5/8/2023 (This article can be accessed by the University community by logging in here: https://library.sfsu.edu/chronicle-higher-education. See lead: “Administrators’ Hysterical Response to Campus Controversy”)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed Alameda County’s new District Attorney Pamela Price. The Mercury News 5/7/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein wrote an editorial about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to ban public school lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation. History News Network 5/7/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was interviewed about job layoffs in the tech sector and at Amazon headquarters. Northwest News Radio 4/26/2023; Northwest News Radio 3/6/2023
Student Mea Montañez commented on the academic challenges she faced after transferring to SF State from a community college. KCBS Radio 5/6/2023; Bluefield Daily Telegraph 5/7/2023; The Argus-Press 5/2/2023 (This article was originally published 5/2/2023 by the Associated Press.)
Alumna and author Gail Tsukiyama was profiled about a speaking event she was part of in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative in Tampa, Florida. Hillsborough County 5/8/2023
Alumna Karen Sikkenga is a candidate for the Dexter Township Supervisor in Dexter, Michigan. The Sun Times News 5/8/2023
Alumna Aisha Wells was interviewed about becoming a teacher at the SPACE youth performing arts program in Ukiah. The Ukiah Daily Journal 5/7/2023
A Golden Gate Xpress article, which featured an interview with alumnus and former KTVU news anchor Frank Somerville, was discussed. SF Gate 5/7/2023
Alumnus Attilio Tribuzi was interviewed about retiring as the music director for San Matteo High School. San Matteo Daily Journal 5/6/2023
Alumna Julia Dessery and her sisters Evelyn and Diana, were profiled. Fontana Herald News 5/5/2023
A recent report by the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, which was co-founded by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department, was referenced in an article about a PEW study on Asian American identity. VOA News 5/8/2023
SF State’s former Confucius Institute language program was mentioned in an article about Mandarin courses and the tensions between China and Taiwan. MSN 5/5/2023 (This article was originally published by Los Angeles Times.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on French workers protesting their government’s pension reform proposal. SF Building Trades Council 5/4/2023
A photo of student Asia Barclay was featured in an article about a recent San Francisco Workers rally. El Tecolote 5/4/2023
Alumnus Rudy Lemcke wrote an editorial about aging, self-expression and identity. San Francisco Bay Times 5/4/2023
Alumna Paula Berry was promoted to senior director of curriculum and instruction for the Tamalpais Union High School District in Larkspur. Marin Independent Journal 5/4/2023
SF State’s former Confucius Institute language program was mentioned in an article about Mandarin courses and the tensions between China and Taiwan. Los Angeles Times 5/5/2023
Continued reports on anti-Asian violence to the Stop AAPI Hate website, launched by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department in 2020, was discussed in an article about language use when writing/speaking about celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Rochester Women Magazine 5/4/2023
President Lynn Mahoney commented in an article about redefining harm, First Amendment rights and controversial guest speakers on college campuses. The Chronicle of Higher Education 5/3/2023
Emeritus Faculty member Felix Kury discussed the 1990s boycott of Folgers Coffee. KQED-FM 5/3/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on allegations that Amazon Labor Union’s vice president assaulted his girlfriend. Business Insider 5/3/2023; Yahoo! Finance 5/3/2023; Canada Today 5/3/2023 (This article was originally published by Business Insider.)
Research on human consciousness by Professor of Philosophy Carlos Montemayor was discussed. Newswise 5/1/2023 (This article was originally published 4/28/2023 by Ruhr-Universität Bochum.)
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in an article about the success of the program at California State University and University of California campuses. San Quentin News 5/1/2023
Alumnus Jaime Geaga commented on joining the Los Angeles Central Area Planning Commission. Positively Filipino Magazine 5/3/2023
Photos of actor and alumnus Delroy Lindo and his friends were discussed. The Spirit 5/1/2023
Alumnus Shamann Walton’s new biography, “From Juvenile Hall to City Hall: Your Resume Can Change,” was discussed in an editorial. The Sun Reporter 5/3/2023
Alumna Maria Angélica Garcia is the new superintendent/president of Santa Rosa Junior College. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 5/3/2023
Artist and alumna Sally Saul was interviewed about her life in art and working with husband Peter Saul. Cultured Magazine 5/3/2023
Music by Pardoner, a band made up of SF State alums Max Freeland, Trey Flanigan and River van den Berghe, was reviewed. 48 Hills 5/1/2023
The 2020 launch of the Stop AAPI Hate by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department was discussed in an op-ed about a new survey highlighting the increase in anti-Asian hate. USA Today 5/4/2023
SF State’s plan to offer free and discounted courses to assist people impacted by mass layoffs was discussed in multiple articles. San Francisco Examiner 5/4/2023; The Business Journals 5/4/2023
The Family Acceptance Project at SF State was discussed in an article about California Assembly Bill 957, which would give trans and intersex youth more control over their gender identity. Bay Area Reporter 5/3/2023
A 2018 study by researchers at SF State on the psychological effects of smartphone usage was discussed in an article about the neurologic impact of smartphone use. News Directory 3 5/3/2023
The 2020 launch of the Stop AAPI Hate by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department was discussed in an article about celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander month. Aol. 5/2/2023
SF State Professor of Cinema Julian Hoxter commented on the Writers Guild of America strike. The Atlantic 5/2/2023
Alumnus and co-founder of commercial real estate brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap George Marcus was honored with a lifetime achievement award by Connect Commercial Real Estate. West Virginia News 5/3/2023
Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer co-wrote an article about the value of supporting SF State’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center in Tiburon. Marin Independent Journal 4/28/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Wei Ming Dariotis commented on comedian W. Kamau Bell’s new documentary “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed,” which features multiracial families discussing the issues they’ve faced. San Francisco Chronicle 4/28/2023
Student Mea Montañez commented on the academic challenges she faced after transferring to SF State from a community college. Associated Press 4/30/2023; ABC News 4/30/2023; SF Gate 5/1/2023 (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was republished in over 240 media outlets.)
The 1968 student strike that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was discussed in an article about varying views on ethnic studies nationwide. Truthout 4/28/2023
April
Associate Professor of Communication Studies Vivian Huang wrote an op-ed about performance artist Tehching Hsieh’s one-year performance called “Time Clock Piece.” Frieze 4/28/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about an upcoming seminar on hate crime awareness in San Francisco. World Journal 4/28/2023
Associate Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar commented on the potential closure of First Republic Bank in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 4/27/2023
Associate Professor of English Language and Literature Robert Kohls discussed the benefits of ChatGPT. CBS Bay Area 4/27/2023
Research on human consciousness by Professor of Philosophy Carlos Montemayor was featured in multiple stories. Ruhr-Universität Bochum 4/28/2023; Gütsel News 4/28/2023 (These articles are in German.)
Late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart was profiled. LGBTQ Nation 4/15/2023
Students Eva Flores Hernandez and Sydni Taylor commented on whether or not universities should participate in school ranking reports. EdSource 4/28/2023
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi was profiled in an article about the 2023 GI Film Festival in San Diego. East County Magazine 4/26/2023
Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Jason Ferreira and the efforts by the 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front to implement ethnic studies programs at the University were referenced in an article criticizing ethnic studies curricula for K-12 students. The Daily Signal 4/26/2023
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed Iran’s current protest movement. KQED Forum 4/25/2023
Student Talya K. Brass is the new executive director of Congregation Am Tikvah in San Francisco. J.Weekly 4/27/2023
Alumna Kathryn Lybarger was interviewed about running for a seat on the California state senate. Bay Area Reporter 4/26/2023
Alumnus Christina Rhoads was interviewed about an art show she is directing. Turlock Journal 4/25/2023
Director of SF State’s Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed Iran’s current protest movement. KQED 4/26/2023
SF State alumnus Doug McKechnie is profiled for being a pioneer in electronic music, specifically for his performances on the Moog synthesizer. MusicRadar 4/25/2023
Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham, who specializes in photographing ocean waves, commented on an award-winning AI-generated surfing image. Essentially Sports 4/25/2023
The cost of tuition at SF State was mentioned in an article about one high school student’s decision to attend community college. Los Angeles Times 4/25/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union victory at a Trader Joe’s in Oakland. KQED News 4/21/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung wrote an op-ed about how tensions between the U.S. and China could create more anti-Asian hate. Press City of Atlantic 4/18/2023 (This article was originally posted in The Los Angeles Times.)
Owner of Valencia Cyclery Paul Olszewski, an alumnus, was interviewed about the San Francisco shop. Mission Local 4/23/2023
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Jamillah Moore was quoted in an article about the groundbreaking for the West Campus Green student housing project. Civil Structure Engineer 4/20/2023
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto discussed how facial expressions can help distinguish real photos from AI-generated photos. National Geographic 4/21/2023
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln wrote an editorial about how the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for better planning for future pandemics. The Nation 4/21/2023
Emeritus Biology Faculty JR Blair discussed the best places to hike in the Bay Area. KQED 4/20/2023
Founder of the Mwangi-Mukami Low-Income Families Endowment and the National Youth Parliament of Kenya Mwangi Mukami, an alumnus, was profiled. The Nairobian 4/21/2023; The Standard 4/21/2023
Alumnus Phillip Jones commented on graduating from San Francisco’s behavioral health court, a program developed to improve public safety by helping offenders with mental health challenges. The San Francisco Standard 4/21/2023
SF State is number five on a list of top public colleges for high-paying jobs in accounting. The Wall Street Journal 4/18/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung wrote an op-ed about how tensions between the U.S. and China could create more anti-Asian hate. Boston Herald 4/20/2023
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi was interviewed about his life and career. SD Voyager 4/17/2023
Resident Advisor Grayce Honza discussed coordinating communications between CSU and UC students involving the student worker strike. KXJZ-FM 4/19/2023
Alumnus Thomas Harvey is the new captain of the San Francisco Police Department’s Mission Station. Mission Local 4/20/2023
Actor and alumnus Delroy Lindo discussed his leading role in the new television series “UnPrisoner.” The Hollywood Reporter 4/19/2023
Alumna Imelda Carrasco was interviewed about taking on the new role of publisher for 48 Hills. 48 Hills 4/17/2023
Alumna Catie Thow Garcia was interviewed about being the new sustainability manager for Sausalito. Marin Independent Journal 4/10/2023
A photo of SF State students walking on campus was featured in an article about CSU students supporting the unionization of student assistants. San Francisco Chronicle 4/17/2023
American actor Carol Locatell, an alumna, died April 11. WJAX-TV 4/18/2023; WSB-AM 4/18/2023; KIRO TV 4/18/2023
SF State’s plan to offer free and discounted courses to assist people impacted by mass layoffs was discussed in a story about tech layoffs. KNTV-TV 4/20/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung wrote an op-ed about how tensions between the U.S. and China could create more anti-Asian hate. Clayton News Daily 4/18/2023 (This article was originally published in The Los Angeles Times.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union campaign at Ben & Jerry’s in Burlington, Vermont. The Boston Globe 4/17/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumnus Luis Alberto Mier was discussed in an article about the closure of La Canasta, a restaurant he owns in San Francisco. SF Gate 4/18/2023
American actor Carol Locatell, an alumna, died this morning. The Hollywood Reporter 4/18/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung wrote an op-ed about how tensions between the U.S. and China could create more anti-Asian hate. Los Angeles Times 4/17/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union campaign at Ben & Jerry’s in Burlington, Vermont. The Washington Post 4/17/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumna Danica Remy was interviewed about being the co-founder of Asteroid Day, an annual global event which is held on June 30 with the purpose of educating people about asteroids. Marin Independent Journal 4/15/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco government’s response to concerns city residents have about high crime rates in an article about the recent death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. The Guardian 4/13/2023
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee was a guest speaker on a radio program about political identity in the Bay Area’s Asian American community. Mid Pacific 4/13/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on proposed legislation that would do away with tenure for faculty members at state universities. USA Today 4/13/2023; Springfield News-Leader 4/13/2023; MSN 4/13/2023
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley is a panelist in a webinar on how law enforcement and educators can work together to improve school safety. Police 1 4/11/2023
Alumna Alana May Johnson was interviewed about starting a book club during the pandemic. Alta Online 4/13/2023
Alumna Maria Angélica Garcia is the new superintendent/president for Santa Rosa Junior College. The Press Democrat 4/11/2023
Labor Studies Professor and Chair John Logan commented on the financial accounting of labor unions in an article about a prominent labor leader and the Amazon Labor Union. Business Insider 4/12/2023
Professor Emeritus of Health Education José Ramón Fernández-Peña discussed the Welcome Back Initiative, a program he started at SF State that helps immigrant medical professionals become eligible to practice medicine in the U.S. The Chronicle of Higher Education 4/12/23
Alumna Malia Spanyola has opened a new lesbian bar in San Francisco named Mother. Edge Media 4/11/2023
Professor of Cinema Johnny Symons commented on the recent news that scientists created baby mice from dads, foretelling a day when it may be possible for same-sex couples to have biological children. Hartford Courant 4/11/2023; The Mendocino Beacon 4/11/2023 (This article was originally published 4/10/2023 by the Bay Area News Group.)
The start of ethnic studies courses at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about statewide curricula for grades K-12. Times of San Diego 4/10/2023 (This article was originally published by CalMatters.)
SF State Professor of Cinema Johnny Symons commented on the recent news that scientists created baby mice from dads, foretelling a day when it may be possible for same-sex couples to have biological children. San Jose Mercury News 4/10/2023; East Bay Times 4/10/2023; SiliconValley.com 4/10/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a firm that specializes in undermining unions. Truthout 4/7/2023
SF State is one of five universities chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in a program aimed at training workers for jobs in the green energy sector. UPI 4/7/2023
Alum Misha G. Cornelius has been named Howard University’s director of public relations in the Office of University Communications. Educational Trends 4/6/2023
Student Emily “Emi” Watson is a candidate for Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen. Rafu Shimpo 4/6/2023
The start of ethnic studies courses at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about statewide curricula for grades K-12. San Mateo Daily Journal 4/6/2023 (This article was originally published 3/29/2023 by CalMatters. It was republished by over 20 media outlets.)
Alumna Dominique DiPrima hosted the hip hop-themed show “Home Turf” on KRON-TV in the 1980s. KQED 4/5/2023
A program at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center has helped students attend SF State and other universities after their release from incarceration. The Imprint 4/5/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's testimony at a Senate hearing held last Wednesday. Restaurant Dive 3/31/2023
Former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department Sonia Sanchez is featured. Here & Now 3/31/2023
Executive Director of the Willie L. Brown Jr. Institute on Politics and Public Service at SF State Eleanor Johns died Saturday. San Francisco Chronicle 4/2/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on a ban on travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws for California state employees. Herald-Standard 3/29/2023; Associated Press 3/29/2023 (This article was originally published by the Associated Press.)
Board member of the Community Foundation of Sonoma County Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, an alumna, was interviewed about working in non-profit. Sonoma Sun 4/2/2023
Catherine Cruz, an alumna and host of the Hawaii Public Radio show The Conversation, was profiled. Spectrum News Hawaii 3/30/2023
The 1968 student strike at SF State and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies were discussed in an article about lessons from banned books. Salon 3/31/2023
The start of ethnic studies courses at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about statewide curricula for grades K-12. SFGate 3/31/2023; ABC 7 3/31/2023; CBS 8 3/30/2023 (This article was originally published 3/29/2023 by CalMatters. It was republished by over 20 media outlets.)
March
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on a recent hearing for the Hercules man who led police on a high-speed chase that caused a fatal collision. San Francisco Chronicle 3/30/2023
Professor Emeritus of History Robert Cherny’s book “Harry Bridges: Labor Radical, Labor Legend” was reviewed. The New York Review 3/30/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in an article about the success of the program at California State University, Fullerton. The Orange County Register 3/30/2023
SF State Associate Professor of Cinema Artel Great discussed his appointment as cultural critic at the Museum of the African Diaspora. KALW 3/29/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s testimony during a Senate hearing held Tuesday. KCBS-AM 3/29/2023
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley participated in a webinar about an award-winning wellness program the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s office developed for its officers. Police1 3/29/2023; 4 States News 3/29/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on a proposed ban on travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws for California state employees. CityNews Toronto 3/29/2023; KCRA 3/29/2023
Activist, actor and artist Danny Glover, an alumnus, was profiled. Not Born Yesterday 3/29/2023
Founder of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Jean Berensmeier, an alumna, died March 15. Marin Independent Journal 3/29/2023
SF State’s Accessible Comics Collective was cited in an interview with an artist who specializes in accessible illustration. Creative Bloom 3/30/2023
The start of ethnic studies courses at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about statewide curricula for grades K-12. Desert Sun 3/30/2023; Lost Coast Outpost 3/30/2023; CalMatters 3/29/2023 (This article was originally published by CalMatters.)
SF State was included in a list of top colleges near Berkeley. California.com 3/28/23
Biology Professor Vance Vredenburg was quoted in an article about a deadly fungus impacting amphibians in Africa. The East African 3/28/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about the distribution of responsibilities in San Francisco city government. San Francisco Chronicle 3/28/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Former NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle, an alumna, was profiled in an article about successful Black women in space exploration. The Seattle Medium 3/28/2023
Alumna Sarah Lamb was profiled. D Magazine 3/28/2023
American musician Nathan Chavin, an alumnus known by the stage name Chinga Chavin, died March 15. Jewish Telegraph Agency 3/27/2023; Cleveland Jewish News 3/27/2023; The Forward 3/27/2023
Bay Area graffiti artist “Spie One,” an alumnus who helped paint the Malcom X mural on the Cesar Chavez Student Center while attending SF State, was profiled. That’s My Word 3/22/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about author and illustrator Thi Bui. Chico Enterprise-Record 3/28/2023; Oroville Mercury-Register 3/28/2023
Assistant Professor of Psychology Gaurav Suri commented on the impact the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT will have on creativity, judgment and decision-making. Axios 3/25/2023
Biology Professor Vance Vredenburg was quoted in an article about a deadly fungus that’s decimating amphibian populations in Africa. CNN 3/25/2023; WESH-TV 3/25/2023; MSN Health & Fitness 3/25/2023 (This article was originally published by CNN. It was featured in over 40 publications.)
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto commented on the sounds we make when moving. The New York Times 3/24/2023 (University account access to The New York Times can be found here: https://libguides.sfsu.edu/newspapers/new-york-times.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safaí’s anticipated run against Mayor London Breed in next year’s election. The San Francisco Standard 3/23/2023
Student James Dominguez discussed his experience with Code Next, an Oakland-based after school program designed to make tech more accessible. Ed Surge 3/27/2023
SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who went missing in the Pacific Jan. 19, was mentioned in an article about the search for a missing surfer in Pacifica. San Francisco Examiner 3/23/2023
Retired microbial ecologist Charlie Culbertson, an alumnus, was interviewed about his career. The Lincoln County News 3/27/2023
Alumnus and former SF State administrator Leroy Morishita was named interim president of the CSU. The Rafu Shimpo 3/25/2023; California State University News 3/23/2023; The Orange County Register 3/23/2023 (This topic was covered by over 13 media outlets.)
Alumnus Justin Crossley was interviewed about co-founding the “Brewing Network,” a podcast about beer brewing. The Mercury News 3/23/2023; MSN 3/23/2023; Marin Independent Journal 3/23/2023
SF State was listed as one of the top colleges near Daly City, California. California.com 3/24/2023
The 1968 student strike and the establishment of a Black Studies program at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about a protest at Stanford by law students. The Chronicle of Higher Education 3/23/2023 (The full article can be read by logging in at https://www-chronicle-com.jpllnet.sfsu.edu/)
The 1968 establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about the benefits of ethnic studies programs in California schools. San Francisco Chronicle 3/25/2023
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross discussed Trader Joe’s-branded matzah. The Jerusalem Post 3/23/2023; Jewish Telegraph Agency 3/22/2023; J.Weekly 3/22/2023(This article was originally published 3/22/2023 by Jewish Telegraph Agency. It was featured in four additional media outlets.)
University Clinical Counselor Susan Chen discussed why the CSU should listen to faculty counselors in their efforts to improve mental health and well-being of students. California Faculty Association 3/23/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook commented on research on octopi neurology. Science News 3/23/2023; Samachar Central 3/23/2023
SF State research on hand gestures was referenced in an article about why some cultures speak with their hands while others don’t. Babbel Magazine 3/23/2023
A study by researchers at SF State on the academic benefits of good posture was cited in an article about how posture impacts confidence. Axios 3/22/2023; MSN 3/22/2023 (This article was originally published by Axios.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung testified to the need for essential workers to learn Cantonese. KQED 3/22/2023
American Indian Studies Lecturer Eddie Madril is the artistic director and a dancer in the Sewam American Indian Dance show. San Diego Tribune 3/22/2023
SF State Biology Professor Vance Vredenburg published research about a deadly fungus that’s decimating amphibian populations in Africa. Outdoors 3/20/2023
Alumna Laura Meyer opened her first-ever pizza restaurant, Pizzeria Da Laura, in Berkeley. Berkeleyside 3/22/2023
Alumnus Mario Vasquez Zuniga was profiled. Capitol Weekly 3/22/2023
Alumnus George Marcus was included in a list of the 50 wealthiest Greek Americans. The National Herald 3/22/2023
Emily Beitiks, interim director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability, was referenced in an op-ed about a disability rights exhibit at the Park City Museum in Utah. Park Record 3/21/2023
Professor Emeritus of Economics Ralph Anspach’s creation of an anti-monopoly board game was discussed in an article about a documentary on the inventors of the game Monopoly. Haaretz 3/21/2023
Student Zaynah Shaikh discussed what celebrating Ramadan means to her. KQED 3/20/2023
1960s activism at SF State that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was cited in an article about the free Muni movement in San Francisco. Mission Local 3/21/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales was quoted in an article about California’s ethnic studies curriculum requirements. San Francisco Chronicle 3/20/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on how new Oakland District Attorney Pamela Price is handling crime in the city. SF Gate 3/20/2023; Record Patriot 3/20/2023; Washington Post 3/20/2023
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 Times 3/19/2023
Professor for the School of Music Hafez Modirzadeh discussed the 2023 Persian New Year. The San Francisco Standard 3/18/2023
Alumna Regina Louise’s experiences in the foster care system inspired a movie, “I Am Somebody’s Child,” which recently aired on the Lifetime television network. Lifetime 3/18/2023
Alumnus Jim Mellen, a member of the 1960s radical group The Weathermen, died February 17. New York Times 3/17/2023
Author Malcom Harris discussed the 1960s protest at SF State that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies during a talk for his new book about the history of Silicon Valley. C-Span 2 3/1/2023 (Time stamp: 44:43)
Dean for the College of Science & Engineering Carmen Domingo was quoted in an article about grant funding the University will receive from the Gilead Foundation. San Francisco Business Times 3/17/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Research about a killer fungus wreaking havoc on amphibian populations in Africa by Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg was discussed. Nature World News 3/16/2023
Chicana artist Amalia Mesa-Bains, an alumna, was interviewed about her art and career. 48 Hills 3/9/2023
Music producer and DJ Lindsey Herbert, an alumna, was interviewed about her career. LA Weekly 3/15/2023
SF State’s history as a leader in ethnic studies was mentioned in an op-ed about an Ohio Senate bill that would end diversity training mandates and other equity-oriented efforts. The Columbus Dispatch 3/16/2023
A downed tree on the SF State campus was mentioned in an article about storm damage in the Bay Area. ABC7 News 3/15/2023
SF State poetry graduate student and Iraqi native Zêdan Xelef and other poets discussed the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. KQED 3/15/2023
SF State Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg published research about a killer fungus wreaking havoc on amphibian populations in Africa. Washington Post 3/15/2023; Forbes 3/15/2023; Phys.org 3/15/2023; SF Gate 3/15/2023; New Scientist 3/15/2023; MSN News 3/15/2023
SF State Professor of History Marc Stein discussed his new project documenting more than 600 LGBTQ+ protests between 1965 and 1973. Xtra Magazine 3/15/2023
Professor of Political Science James Martel was quoted in an article about a new book on author Horatio Alger. Rolling Stone 3/14/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor of Biology Edward J Carpenter was quoted in an article about a study he co-wrote on growing concerns of plastic particles in the ocean. Oceanographic Magazine 3/14/2023
Alumna Vivian Myrtetus was interviewed about joining Converge Public Strategies, a government relations communications company. Florida Politics 3/14/2023
Research from SF State shows people can improve alertness just by sniffing coffee. KPLA 3/15/2023 (Clip not available online.)
SF State warned the campus community to be careful of large trees after several toppled during a storm. KRON4 3/14/2023
A CSU housing project at SF State was discussed in an article about statewide student housing issues. Los Angeles Times 3/14/2023
The 1960s student protests that led to the Black Studies program at SF State were mentioned in an article about the music of Idris Ackamoor. San Francisco Classical Voice 3/13/2023
Student Lorissa Carin discussed the new film “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Mashable 3/11/2023; MSN 3/11/2023; Washington Dailies 3/11/2023 (This article was originally published by Mashable and was republished by three media outlets.)
Alumnus Greg M. Schwartz wrote a review of Pearl Jam’s 1998 album “Yield.” PopMatters 3/13/2023
Professor of Theatre and Dance Yutian Wong discussed the history and benefits of ballroom dancing in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. San Francisco Chronicle 3/10/2023
SF State Journalism students partnered with El Tecolote to write an article about how improper dental care for incarcerated people creates challenges for them when they are released. El Tecolote 3/9/2023
Alumna Sharon Ranals was named permanent city manager for South San Francisco. San Mateo Daily Journal 3/10/2023
Alumnus Conall Jones discussed his Oscar-nominated documentary “Stranger at the Gate,” about a Muslim-hating veteran who overcame his prejudice and converted to Islam. KCBW-TV 3/9/2023 (Clip not available.)
Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride commented on the story behind the film “The Fablemans,” which is based on the life of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The Philadephia Inquirer 3/9/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on a San Francisco official’s proposal to repeal state travel bans. Bay Area Reporter 3/8/2023
Professor of Biology Edward J Carpenter was quoted in an article about a study he co-wrote on growing concerns of plastic particles in the ocean. News Concerns 3/8/2023
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John P. Monteverdi discussed concerns about the impact an upcoming rainstorm will have on Southern California. KNX-AM 3/8/2023 (Time stamp: 1:29)
Alumnus and entrepreneur Chris Larsen discussed his plan to donate $2 million to retail districts in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 3/9/2023
Alumnus Jesus Lopez commented on efforts to improve Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento. Sacramento News & Review 3/9/2023
American actor and former professional football player Carl Weathers, an alumnus, was profiled. Michigan Sports Zone 3/9/2023
Alumna Ashley Howe was interviewed about being the new parks and recreation director for Corte Madera. Marin Independent Journal 3/9/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about the 2023 Farm Bill. The Hill 3/7/23
Professor Emeritus of Management John Sullivan shared his expertise in an article about how to conduct an effective job interview. American Talk 3/7/2023
SF State Professor of Women and Gender Studies Nan Alamilla Boyd and History Lecturer Sue Englander were identified as potential nominees for an open seat on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission after a mayoral appointee was rejected. Bay Area Reporter 3/7/2023
Alumna and Tracy community leader Rhodesia Ransom plans to run for the California Senate in District 5. Manteca/Ripon Bulletin 3/8/2023
Alumna Ella Jenkins was highlighted during Women’s History Month for her contributions to children’s music. NewsBreak 3/7/2023
Professor of Social Work Rashmi Gupta was quoted in an article about care for South Asian senior citizens. India Currents 3/6/2023
Professor of Psychology Zena Mello, Graduate Assistant Ilke Bayazitli and grad students Julia Moon and Rebecca Lieber co-authored a study on time perspective and mental health. Mdpi 3/2/2023
Alumna Priscilla Sims Brown was interviewed about her work as the president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. New York Times 3/7/2023
Alumnus Josh Thomas, co-owner of Thomas Family Farm, discussed hosting an annual filmmaking summer camp. Santa Cruz Sentinel 3/4/2023
Actor and former student Harry Shum Jr. was profiled. The Wall Street Journal 3/7/2023
Assistant Professor of Cinema Artel Great was interviewed about becoming the new cultural critic in residence for the Museum of the African Diaspora. Before It’s News 3/4/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed Starbucks and the labor union movement. The Source 3/4/2023
Professor Emeritus of History Robert Cherny discussed a recent call to reject San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s appointee to the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. Bay Area Reporter 3/3/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed a recent study he and student researchers published on LGBTQ protests of the 1960s and 1970s. Philadephia Gay News 3/2/2023
The founding of Project Rebound at SF State in 1967 was discussed in an article about the benefits of higher education for current and formerly incarcerated students. The Chronicle of Higher Education 3/3/2023
SF State’s Disability Programs and Resource Center recently led a tour for deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students. Alameda Sun 3/2/2023
Crave, a KSFS radio show started by Professor of Broadcast Communication Arts Jeff Jacoby, has been discussed by three Italian media outlets. Corriere Della Sera 2/27/2023; Aise 2/27/2023; il Cittadino Italiano 2/27/2023 (Links are to articles that have already been translated.)
Several final projects from an SF State class on audio journalism were aired as part of a radio special titled “The Future of the Bay Area.” KQED 2/22/2023
Cinematographer Laura Valladao, an alumna, was interviewed about filming in Fremont. The Daily Californian 3/3/2023
Artist Amalia Mesa-Bains, an alumna, was interviewed about her work. San Francisco Chronicle 3/3/2023
Artist Juan R. Fuentes, an alumnus, was interviewed about being part of a short film on the history of California’s field workers called “Strawberry Picker.” The Pajaronian 3/2/2023
Alumna Bianucci Rus was interviewed about receiving Novato’s Citizen of the Year award. Marin Independent Journal 3/2/2023
In 2010 SF State researchers found a fungus in Malaysia that they named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. The Star 3/3/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the recent firing of employees at Sun County Airlines. Star Tribune 3/2/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the backlash Starbucks is receiving after implementing a return-to-office policy for corporate employees. Restaurant Dive 3/2/2023
Late community activist Ruth Williams, a former faculty member, was quoted in an article about the environmentally hazardous history of Bayview-Hunters Point. 48 Hills 3/2/2023
Director of Cinema Arts and Senior Curator at the Exploratorium Liz Keim, an alumna, was interviewed about her 40 years showing experimental films at the interactive museum. San Francisco Chronicle 3/2/2023
Artist Juan R. Fuentes, an alumnus, was interviewed about being part of a short film on the history of California’s field workers called “Strawberry Picker.” Good Times 3/1/2023
Author and alumna Cal Orey wrote an article about how author John Steinbeck inspired her to write her book “Soulmates with Paws: A Collection of Tales & Tails.” Tahoe Daily Tribune 2/28/2023
With the help of student researchers, Professor of History Marc Stein published a new study that documents over 600 early LGBTQ protests. Bay Area Reporter 3/1/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a coal worker strike in Alabama. NPR 2/28/2023 (This story was broadcast on more than five public radio stations.)
Associate Professor of Cinema Steve Choe commented on the 20th anniversary of William Friedkin’s “The Hunted,” a film set in Oregon. Willamette Week 2/28/2023
Alumnus Joel Eis wrote a book about the evolution of his radical politics and activism. Pacific Sun 2/28/2023
“Strawberry Picker,” a short film about artist and alumnus Juan R. Fuentes, debuts at the Watsonville Film Festival. Good Ties 2/28/2023
February
Assistant Professor of Cinema Artel Great was interviewed about becoming the new cultural critic in residence for the Museum of the African Diaspora. Black News Portal 2/27/2023; San Francisco Bay View 2/27/2023
Lecturer of Special Education Elana Naftalin-Kelman was quoted in an article about Berkeley High School’s decision to hold graduation on Shabbat. J. Weekly 2/27/2023
Alumnus Ernest J. Gaines has been honored with a stamp as part of the United States Postal Service’s Black Heritage series. Times-Herald 2/27/2023; The Reporter 2/27/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story about independent unions. Bloomberg Law 2/27/2023
Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Erik Peper wrote an article about the physiological symptoms of anxiety. Townsend Letter 2/26/2023
Poetry by Lecturer of Latina/Latino Studies Leticia Hernández-Linares was discussed. Women’s Voices of Change 2/26/2023
Professor of International Relations Andrei P. Tsygankov wrote an article about the current war between Russia and Ukraine. Canadian Dimension 2/26/2023
Professor Emerita of Journalism Betty Medsger discussed how the arrest of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange highlights threats to first amendment rights. C-Span 2/25/2023 (Time stamp: 1:51)
Associate Professor of Elementary Education Christy Lao wrote an article about Mandarin classes in high school. Language Magazine 2/24/2023
An article about the indie band Turnouts mentions that members met while attending SF State. Obscure Sound 2/25/2023
An upcoming exhibit by the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at SF State was discussed. Park Record 2/25/2025
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed on the next secretary of Labor. The Hill 2/23/2023
Professor Emeritus of English Michael Krasny was interviewed about his new podcast “Grey Matter with Michael Krasny.” Pacific Sun 2/22/2023
Student Sara Ouchene commented on the San Francisco school district’s reversal of its decision to recognize Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in schools. The Arab American News 2/24/2023
Alumna Sparky Harlan was interviewed about retiring as the CEO of the Bill Wilson Center. SF Gate 2/24/2023 (This article was originally published 2/22/2023 by San José Spotlight.)
Filmmaker Oscar Williams, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about the premiere of his film “Five on the Black Hand Side.” St. Thomas Source 2/22/2023 (This article was republished by four media outlets.)
Alumnus Mark Orcutt is the new president & CEO/executive director of the East Bay Leadership Council (EBLC) and Contra Costa Economic Partnership (CCEP). The Richmond Standard 2/22/2023
SF State’s fall 2023 transfer deadline was listed in an article about the upcoming academic year. AS USA 2/24/2023
SF State research on the psychology of purchasing experiences was cited in an article about ways to boost well-being. BBC Science Focus 2/24/2023
The establishment of the Africana Studies department at SF State was mentioned in an article about the lack of Black history education in public schools. The 19th 2/23/2023; USA Today 2/23/2023
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Reck was mentioned in an article about a survey on business ownership in San Francisco’s Castro District. Bay Area Reporter 2/22/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a union campaign at the Bay Area nonprofit Felton Institute. KQED 2/22/2023 (Timestamp: 3:04)
Director of SF State’s Family Acceptance Project Caitlyn Ryan was quoted in an article about the mental health benefits of high school support groups for LGBTQ students. HealthDay News 2/21/2023; United Press International 2/21/2023 (This article was originally published 2/21/2023 by HealthDay News. It was republished by over 90 media outlets.)
Chief Administrative Officer for Sutter Solano Medical Center Kelley Jaeger-Jackson, an alumna, discussed how the medical center is handling staffing challenges. North Bay Business Journal 2/23/2023
Alumna Sparky Harlan was interviewed about retiring as the CEO of the Bill Wilson Center. San José Spotlight 2/22/2023
Mental health advocate Juan Acosta, an alumnus, was interviewed about how he overcame bullying. LGBTQ Nation 2/20/2023
Asian American Studies Professor Isabelle Thuy Pelaud commented on progress made in the publishing industry for publishing books by diverse authors in a story about a rising Asian American literary star. San Jose Mercury News 2/22/2023; East Bay Times 2/22/2023; Boston Herald 2/22/2023; Marin Independent Journal 2/22/2023
Cinema Professor Joseph McBride commented on the 1930s Oscar-winning film adaptation of Eric Maria Remarque’s novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” and the latest film remake. Los Angeles Times 2/22/2023
Director of SF State’s Family Acceptance Project Caitlyn Ryan was quoted in an article about the mental health benefits of high school support groups for LGBTQ students. St. Louis Post Dispatch 2/21/2023
Professor Emeritus of English Michael Krasny came out of retirement to host a podcast and teach a class. Bohemian 2/21/2023
Big wave photographer and Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham was profiled for her photography. New York Times 2/17/2023
Africana Studies Lecturer Dave “Davey D” Cook wrote an article about how this year’s Grammy Awards highlighted the success of hip-hop. Pollstar 2/20/2023
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid discussed a play he used to run when he was offensive line coach at SF State from 1983 to 1985. Kansas City Star 2/22/2023
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis E. Desjardin commented on the neurologic benefits of the Lion’s Mane mushroom. Nutra Ingredients 2/17/2023
Professor Emeritus of Economics Ralph Anspach’s creation of an anti-monopoly board game was discussed in an article about a documentary on the inventors of the game Monopoly. Chicago Sun-Times 2/17/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a national cease-and-desist order filed against Starbucks regarding firing union organizers. Law 360 2/17/2023
The Crellin Pauling Student Teaching Award, named after an SF State professor, was discussed in an article about grad student research on COVID-19 and AIDS transmission-blocking drugs. Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology 2/20/2023
The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in multiple articles about the first Black studies program in the U.S. World History News 2/18/2023; History 2/17/2023
SF State was mentioned in a story about concerns of students cheating through the use of the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT. NBC Bay Area 2/17/2023
Professor of Anthropology C. Sarah Soh-Boucher co-wrote an article on books about women during World War II. Literary Hub 2/17/2023
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán discussed whether or not animals feel love. Scientific American 2/17/2023
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s retirement announcement. Spectrum News 1 2/16/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union campaign at a Tesla facility in Buffalo, New York. The New York Times 2/16/2023
“Shikata Ga Nai (It Cannot Be Helped),” a 2022 short film by alumnus Kevin Kodama, was discussed in an article about films of remembrance and Japanese American history. Nichi Bei 2/16/2023
The romance between writer and educator Lisa Smartt, an alumna, and a Keith Richards tribute artist was discussed. USA Times 2/17/2023; The New York Times 2/16/2023
Alumna Linda Mills was named president of New York University. Diverse Issues in Higher Ed 2/17/2023; New York Times 2/15/2023; Yahoo! News 2/15/2023
Tom Luddy, a former curator for the Documentary Film Institute at SF State, died Monday. The Wrap 2/14/2023; MSN 2/14/2023
SF State was mentioned in an article about the potential effects of the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT on students and learning. NBC Bay Area 2/17/2023
The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in a story about a 1969 strike for Black studies at the University of Wisconsin. WORT fm 2/15/2023; WORT fm 2/8/2023
The history of SF State’s gator mascot was discussed. KRON-TV 2/15/2023
SF State student and Oakland native Kevin Cassman was riding his bike with friends in Oakland when a car swiped them and several other riders. The Oaklandside 2/15/2023
Professor of Theatre and Dance Yutian Wong discussed how her parents, Malaysian immigrants, found community in a ballroom dance studio in Southern California — the same Monterey Park studio where a gunman opened fire Jan. 21. New York Times 2/15/2023
Associate Professor of Kinesiology and cofounder of the Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise Jimmy Bagley discussed the health benefits of using virtual reality games to work out. Men’s Health 2/15/2023
SF State’s campus was listed as one of several CSU campuses that had buildings in need of repair or renovations. Ed Source 2/15/2023
Alumna Linda Mills was named president of New York University. New York Times 2/15/2023; Yahoo! News 2/15/2023
University employee Sandee Noda was quoted in multiple articles about the CSU’s search for a new chancellor. Napa Valley Register 2/13/2023; The Press Democrat 2/13/2023 (The Napa Valley Register article was originally published 2/9/2023 by EdSource. It has a paywall.)
The Pacifica Police Department is looking for a drone operator who was in the area on Jan. 19 when SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi went missing off the coast. KRON 4 2/13/2023; MSN 2/13/2023
Alumnus Ryan Wamhoff is a new member of the Optimist Club of Coronado. Coronado Eagle & Journal 2/13/2023
The 1960s efforts of the Black Student Union and Third World Liberation Front at SF State that led to the establishment of a Black studies program at the University were discussed in an op-ed about the history of Black studies in the U.S. The Guardian 2/14/2023
In 1966, SF State students and faculty gathered in the campus commons to read passages from a book of erotic poetry as an early effort to keep the book from being banned in the city. SF Gate 2/14/2023
The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in a news story about the Black Studies department at the University of Nebraska Omaha. WOWT-TV 2/13/2023; WOWT-TV 2/13/2023
Professor of Management Ronald Purser was quoted in an article about Jay Shetty, a storyteller, podcaster and former monk. New York Times 2/13/2023
Associate Professor of Sociology Clare Sears commented on the history of proposals to regulate cross-dressing in the U.S. in an article about a new proposal targeting drag shows. My US Times 2/13/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on mass layoffs in the tech industry. Northwest News Radio 2/11/2023 (Clip not available.)
Student Trey Xavier wrote about his transition to the civilian world after years of incarceration. San Francisco Bay View 2/10/2023; San Francisco Bay View 12/2/2022
Alumna Michaela Perez is a candidate for the Oxnard city council. Ventura County Star 2/11/2023
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, a former football coach at SF State, discussed the future of the team after their win at the 2023 Superbowl. 247 Sports 2/13/2023
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, a former football coach at SF State, discussed his favorite rappers in a news segment about him being the 14th head coach in NFL history to win more than one Vince Lombardi Trophy. CBS Morning News 2/12/2023 (Clip not available.)
SF State student activism of the1960s and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the history of Black studies in the U.S. National Geographic 2/13/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Activism at SF State that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was mentioned in a news segment about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ criticisms of Black studies. MSNBC 2/12/2023 (Clip not available online.)
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front and the 1968 student strike were discussed. Outside Lands 2/11/2023
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was awarded a PROSE Award for his book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” Association of American Publishers 2/8/2023
University employee Sandee Noda was quoted in an article about the CSU chancellor forum held yesterday on campus. EdSource 2/9/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a new federal proposal that would prohibit Chinese citizens from purchasing land in the U.S. USA Today 2/9/2023; MSN 2/9/2023
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Mark Allan Davis discussed empowering Black students through art and activism. California Faculty Association 2/9/2023
Music Professor Dee Spencer, who founded the Jazz Studies program at SF State and the San Francisco Jazz Organization, was profiled. San Francisco Bay Times 2/9/2023
The career of former SF State President and U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa was discussed in an article about current U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. KQED 2/8/2023
Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham commented on the potential for AI to transform photography and photojournalism after a fabricated photo won a surfing photography competition. The San Francisco Standard 2/8/2023
Professor and Chair of Kinesiology Matt Lee commented in an article about mastering the running workout known as speedwork. Yahoo!Sport 2/8/2023
After retiring from KQED and SF State, Professor Emeritus Michael Krasny is launching a book club and podcast. J. Weekly 2/7/2023
Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. NBC Bay Area 2/7/2023
The 2017 shooting death of student Sean Moore was discussed in an op-ed. San Francisco Chronicle 2/9/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Photographer and alumnus Joe Ramos was interviewed about photographing San Francisco’s Mission District in the 1970s and 1980s. El Tecolote 2/9/2023
Author Mark Whitaker shared an anecdote about his friend, journalist and alumnus Vern Smith, who experienced a profound transformation at SF State while advocating for Black studies during the historic SF State student strike. Fresh Air 2/8/2023 (This story was rebroadcast on more than 10 public radio stations.)
Alumnus Steven Lee has been instrumental in reinventing San Francisco’s Chinatown by saving a beloved restaurant and opening a new club. The San Francisco Standard 2/8/2023
Alumnus and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton was profiled. MEAWW 2/8/2023
A 2022 SF State study about the benefits of teaching problem-solving to students was mentioned as a sidebar to an article about a class on emotional regulation at the University of Maryland, College Park. Inside Higher Ed 2/8/2022
Associate Professor of Sociology Jen Reck commented on a hearing on the Castro Theatre’s landmark status held Wednesday at San Francisco City Hall. SF Gate 2/3/2023
Graduate Student Stephanie Mufson was interviewed about being a parade float designer. SF Gate 2/3/2023; Swift Telecast 2/3/2023; Todays Chronic 2/3/2023
Jazz musician John Handy, an alumnus and former faculty member, was interviewed about his career in music. KQED 2/2/2023
Professor Emeritus of Africana Studies Oba T’Shaka was quoted in an article about Florida officials’ lack of support for African American studies classes. Ms. Magazine 2/2/2023
Lecturer of Africana Studies Dave “Davey D” Cook discussed the early days of hip-hop. That’s My Word 2/1/2023
Graduate student Shamawn Wright discussed overcoming obstacles and becoming the founder of Bridge Builders to the New Generation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk middle and high school students in Antioch Unified School District. CBS News 2/1/2023
Alumnus Piero Salussoli, a trust attorney featured in a Netflix documentary about his client, a German shepherd named Gunther who inherited millions of dollars, was profiled. Cinemaholic 2/1/2023
An editorial about attempts by states to restrict African American studies classes in schools mentioned the founding of SF State’s Africana Studies Department in the late 1960s. Washington Post 2/1/2023
The creation of the first Black studies program at SF State was mentioned in a story about the College Board’s approval of the first AP African American studies class. US Times Post 2/1/2023
January
University President Lynn Mahoney was quoted in an article about the approval of grant funding to build additional student housing at SF State. KALW 1/30/2023
Counseling Lecturer Ulash Thakore-Dunlap’s new book “Counseling and Psychotherapy for South Asian Americans: Identity, Psychology, and Clinical Implications” was discussed in an article about the stigma around mental health care in the South Asian American community. AsAm News 1/31/2023
American basketball coach and alumnus Ken Carter, the inspiration for the 2005 film “Coach Carter,” was discussed. The Shahab 1/31/2023
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the work of author and alumnus Ernest J. Gaines (B.A., ’57) with a new stamp as part of its Black Heritage Series. Plaquemine Post South
The 1960s activism that led to the establishment of the Africana Studies department at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ lack of support for African American studies classes. The Washington Post 1/31/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
University President Lynn Mahoney was quoted in multiple stories about the approval of grant funding to build additional student housing at SF State. KTVU-TV 1/30/2023; San Francisco Examiner 1/29/2023 (The KTVU clip is not available. The San Francisco Examiner story was originally published 1/27/2023 by EdSource.)
Asian American Studies Professor Jonathan Lee discussed the Year of the Rabbit and Lunar New Year. CNBC 1/28/2023 (This article was published in 13 media outlets.)
Media Relations Specialist Kent Bravo was quoted in an article about opioid overdose prevention and Narcan supplies at schools in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Standard 1/27/2023
Alumnus Harrison Paul was interviewed about volunteering to read to children in Mandarin and English in celebration of Chinese New Year. Daily Republic 1/29/2023
Calligraphy artist Karen C. Haslag, an alumna, was profiled. News Tribune 1/29/2023
Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz and how it led to the establishment of the American Indian Studies program at SF State was discussed. Tahlequah Daily Press 1/27/2023
Alumna Janet Varney discussed co-founding the annual comedy festival SF Sketchfest. KCBS-AM 1/27/2023
Alumna Arnetta Villela-Smith is the new co-chair of Skyline College’s ethnic studies department. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 1/27/2023
SF State was mentioned in a story about the CSU’s proposed plan to redistribute funding between schools based on enrollment numbers. KOGO-AM 1/27/2023 (This story aired on three additional media outlets.)
University President Lynn Mahoney commented on the CSU’s approval of building additional affordable student housing at SF State. EdSource 1/27/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the emotional impact on the Asian American community following multiple shootings. VOA News 1/27/2023; Southeast Asia Post 1/27/2023; Vietnam Tribune 1/27/2023 (This article was originally published by VOA News. It was republished by 18 additional news outlets.)
Professor of Africana Studies Antwi Akom’s research and work with SF State’s Social Innovation and Urban Opportunity Lab (SOUL) was cited in an article about late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. Moguldom 1/26/2023
Late Professor Emeritus of Latina/Latino Studies Roberto Rivera, who passed away last January, was remembered. El Tecolote 1/26/2023
The family of SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who went missing Jan. 19 off the coast of Pacifica, was interviewed. NBC Los Angeles 1/27/2023
Alumnus Ben Yee was named director of processor partnerships for the Milk Advisory Board. California Dairy Magazine 1/27/2023
Sonoma County Poet Laureate Elizabeth Herron, an alumna, was interviewed about creating the Being Brave Poetry Project, a writing workshop series. Bohemian 1/25/2023
SF State students were listed as participants in the fourth annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase. Deadline 1/26/2023; Broadway World 1/26/2023 (The Deadline article was republished by one additional news outlet.)
SF State Professor of Theatre and Dance Yutian Wong discussed the Monterey Park mass shooting at a dance studio once considered a vibrant hub for the older Asian American community. Los Angeles Times 1/25/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the recent mass shootings in California that involved members of the Asian American community. San Francisco Chronicle 1/25/2023
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a growing mental health crises in the Asian American community. USA Today 1/25/2023
An SF State student athlete who went missing off the coast of Pacifica was identified as a former Santa Monica resident. Santa Monica Daily Press 1/25/2023
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the work of author and alumnus Ernest J. Gaines (B.A., ’57) with a new stamp as part of its Black Heritage Series. San Francisco Examiner 1/25/2023
Alumnus Matthew Renoir opened a video store offering customers nostalgia and classic films. My Burbank 1/25/2023
Alumna Lisa McNaney has stepped down as executive director of Culinary Angels, the nonprofit she founded. Danville/SanRamon.com 1/25/2023
Alumnus Ben Yee was named director of processor partnerships for the Milk Advisory Board. Morning Ag Clips 1/25/2023
Enrollment numbers at SF State were discussed in an article about proposed changes to how the CSU funds schools. CALMatters 1/26/2023; The Reporter 1/26/2023; Times-Herald 1/26/2023 (This article was republished in 12 additional news outlets.)
A report about enrollment declines at the California State University mentioned SF State. EdSource 1/25/2023; KXJZ-FM 1/25/2023 (This article was republished in six additional news outlets.)
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed her research on octopi in an article about advocacy for better wildlife protections for them. Boston Globe 1/23/2023 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor Emeritus of Asian American Studies Ben Hirabayashi is part of the committee voting on the new Japantown mural. Nichi Bei 1/19/2023
The search for SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who went missing Jan. 19 off the coast of Pacifica after attempting a polar plunge, was discussed. Patch.com 1/24/2023; Cleveland.com 1/23/2023
Lecturer for the School of Music Andrew Speight, who died Dec. 1, 2022, was remembered. San Francisco Classical Voice 1/23/2023
Jazz musician George Duke, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about the history of jazz in Marin. Marin Magazine 1/23/2023
The Postal Service is honoring the work of author and alumnus Ernest J. Gaines (B.A., ’57) with a new stamp as part of its Black Heritage Series. USPS News 1/23/2023; WAFB 1/23/2023; Yahoo! Finance 1/23/2023
Organizers of the SF State Global Museum’s exhibition Clearly Polluted spoke about environmental racism in the San Francisco Bay Area. KCBS 1/23/2023; KUT 1/23/2023; WESA 1/23/2023 (Clips not available online.)
SF State’s pilot transit pass program was mentioned in a story about the state attempting to lower the cost of college through free transit programs. Sacramento News and Review 1/23/2023
A story about Superfest Sacramento, a disability film festival, mentioned that Superfest was founded by SF State’s Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability. KXTV 1/23/2023 (Clip not available online.)
The search has been suspended for 22-year-old SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who disappeared off the coast of Pacifica after attempting a polar plunge. SF Gate 1/22/2023
The search has been suspended for 22-year-old SF State student and athlete Hamzah Alsaudi, who disappeared off the coast of Pacifica after attempting a polar plunge. Daily Mail 1/21/2023; Fox News 1/21/2023; USA Today 1/21/2023; UPI 1/21/2023; CBS News 1/21/2023; NBC News 1/21/2023; Huff Post 1/21/2023 (This story was published in more than 10 online publications.)
Alumna and school administrator Sarnia Shoman has come under fire for comments she made about developing an ethnic studies curriculum. NY Breaking 1/23/2023
Asian American Studies Professor Jonathan Lee discussed the Year of the Rabbit and Lunar New Year. NBC News 1/20/2023
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for an SF State student-athlete who went missing off the coast of Pacifica on Jan. 19. KTVU-TV 1/20/2023
An SF State student-athlete has gone missing off the coast of Pacifica. San Francisco Examiner 1/19/2023; MSN 1/19/2023; KGO-TV 1/19/2023; KNTV-TV 1/19/2023; KTVU-TV 1/19/2023; KRON-TV 1/19/2023
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Professor Erik Peper offered suggestions to reduce technology-related stress. Woman’s World 1/19/2023
Alum Scott Myers-Lipton, a sociology professor at San José State University, has announced his retirement. Campbell Patch 1/19/2023
An essay by alum Eric Maisel revisits an occasion when he met with Professor Herb Wilner at his home. The Good Men Project 1/19/2023
Alum Neeta Misra wrote an opinion piece on workplace issues faced by women of color. Business World (India) 1/19/2023
John Logan, professor and director of Labor and Employment Studies, discussed retail worker unions in an article about requirements for cashiers to stand up at the register. Fast Company 1/19/2023
Aaron Stanton, founder of SF State’s VR Institute of Health and Exercise, discussed virtual reality workouts. KZTV-TV 1/19/2023 (Clip not available online.)
Philosophy Lecturer Purushottama Bilimoria’s course in Buddhist traditions was featured. Blog of the APA (American Philosophical Association) 1/18/2023
Alum Silvia Regalado-Zachlod has been named executive director of the Napa Valley Youth Symphony. Napa Valley Register 1/18/2023
New archives at the Archives of American Art belonging to realist artist and professor emeritus Robert Bechtle were highlighted. Smithsonian 1/17/2023
An article explored the financial success of alumnus and popular American singer Johnny Mathis. Techstry 1/18/2023
Alumnus Dan Took, founder of South Coast Repertory, passed away at 83. Daily Pilot 1/17/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s criticisms of Critical Race Theory and tenure for faculty members at state universities. KQSK-FM 1/16/2023 (This article was originally published 1/8/2023 by the Associated Press.)
Alumnus Greg Curtis’ contribution to the development of Texas Monthly Magazine was mentioned in an article with its founder. Texas Monthly 1/17/2023
Professional pickleball player Callan Dawson, an alumnus, was interviewed about his career. San Francisco Chronicle 1/17/2023
Alumnus Scott Myers-Lipton, a sociology professor for San Jose State, was interviewed about retiring. San Jose Spotlight 1/17/2023
Civil rights activist and alumnus Offie C. Wortham gave a lecture at King’s College on Sunday. WFMZ 1/16/2023
Alumnus and musician Vince DeWald was interviewed about performing with his brother. South Bend Tribune 1/16/2023
Alumni David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney discussed founding the annual comedy festival San Francisco Sketchfest in an article about comedian Janeane Garofalo. The Mercury News 1/13/2023 (This article was republished by nine media outlets.)
Alumnus Kevin Jenkins, who will represent District 6 on the Oakland City Council, was profiled. San Francisco Bay Times 1/13/2023
Associate Professor and Chair of Nursing Elaine Musselman discussed the importance oral health care in children in an article about educating Latinx children on how to take care of their teeth. El Tecolote 1/12/2023
Alumna Viktoriya Miclean was interviewed about her work volunteering to help Ukrainian refugees. The San Diego Union-Tribune 1/12/2023
Alumnus Justin Shen was interviewed about reopening coffee shop, ASIP in downtown Merced. deleciousfood.com 1/12/2023
Alumna Christina V. Rodriguez discussed founding Latinas with Masters, an organization that helps support academic advancement and professional growth. Al Día 1/12/2023
Alumnus Kevin Jenkins was elected to represent Oakland City Council District 6. City of Oakland 1/10/2023
SF State research on the negative impact of conversion therapy on youth was cited in an article about Wisconsin state legislators’ vote to overturn the ban and allow therapist to practice this type of therapy. WORT FM 1/12/2023
Lecturer of English Language and Literature Brian Strang wrote an op-ed about his experience with the artificial intelligence model ChatGPT and its potential impact on the teaching of writing. Inside HigherEd 1/12/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the National Labor Relations Board’s move to certify a successful union vote at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, New York. Yahoo! Finance 1/10/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about how union campaigns at Starbucks and Amazon have set the model for labor unions in the U.S. Sage Journals 12/29/2023
Alumnus Justin Shen was interviewed about reopening his coffee shop ASIP in downtown Merced. Merced County Times 1/12/2023
Real estate broker and actor Reza Farahan, an alumnus, was profiled. Jukebugs 1/12/2023
Alums Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs were among those chosen to participate in Disney General Entertainment’s 2023 writing program. Disney Plus Informer 1/12/2023
Professor of Theatre and Dance Dee Spencer will perform in the jazz group Melba’s Kitchen as part of a tribute to trombonist and jazz arranger Melba Liston. Berkeleyside 1/11/2023
Professor of Cinema Artel Great was named the Museum of the African Diaspora’s cultural critic-in-residence and is launching a lecture series. KQED 1/10/2023
Professor Emeritus and meteorologist John Monteverdi commented on the recent rainstorms. KNX 1/10/2023 (Clip not available online.)
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Ponipate Rokolekutu commented on Fiji’s new prime minister. Honolulu Civil Beat 1/10/2023
Associate Professor and Chair of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote a review of the new novel “Brotherless Night.” Minneapolis Star Tribune 12/30/2023; The Seattle Times 12/30/2023 (The Seattle Times article has a paywall.)
Associate Professor and Chair of Creative Writing May-lee Chai’s book “Tomorrow in Shanghai: And Other Stories” was included on an editor’s choice recommended reading list. The New York Times 12/29/2023
SF State student Ralph Antonio commented on a recent exhibit of photos by Jordan Jimenez, a Filipino photographer known for capturing the Golden State Warriors. KQED 1/10/2023
Alumnus David Mundo Apatang is the new lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Guam Daily Post 1/10/2023
Alumna Rebecca Alvarez, co-founder of Bloomi, a company focused on sexual health, was profiled. HipLatina 1/9/2023
Professor of History Marc Stein commented on Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s criticisms of Critical Race Theory and tenure for faculty members at state universities. Associated Press 1/8/2023; Fortune 1/8/2023; KMIZ-TV 1/8/2023 (This article was originally published 1/8/2023 by the Associated Press. It was featured by over 200 media outlets.)
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi discussed the recent weather forecast. Mission Local 1/6/2023
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the potential for more labor union campaigns in the North Bay in 2023. North Bay Business Journal 1/6/2023
Alumna Phyllis Gurewitz, convenance compliance officer for the Lake Wood Association, was profiled. The Union 1/6/2023
Alumna Jessica Hudson discussed her struggles as a single mother following the discontinuation of child tax credit checks. Monterey County Herald 1/5/2023; The Reporter 1/5/2023; Lake County Record-Bee 1/5/2023 (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times. It was published in 15 media outlets.)
A pilot program offering an unlimited Bay Area transit pass to SF State students was discussed in an article about other California campuses offering free transit to students. Boyle Heights Beat 1/5/2023; Santa Monica Daily Press 1/5/2023 (This article was originally published 1/5/2023 by CALMatters.)
Associate Professor of Biology Jason Cantley was part of the research team that discovered a new species of bush tomato in Australia. Sun Gazette 1/5/2023; The Standard-Journal 1/4/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed care for octopi in an article about commercially farming them. The Columbian 1/4/2023 (This article was originally published 12/20/2022 by The Los Angeles Times.)
SF State student Francesca Felder discussed being a graduate teaching assistant in an article about the potential for a CSU teaching assistant strike. EdSource 1/5/2023
A pilot program offering an unlimited Bay Area transit pass to SF State students was discussed in an article about other California campuses offering free transit to students. CALMatters 1/5/2023
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about legislative proposals surrounding the carbon market. The Mercury News 1/4/2023
Alumna Jessica Hudson discussed her struggles as a single mother following the discontinuation of child tax credit checks. Los Angeles Times 1/3/2023; The Lawton Constitution 1/3/2023; The Ponca City News 1/3/2023 (This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Times. It was published in 15 media outlets.)
An article about a peer-to-peer counseling program in Oakland mentions pairing students with mentors from SF State. KQED 1/3/2023
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed care for octopi in an article about commercially farming them. Ashtabula Star Beacon 12/29/2022; UK Today News 12/29/2022 (This article was originally published 12/20/2022 in The Los Angeles Times.)
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about offshore fish farms and the U.S. seafood industry. Clarion News 12/28/2022; deleciousfood 12/28/2022
Professor of History Charles Postel discussed the rise of monopolies in the United States during the 19th century. On Point 12/28/2022 (This podcast episode originally aired 2/16/2022.)
Professor of Elementary Education Stephanie Sisk-Hilton, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Charli Sakari and Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Autumn Thoyre discussed SF State’s new Climate Justice Education Certificate for K-12 teachers. Education Week 12/29/2022
Student Benjamin Paige discussed his pug Bruno in an article about the benefits of having a pet. Gold Country Media 12/29/2022
Alumnus Taylor Safford was interviewed about retiring as president and chief executive officer at Pier 39. Marin Independent Journal 1/2/2023
Television actor Stephen Colletti, an alumnus, was profiled. MSN 1/2/2023; Mama Mia 1/2/2023
Alumnus and Journalist Ben Fong-Torres was interviewed about his career with Rolling Stone magazine. Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa 1/1/2023 (Clip not available online.)
Alumnus and director Michael J. Payton discussed receiving a Carter Foundation Scholarship and interviewing Jay-Z for a documentary. Urban Magazine 12/30/2022
Lead Development Representative for Five9 Inc. John Costa, an alumnus, discussed advancing his tech career training through a local nonprofit organization. KBCW-TV 12/30/2022
Musician and alumna Annette A. Aguilar played an after-hours show in New York on New Year’s Eve. New York Latin Culture 12/29/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about issues with student loan debt in the U.S. Richmond Times-Dispatch 12/30/2022
A statement about anti-Asian discrimination by Stop AAPI Hate, an initiative co-founded by SF State’s Asian American Studies Department, was quoted in an article about advocacy for Asian Americans living in Connecticut. The Register Citizen 12/29/2022; Houston Chronicle 12/29/2022; The Ridgefield Press 12/29/2022 (This article was published in 20 media outlets.)
December
Professor Emeritus of Gerontology Brian de Vries discussed how the pandemic highlighted the need for better care planning for LGBTQ adults. Bay Area Reporter 12/21/2022
Associate Professor of Biology Jason Cantley was part of the research team that discovered a new species of bush tomato in Australia. Todays Chronic 12/22/2022; Techcodex 12/22/2022; Swift Telecast 12/21/2022 (This topic was covered by six media outlets.)
Alumna Regina Lebel discussed how she is using her personal journey as a formerly unhoused person to help others in need. Monterey County Weekly 12/22/2022
Alumna Anya Jindrich is the new executive director for Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County. Prairie Advocate News 12/22/2022; Fort Bragg Advocate News 12/22/2022
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in multiple stories about the success of the program at multiple CSUs. EdSource 12/22/2022; Insight 12/21/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on the high number of border patrol agents committing suicide. WNG.org 12/21/2022
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed care for octopi in an article about commercially farming them. Los Angeles Times 12/20/2022; Today News Post 12/20/2022
Film historian Claudine Stevens, an alumna, was profiled in an article about a recent presentation she made on the film “Gentleman’s Agreement.” Fashion Manuscript 12/19/2022
SF State researchers contributed to a study about how the orbit of the exoplanet 55 Cnc e, referred to as a “hell planet,” has affected its temperature. WITI-TV 12/19/2022; KMSP-TV 12/19/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on Starbucks union campaigns. Restaurant Dive 12/19/2022
Associate Professor and Chair of Nursing Elaine Musselman and Lecturer of Nursing Larry Vitale discussed the benefits of providing better dental care for Latinx children in San Francisco. El Tecolote 12/16/2022
SF State’s decision to require facial coverings indoors in light of San Francisco moving to the medium tier of COVID-19 infections was mentioned in a news segment. KGO-TV 12/16/2022 (This clip is not available online.)
Professor and Chair of Sociology Andreana Clay discussed the Respect for Marriage Act that was signed by President Biden Dec. 13. KQED Forum 12/15/2022
Lecturer for the School of Music Andrew Speight, who died Dec. 1, was remembered with other Bay Area musicians who died this year. KQED 12/15/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln co-wrote an op-ed about Ashish K. Jha’s poetry and the pandemic. Peste Magazine 12/12/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Biden administration’s support of a National Labor Relations Board decision to increase penalties for labor violations. Portland Press Herald 12/13/2022; The Seattle Times 12/13/2022; North Bay Business Journal 12/13/2022 (This article was originally published 12/13/2022 by The Washington Post. It was featured in four additional publications.)
Alumna Aeri Swendson discussed working at Arizmendi Bakery, a worker-owned co-op in San Francisco. Storied San Francisco 12/13/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the Biden administration’s support of a National Labor Relations Board decision to increase penalties for labor violations. Washington Post 12/13/2022
Alumnus Jack McDermott commented on his father’s decision to leave the “Ex’s & Uh-Ohs” podcast in an article about his family life. Page Six Magazine 12/13/2022
Alumnus Barry Valentino was listed among the victims of the 1988 Pan Am flight bombing. KPIX-TV 12/12/2022 (Clip not available.)
Emeritus Faculty for the Philosophy Department Ann Robertson discussed supporting the unionization efforts of employees at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. Mission Local 12/12/2022
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy John Brewer co-authored a study about how the orbit of the exoplanet 55 Cnc e, referred to as a “hell planet,” has affected its temperature. UK Today News 12/11/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed why fewer men in the 25-54 age group are in the workforce. KNX News 12/9/2022; KCSB-AM 12/9/2022 (KCBS-AM clip not available.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a United Auto Workers leadership election. Law360 12/8/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities David Peña-Guzman discussed how recent research into animal sleeping and dreaming highlights the need for more ethical treatment of lab rats. Irish Times 12/8/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Poet, teacher and alumna Allie Rigby was interviewed about teaching American literature in Romania. Petaluma Argus-Courier 12/9/2022
Lecturer for the School of Music Andrew Speight, who died last Thursday, was remembered. San Francisco Chronicle 12/8/2022
Alumnus Jose Antonio Villarán’s new book “Open Pit” was reviewed. Meer 12/9/2022
Alumnus John Caldon is the first-ever executive director for the San Francisco-based music festival Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. San Francisco Examiner 12/8/2022
The design of the George and Judy Marcus Hall for the Liberal and Creative Arts was discussed in an article about Mark Cavagnero Associates, the firm that designed the building. The Architect Newspaper 12/9/2022
An SF State study on the psychological benefits of having hobbies was cited in an article about the need for hobbies. Nation 12/9/2022
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy John Brewer co-authored a study about how the orbit of the exoplanet 55 Cnc e, referred to as a “hell planet,” has affected its temperature. The Mirage 12/8/2022
Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis was profiled. Key Management Insights 12/8/2022
Alumna Lindsay Moore, a senior project manager at SV Design in Chantam, Massachusetts, was interviewed about her career. Cape Cod Life 12/8/2022
Photographer Allan Tannenbaum, an alumnus, was interviewed about taking a famous photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. NewsConcern 12/7/2022 (This article was published in seven media outlets.)
School of Music Lecturer Andrew Speight was killed when his car was struck by two trains. VT. 12/6/2022
Professor Emerita Carel Bertram attended a dinner and appeared on a panel for the Society for Armenian Studies in Denver as part of the 56th annual Middle East Studies Association meeting. Asbarez 12/6/2022; The Armenian Mirror Spectator 12/6/2022; Armenians Weekly 12/6/2022
SF State’s 1968 student strike was mentioned in a story about a new initiative dedicated to the study of artists of Asian descent. Frieze 12/7/2022
A photo by Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andisheh Mahdavi was featured in an article about dark matter and the universe. SPACE.com 12/6/2022
Director for SF State’s Latinx Student Center Emmanuel Padilla discussed how the center will use funding from two Hispanic Serving Institution community grants. California State University News 12/5/2022
Lecturer for the School of Music Andrew Speight died Thursday after his car was struck by trains in Burlingame. KTVU-TV 12/5/2022; MSN 12/5/2022
Student Giana Gaitan-Naranjo was quoted in an article about how students looking for workplaces with equality, diversity and flexibility may lead to less financial security. Insider 12/6/2022
Independent film curator Gina Basso, an alumna, discussed her career in an article about an upcoming film series at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 12/6/2022
Lecturer for the School of Music Andrew Speight died Thursday after his car was struck by trains in Burlingame. NBC Bay Area 12/4/2022; SF Gate 12/4/2022; KRON 4 12/2/2022 (This topic was covered by 12 media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh’s role in improving the relationship between the Biden administration and labor unions. The Boston Globe 12/4/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the influence Starbucks labor unions have had on Peets. Daily Beast 12/4/2022; Jacobin 12/4/2022; MarketWatch 11/28/2022
Alumnus, Assistant Executive Director and founder of the Gator Groceries program Horace Montgomery, Associated Students Interim Senior Director of Productions Tatianna Ramos and students Curtis Tam and Leonie Barth discussed the mission of the University’s food pantry. ABC 17 News 12/1/2022 (This article was originally published 11/30/2022 by CBS Bay Area.)
Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson commented on State Senator Scott Wiener’s letter to the California Department of Transportation requesting a study on the cost and logistics of removing multiple freeways in San Francisco. The San Francisco Standard 12/1/2022
Student Giana Gaitan-Naranjo discussed looking for more stable employment in an article about how inflation, the pandemic and mass layoffs have changed the type of work students are looking for. New York Times 12/2/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Research on the impact of sea level rise by SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center and the Marin County Department of Public Works was mentioned in an article about funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy for proposed sea level defense projects in Marin. Marin Independent Journal 12/2/2022
The SF State campus was featured in a story about a bicyclist who does parkour on his bike. Adventure Journal 12/2/2022 (Time stamp: 5:01)
SF State was listed as one of five schools to offer a degree in statistics in 2021 in an article about 31 colleges that offered statistics and biostatistics degrees for the first time since 2003. Journal of the American Statistical Association 12/1/2022
November
Alumnus, Assistant Executive Director and founder of the Gator Groceries program Horace Montgomery, Associated Students Interim Senior Director of Productions Tatianna Ramos and students Curtis Tam and Leonie Barth discussed the mission of the University’s food pantry. CBS Bay Area 11/30/2022; CBS Bay Area 11/30/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel’s comments on the need for cooperation in city government were quoted in an article about an infant who nearly died after ingesting fentanyl at a local playground. Townhall 12/1/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln discussed her concerns with changes to public health policies in the middle of the pandemic. YES! Online 11/30/2022
Former faculty member Juan Gonzales’ founding of El Tecolote was mentioned in an article about the launch of a fundraising campaign for the bilingual newspaper. El Tecolote 11/30/2022
A photo of student “Dominick” was featured in an interview with a California photographer who enjoys meeting and photographing strangers. KTVU FOX 2 11/30/2022
Alumnus and director Michael J. Payton was profiled about receiving a Carter Foundation Scholarship and interviewing Jay-Z for a documentary. Afrotech 11/29/2022
Associate Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Jiyoung Cha commented on how decline in Twitter use could benefit smaller social media sites, like Linkedin. Fortune 11/29/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor Emeritus of Biology Dennis Desjardin is chief mycologist for Semera Organics, a company making plant-based meat out of mushrooms. The Almanac 11/28/2022; Palo Alto Online 11/28/2022; TheSixFifty.com 11/22/2022
Alumnus Billy Kahula O’Brien was interviewed about being the Science in the Service intern for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 11/28/2022
Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed on the radio program “By Right of Discovery.” Latino USA 11/27/2022 (This program originally aired in November 2018. It was rebroadcast on over 20 NPR affiliated radio stations.)
Provost Amy Sueyoshi was interviewed about repurposing old jeans into accessories. Nichi Bei Times 11/24/2022
Research by Professor of International Relations Andrei Tsygankov was cited in an article about the history of relations between Russia and the West. Canadian Dimension 11/28/2022
Associate Professor and Chair of Latina/Latino Studies Jeff Duncan-Andrade discussed his new book, “Equality or Equity: Toward a Model of Community-Responsive Education,” in an interview. Truthout 11/27/2022
Assistant Dean for Restorative and Transformative Racial Justice and Associate Professor of Sociology Valerie Francisco-Menchavez commented on the growing visibility of Filipino American culture. The San Francisco Standard 11/26/2022
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Betty Yu discussed bilingualism and language development in an article about one woman’s experience having a sibling with Prader-Willi Syndrome. The California Report Magazine 11/25/2022 (This article was originally published in May 2022.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung’s contribution to the creation of the Stop AAPI website was mentioned in an article about its effectiveness in combating anti-Asian discrimination. Asian Journal 11/23/2022
Alumna Tara Taupier, superintendent of the Tamalpais Union High School District, has had her contract extended. Marin Independent Journal 11/25/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Author and alumna Deborah Larkin wrote an article about how to write a nonfiction crime story. Writers Digest 11/25/2022
SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute was mentioned in article about the benefits of classes for older adults. Press Democrat 11/22/2022
Alumna Noelia Corzo was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Half Moon Bay Review 11/23/2022; Pacifica Tribune 11/22/2022
Former SF State student Ted Dabney was included in a list of the five brilliant veterans who played key roles in Silicon Valley. We Are the Mighty 11/23/2022
Oakland theater director Dawn Monique Williams, an alumna, discussed her career in an article about an upcoming Marin Theatre Company production. San Francisco Chronicle 11/23/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln co-wrote an op-ed about health care needs and public health strategies this winter with multiple respiratory virus infections on the rise. Reporter Wings 11/22/2022
Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson was quoted in an article about BART and public transit in the Bay Area. Bay Curious 11/22/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the use of ranked-choice voting for the mayoral race in Oakland. KCBS-AM 11/21/2022 (Clip not available.)
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the first election in over 20 years of a non-Asian supervisor to San Francisco’s District 4 in the Board of Supervisors race. KQED 11/19/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on why UC Berkeley graduate student workers are striking. KQED 11/19/2022
Lecturer of Creative Writing Matthew Clark Davison discussed his novel “Doubting Thomas.” Out in the Bay 11/18/2022
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa was mentioned in an article about California’s 2024 U.S. Senate race. Los Angeles Times 11/18/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the vote to remove Commissioner Ann Hsu from the San Francisco Unified school board. KQED 11/17/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management John Sullivan was cited in an article about the economic success of Dallas, Texas. D Magazine 11/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed how thousands of University of California graduate student workers have gone on strike. KQED Forum 11/17/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies Steven Ford has been named permanent chief of police for the city of Antioch. East County Today 11/17/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed how the politics of race impact American presidencies. Politics In Question 11/16/2022
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan commented on the display of a Palestinian flag at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. The Times of Israel 11/15/2022 (This article was originally published 11/9/2022 by J.)
Student Lily Brown commented on gift ideas for parents. College Magazine 11/18/2022
Alumnus Catherine Wagner discussed her 1978-84 photography series “Moscone Site.” San Francisco Chronicle 11/18/2022
Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed. Race in America: The Conversation 11/17/2022
Alumna Noelia Corzo is the first Latina to be elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. San Francisco Chronicle 11/17/2022
Alumnus Kevin Mullin was elected to California’s District 15 House of Representatives. The Hill 11/17/2022
Alumna Leslie Arroyo is the new deputy city manager for South San Francisco. San Mateo Daily Journal 11/17/2022
The Family Acceptance Project at SF State was cited in an article about how to be a trans ally during Transgender Awareness Week. PRIDE 11/17/2022
The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an op-ed about the first College Board-approved AP African American Studies classes. Everett Herald 11/17/2022; The Washington Post 11/16/2022 (This article was originally published in The Washington Post.)
“The Other Barrio,” a short story turned screenplay by Professor Emeritus of Latina/o Studies Alejandro Murguía, was reviewed. Boing Boing 11/15/2022
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in a story about the success of the program at CSU Fullerton. EdSource 11/15/2022; Visalia Times Delta 11/15/2022 (This article was originally published by EdSource.)
NBC News Correspondent Miguel Almaguer, an alumnus, was suspended from his position for inaccuracies in his reporting on the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul. MEAWW 11/15/2022
Alumna Carol McKenna was appointed vice president for XL Construction. WAFB 11/15/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks commented on a San Francisco-based workspace that helps remote workers find friends. San Francisco Chronicle 11/14/2022
School of Music Professor Roger Woodward was interviewed about his career. Limelight Magazine 11/14/2022
Assistant Professor of Cinema Rae Shaw was mentioned in an article about new faculty at colleges and universities. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 11/11/2022
Frijolotes founders and alumni Young Jung and Fred Baptista were featured in an article about local distillers. Edible East Bay 11/12/2022
Alumna Amber-Rose Reed was interviewed about being a film review columnist. Petaluma Argus-Courier 11/11/2022
Alumnus Charles Hall, inventor of the waterbed, was discussed in an article about how waterbeds affected sales of regular mattresses. ABC Brisbane 11/11/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks’ efforts to thwart employee unions. Jacobin 11/9/2022
Professor of Jewish Studies Eran Kaplan commented on the display of a Palestinian flag at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. J. 11/9/2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti commented on ballot measures regarding women’s reproductive rights. All Things Considered 11/9/2022 (Clip not available. This segment aired on over 30 NPR-affiliated stations.)
Artist and alumnus Rudolph Serra was interviewed about his career. East Hampton Star 11/3/2022
The 54th anniversary of the student strike at SF State was featured in an archive article. Los Angeles Times 11/9/2022
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed her research with cephalopods in an article about their behavior. The Atlantic 11/9/2022; MSN 11/9/2022 (This article was originally published in The Atlantic.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on Brooke Jenkins taking the lead in the San Francisco district attorney’s race. KQED-FM 11/9/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate website, co-founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was referenced in an article about the impact of anti-Asian prejudice in the LGBTQ+ community. Bay Area Reporter 11/8/2022
Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed in an episode of the podcast “Berkeley Voices.” Celebrity Land 11/9/2022
Indigenous artifacts at SF State were discussed in the recent PBS documentary “Beyond Recognition,” which follows Bay Area Indigenous activists’ efforts to preserve their culture and homeland. KUSM-TV 11/8/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks commented on a remote tech company’s decision to host a work retreat in Spain. San Francisco Chronicle 11/8/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on allegations of illegal voting in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 11/7/2022
Former student TaLona Herbert was named to Crain’s 40 Under 40 list for 2022. Crain’s New York Business 11/7/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
SF State’s Race and Resistance Studies Department was a co-sponsor of a rally in San Francisco advocating for the end of the U.S.-Cuba embargo. Liberation 11/7/2022
Alum Linda Imonti, managing principal of KPMG LLC’s Chicago office, was honored as one of the Chicago Business Journal’s Women of Influence. Chicago Business Journal 11/7/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Alum Fred Martin founded Sweetwater Music Hall in Marin County, now celebrating its 50th anniversary. San Francisco Chronicle 11/7/2022
Alum Tommy Gong discussed the personal attacks he received while serving as the clerk-recorder for San Luis Obispo County. San Francisco Chronicle 11/6/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the race for San Francisco District 6 supervisor. San Francisco Chronicle 11/6/2022
Alum Donald Lacy, an actor and comedian, was interviewed on the “Mosaic” public affairs program. KPIX-TV 11/6/2022 (Clip is not available online.)
Alum Nicole Daedone was featured in the Netflix documentary “Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste.” The Cinemaholic; The Cinemaholic 11/5/2022
Survey results of SF State’s Campus Climate Assessment Report were analyzed. J. 11/4/2022
Alum Tim Harr was a 2022 inductee to the Marin Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame. Marin Independent Journal 11/4/2022
The largest contributors to SF State were listed. San Francisco Business Times 11/4/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
SF State was mentioned during a panel discussion on a San Francisco ballot proposition and the future of community colleges in California. KQED-FM 11/7/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the race for San Francisco district attorney. San Francisco Examiner; KPVI-TV 11/4/2022
Criminal Justice Lecturer Daniel Vencill commented on recent layoffs by major San Francisco-based tech-giants. KGO-TV; KMIZ 11/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a proposed amendment to Tennessee’s constitution that would make it illegal for workplaces to require mandatory union membership. Citizen Tribune 11/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the legality of companies closing stores with active union drives. NBC News 11/4/2022
Alum and artist Rudolph Serra was featured. The East Hampton Star 11/3/2022
SF State Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the lack of spending on the current San Francisco district attorney’s race. The San Francisco Standard 11/3/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about California colleges wanting to admit more students despite the challenge of finding available student housing. Bloomberg 11/3/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a TikTok video made by a Starbucks barista who was overwhelmed by his work experience. Internet Do 11/2/2022
SF State was listed as a participant in a new Clipper BayPass program that will provide unlimited transit access to students. KRON-TV 11/1/2022; MSN 11/1/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities David Peña-Guzman, author of a book about animal dreams, explored the subject in a recent article about animal sleeping and dreaming. National Geographic 11/2/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan discussed a labor dispute involving higher wages offered to non-union Starbucks workers in Seattle. KNKX 11/1/2022
SF State received a $92,394 grant as part of the CSU-wide HSI Equity Innovation Hub initiative. SCVNews 11/2/2022
October
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed noncitizen voting rights. WABC-TV 10/31/2022 (This article was originally published 10/19/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman commented on a tweet by Elon Musk about a recent attack on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s husband. KOVR-TV 10/30/2022
Alumnus Michael Niggli has been named the new principal of Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. Community Impact 10/31/2022
Artist and alumnus Anthony Carmona was profiled in an article about an upcoming showcase. Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 10/31/2022
SF State was mentioned in an op-ed about how CSU campuses got their names. The Bakersfield Californian 11/1/2022
SF State was ranked #29 in a list of the top 50 film schools in the U.S. The Wrap 10/31/2022
SF State was listed as a partner campus for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program. California State University News 10/31/2022
Alumna and CSU-Fullerton Professor of African American Studies Siobhan Brooks discussed the unionization of sex workers. To The Contrary 10/28/2022
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman commented on a tweet by Elon Musk about the recent attack on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s husband. KNCW-TV 10/31/2022
Astronomer Tony Dunn, an alumnus, commented on a large asteroid that will pass Earth on Tuesday. Vigour Times 10/31/2022
Late Professor Emerita of Speech and Communication Studies Sally Gearhart was profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 10/30/2022
Work by Professor Emeritus of Biology Dean H. Kenyon was referenced in an article about evolution verses “intelligent design.” The News International 10/30/2022
Research by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was cited in an article about a referendum on ranked choice voting in Evanston, Illinois. Chicago Tribune 10/28/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on statements Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made about labor unions. Retail Dive 10/28/2022
Owner of Fi & Mi Baking Co. Laurel Rios, an alumna, commented on her support for Calistoga Joint Unified School District’s Measure B local ballot question. Napa Valley Register 10/28/2022
Jasmine Djavahery, an intern with the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at SF State, discussed how the center’s podcast “Del Beh Del” influenced a rice-inspired art show. Food Maker 10/28/2022
Alum Alex Locust was interviewed about being the keynote speaker for the 2022 Mayor's Celebration of Diversity Awards in Evansville, Indiana. Evansville Courier & Press 10/28/2022
Alumna Carolyn De Lagrave is the new president for Soroptimist International Coronado. Coronado Eagle & Journal 10/27/2022
Alumna Emily Bugos commented on how the state’s decision to require transitional kindergarten will impact the San Francisco Unified School District. The Frisc 10/26/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln was quoted in an article about President Biden’s comments on the updated COVID-19 booster. KRJOGJA 10/26/2022 (This article is in Indonesian.)
Alumna Caitlin Hernandez was interviewed about navigating her career as a blind writer. Washington Blade 10/27/2022
A forum held October 20 at SF State with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins was mentioned in an article about her plans to remove Legal Affairs Secretary J. Anthony Kline from the San Francisco Superior Court. San Francisco Chronicle 10/26/2022
SF State student and pop-up restaurant owner Nomar Ramirez is helping to plan a Dia De Los Muertos celebration in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset. Eater SF 10/26/2022
Graduate student Jacoby Clark is a CDC fellow studying vector-borne pathogens in tics. Entomology Today 10/25/2022
Caitlin Ryan, founder of SF State’s Family Acceptance Project, commented on how essential parent acceptance of LGBTQ children is for a child’s long-term mental health in an article about a parenting network that’s having a positive effect on parents of LGBTQ children. Washington Post 10/26/2022
SF State Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on the need for more pandemic measures in an article about President Joe Biden receiving his COVID booster shot. Greek City Times 10/26/2022; China.org 10/26/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the growing labor movement in the face of a slumping economy. Philadelphia Inquirer 10/25/2022
Musician and alumna Bonnie Hayes was profiled about her career in music. East Bay Express 10/26/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was quoted in an article about an advertisement that suggests President Joe Biden is responsible for pandemic-related violence against Asians. The Intercept 10/24/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the labor movement and the economy. Arkansas Democrat Gazette 10/25/2022; Washington Post 10/24/2022; The Spokesman-Review 10/24/2022(This article was originally published by The Washington Post, which has a paywall. It was featured in four media outlets.)
LGBTQ academic journals that were edited by the late Professor of Human Sexuality Studies John DeCecco were referenced in an article about LGBTQ studies. LGBTQ Nation 10/24/2022
The Oakland Museum has an exhibit honoring the life of former faculty member Angela Davis. Ebony Magazine 10/24/2022
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid and others revisited Reid’s time as a football coach at SF State. ksn.com 10/24/2022
Alumna Marilou Sazon Porter is one of several graduates of St. Theresa’s College of Quezon City to be profiled in a new book. Inquirer USA 10/25/2022
Executive Director of Family Connections – Redwood City Eric Valladares, an alumnus, was interviewed about the need for more Latinx therapists in California. KQED-FM 10/24/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Marcela García-Castañon commented on the decrease in Democrat voting registration in California cities with high numbers of Hispanic voters. San Francisco Chronicle 10/24/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln was quoted in an article about the director of the CDC testing positive for COVID-19. Xinhua 10/23/2022; South China Herald 10/23/2022; Capitol Hill Reporter 10/23/2022 (This article was published in over 25 media outlets.)
Lecturer for Latina/Latino Studies and History John Ulloa discussed cruising bans on Latinx communities in California. PBS News Hour 10/20/2022
Alumna and artist Susan Matthews was profiled in an article about an exhibition of her work. Counter Punch 10/21/2022
Alumnus Jonathan Beard was interviewed about being a teacher for Sonoma Valley High School’s culinary program in an article about career technical education at the high school. Sonoma Index-Tribune 10/20/2022
Alumna Maria Antonieta Jandres commented on her struggles finding child care in an article about affordable child care in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 10/20/2022
Professor Emeritus of English Michael Krasny was mentioned in an article about the closing of New Lehrhaus, a Bay Area Jewish learning hub. J.Weekly 10/20/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed noncitizen voting rights. Associated Press 10/19/2022 (This article was published in over 200 news outlets.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on voting stats and San Francisco dog owners. The San Francisco Standard 10/19/2022
Alumnus K.M. Soehnlein was interviewed about his new book “Army of Lovers.” San Francisco Examiner 10/19/2022
SF State President Lynn Mahoney discussed the SF State Foundation’s renewed commitment to sustainability in its investments in an article about the importance Gen Z puts on social justice and action on climate change. SF Business Times 10/19/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a recent defeat for a labor group working to unionize Amazon workers. Associated Press 10/18/2022 (This article was reposted in more than a dozen publications)
Professor of Management Ronald Purser critiqued workplace wellness programs in an article about attempts to turn “self-care” into a marketing technique. Los Angeles Times 10/18/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a union campaign by employees at an Amazon warehouse in Albany, New York. WIRED 10/18/2022; Associated Press 10/17/2022; WNBC-TV 10/17/2022 (The Associated Press article was published by over 250 news outlets.)
Professor of Management Ronald Purser discussed some disadvantages to employer-offered mindfulness programs. Los Angeles Times 10/18/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union campaigns at Amazon facilities across the U.S. Insider 10/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in an article about anti-union tactics at Starbucks. Daily Kos 10/17/2022
Efforts by the 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front to implement ethnic studies programs at the University were mentioned in an article about the need to expand Asian American Studies programs. INSIGHT Into Diversity 10/18/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about how Donald Trump changed voter demographics for Bay Area cities. San Francisco Chronicle 10/16/2022
Lecturer of American Indian Studies Paul Steward discussed his debut solo album, “World Champion,” which was released last month. Petaluma Argus-Courier 10/14/2022 (This article was originally published 10/11/2022 by The Press Democrat.)
Student April Northrup Belmont-Redwood is a candidate for the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District board. Palo Alto Daily Post 10/14/2022
Alumnus Stephan Ferris’ new book “Blue Movie” was reviewed. Bay Area Reporter 10/15/2022
Alumna Sam Busener wrote an article about flu vaccines. Times-Standard 10/15/2022
Designer Sarah Rodebaugh, an alumna, discussed her line of cannabis-inspired home décor. The Press Democrat 10/14/2022
Alumna Carolyn De Lagrave is the new president for Soroptimist International Coronado. The Coronado Time 10/14/2022
SF State will receive funding to build new dorms. San Francisco Chronicle 10/14/2022; KRON-TV 10/14/2022(KRON-TV clip not available.)
The establishment of the nation’s first Black studies department in 1968 at SF State was mentioned in an article about Prairie View A&M University’s bachelor of arts in African American Studies. Black Enterprise Magazine 10/14/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales discussed co-authoring “The SAGE Encyclopedia of Filipina/x/o American Studies.” KNTV-TV 10/14/2022 (Clip not available.)
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an article about how the Biden administration is attempting to restructure laws surrounding management of agriculture. Carsalad 10/14/2022
Research on chronic pain co-conducted by Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Erik Peper was adapted into an article. Townsend Letter: The Examiner of Alternative Medicine 10/14/2022
A 2008 interview with Professor Emeritus of English Michael Krasny and Salman Rushdie was mentioned in an article about Rushdie. IndiaCurrents 10/14/2022
Professor of Race and Resistance Studies and Associate Professor and Chair for Latina/Latino Studies Jeff Duncan-Andrade’s book “Equality or Equity: Toward a Model of Community-Responsive Education” was cited in an article about K-12 teachers advocating to reduce class sizes. Truthout 10/13/2022
Professor and Chair of Geography and Environment Andrew Oliphant discussed the microclimates in the Bay Area. Bay Curious 10/13/2022
Associate Director for the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Emily Smith Beitiks was interviewed about this year’s Superfest Disability Film Festival. KRON 4 10/13/2022
Alumna Mejgan Afshan is a candidate for the La Mesa City Council. Mission Times Courier 10/14/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on data from the National Labor Relations Board on illegal tactics employers have used to discourage unionization. Time 10/13/2022
Lecturer of Communication Studies Jade Tumazi discussed her experiences working for an electrolysis business that offers positive gender-affirming care. Bay Area Reporter 10/12/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a Tennessee ballot measure that would change labor laws in the state. The Washington Post 10/12/2022; Associated Press 10/12/2022; The Hour 10/12/2022
Lecturer of American Indian Studies Paul Steward discussed his debut solo album, “World Champion,” which was released last month. The Press Democrat 10/11/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about an upcoming union vote for employees at an Amazon warehouse in Albany, New York. Yahoo! 10/11/2022
Alumnus Nate Bates was interviewed about being a mayoral candidate for the city of Richmond, California. Richmond Confidential 10/13/2022
Alumna April Chan is the new general manager/CEO for the San Mateo County Transit District. Mass Transit 10/13/2022
Alumnus Finn Taylor’s film “Dream with the Fishes” was discussed in multiple articles. SF Gate 10/13/2022; PacificSun 10/11/2022
Author and alumna Margo Candela was interviewed about publishing her fifth novel. El Vaquero 10/12/2022
“Night Watch,” a 2021 floating art installation by alum Shimon Attie, was mentioned in an article about San Francisco’s art scene. San Francisco Chronicle 10/12/2022
Singer, actress and alumna Ketty Lester (Revoyda Frierson) will be inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. Ebony 10/12/2022
Author and alumna Deborah Holt Larkin discussed her new book “A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers.” Keen On 10/12/2022
The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were mentioned in an exhibit at the Alaska State Museum. Alaska Public Media 10/13/2022; KTOO-FM 10/12/2022
SF State was recognized as a 2022 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader. Forbes 10/11/2022; The Singapore Times 10/10/2022; The Switzerland Times 10/10/2022 (This topic was covered by seven media outlets.)
SF State was mentioned in an article about Filipino American History Month. Asian Journal 10/5/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee discussed anti-Chinese bias in the U.S. during the bubonic plague outbreak of the early 1900s. History 10/11/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed ranked-choice voting. Fixing Our City 10/11/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed Amazon’s anti-union efforts. CounterSpin 10/11/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on how the North American Victorian Studies Association’s latest conference could be a model for pandemic safety. Higher Ed Dive 10/10/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks discussed how inflation might impact holiday shopping. KTVU-TV 10/10/2022(Clip not available online.)
The late activist and scholar Gloria Jean Watkins, a former faculty member widely known by her pen name, bell hooks, was remembered. South Florida Gay News 10/10/2022
Novato City Councilwoman Pat Eklund, an alumna, has four challengers for her council seat. Marin Independent Journal 10/10/2022
Alumnus Michael J. Payton was interviewed about his career in film. Sheen Magazine 10/10/2022
Alumnus Joseph Leitmann, CEO and executive director for Capital Area Asset Builders, was interviewed about his life and career. M&T Bank Presents CEOs You Should Know 10/7/2022
A photo of SF State taken during a wildfire was featured in an article about fire safety awareness. The California State University News 10/10/2022
Associate Professor of History Maziar Behrooz commented on recent protests against the government of Iran. San Francisco Standard 10/9/2022
The SF State-based Journal of Homosexuality, edited by the late Psychology Professor Emeritus John DeCecco, was described as a “pre-eminent” journal in LGBTQ studies. The Good Men Project 10/9/2022
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips wrote an opinion piece urging for more respect to be given to teachers. Marin Independent Journal 10/9/2022
Persis Karim, director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies, discussed support for Iranian college students. KQED-FM 10/8/2022
College of Extended Learning instructor Shana Katzman is a candidate for the Marin Municipal Water District. Marin Independent Journal 10/8/2022
The history of the San Francisco FogCam, which was started by alumni Jeff Schwartz and Dan Wong, was discussed. Grunge 10/9/2022; KABC-AM 10/9/2022 (KABC-AM clip not available online.)
Alum Rocky Garcia, a saxophonist, is interviewed. Asian Pacific America 10/9/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Alumna Jaclyn Moreno is a candidate for the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. Sacramento Bee 10/9/2022
Alum Isaac Nikfar is a candidate for Tiburon Town Council. Marin Independent Journal 10/9/2022
Alumnus Danny Glover is listed as one of five celebrities who live in the San Francisco area. The San Francisco Times 10/8/2022
Alumnus Koti Sotiropulos, a longtime television news personality in Fresno, will be inducted into the Gold Circle society of the San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Fresno Bee 10/7/2022; America Online 10/7/2022; The Business Journal (Fresno) 10/7/2022
Alumna Sydney Welch, a Bay Area photojournalist, was featured for her coverage of the Bay Area’s hip-hop scene. KQED-FM 10/7/2022
Alumnus Delroy Lindo will co-host the first-ever Jazz Music Awards. WVAS-FM (Montgomery, Alabama) 10/7/2022
Alumna Jacqueline Bucknell, co-founder of the South Yuba River Citizen’s League, passed away at age 79. The Union (Nevada City) 10/7/2022
A story about new murals proposed for the Temescal neighborhood in Oakland noted that, in 1967, Merritt College became the first college in the nation to create an African American studies program, before SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/2022
A story giving advice on managing a financial windfall cited SF State research about how experiences that create more joy than material purchases. The Street 10/10/2022
A partnership between SF State and the Oxford International Education Group to develop a pathway program for international students was mentioned. The PIE News 10/6/2022; Study Travel Network 10/6/2022
Provost Amy Sueyoshi was interviewed about being selected as one of the 2022 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. San Francisco Business Times 10/7/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln was cited as a signatory on an opinion article encouraging the Biden Administration to rethink their response to the pandemic. The BMJ 10/7/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks. CounterSpin 10/7/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how some U.S. Senators are responding to Starbucks’ anti-union tactics. Mashed 10/7/2022
Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim discussed the Iranian Diaspora in the U.S. in an article about global protest over the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, an Iranian woman who was killed while in police custody for breaking Islamic law. Redwood City Pulse 10/6/2022
Vice President and Senior Business Consultant for JPMorgan Chase Nykole Prevost, an alumna, was interviewed about being selected as one of the 2022 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. San Francisco Business Times 10/7/2022
Alumnus Roberto Ordeñana was interviewed on his goals as the new executive director of San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society. San Francisco Bay Times 10/7/2022
Vice president of the Investment Committee at Prologis Susan Pi, an alumna, was interviewed about being selected as one of the 2022 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. San Francisco Business Times 10/7/2022
Alumnus Kevin Jenkins is running for a District 6 seat on the Oakland City Council. The Oaklandside 10/7/2022
Chair and Associate Professor of American Indian Studies John-Carlos Perea discussed his book pick for Indigenous People’s Day. San Francisco Chronicle 10/6/2022
Cephalopod research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was referenced in an article about feelings and emotions in animals. Science News for Students 10/6/2022
A study by Professor of Biology Leticia Marquez-Magana about underrepresentation of women of color in biology was cited in an article about the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions program. National Science Foundation 10/4/2022
Alumnus Harry Glorikian was quoted in an op-ed about the benefit of medial phone applications. IT Edge News 10/6/2022
A class led by late faculty member Stephen Gaskin was mentioned in an article about a family farm in Sebastopol. Bohemian 10/5/2022
Alumnus Hunter Thomas discussed being the operations manager for the Litquake Foundation, a Bay Area-based literary organization. East Bay Express 10/4/2022
Professor Emeritus Michael Ritter passed away while swimming in San Francisco Bay. eBar 10/4/2022
The world’s longest-running web camera is at SF State. New Zealand News 10/5/2022; TechTheLead 10/5/2022
SF State’s Filipino Studies courses were mentioned in an article about celebrating the past, present and future of Filipino History Month. Asian Journal 10/5/2022
Litquake Operations Manager Hunter Thomas, an alumnus, was quoted in an article the event’s 23rd anniversary. East Bay Express 10/5/2022
Alumnus Joel Umanzor joined The San Francisco Chronicle as a 2022 Hearst Fellow. San Francisco Chronicle 10/5/2022
Students from SF State’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program were mentioned in an article about how a partnership with Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay and the California Product Stewardship Council is aimed at improving the reputation of second-hand apparel. KALW 10/4/2022
Alumnus and singer Johnny Mathis was profiled. Athens Daily Review 10/4/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in a review of the book “Asian American Histories of the United States.” Bob On Books 10/4/2022
Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía Rexach discussed the need for more Afro Latino representation in the entertainment industry and ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on a KRON 4 News Weekend segment. KRON-TV 10/1/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Professor of Public Health Emma Sanchez-Vaznaugh discussed the increase in maternal mortality for Hispanic women in 2020. American Heart Association News 9/30/2022; MSN 9/30/2022; UK Today News 9/30/2022 (This article was originally published 9/30/2022 by the American Heart Association. It was featured in over 130 media outlets.)
Alumnus Roberto Ordeñana is the new executive director of San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society. Bay Area Reporter 10/3/2022
The history of the San Francisco FogCam, which was started by alumni Jeff Schwartz and Dan Wong, was discussed. Benzinga 10/3/2022; New York Post 10/1/2022; The Sun Best 10/1/2022; The Madison Leader Gazette 10/3/2022 (This topic was covered by nine media outlets.)
SF State’s new science and engineering building was discussed. KRON-TV Online 10/1/2022; Fior Reports 10/1/2022
September
SF State baseball player Garrett Jensen received the CalHope Award. KIIS FM/iHeartSoCal 9/20/2022
Alumnus Todd Forrest published his debut novel, “Into the Realm.” Cape Cod Chronicle 9/21/2022
Alumnus David Blume, owner of Whiskey Hill Farms, was profiled for his farm’s permaculture practices. Good Times 9/20/2022
The 1968 SF State student strike was mentioned in an op-ed about the dire need for Black curricular inclusion in higher education. The Oklahoma Eagle 9/20/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a rally in Los Angeles led by Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls. KCRW-FM 9/20/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was mentioned in an op-ed about noncitizen voting rights in San Jose. Entertainment News 9/20/2022; The Mercury News 9/20/2022; East Bay Times 9/20/2022 (This article was published in seven media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in multiple articles about a National Labor Relations Board proposal to improve working conditions at companies nationwide. MarketWatch 9/19/2022; Internet Cloning 9/19/2022; Federal Register 9/13/2022
Alumnus Jonas Rivera was named vice president of film production at Pixar. Animation World Network 9/19/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was a panelist at a recent forum hosted by the Asian American Unity Coalition. American Bazaar 9/19/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Wei Ming Dariotis commented on a poll indicating that multiracial San Francisco residents have a higher level of dissatisfaction with city government. San Francisco Chronicle 9/18/2022
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance Michael Schweikardt wrote an article about the addition of artificial intelligence to theatre design. The Theatre Times 9/17/2022
President of Berkeley City College Angélica Garcia, an alumna, received a Top Women of 2021 award. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 9/18/2022
Alumna Thelma White was profiled in an article about her artwork that is on display at the Gold Country Artists Gallery in Placerville. Mountain Democrat 9/15/2022
Alumnus and retired Novato Police Captain Reginald Lyles was a guest on the television show “Mosaic.” Mosaic 9/11/2022
Enrollment numbers at SF State were discussed in an article about decreased enrollment in San Francisco colleges. The San Francisco Standard 9/19/2022
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John P. Monteverdi commented on the recent heat wave in San Francisco. Mission Local 9/16/2022
Alumnus Olton Rensch was interviewed about his new coffee shop, Tallio’s Coffee & Tea, which recently opened in San Francisco’s Bayview. Eater SF 9/15/2022
Alumna Sonja Garnett, a softball head coach for Saint Mary’s College, is being inducted into SF State’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Saint Mary’s College 9/14/2022
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SF State was mentioned in an article about the 25 best places to enjoy retirement. Forbes 9/16/2022
An article about environmental damage in Richardson Bay mentioned that SF State helped apply for a grant that will be used for eelgrass restoration. Marin Independent Journal 9/15/2022
Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross was a presenter during a launch event for a study on American Jewish names. The American Israelite 9/15/2022
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai was interviewed by alumna Shelby Hinte about her perspectives on creative writing. The Rumpus 9/14/2022
The mentorship of former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black studies program Sonia Sanchez was discussed in an article written by scholar and educator Peniel E. Joseph. Literary Hub 9/14/2022
Student Ava Hughes was interviewed about overcoming the bullying and discrimination she experienced at Paso Robles High after she came out. MSN 9/14/2022; LGBTQNation 9/14/2022; San Luis Obispo Tribune 9/13/2022 (The MSN article is a reprint of the LGBTQNation article.)
A study on the impact of the pandemic on Asian Americans co-authored by researchers at SF State was quoted in an article about the increase in anti-Asian violence. KMBC-TV 9/13/2022; Vietname Explorer 9/13/2022; CNN 3/22/2021 (This article was originally published 3/31/2021 by CNN. It was recently published by 10 media outlets.)
A USGS study that was co-authored by SF State researchers was mentioned in a story about the potential for an earthquake along the Rogers Creek fault. KSRO-AM 9/14/2022
SF State was mentioned in a roundup of CSUs included in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings. California State University News 9/13/2022
Professor of History Marc Stein wrote a column about Gay Studies in the 1970s. Perspectives on History 9/13/2022
SF State student Ava Hughes created an LGBTQ forum at her high school where she came out as gay after witnessing several anti-LGBTQ incidents. LGBTQ Nation 9/14/2022; San Luis Obispo Tribune 9/14/2022
An incident of antisemitism at SF State was mentioned in a story about State Attorney General Rob Bonta joining Santa Clara county leaders in standing up against antisemitism. J Weekly 9/13/2022
A USGS study that was co-authored by SF State researchers was mentioned in a story about the potential for an earthquake along the Rogers Creek fault. The Press Democrat 9/13/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the performance of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in an article about a recent San Francisco Chronicle poll. San Francisco Chronicle 9/13/2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on a recent poll of San Francisco residents about unresolved issues with the city. San Francisco Chronicle 9/12/2022
Student Manmit Singh received the CSU’s 2022 Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. California State University News 9/12/2022
Alumna Janett Haas was name senior vice president for Forbes Insights. Forbes 9/13/2022
Professor of Biology Jonathon Stillman commented on the impact of heat on wildlife in an article about the influx of baby squirrels being taken to wildlife centers. The Willits 9/12/2022 (This article was originally published in nine news outlets.)
Lecturer for the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Emily Root was interviewed about being a Westfield Town Council candidate. Patch 9/12/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo commented on the annual Korean Chuseok festival held Saturday in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 9/11/2022; deleciousfood.com 9/11/2022 (This article was originally published 9/11/2022 in The San Francisco Chronicle. There is a paywall associated with the originating site.)
Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Erik Peper discussed how improving posture can decrease the stress associated with working at a computer. Something You Should Know 9/10/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a prominent think tank’s decision to hire a law firm known for anti-union practices. Jezebel 9/9/2022
Alum Travis Meinolf was interviewed about starting the Meinolf Weaving School in San Anselmo, California. Marin Independent Journal 9/10/2022
Alumna Kelli-Ann Nakayama is the new chief development officer for the Japanese American National Museum. The Rafu Shimpo 9/9/2022
Alumna Breyana Brandt is the new Parks and Recreation director for the City of Napa. North Bay Business Journal 9/9/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about CSU Monterey Bay’s decision to lift its mask mandate. KSBW-TV 9/12/2022
An article about the first College Board-approved AP African American Studies classes mentioned the 1968 student strike at SF State. Good Black News 9/10/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about graduation gaps for Black students in the CSU. El Observador 9/9/2022 (This article was originally published 8/22/2022 by CALMatters.)
Assistant Professor of Management Ebru Ipek co-wrote an article about hiring refugees. The Conversation 9/8/2022 (This article was published in over 45 media outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln co-wrote an article about the Biden administration’s decision to end free COVID-19 resources in the fall. The Nation 9/9/2022
Fashion designer Tommy Bogo, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new collection. Los Angeles Times 9/9/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
SF State student Jessie Plascencia’s creative efforts to land a job with Pixar were discussed. California 18 9/8/2022
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education Evra Baldinger wrote an editorial about the teaching of math in San Francisco public schools. San Francisco Examiner 9/7/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on growing unionization efforts by employees in the North Bay. The Press Democrat 9/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed union organizations and labor rights in the U.S. The Scholars’ Circle 9/4/2022
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in a story about the success of the program at Sacramento State. KXJZ-FM 9/7/2022
An unnamed student was mentioned in an article about the difficulty students are facing with remedial courses in higher ed. EdSource 9/8/2022
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in an article about Indian women leading big organizations. Business Today 9/8/2022
A tweet by alumnus Michael J. Payton, founder and CEO of CSUITEMUSIC, LLC, about his educational success after receiving a scholarship through JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation was cited in an article about the foundation. Black Enterprise Magazine 9/7/2022
Alumna Breyana Brandt is the new director for Napa Parks and Recreation. Napa Valley Register 9/7/2022
Sonoma Valley artist Fred Parker, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about an upcoming exhibition. Sonoma Index-Tribune 9/7/2022
The School of Theatre & Dance’s latest production, “Paradox,” was previewed. Broadway World San Francisco 9/7/2022
SF State has lifted its indoor mask policy. Wild 94.9 9/6/2022; KFBK 9/6/2022; KGO 9/6/2022 (KFBK and KGO clips not available.)
SF State is part of a pilot program offering college students an unlimited Bay Area transit pass. Press Democrat 9/6/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk presented to the San Jose City Council during a discussion on non-citizen voting rights. Patch 9/6/2022
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s stint as an assistant football coach at SF State was mentioned in a column about Reid. Kileen Daily Herald 9/7/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk presented to the San Jose City Council during a discussion on non-citizen voting rights. SF Gate 9/6/2022
Professor Emeritus of Journalism Jon Funabiki was interviewed in “Paper Chase,” a documentary chronicling Japanese American media that was recently screened at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. The Rafu Shimpo 9/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote multiple op-eds about the labor union movement in the U.S. The Hill 9/5/2022; Daily Camera 9/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the anti-union tactics of Starbucks and Amazon. The Seattle Times 9/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks Workers United and the growing union movement in the U.S. Jacobin 9/4/2022
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai’s book “Tomorrow in Shanghai” was reviewed. Marin Magazine 9/2/2022
Former faculty member John Irwin’s role as the founder of Project Rebound was discussed in a story about the success of the program at Sacramento State. KRON-TV 9/6/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate coalition, co-founded by SF State Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was discussed in an article about the increase in anti-Asian prejudice. India Currents 9/2/2022; MSN 9/2/2022 (This article was originally published in India Currents. It was published in three media outlets.)
Educator Candice Price, an alumna, received an award from the Association for Women in Mathematics. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 9/2/2022
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in multiple articles about the top 10 Indian CEOs. MSN 9/2/2022
Changes in SF State’s indoor face-covering policy were discussed. KRON-TV 9/5/2022
A study conducted by researchers at SF State about the dangers of high vehicle temperatures was discussed in an article about not leaving children alone in cars. The Orange County Register 9/2/2022 (This article was republished by 12 additional media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about labor union campaigns at large companies in the U.S. The Conversation 9/2/2022
Adjunct Professor of Biology William Cochlan was interviewed about his research on algal bloom in the San Francisco Bay. The San Francisco Standard 9/1/2022
Vocalist and bassist for the punk band NOFX Mike Burkett, an alumnus, was interviewed about the band’s decision to break up. San Francisco Chronicle 9/1/2022
Professor of Geography and Environment Jason Henderson was quoted in an article about San Francisco’s General Plan. The San Francisco Standard 9/1/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how the Starbucks Workers United TikTok account is helping workers unionize. BNN Bloomberg 9/1/2022; Fortune 9/1/2022
Professor of Art Jeffrey Downing was credited as an influential ceramic artist in an article about a Marin-based arts studio. PacificSun 8/31/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on Starbucks’ union-busting tactics in an article about an employee in Chicago who was allegedly fired for leading a push to unionize. Newsy 8/31/2022; KTNV-TV 8/31/2022; WSYM-TV 8/31/2022 (This article was originally published 8/31/2022 by Newsy. It was published by 40 news outlets.)
Glass artist Rob Stern, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his most recent exhibit at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts located in Dania Beach, Florida. South Florida Sun Times 9/1/2022
Alumna Dayna Vickery was hired as a dual immersion teacher at Valley View Elementary School in Pleasanton, California. Pleasanton Weekly 8/30/2022
The late artist Carlos Villa’s participation in the 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about his exhibitions at two major San Francisco institutions. 48 Hills 8/31/2022
An article about the first College Board-approved AP African American Studies classes mentioned the nation’s first Black Studies program, founded at SF State in 1969. The Boston Globe 8/31/2022 (This article was originally published 8/31/2022 by The New York Times. It has a paywall.)
An article about the first College Board-approved AP African American Studies classes mentioned the nation’s first Black Studies program, founded at SF State in 1969. The New York Times 8/31/2022
Associate Professor and Chair of the Creative Writing Department May-Lee Chai listed seven tips for short story writing. Writer’s Digest 8/31/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on workers’ renewed interest in union membership amid a national worker shortage. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette 8/31/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an essay about returning the agricultural industry to its eco-friendly roots. The Press of Atlantic City 8/31/2022
Journalist and alumna Nina Parker was the subject of a profile. Louisville Mojo 8/30/2022
August
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-Lee Chai created and discussed a music playlist that relates to her book “Tomorrow in Shanghai.” Largehearted Boy 8/30/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on labor union campaigns at large companies in the U.S. The Washington Post 8/30/2022; The Boston Globe 8/30/2022 (The Boston Globe article has a paywall.)
Adjunct Professor of Biology William Cochlan was interviewed about his research on algal bloom in the San Francisco Bay. SF Gate 8/29/2022
Student Adokor Swaniker discussed founding a chapter of Black Menaces, a movement started on TikTok by students at Brigham Young University. Inside Higher Ed 8/30/2022
Co-owner of Monarca Valley Floral Jennifer Flores, an alumna, was interviewed about going into business with her mother and making floral arrangements. The Press Democrat 8/29/2022
Alumna Wendy Lee Myatt is running for a seat on the Sonoma Valley Hospital board. Sonoma Index-Tribune 8/29/2022
Alumna Alex Oglesby was interviewed about her career in baseball and creating opportunities for young women to play the sport. Pacifica Tribune 8/24/2022
A study about homeless gay and transgender youth of color in San Francisco by Associate Professor of Sociology Jen Reck was cited in an article about how business owners in the Castro are responding to unhoused individuals in the neighborhood. SF Gate 8/29/2022
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto discussed how to be a better listener. Psychology Today 8/28/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on unionization of employees at a Chipotle in Lansing, Michigan. SF Gate 8/25/2022 (This article was originally published 8/25/2022 in The Washington Post.)
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about the value of eco-friendly practices in agriculture. The Meadville Tribune 8/27/2022 (This article was originally published 8/23/2022 in The Progressive Magazine.)
Assistant Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed her research on cephalopods in an article about advocacy to improve research standards for them. The New York Times 8/27/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature Teresa Pratt discussed whether or not Californians have an accent. KCRW Features 8/26/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on union campaigns at Amazon, Whole Foods and Starbucks. Bollyinside 8/26/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was cited in an article about studies of dreaming. The Atlantic 8/25/2022 (This article was published in seven media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on unionization of employees at a Chipotle in Lansing, Michigan. The Washington Post 8/25/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the successful unionization efforts of employees at two REI stores in California. Reuters 8/25/2022 (This article was published in 17 news outlets.)
Professor Emerita of Creative Writing and alumna Toni Mirosevich is the new poet laureate for Pacifica, California. Pacifica Tribune 8/24/2022
Executive Director of Streets Team Enterprises Gregory Nottage, an alumnus, was interviewed about how his nonprofit organization is creating full-time, paying transitional jobs for formerly unhoused individuals. Palo Alto 8/26/2022
Jasmine Djavahery, an intern with the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at SF State, discussed how the center’s podcast “Del Beh Del” influenced a rice-inspired art show. KQED 8/25/2022
A documentary by students Kaz Mendoza Rodriguez and Nathan Zavala was discussed. 48 Hills 8/25/2022
A San Mateo Office of Education’s pilot program that helped SF State graduate students obtain permits to be substitute teachers was discussed in an article about recruiting teachers in San Mateo County. San Mateo Daily Journal 8/26/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about the value of eco-friendly practices in agriculture. MSN 8/25/2022; The Progressive Magazine 8/23/2022 (This article was originally published 8/23/2022 in The Progressive Magazine. It was published in six media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed Amazon’s global anti-union efforts. The New Republic 8/25/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed union-busting efforts nationwide. Your Call 8/25/2022
Alumna Sarah Lenz was interviewed about her job patrolling and collecting data in the Peninsula Watershed. San Mateo Daily Journal 8/25/2022
Alumna Elizabeth Herron was interviewed about being selected as Sonoma County’s poet laureate. Sonoma County Gazette 8/25/2022
Alumna Karen Olsen-Dunn was quoted in an article about her exhibit at the Danville Village Theatre and Art Gallery. Danville San Ramon 8/25/2022
Alumnus Gary F. Bengier discussed his book “Unfettered Journey Appendices: Philosophical Explorations on Time, Ontology, and the Nature of Mind.” Think Future 8/24/2022
Alumna Danielle O’Brien was interviewed about being the interim principal for Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, California. The Almanac 8/24/2022
SF State was discussed in an article about the impact on San Francisco of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. The San Francisco Standard 8/24/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State was discussed in an article about civil rights activism and inequity in the criminal justice system. Global Research 8/23/2022
Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright’s book “The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves” will be read by a book group in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Klamath Falls Herald and News 8/23/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk discussed advocacy for non-citizen voting rights. San Jose Spotlight 8/23/2022; The Bay; KTVU-TV 8/23/2022 (The Bay timestamp: 15:15. KTVU-TV clip not available.)
SF State student Jessie Plascencia was interviewed about her creative efforts to land a job with Pixar. Insider 8/24/2022
Alumnus Douglas M. Harris is running for the position of Area 7 Trustee for the Yuba Community College District Board. Lake County News 8/24/2022
SF State is the setting of a story in the new collection “Tell Me Pleasant Things about Immortality.” CBC 8/24/2022
Mark Cavagnero, founder of the firm that designed Marcus Hall, received a 2022 International Architect Award for the building from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture, in partnership with Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Archinet 8/23/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the death of Lili Xu, who was killed during an attempted robbery in Oakland this past weekend. San Francisco Chronicle 8/22/2022
Director of the Educational Opportunity Program Oscar Gardea discussed the benefits of the CSU’s Summer Bridge Program. California State University News 8/22/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the debate over providing safe injection sites for drug users. KQED 8/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the rise in labor union campaigns. Christian Science Monitor 8/22/2022
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the history of LGBTQ+ activism in San Francisco in an article about Argentine activist Carlos Jáuregui. Télam 8/20/2022 (This article is in Spanish.)
Alumna Karla Soto was interviewed about her new role as a teacher and athletic director at Vincent Memorial Catholic High School in Calexico, California. Calexico Chronicle 8/22/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about graduation gaps for Black students in the CSU. Capital Public Radio 8/23/2022; LAist 8/22/2022 (This article was originally published 8/22/2022 by CALMatters.)
SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center was mentioned in an article about Hollings scholars who interned at the San Francisco Bay National Estuarian Research Reserve over the summer. NOAA 8/22/2022
Activism by SF State students that led to the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies was discussed in an article about Japanese American history and Executive Order 9066, which resulted in internment camps. Daily Bruin 8/22/2022
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was mentioned in an article about late artist Carlos Villa. Art Review 8/22/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about how universities are responding to police abolition movements. Z Magazine 8/22/2022; Truthout 8/21/2022
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-Lee Chai’s book “Tomorrow in Shanghai” was reviewed. San Francisco Chronicle 8/22/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the fear Asian Americans are feeling with the surge of racist and anti-Asian violence sparked by the pandemic. China Daily 8/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the allegation that union organizers at a Starbucks in Anderson, South Carolina kidnapped their manager. The Daily Beast 8/19/2022; MSN 8/19/2022 (This article was originally published in The Daily Beast. It was featured by five media outlets.)
Alumna Sam Busener wrote an op-ed about the importance of vaccinating your children. Times-Standard 8/19/2022
Alumnus Laurence Madrigal was interviewed about his short film “We Were Hyphy,” which explores the Bay Area music scene. El Observador 8/19/2022
Director of Housing Justice Initiatives at United Way Bay Area Kevin Jenkins, an alumnus, is a candidate for representative of Oakland City Council District 6. The Oaklandside 8/19/2022; MSN 8/19/2022 (This article was originally published in The Oaklandside.)
SF State was mentioned in an article about graduation gaps for Black students in the CSU. CALMatters 8/22/2022 (This article was published in over 10 media outlets.)
SF State students will be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program. Danville San Ramon 8/21/2022; The Press Democrat 8/21/2022; MSN 8/18/2022
University President Lynn Mahoney’s welcome to incoming students was quoted in a news segment about students returning to campus for the fall semester. KFBK Morning News 8/19/2022 (Clip not available.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the collective trauma Asian Americans are experiencing following a surge of racist and anti-Asian violence sparked by the pandemic. Xihua 8/19/2022; South China Herald 8/19/2022; White House News Times 8/19/2022 (This article was originally published by Xihua and was featured in over 20 media outlets.)
Professor of Psychology Kenneth Monteiro discussed graduation equity gaps in the CSU. CBS News Sacramento 8/18/2022; CBS Bay Area 8/18/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán wrote an op-ed about research on animals and dreaming. The Scientist 8/15/2022
Political Science master’s student Cameron M. Whiteside wrote an article about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei, Taiwan. The Geopolitics 8/19/2022
Alumnus Evan Kidera, one of the founders of the Filipino-Mexican fusion food venture Señor Sisig, was mentioned in an article about the new Señor Sisig location at San Francisco’s Ferry Building. MSN 8/19/2022
Alumnus Verna McGowan was interviewed about her new Emeryville restaurant Calypso Rose Kitchen. Berkeleyside 8/19/2022
SF State students will be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program. San Jose Inside 8/19/2022; KALW 8/18/2022; SiliconValley 8/18/2022
The city of San Francisco and SF State are discussing turning the campus’ Lot 25 into an RV park for families living in their vehicles. San Francisco Chronicle 8/18/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln wrote an article about the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic and Monkeypox. The Nation 8/18/2022
Hip-hop artist Damion Square, an alumnus, was interviewed about a showcase series he co-produced. The Press Democrat 8/18/2022
Artist Houyee Chow-Jiménez, an alumna, was interviewed about a pride mural she painted in San Jose. Metro Silicon Valley 8/17/2022
SF State students will be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program. CBS Bay Area 8/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed Starbucks’ anti-union efforts in an article about employees protesting the termination of an organizer in Tonawanda, New York. Truthout 8/17/2022
Accordion player and composer Sam Reider, an alumnus, was interviewed about his collaboration with Venezuelan musician Jorge Glem. Mission Local 8/17/2022
Alumnus Michael J. Payton was interviewed about directing the documentary “The Murder Inc. Story,” which is now airing on the BET network. The New 93.3 8/16/2022; Hot 95.1 8/16/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a recent public forum in San Francisco’s Chinatown in response to the increase in hate crimes against Asians. San Francisco Chronicle 8/16/2022
Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adrienne Cool commented on the impact that wildfires are having on observatories. My Droll 8/16/2022
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Joseph Cassara reviewed three debut novels. The New York Times 8/16/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on union campaigns at Starbucks, Apple and Trader Joe’s. Retail TouchPoints 8/16/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley wrote an article about a plan to speed up the recruitment process for police officers. Police1 8/15/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on Starbucks’ request for an investigation of alleged misconduct during a union vote in Kansas. The New York Times 8/15/2022; Reuters 8/15/2022 (This topic was covered by 13 media outlets.)
Author and alumna Cecile Pineda died Aug. 13. The Washington Post 8/15/2022; SF Gate 8/15/2022 (This article was originally published 8/15/2022 in The Washington Post.)
SF State students will be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program. BART 8/15/2022; Climate Redwood City 8/15/2022
Alumna and former faculty member Elana Dykewomon, a writer and activist who died Aug. 7 from cancer, was remembered. San Francisco Examiner 8/14/2022; The New York Times 8/13/2022; The Boston Globe 8/13/2022 (The Boston Globe article has a paywall.)
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-Lee Chai wrote a review of Belinda Huijuan Tang’s debut novel, “A Map for the Missing.” The Seattle Times 8/12/2022; Star Tribune 8/5/2022 (The Seattle Times article has a paywall.)
Professor of Communication Studies Joseph Tuman commented on the potential of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris running for office in 2024. CBS News Bay Area 8/12/2022
Research by SF State was cited in an article about the health benefits of spending time in nature. Forbes 8/14/2022 (This article was published in 10 media outlets.)
General Manager for Sodexo dining at SF State HeeBong Hyun discussed how the dining team is promoting cultural traditions and student involvement with menu planning. Food Management 8/12/2022
Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts Carlos Barón wrote an article about traveling to Mexico to meet the artist who founded the Tapia Ediciones art gallery in Veracruz. El Tecolote 8/11/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán discussed his book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” Life Examined 8/5/2022
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Betty Yu discussed bilingualism and language development in an article about one woman’s experience having a sibling with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Code Switch: Lost in Translation 8/3/2022 (Time stamp: 29:50)
Founder and CEO of CSUITEMUSIC, LLC Michael J. Payton, an alumnus, commented on his educational success after receiving a scholarship through JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation. Hip Hop DX 8/12/2022; WYNN 106 3 8/12/2022
A study by researchers at SF State on the effects of having a creative hobby was referenced in an article. The Derrick 8/12/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a California LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander group advocating for two state bills collectively called the No Place for Hate Campaign. Bay Area Reporter 8/11/2022
SF State appeared on a list of the best Executive MBA programs. University Business Online 8/10/2022
Professor Emerita of Journalism Yvonne Daley, who died Tuesday, was remembered. Rutland Herald 8/10/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee wrote an article about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei, Taiwan. News Pronto 8/10/2022 (This article was originally published 8/3/2022 in The Conversation.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Pido discussed the growing representation of Filipino culture in an article about the new film “Easter Sunday.” Stamford Advocate 8/5/2022 (This article was originally published 8/4/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Alumna and former faculty member Elana Dykewomon, a writer and activist who died Aug. 7 from cancer, was remembered. J.Weekly 8/9/2022
Alumnus Fred Baptista was interviewed about the regional liquor import business he co-founded with alumna Young Jung. KQED 8/11/2022
Alumnus Jared Ledesma is the new curator of 20th century art and contemporary art for the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina. Yes! Weekly 8/11/2022
American video game director and scriptwriter Amy Hennig, an alumna, was profiled. Somag News 8/10/2022
SF State research on pheromones and attraction was mentioned in an article about pheromone perfume. Evie Magazine 8/11/2022
A “PBS NewsHour” report about Project Rebound, a program that originated at SF State and spread to several other CSU campuses, was discussed. The Crime Report 8/10/2022
Associate Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator discussed what makes a great summer on KQED’s “Forum.” KQED 8/9/2022
In the wake of several attacks against Muslim Americans, Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how treating attackers with empathy can create more meaningful change. Christian Science Monitor 8/9/2022
Associate Professor of Art Michael Arcega was interviewed about his mobile sculpture the TNT Traysikel. 48 Hills 8/5/2022
Project Rebound, a program that originated at SF State and spread to several other CSU campuses, is making it easier for those leaving prison to earn degrees. PBS News Hour 8/9/2022
SF State alumnus Jim Wunderman was included in Capitol Weekly’s top 100 list of 2022. Capitol Weekly 8/10/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee was interviewed about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei, Taiwan. Morning Wave in Busan 8/9/2022
Professor and Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures Charles Egan discussed the life and accomplishments of Teruko “Terri” Hokoda, the first sansei (third-generation Japanese American) to win the title of queen at the Nisei Week Japanese Festival. The Rafu Shimpo 8/8/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Pido discussed the growing representation of Filipino culture in an article about the new film “Easter Sunday.” The Sentinel 8/8/2022 (This article was originally published 8/4/2022 by the Associated Press. It was published in over 100 news outlets.)
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán commented on behavioral studies of spiders. Scientific American 8/8/2022 (This article was featured on eight media sites.)
Educator and artist Chris Wubbena, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new sculpture in Hannibal, Missouri. Muddy River News 8/8/2022
Alumna and former faculty member Elana Dykewomon, a writer and activist, died Sunday in Oakland. Orville Mercury-Register 8/8/2022; The Mercury News 8/8/2022; The Willits News 8/8/2022 (This obituary was featured in 19 news outlets.)
Alumnus Sasha Ostojic has joined the board of directors of the manufacturer Allison Transmission Holdings. Streetinsider 8/9/2022
Alumnus Adam Clark was sworn in as trustee for the El Dorado County Board of Education in Placerville, California. Mountain Democrat 8/8/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State and student involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was discussed in an article about the Wiyot tribe’s efforts to reclaim its land in the Humboldt Bay region of California. Al Jazeera 8/6/2022
Lecturer of Public Health Ruby Turalba discussed the value of the Filipino language program at Bessie Carmichael School/Filipino Educational Center in San Francisco. Daily Kos 8/6/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on increasing reports of anti-Asian violence in an article remembering the victims of a 2012 attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. NPR News 8/6/2022 (This article was published by over 60 NPR-affiliated sites.)
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán was interviewed about his book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” Life Examined 8/6/2022
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Betty Yu discussed bilingualism and language development in an article about one woman’s experience having a sibling with Prader-Willi Syndrome. The California Report 8/5/2022 (This story was originally published 5/20/2022. It was rebroadcast 8/5/2022 on KPBS-FM.)
Student Tara Mata’s performance as the 2022 Spirit of Fiesta for the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara was mentioned in a news segment. KKFX-TV 8/7/2022 (Clip not available.)
Nursing student Carolina Wilson discussed participating in a summer nursing internship program in a story about the nursing shortage. KTVU-TV 8/6/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about research on helping transgender and gender-nonconforming people thrive. American Psychological Association 8/6/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an interview with the author of “The Murders That Made Us,” a history of violent crime in San Francisco. American History TV 8/6/2022 (This program originally aired 5/10/2022.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on union campaigns at Starbucks, Apple and Google. KNBC-TV 8/5/2022; The Verve 8/5/2022 (The KNBC-TV story was published by four NBC-affiliated news outlets.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Pido discussed the growing representation of Filipino culture in an article about the new film “Easter Sunday.” ABC News 8/4/2022; KPIX-TV 8/4/2022 (This article was originally published 8/4/2022 by the Associated Press. It was published in over 100 news outlets.)
SF State student Jessie Plascencia was interviewed about her creative efforts to land a job with Pixar. BuzzFeed 8/4/2022; Yahoo! 8/4/2022(This article was originally published by BuzzFeed.)
SF State was mentioned in an article about America’s top film schools. The Hollywood Reporter 8/5/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee wrote an article about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei, Taiwan. The Conversation 8/3/2022; Asian Times 8/3/2022; International Business Times 8/3/2022 (This article was originally published in The Conversation. It was featured in 11 media outlets.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Eric Pido discussed the growing representation of Filipino culture in an article about the new film “Easter Sunday.” San Francisco Chronicle 8/4/2022; Associated Press 8/4/2022; The Seattle Times 8/4/2022 (This Associated Press article was published by three additional news outlets.)
Former vice mayor of Colma, California, Raquel “Rae” Gonzalez, an alumna, died Tuesday from ovarian cancer. KPIX-TV 8/3/2022; KRON-TV 8/3/2022
Director of Career Success at the University of San Francisco Ellen Kelly, an alumna, discussed her experience with abortion and miscarriage. American Magazine 8/3/2022
Alumna Michelle Withrow is the new school psychologist for Dunbar Elementary School in Sonoma, California. Sonoma Index-Tribune 8/3/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a union campaign at an Apple retail store in Towson, Maryland. The Verge 8/3/2022; Polish News 8/3/2022 (This article was originally published in The Verge.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how a surge of racist and anti-Asian violence sparked by the pandemic highlights the need for Asian-American studies curricula in schools. El Mercurio de Chile 8/2/2022
Student Tara Mata was interviewed about being selected as the 2022 Spirit of Fiesta for the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara News-Press 8/3/2022; KEYT 8/2/2022
Alumna Lauren George was interviewed about traveling to Ghana as part of the Amos C. Brown Fellowship program, a partnership between the NAACP and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret News 8/2/2022
Winemaker and alumnus Dick Schultz was interviewed about his wine, which was selected as wine of the week. The Press Democrat 8/2/2022
SF State is on MovieMaker's 2022 list of the 40 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. Santa Monica Mirror 8/3/2022
The Comic Studies program at SF State was referenced in a study on the acoustics associated with comics, interactive web pages and arcade video games. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 8/2/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how a surge of racist and anti-Asian violence sparked by the pandemic highlights the need for Asian American studies curricula in schools. China Daily 8/2/2022
Alumna Lauren George was interviewed about traveling to Ghana as part of the Amos C. Brown Fellowship program, a partnership between the NAACP and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Salt Lake Tribune 8/2/2022
Educator and artist Chris Wubbena, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new sculpture in Hannibal, Missouri. KHQA 8/1/2022
Actor and alumnus John Balma was profiled in an article about his role in the television show “Parks and Recreation.” Looper 8/1/2022; MSN 8/1/2022; Vietnam Explorer 8/1/2022 (This article was originally published 8/1/2022 by Looper.)
Alumna Lisa Doran rejoined the board of directors for Marin Humane. North Bay Business Journal 8/1/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a California LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander group advocating for two state bills collectively called the No Place for Hate Campaign. Bay Area Reporter 8/1/2022
Cephalopod research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was referenced in an article about the ethics of using insects for research. The Atlantic 7/30/2022
A fatal shark attack at Baker Beach that claimed the life of SF State student Albert Kogler Jr. in 1959 was discussed in an article about shark attacks in the Bay Area. KRON-TV 7/30/2022
Alumnus Scott Thompson discussed the career-inspiring advice he received from an acting teacher at SF State. Insurance NewsNet Magazine 8/1/2022
Alumna Hilda Swartz, a market manager in Sonoma County, was profiled. Sonoma Valley Sun 8/1/2022
An obituary for NBA legend Bill Russell mentions that he befriended former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr. when Brown was a student at SF State. KTVU 7/31/2022
Immigration advocate and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus, commented on being appointed to the CSU Board of Trustees. Asian Journal 7/29/2022
Alumna Manijeh Fata commented on her appointment as the executive director of the San Francisco Film Commission. San Francisco Chronicle 7/29/2022
SF State research on the digital metabolism tracker Lumen was cited in an article reviewing the product. Tom’s Guide 7/30/2022
July
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union efforts at Apple. Tech Visibility 7/29/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on commented on the anti-union tactics of Amazon in a news segment about a facility in Southern California. KNX-AM 7/28/2022 (Clip not available.)
Student Ryan Winter, who is president of Gaming Gators, discussed being involved in college esports. KQED 7/28/2022
Founder of Secession Art and Design Eden Stein, an alumna, discussed opening a gallery in San Francisco’s Mission/Bernal Heights area. Storied San Francisco 7/28/2022
SF State was listed on MovieMaker's 40 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada of 2022. San Monica Observer 7/29/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the collective trauma Asian Americans are experiencing following a surge of racist and anti-Asian violence sparked by the pandemic. People’s Daily Online 7/28/2022; China Daily 7/28/2022
Lecturer for Latina/Latino Studies and History John Ulloa discussed the impact of cruising bans on Latinx communities in California on an episode of “All Things Considered.” KQED-FM 7/28/2022 (Clip not available through the KQED website. This story originally aired 7/15/2022 on NPR.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a union campaign at an Apple retail store in Towson, Maryland. Wired 7/28/2022
Alumnus Vincent Shilling discussed how the passing of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act in 1990 impacted Indigenous culture in the U.S. Native America Calling 7/27/2022
Alumna Tsering Wangmo Dhompa will be a judge for the annual Bucks County Poet Laureate contest in Pennsylvania. Bucks County Herald 7/28/2022
Professor Emerita Carel Bertram was a guest lecturer for a Columbia University seminar series focused on the role of arts and memory in the aftermath of the Armenian genocide. The Armenian Weekly 7/26/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán discussed his book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” KRON-TV 7/26/2022
Cephalopod research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was referenced in an article about the ethics of using insects for research. Popular Science 7/26/2022
Educator and comedian Gina Stahl-Haven, an alumna, was profiled. MEAWW 7/26/2022
Artist Lisa Issenberg, an alumna, was profiled. Telluride Magazine 7/26/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a recent report that found that 19 U.S. teach some form of Asian American Studies. AsAm News 7/25/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and the Stop AAPI Hate website were mentioned in an article about how Asian American Christians are responding to anti-Asian violence. Patheos 7/25/2022
Student Cierra McNeely reacted to the death of her friend and fellow SF State student Bubacarr Kora, who was killed in a car crash July 4. Berkeleyside 7/25/2022 (This article was originally published 7/21/2022 by The Tribune.)
Alumna Kate Anderson was appointed county surveyor by San Francisco Public Works. San Francisco Examiner 7/25/2022
An article about the most employable bachelor’s degrees mentions SF State chemistry majors as some of the highest paid graduates. Northern Kentucky Tribune 7/25/2022
Associate Professor of History Felicia Angeja Viator wrote an essay about the 4DX theater experience and the hope that it will drive movie-goers back to theaters. The Washington Post 7/22/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the increased number of anti-Asian incidents reported to the Stop AAPI Hate website in an article about the need for better ethnic studies programming in schools. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 7/22/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the increased number of anti-Asian incidents reported to the Stop AAPI Hate website during a recent lecture held at Cultural Center in San Francisco’s Chinatown. KCBS-AM 7/22/2022 (Clip not available.)
Associate Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Jennifer Daubenmier commented on the health benefits of eating mindfully. U.S. News & World Report 7/22/2022
Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan discussed how families can support their LGBTQ children. Dallas Voice 7/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the anti-union tactics of Starbucks and Chipotle. Vigour Times 7/22/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about a student housing project at San Jose State University that was not approved for an affordable housing grant. San José Spotlight 7/21/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the increased number of anti-Asian incidents reported to the Stop AAPI Hate website. AsAm News 7/21/2022; NBC News 7/20/2022
Faculty member with the College of Extended Learning Abram Ray Jackson was recently appointed to be the director of interpretation for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF). Il Giornale dell’Arte 7/21/2022 (This article is in Italian.)
Lecturer of Nursing Larry Vitale was quoted in an article about San Quentin’s T.R.U.S.T. accountability program. San Quentin News 7/21/2022
Research by Associate Dean of the College of Liberal & Creative Arts Susan Shimanoff was cited in an article about the role emotions play in romantic relationships. Aeon Magazine 7/21/2022
Student Cierra McNeely discussed how fellow student Bubacarr Kora, who died July 4, inspired her. The Tribune 7/21/2022; AOL 7/21/2022 (This article was originally published in The Tribune.)
Alumna Veola L. O’Neil celebrated her 100th birthday July 9. Los Angeles Sentinel 7/21/2022; Digitpatrox 7/21/2022
Glass artist Rob Stern, an alumnus, is a glassblowing contestant for the Netflix reality series “Blown Away.” Sportskeeda 7/21/2022
Alumna Raquel “Rae” Gonzalez was interviewed about retiring from her seat as vice mayor of Colma, California. San Mateo Daily Journal 7/21/2022; CBS News 7/20/2022; SFGate 7/20/2022
Alumnus Davide Lupinetti received an independent film award at the Corto di Sera Festival in Messina, Italy, for his short film “Nautilus.” Ekuonews.it 7/21/2022; Abruzzo Cityrumors 7/21/2022 (These articles are in Italian.)
Alumna Jessica Bovert, a textile artist, discussed using yarn made from alpaca wool to weave items. Monterey County Weekly 7/21/2022
An SF State study on vehicle temperatures was cited in an article about a Georgia woman who was charged with animal cruelty following the death of a dog left in a hot car. Rockdale Citizen 7/21/2022
According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, chemistry majors from SF State are among the highest paid graduates from a public institution. ValueWalk 7/20/2022
SF State was listed among the top colleges for business majors. Money 7/5/2022
Professor of Creative Writing Michelle Carter discussed how having an abortion impacted her life and career in an editorial about Bay Area artists who have a shared experience. San Francisco Chronicle 7/20/2022
Alumna Susana González, the Europe, Middle East and Africa president of Rockwell Automation, Inc., was appointed to the Board of Directors for international health care company Grifols. Process and Control Today 7/20/2022
Alumna Elizabeth Herron of Graton was named Sonoma County’s poet laureate. Press Democrat 7/20/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley co-wrote an article about how law enforcement training can be adapted to suit the learning styles of today’s recruits. Police1 7/19/2022
Students Eche Okeke, Jacob Huyhn, Jalen Flanagan, Michael Robinson and Sean Orr received the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court recognition. Virginia Tech Athletics 7/19/2022
Alumnus Jayden Sangha was interviewed as part of a series about young professionals on the fast track. Comstock’s Magazine 7/18/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán’s book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness” was reviewed. The Atlantic 7/18/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed the potential of Democrats losing the House and Senate in the mid-terms. Big League Politics 7/17/2022
Coach Jason Welch was interviewed about a youth wrestling camp he held earlier this month. Tahoe Daily Tribune 7/17/2022
An article written by Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in an article about union campaigns at Amazon facilities nationwide. Tribune Content Agency 7/16/2022
Lecturer for Latinx Studies and History John Ulloa discussed the impact of cruising bans on Latinx communities in California on an episode of “All Things Considered.” NPR 7/15/2022; WPSU-FM 7/15/2022 (This episode aired on over 25 NPR-affiliated radio stations.)
Alumna Judy Juanita was interviewed about the recent launch of her new book. SF Gate 7/17/2022
In late June, Lecturer for Race and Resistance Studies Phil Klasky participated in a panel discussion titled “Indigenous Perspectives of the Mojave Desert” as part of the Mojave Project webinar series. Calhum 7/15/2022
Professor Emeritus of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Arthur Asa Berger discussed the popularity of the Minions characters. Vice 7/15/2022
Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto commented on cultural stigmas associated with physical and mental health care. The Wire 7/15/2022
Associate Professor of Kinesiology Jimmy Bagley discussed the benefits of Virtual Reality games for physical fitness in multiple articles. Everyday Health 7/15/2022; Everyday Health 7/15/2022
Head Coach for Baylor University Dave Aranda discussed reading Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright’s book “The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves.” Houston Chronicle 7/13/2022; San Antonio Express-News 7/13/2022 (The San Antonio Express-News article has a paywall.)
Student Annmarie Wong discussed how she is using TikTok to encourage other students to take public transportation or walk to get around San Francisco. Bloomberg 7/15/2022
Student Nyah Hawkins was interviewed about participating in the Tevis Cup Ride, a 100-mile horse race from Lake Tahoe to Auburn. Oroville Mercury-Register 7/14/2022
Alumna Theresa E. Gonzales discussed how she turned her consulting work into a successful business on the “Smart Money” podcast. NerdWallet 7/14/2022 (This podcast was featured in 71 media outlets.)
Photographer Joe Ramos, an alumnus, was interviewed about his latest exhibit. Salinas Valley Tribune 7/14/2022
The Long Beach City Council recently appointed alumna Jasmine Esparza to serve a two-year term on the Long Beach Community Investment Company board. Signal Tribune 7/13/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the new wave of union organizing led by Amazon warehouse workers. Quartz 7/13/2022
Professor Emeritus Robert C. Smith commented on how the National Black Political Convention has affected American culture. Black News Channel 7/12/2022 (Clip not available online.)
SF State research into the psychological harm caused by conversion therapy was mentioned in an article about the link between conversion therapy and suicide among LGBTQ youth. NBC4 7/13/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed how the pandemic highlighted the history of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. on an episode of the podcast “Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When Things Fall Apart.” WJCT-FM 7/10/2022 (Clip not available.)
Alumnus Bonta Hill was interviewed about being a sports broadcaster. Barrett Sports Media 7/12/2022
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Sueyoshi commented on the recent raising of a pride flag in San Francisco’s Japantown. Nichi Bei 7/7/2022
Efforts by the 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front to implement ethnic studies programs at the University were discussed on an episode of the podcast “Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When Things Fall Apart.” WJCT-FM 7/10/2022 (Clip not available.)
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an op-ed about California’s ban on state-funded travel to some states. Los Angeles Times 7/10/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the increase of anti-Asian violence in a news segment about a recent road rage incident in Portland, Oregon. KOIN 6 News 7/9/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s selection for interim district attorney. San Francisco Chronicle 7/7/2022; Fifth & Mission 7/7/2022
Research by Associate Professor of Psychology Kevin Eschleman about the benefits of having a creative hobby was mentioned in a segment of the “John Tesh: Intelligence for Your Life” radio program. KPLA-FM 7/7/2022 (Clip not available.)
Alumna Anne Breckenridge Dorsey wrote an op-ed about the recent turnover of Roe v. Wade. Marin Independent Journal 7/7/2022
Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer was interviewed about her new role as interim executive director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center. The Ark 6/29/2022
Alumnus Harry Glorikian was interviewed about his new book “The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer.” Business Hilights 7/7/2022
Author and alumna Barbara Graham was interviewed about her debut novel. Marin Independent Journal 7/7/2022
Powerlifting champion Jim Gallagher, an alumnus, was interviewed about his life and career. Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 7/6/2022
Research by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was referenced in an article about support for ranked-choice voting in Pennsylvania. City and State Pennsylvania 7/5/2022
An article by Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was cited in an article about a strike by employees at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas. San Antonio Express-News 7/5/2022
Director of Athletics Stephanie Shrieve-Hawkins will serve on the Board of Directors for the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association. WHKY 7/4/2022
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was profiled in multiple articles about successful self-made American women. Silicon India 7/5/2022; The American Bazaar 7/6/2022; Women Entrepreneur 7/6/2022 (This topic was covered by eight media outlets.)
Alumnus Ray McClintock is the new assistant principal at Petaluma Junior High School. Petaluma Argus-Courier 7/5/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed five U.S. presidents who created policies that were detrimental to Black Americans. Daily Magazine 7/4/2022; The Madison Leader Gazette 7/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board’s top prosecutor, could help improve labor policies. Associated Press 7/4/2022; ABC News 7/4/2022 (This article was originally published 6/27/2022 by the Associated Press. It was revised 7/4/2022 and has been featured in over 200 news outlets.)
Lecturer for Latinx Studies and History John Ulloa commented on San Jose’s decision to cancel a proposed policy that would ban lowrider cruising in the city. SFGate 7/3/2022; KPIX-TV 7/3/2022; San Jose Spotlight 7/1/2022 (This article featured in SFGate was originally published 7/1/22 in San Jose Spotlight.)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Andrew Fraknoi discussed upcoming celestial events on episodes of KQED’s “Forum” and KGO-AM’s “The Pat Thurston Show.” KQED-FM 7/1/2022; KGO-AM 7/1/2022 (The KGO-AM clip is not available online.)
Alumnus Jeffrey McMeans discussed meeting Jimi Hendrix before his historic 1967 free concert in San Francisco’s Panhandle. SF Gate 7/5/2022
Alumna Emma Wakefield participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating her mural in honor of essential workers. Lake County Record-Bee 7/2/2022
Artist and alumna Irene Poon was interviewed about her photography exhibit at SF State’s Fine Arts Gallery. San Francisco Chronicle 7/1/2022
A Filipino cultural program co-founded by SF State and Longfellow Elementary School was discussed in an article about local educators working to preserve the program. KQED-FM 7/1/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed five U.S. presidents who created policies that were detrimental to Black Americans. Daily Magazine 7/4/2022; The Madison Leader Gazette 7/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board’s top prosecutor, could help improve labor policies. Associated Press 7/4/2022; ABC News 7/4/2022 (This article was originally published 6/27/2022 by the Associated Press. It was revised 7/4/2022 and has been featured in over 200 news outlets.)
Lecturer for Latinx Studies and History John Ulloa commented on San Jose’s decision to cancel a proposed policy that would ban lowrider cruising in the city. SFGate 7/3/2022; KPIX-TV 7/3/2022; San Jose Spotlight 7/1/2022 (This article featured in SFGate was originally published 7/1/22 in San Jose Spotlight.)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Instructor Andrew Fraknoi discussed upcoming celestial events on episodes of KQED’s “Forum” and KGO-AM’s “The Pat Thurston Show.” KQED-FM 7/1/2022; KGO-AM 7/1/2022 (The KGO-AM clip is not available online.)
Alumnus Jeffrey McMeans discussed meeting Jimi Hendrix before his historic 1967 free concert in San Francisco’s Panhandle. SF Gate 7/5/2022
Alumna Emma Wakefield participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating her mural in honor of essential workers. Lake County Record-Bee 7/2/2022
Artist and alumna Irene Poon was interviewed about her photography exhibit at SF State’s Fine Arts Gallery. San Francisco Chronicle 7/1/2022
A Filipino cultural program co-founded by SF State and Longfellow Elementary School was discussed in an article about local educators working to preserve the program. KQED-FM 7/1/2022
Photography by alumna and former staff member Irene Poon is featured at Fine Arts Gallery, capturing “small, inconsequential but beautiful moments” in Chinatown in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 7/1/2022
Study by Biology Associate Professor Scott Roy explores the evolution of fatherless male insects. Phys-Org 7/1/2022; Swift Telecast 7/1/2022
Geology Professor Mary Leech discussed her research on high-pressure eclogite, a type of rock. Eos 7/1/2022
Criminal Justice Lecturer Daniel Macallair discussed a former asylum for teenage girls in San Francisco. Mission Local 7/1/2022
Associate Professor of Anthropology Dawn-Elissa Fischer discussed hip-hop artists who have addressed abortion with thoughtfulness and nuance. KQED-FM 6/30/2022
Host John Tesh cited SF State faculty research on connections between posture and mental health. The John Tesh Radio Show 6/30/2022 (Clip not available online)
June
Management Professor Emeritus John Sullivan discusses best practices for employee onboarding. Onsite Installer 6/30/2022
The Fine Arts Gallery wins an $80,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. ArtForum 6/29/2022
SF State’s Science and Engineering Innovation Center is featured. Tradeline 6/29/2022
Former San Francisco police officer Art Conger, a graduate of the History Department, is featured for a Ming Dynasty artifact that he found during his college years. The Spokesman Review 6/29/2022
The daughter of artist Emmanuel “Manny” Doublin Sr. attended SF State. Palm Springs Life 6/29/2022
Television actor Mary T. Mara, an alumna, died Sunday. The New York Times 6/29/2022; Westside People 6/29/2022; The South African 6/29/2022; 365NewsX 6/29/2022
Political Science Associate Professor Jason McDaniel comments on the prospects of Chesa Boudin running for San Francisco district attorney again. San Francisco Chronicle 6/28/2022
Rachel Chen, a Ph.D. student in Special Education, discusses societal acceptance of people with autism. Rice Media/MSN 6/27/2022
A Connecticut library displays drawings by alum Gail Jacobson. Stamford Advocate 6/27/2022
Family Acceptance Project Director Caitlin Ryan is featured among “Women We Love 2022.” Go Magazine 6/23/2022
Teresa Gray, associate professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, co-writes an article on creating safe spaces for Black adults with aphasia. The ASHA Leader 6/13/2022
Professor of History Marc Stein discussed the Stonewall riots and the history of LGBTQ activism. CBS News 6/28/2022
Actor Mary T. Mara, an alumna, died Sunday. United Press International 6/28/2022; PopCulture 6/28/2022; Newsweek 6/28/2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Michelle Roberti discussed how the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will impact women’s rights in the U.S. Today Explained 6/27/2022; KCBS-AM 6/27/2022 (Roberti is featured on the “Trigger Bans” segment of the “Today Explained” podcast.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the call for administrative action at the University of Wisconsin at Madison after an international student from China was attacked. Inside Higher Ed 6/27/2022
Television actor Mary T. Mara, an alumna, died Sunday. NBC News 6/27/2022; People 6/27/2022; USA Today 6/27/2022 (This topic was covered by over 140 news outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Michelle Roberti commented on a proposed plan to amend California’s constitution to support abortion rights. The New York Times 6/27/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the impact overturning Roe v. Wade could have on the upcoming election. KTVU-TV 6/27/2022 (Clip not available.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board’s top prosecutor, could help improve labor policies. Associated Press 6/27/2022 (This article was published in over 150 news outlets.)
Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi commented in an article on the history of the Pride Parade in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 6/24/2022
Alumnus Delbert Bump was interviewed about his participation in the Nut Tree Plaza Summer Music Concert Series in Vacaville. The Reporter 6/24/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the San Francisco school board’s decision to change admissions requirements for Lowell High School. The New York Times 6/24/2022
Efforts by the 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front to implement ethnic studies programs at the University were discussed in an article about ethnic studies curricula for K-12 students in California. New Voices 6/23/2022
Incoming Provost Amy Sueyoshi discussed the importance of learning LGBTQ history in two radio segments. KBCS 6/18/2022; KCBS 6/18/2022
Professor Emerita of Geography and Environment Barbara Holzman has been added to the board of trustees for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara News-Press 6/23/2022
Alumnus Bob Gómez was interviewed about being a poet laureate. Monterey County Weekly 6/23/2022
Alumnus Darnell Kenebrew discussed how to become a mobile app developer. ZDNet 6/23/2022
Alumnus Ben Yang (aka Ben Baller) was profiled. New Business Herald 6/23/2022
Alumnus Charles Hall, who invented the waterbed as a student at SF State, was mentioned in review of the book “Was im Bett geschah: Eine horizontale Geschichte der Menschheit” (translation:“What happened in bed: A horizontal history of mankind”). Deutschlandfunk Kultur 6/23/2022 (This article is in German.)
The 1968 student strike was mentioned in an article about a new exhibit by contemporary artist Hồng-Ân Trương. The Charlotte Observer 6/23/2022
An SF State study on the impact of wetlands on smelt populations is one of several studies to receive new funding from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. California Department of Wildlife 6/23/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an op-ed about union campaigns at Starbucks and Amazon. Press of Atlantic City 6/20/2022
Owner of Legend Communications Aldane Walters, an alumnus, was interviewed about his journey to success. The Gleaner 6/22/2022
Poet, rapper and educator Malik Ameer Crumpler, an alumnus, was interviewed. PopMatters 6/22/2022
Alumna Suchiraphon McKeithen-Polish was appointed to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in Macomb, Michigan. Macomb Daily 6/22/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Research on punctuality by alumna Diana Delonzor was cited in an article about time management. The Independent Singapore 6/22/2022
Professor of History Marc Stein was quoted in an article about Gene Ulrich, the first openly gay mayor in the U.S. Los Angeles Times 6/21/2022
Professor Emerita of Geography and Environment Barbara Holzman has been added to the board of trustees for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Noozhawk 6/20/2022
Alumnus Hussein Abukhdeir was interviewed about opening a new branch of his family-owned restaurant Heart of Jerusalem Café in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs Gazette 6/21/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson was referenced in an article about the relationship between the Grateful Dead and the Hells Angels. SF Gate 6/20/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a union campaign at an Apple retail store in Towson, Maryland. Associated Press 6/19/2022; Time 6/19/2022; KPIX-TV 6/19/2022 (This article was originally published by the Associated Press. It was featured in over 200 media outlets.)
Student Miguel Venegas, who is a special education assistant braille transcriber for the Stockton Unified School District, discussed advocating for blind students with the Stockton Blind Alliance. Record Online 6/19/2022
Alumnus Kawano Koichi recently launched TodoiF, a streaming platform for Japanese independent films. Variety 6/17/2022; SF Gate 6/17/2022; The Hour 6/17/2022 (This article was published in 17 media outlets.)
Wood sculptor Vince Skelly, an alumnus, was interviewed about his first art show. Claremont Courier 6/16/2022
The Poetry Center at SF State was mentioned in an article about poet Thom Gunn. The New Republic 6/17/2022
SF State tennis courts were used for the United States Gay Open, one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ tennis tournaments. USTA 6/17/2022
The Max Kirkeberg Collection at SF State was cited in an article about the sale of one of San Francisco’s “Painted Ladies.” Insider 6/16/2022; MSN 6/16/2022 (This article was originally published by Insider. It was published in three media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about union campaigns at Starbucks. Columbia Missourian 6/16/2022
Late artist Carlos Villa’s participation with the 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was discussed. San Francisco Chronicle 6/16/2022
Associate Professor of Journalism Cristina Azocar discussed the lack of federal recognition for Indigenous tribes from the Bay Area. KALW 6/15/2022
Activist, actor and alum Danny Glover was profiled in an article about famous Black actors. The Shabab 6/15/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about labor union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks. The Guardian 6/14/2022
Assistant Professor of Counseling Elif Balin discussed how work visas and education visas vary and what impact they have on international students. The Chronicles of Higher Education 6/13/2022
Alumna Nina Lacour was interviewed about writing her first book, “Yerba Buena.” Ceng News 6/13/2022
SF State was listed among the top 10 California colleges with special education teaching program. University.com 2/28/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about labor union campaigns at Starbucks. The Conversation 6/13/2022; The Hour 6/13/2022 (This article was originally published in The Conversation. It was published in five media outlets.)
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley was a panelist for a roundtable discussion on improving police officer morale. Police 1 6/13/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an article about corporate control over the food supply in the U.S. Truthout 6/12/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David Peña-Guzmán wrote an article about his new book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” Aeon 6/7/2022
Student Leticia Luna will be doing a summer internship with the San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco Chronicle 6/13/2022
Alumna Thienna Ho was interviewed about her new book on skin care. Recently Heard 6/12/2022
The future of SF State’s Romberg Tiburon Center was discussed. Marin Independent Journal 6/12/2022
Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature Teresa Christine Pratt was interviewed about whether or not Californians have an accent. KRON 4 6/10/2022; KTLA-TV 6/10/2022; MSN 6/10/2022 (This article was featured in seven media outlets.)
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on podcast “Bloomberg Law.” Bloomberg Radio Network 6/9/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi spoke during a May 25 demonstration in New York. Norwood News 6/9/2022
Alum Jack Weinstock was interviewed about their role in Circus Bella's new show, "Flip * Flop * Fly." J.Weekly 6/10/2022
Artist Daniel Acosta, an alumnus, was interviewed about his recent participation in an art show to benefit young artists. KRON-TV 6/10/2022
Alumnus Noah Arroyo will be a part of SFNext initiative, a new local journalism project. San Francisco Chronicle 6/10/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David Peña-Guzmán was interviewed about his new book “When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness.” Vice 6/9/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s strategy to balance responsibilities following the recall campaign against the city’s District Attorney Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Chronicle 6/8/2022 ; KPIX-TV 6/8/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel’s comments about the recall campaign against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin were mentioned in a political news roundup article. Daily Kos 6/9/2022
Alumna Nikki Lastretyo was interviewed about working in the cannabis industry. Weed World Magazine 6/8/2022
A quilt commemorating those from SF State who were lost to HIV/AIDS will be part of a 35th-anniversary AIDS Memorial Quilt display. San Francisco Bay Times 6/9/2022
SF State’s Gator Pass was mentioned in an article about BART’s plan to offer 50 percent off rides in September. KRON-TV 6/8/2022
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement Mia Reisweber discussed military child care on the podcast “The Spouse Angle.” Military Times 6/8/2022; Navy Times 6/8/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. New York Times 6/8/2022 (This article was published by six media outlets.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in multiple articles about the recall campaign against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. KPIX-TV 6/8/2022; San Francisco Chronicle 6/8/2022; Vox 6/7/2022 (This topic was covered by six media outlets.)
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about a lawsuit filed against New York City over its decision to allow non-citizens to vote. City & State New York 6/7/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed voter engagement for the primary elections. SF Gate 6/7/2022; KPIX-TV 6/7/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson was interviewed about his new book “Savage Journey: Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo.” CBS News 6/2/2022
Alumnus Shawn Hyer was interviewed about opening a new restaurant in Vermont. Burlington Free Press 6/8/2022
Alumnus Steven Steward will become superior court judge for Humboldt County. North Coast Journal 6/7/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in multiple articles about the recall campaign against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Associated Press 6/7/2022; The Washington Post 6/6/2022; The Daily Caller 6/6/2022 (The Associated Press article was published by over 150 media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the history of union-busting. Z Magazine 6/7/2022
Assistant Professor of Journalism Joshua Davis wrote an op-ed about the campaign to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. The Washington Post 6/6/2022
Alumnus Howard Marks was interviewed about taking on the position of director for the Ector County Library in Odessa, Texas. Odessa American 6/6/2022
SF State was listed among four universities in the U.S. that offer “Star Wars” courses. Study International 6/6/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon commented on the recall campaign against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Chronicle 6/5/2022
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman commented on software company founder Dan O’Dowd’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate. KPIX-TV 6/4/2022
Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi spoke during a May 25 demonstration. The Riverdale Press 6/3/2022
Alumnus Javier Vicuna was interviewed about being the Multicultural Center of Marin’s studio coordinator. Marin Independent Journal 6/4/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumnus Laurence Madrigal was interviewed about his short film “We Were Hyphy,” which explores the Bay Area music scene. SFGate 6/4/2022
Educator and writer Ronald Barker, an alumnus, was a guest on the podcast “The Soul of Enterprise.” eGreenews 6/3/2022; VoiceAmerica 6/3/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about growing interest in labor unions in the U.S. The Day 6/2/2022 (This article was originally published 5/27/2022 by The Korean Herald.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about union campaigns by Starbucks employees. Restaurant Dive 6/3/2022; Truthout 5/30/2022
Transgender activist Honey Mahogany, an alumna, is running for San Francisco’s District 6 supervisor seat. KTVU 6/2/2022
Late alumnus Sanford “Sandy” Kosman was profiled in an article about his work designing high-performance chassis and wheels for racing motorcycles. San Francisco Chronicle 6/3/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York. The Evening Tribune 6/1/2022; Star Gazette 6/1/2022; Observer-Dispatch 6/1/2022 (This article was published in 11 news outlets.)
Professor of History Marc Stein was interviewed about his work documenting LGBTQ+ history. Public Seminar 6/1/2022
Students Jade Alexander and Alec Shelton were honored by the Ubuntu Scholars Program. InMenlo 6/1/2022
Student Sabreen Imtair commented on his participation in a rally protesting the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Post News Group 5/27/2022
Rabbi Susan Grossman, an alumna, was interviewed about retiring. Baltimore Jewish Times 6/1/2022
Alumna Mary Ann Rodgers was interviewed about a play she’s directing for Berkeley’s Shotgun Players. Marin Independent Journal 6/1/2022
Alumna and cinematographer Bianca Butti was profiled in a Hollywood gossip column. The Sun 6/1/2022
The 1968 student strike and College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the University of California faculty committee’s decision on a draft policy that would require ethnic studies courses for high school students. KXJZ-FM 6/2/2022 (This article was originally published 6/1/2022 in EdSource.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on efforts to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Governing 6/1/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe discussed how media representations of Asians and Pacific Islanders can have a negative impact on mental health. Audacy 5/31/2022
Faculty member with the College of Extended Learning Kerry Fiero will receive a National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) award. Music Inc Magazine 5/30/2022
Actor, director and screenwriter Adivi Shesh, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his upcoming film “Major.” India Herald 6/1/2022
Alumna and actress Annette Bening discussed her time with the American Conservatory Theater. San Francisco Chronicle 6/1/2022
A photo of actor Dean McDermott and his son Jack McDermott, who graduated from SF State Thursday, was shared in an article about other celebrities whose children recently graduated. MSN 5/31/2022
The 1968 student strike and College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the University of California faculty committee’s decision on a draft policy that would require ethnic studies courses for high school students. EdSource 6/1/2022 (This article was published by three media outlets.)
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was discussed in an article about the 1982 film “Chan Is Missing.” The Criterion Collection 5/31/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and the K-Pop group BTS regarding anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. The Democrat and Chronicle 6/1/2022; WITI-TV 5/31/2022; KTTV-TV 5/30/2022 (This topic was covered by over 15 media outlets.)
May
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote multiple articles about labor unions and business practices at Starbucks. Z Magazine 5/29/2022; Truthout 5/29/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on the increased number of deaths due to the COVID-19 virus and mass shootings in the U.S. SF Gate 5/29/2022; Insider Voice 5/29/2022 (This article was originally published 5/21/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Professor and Chair of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri wrote an article about gun violence and school shootings in the U.S. Tehran Times 5/28/2022
Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Robert Keith Collins, a chairperson of the CSU Academic Senate, commented on recent CSU Board of Trustees meetings. The Press Democrat 5/27/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was quoted in an article about efforts to ban non-citizen voting in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Springfield News-Sun 5/27/2022 (This article was published in three media outlets.)
Phyllis Michael Wong, wife of SF State President Emeritus Leslie Wong, was interviewed about her new book. Telegram & Gazette 5/29/2022
Former SF State President S.I. Hayakawa and the 1968 student strike at SF State were discussed in an episode of the PBS series “Asian Americans.” KUHT-TV 5/27/2022
Photographer James Barker, an alumnus, was honored as the Rasmuson Foundation’s 2022 Distinguished Artist. The Cordova Times 5/28/2022
Actor Dean McDermott took photos with his son Jack McDermott, who graduated from SF State Thursday. US Weekly 5/27/2022; Page Six Magazine 5/27/2022; Daily Mail 5/27/2022 (This topic was covered by over 15 media outlets.)
A proposed Assembly bill that would help fund the creation of more affordable housing units for students could benefit future SF State students. The Denver Gazette 5/29/2022; The Press Democrat 5/29/2022 (This article was originally published 5/27/2022 by The Sacramento Bee.)
SF State’s 2022 Commencement ceremonies were mentioned in multiple news segments. KGO-TV 5/28/2022; KTVU-TV 5/27/2022 (Clips not available online.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about growing interest in labor unions in the U.S. The Korean Herald 5/27/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the growing fear of anti-Asian violence amongst elders in the U.S. Daily Kos 5/26/2022
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed her research with cephalopods in an article about how scientists are trying to understand the emotions felt by animals. The Scientist 5/26/2022; WDC TV News 5/26/2022
Student Emma Wakefield recently completed a mural honoring essential workers and their efforts during the pandemic in downtown Lakeport, California. Lake County News 5/26/2022
Author Danielle Salmonson, an alumna, recently released a new audiobook. Digital Journal 5/27/2022
A new documentary about the life and career of alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres was discussed. Lincoln Journal Star 5/27/2022
Alumnus Harry Chuck discussed his documentary “Chinatown Rising.” Documentary Online 5/26/2022
Alumna Veronica Thomas is the new director of human resources and labor relations for the city of Pleasanton. Pleasanton Weekly 5/26/2022
Sugar Bowl Bakery, the business started by alumnus Andrew Ly after he immigrated from Vietnam in the 1970s, was part of a news segment celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KRON-TV 5/26/2022 (Clip not available online.)
A proposed Assembly bill that would help fund the creation of more affordable housing units for students could benefit future SF State students. The Sacramento Bee 5/27/2022
SF State’s 2022 Commencement ceremonies were mentioned in multiple news segments. KGO-TV 5/26/2022; KTVU-TV 5/26/2022 (Clips not available online.)
SF State students could be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program launching in August. The Independent 5/26/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about an upcoming meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and the K-Pop group BTS regarding anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. WFLD-TV 5/26/2022; KRIV-TV 5/26/2022 (This article was published by six Fox-affiliated media outlets.)
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-Lee Chai was a guest on the podcast “Forum.” KQED 5/26/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on the increased number of deaths due to the COVID-19 virus and mass shootings in the U.S. ABC 4 5/26/2022; CW 39 5/26/2022; Siouxland Matters 5/26/2022; CBS 42 5/26/2022 (This article was originally published 5/21/2022 by the Associated Press and has been published by over 600 media outlets.)
A Washington Post article quoting Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was referenced in an article about union campaigns across the U.S. International Banker 5/26/2022
Director of Communications for the Office of the President at SF State Bobby King, Dean of the College of Science & Engineering Carmen Domingo and Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer discussed the future of SF State’s Romberg Tiburon Center. Marin Independent Journal 5/25/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the growing fear of anti-Asian violence amongst elders in the U.S. Asian Journal 5/25/2022
Alumna Cigdem “Chi” Turkomer was interviewed about the fifth anniversary of opening her shop Le BonNton in Northampton, Massachusetts. News 22 5/25/2022
SF State researchers were listed among those contributing to a study of ocean conservation efforts. Curry Coastal Pilot 5/26/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a new generation of labor activists and union organizers. ArcaMax 5/24/22
SF State’s Title IX office was mentioned in an article about issues plaguing the California State University, Fresno Title IX office. Fresno Bee 5/20/2022
A statement by University President Lynn Mahoney was quoted in an article about an early college access partnership between the Sequoia Union High School District, Cañada College, SF State and California State University, East Bay. The Almanac 5/20/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was interviewed about his advocacy against anti-Asian violence. Mic 5/24/2022
Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim commented on the impact of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Iran and U.S. relations. Al-Monitor 5/24/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the expansion of union campaigns in the U.S. Reuters 5/23/2022; Los Angeles Times 5/23/2022 (The Reuters article was published in 26 media outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on the increased number of deaths due to the COVID-19 virus and mass shootings in the U.S. San Antonio Express-News 5/21/2022 (This article was originally published 5/21/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Professor of History Marc Stein’s work documenting the history of LGBTQ+ rights was discussed in an article about a 1968 student protest at Bucks County Community College. Lower Buck Times 5/23/2022
Alumna Nadia Lopez is the new environment reporter for CalMatters. CalMatters 5/24/2022
The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about the benefits of Asian American history curricula in public schools. ABC7 5/23/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on the increased number of deaths due to the COVID-19 virus and mass shootings in the U.S. Associated Press 5/21/2022; ABC News 5/21/2022; San Francisco Chronicle 5/21/2022 (This article was published in over 300 news outlets.)
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Betty Yu discussed bilingualism and language development in an article about one woman’s experience having a sibling with Prader-Willi Syndrome. KQED-FM 5/20/2022
Former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department Sonia Sanchez was profiled. Daily Kos 5/22/2022
Student SonLam was interviewed about participating in dance competitions. SF Gate 5/21/2022
Alumnus Larry Chu joined the Marin Independent Journal’s editorial board as a public member. Marin Independent Journal 5/21/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
The founding of Project Rebound at SF State in 1967 was discussed in an article about students who have successfully earned degrees through the program. LAist 5/19/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the impact of stereotypes and anti-Asian violence in a news segment about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. WKBK-TV 5/20/2022; WTXL-TV 5/20/2022; KMTV-TV 5/20/2022 (Clips not available online.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks. WORT 89.9 FM 5/19/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and the Stop AAPI Hate project were discussed in a segment of the daytime talk show “The View” celebrating Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. ABC News 5/2/2022
Student “Kim” was interviewed in a video about people who live on boats in San Francisco. The New Yorker 5/18/2022
Student Kayla Soriano, a member of the student organization League of Filipino Students at SF State, was listed among those who signed a petition in support of Philippine opposition leaders. Atin Ito 5/19/2022
Alumna Nafeesah Muhammad, a teacher, discussed discrimination and the divide she experienced between her union and school district during the Minneapolis teachers strike. Sahan Journal 5/20/2022
Alumnus Mosopefoluwa Ogundipe was interviewed about meeting and marrying his wife. The New York Times 5/20/2022
Alumna Anna Nevenic is running for a seat representing California’s 41st congressional district. Idyllwild Town Crier 5/18/2022
SF State researchers were listed among those contributing to a study of ocean conservation efforts. The Corvallis Advocate 5/19/2022(This article was originally published 5/18/2022 in Science Magazine.)
A photo of an SF State student activist from the 1960s was featured in an article series called “The May 19th Project,” a campaign to promote solidarity in Asian and Pacific Island communities. KCET-TV 5/19/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about adjunct faculty forming a union at Rutgers University. NJ Spotlight 5/18/2022
Student Breyon Jackson was interviewed about receiving the CalHOPE Courage Award. Associated Press 5/18/2022; ESPN 5/18/2022; KSEQ 5/18/2022 (This article was published in six media outlets.)
SF State researchers were listed among those contributing to a study of ocean conservation efforts. Science Magazine 5/18/2022
Enrollment numbers at SF State were mentioned in an article about the Title IX office at California State University, Fresno. The Fresno Bee 5/18/2022
SF State was listed among the top-ranked colleges in the U.S. Money.com 5/16/2022
Labor Studies Professor John Logan commented on the recent organizing efforts of Missouri librarians. Associated Press 5/18/2022 (This story was published in more than a dozen news outlets.)
SF State students could be part of BART’s global transit pass pilot program launching in August. DanvilleSanRamon.com 5/17/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Dan Gonzales commented on the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. Inquirer USA 5/17/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson commented on how gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson changed political campaign coverage forever. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 5/17/2022 (This article was originally published 5/10/2022 by The Washington Post.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee discussed contemporary Cambodian and Cambodian American music. KPIX-TV 5/16/2022
Professor of History Marc Stein’s work documenting the history of LGBTQ+ rights was discussed in an article about a 1968 student protest at Bucks County Community Colleges. The Reporter 5/16/2022
A 2020 article by Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was referenced in an article about unionization efforts at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Sonoma Index-Tribune 5/16/2022; North Bay Business Journal 5/16/2022 (The Sonoma Index-Tribune article has a paywall.)
Student Jocelyn Chung wrote an op-ed about Sunday’s shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Orange County. USA Today 5/17/2022; MSN 5/17/2022
Alumna Verna McGowan was interviewed about her new restaurant, the Calypso Rose Kitchen at Emeryville’s Public Market, which will open next month. MSN Philippines 5/16/2022
SF State’s Asian American Studies department was listed among Asian American organizations that East West Bank is donating funding to. Pasadena Now 5/17/2022
A BART pilot program could offer thousands of transit passes to SF State students. Pleasanton Weekly 5/16/2022
Student activism at SF State was discussed in an interview with Jan Yoshiwara, the executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The Columbian 5/16/2022; The Seattle Times 5/10/2022 (This article was originally published 5/10/2022 in The Seattle Times.)
Professors of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Erik Peper and Richard Harvey co-authored a study on reducing the risk of COVID-19 variants and future pandemics. Townsend Letter 5/16/2022
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman was quoted in an article about a senator’s campaign targeting Tesla self-driving cars. KPIX-TV 5/14/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about teens leading a union campaign at a Mill Valley Starbucks. San Francisco Examiner 5/13/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks. New York Times 5/12/2022
Community volunteer and Coordinator of the Marin County Youth Commission Samantha Ramirez, an alumna, was named San Rafael citizen of the year. Marin Independent Journal 5/13/2022
A press conference at SF State announcing the start of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, which will give selected students who volunteer up to $10,000, was discussed. Asian Journal 5/13/2022
Author Christopher Rice shared memories of his mother Anne Rice, an alumna, and father Stan Rice, a late faculty member. San Francisco Chronicle 5/14/2022
Associate Professor of Journalism Sachi Cunningham was awarded a Docpitch grant for a feature-length documentary she is producing. Docpitch 5/13/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks’ anti-union efforts. Detroit Legal News 5/13/2022; New Pittsburgh Courier 5/13/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a strike by Teamsters in Seattle. Construction Dive 5/12/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a complaint against Starbucks filed by the National Labor Relations Board’s Buffalo Regional Office in New York. Restaurant Dive 5/12/2022
A BART pilot program could offer thousands of transit passes to SF State students. KRON4 5/13/2022
SF State journalism students partnered with The San Francisco Standard to complete a story about the car-free movement for the Great Highway in San Francisco. The San Francisco Standard 5/13/2022; KGO-TV 5/12/2022 (KGO-TV time stamp: 18:20)
SF State’s upcoming in-person Commencement ceremonies were highlighted. KRON4 5/12/2022
Assistant Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rama Ali Kased wrote an op-ed about SF State students opposing the recall of San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Bay View 5/12/2022; Before It’s News 5/12/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in two articles about union campaigns at Starbucks and Amazon. Insider Voice 5/12/2022; New York Times 5/12/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln discussed how the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic could have taught the U.S. about the COVID-19 endemic. ABC News 5/12/2022; Yahoo! News 5/12/2022; KNEB-AM 5/12/2022 (This article was originally published 5/12/2022 by ABC News. It was published by over 20 news outlets.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on efforts to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. KCBS Radio 5/11/2022
SF State student Jasmine Prasad wrote a column about ending remedial math and English classes for community college students who passed these classes in high school. The Imprint 5/10/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on recent efforts by labor movement activists to expose union-busting activities by corporations through company job postings. VICE 5/11/2022
Lecturer Steve Horowitz and the School of Music were featured in a story about how SF State is teaching musicians to write scores for video games. SF Gate 5/11/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson commented on how gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson changed political campaign coverage forever. Washington Post 5/10/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on efforts to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Chronicle 5/10/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David M. Peña-Guzmán discussed sleep science and dogs. CNN 5/10/2022; KAKE TV 5/10/2022; MSN 5/10/2022 (This article was originally published by CNN. It was published in three news outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks’ anti-union tactics. The Conversation 5/10/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed the fall elections. Tehran Times 5/9/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management Norma Carr-Ruffino was quoted in an op-ed about a New York Times article on abortion. Before It’s News 5/9/2022
Student Jasmine Prasad, vice president of legislative affairs for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, wrote an editorial about how community college requirements for remedial courses keep students from succeeding. CalMatters 5/9/2022
A screenshot from the online student forum @thesfsuroom related to a campus threat in September 2021 was featured in an article about the impact on students of threats and experiences of campus violence. EdSource 5/10/2022
SF State’s decision to continue face-covering requirements was mentioned in an article about concerns of loosened restrictions at other CSU campuses. SF Gate 5/9/2022 (This article was originally published 5/6/2022 in CalMatters.)
Lecturer of History Susan Englander commented on Republican rhetoric during the confirmation hearings for U.S. President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee. ABC News 5/7/2022; Yahoo! News 5/7/2022 (This article was published by over 25 news outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Cinema Mihaela Mihailova wrote and directed a video essay on the work of a stop-motion animation studio. Insider Voice 5/7/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the potential impact on crime management in San Francisco if the city’s D.A., Chesa Boudin, is recalled. San Francisco Chronicle 5/8/2022
A new documentary about the life and career of alumnus and journalist Ben Fong-Torres was reviewed. Decider 5/6/2022
Audiologist Annie Lee, an alumna, was interviewed about her career helping people with hearing loss. The Berkshire Eagle 5/6/2022
SF State’s decision to continue face-covering requirements for the campus community was mentioned in an article about concerns regarding the loosened restrictions at other CSU campuses. Santa Cruz Sentinel 5/6/2022; Lake County Record-Bee 5/6/2022; Enterprise-Record 5/6/2022 (This article was originally published 5/6/2022 in CalMatters. It was republished by six other news outlets.)
Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer discussed the benefits of a new eel grass restoration project in Richardson Bay. Marin Independent Journal 5/5/2022; Nature Bay 5/5/2022
An article listing hirings in higher ed notes that Amy Sueyoshi was named provost for SF State. Inside Higher Ed 5/6/2022
Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Director of the Estuary & Ocean Science Center Katharyn Boyer commented on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Invasive Spartina Project (ISP), which was developed to eliminate an invasive species of grass from wetlands in the Bay Area. Nature Bay 5/5/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union attempt by employees at a Starbucks in Long Beach, California. KCRW 5/4/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Amanda Roberti shared her story of taking Plan B and the potential impact that Roe v. Wade might have on women if overturned. San Francisco Chronicle 5/3/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed how the controversy over overturning Roe v. Wade might impact midterm elections. KTVU 5/4/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Alumni George and Judy Marcus are the 2022 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement honorees. Palo Alto 5/6/2022
Sugar Bowl Bakery, the business started by SF State alumnus Andrew Ly after he immigrated from Vietnam in the 1970s, was profiled as part of a series for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KRON-TV 5/5/2022
Alumna Morvarid Mossavar helps run her family’s flourishing Silicon Valley-based florist business, La Lavande. Financial Times 5/5/2022
Alumnus Gilman Louie was appointed to President Joe Biden’s Intelligence Advisory Board. BusinessFast 5/4/2022
Alumnus David Walden, a computer scientist involved in the development of the internet, died April 27. Insider Voice 5/3/2022; New York Times 5/3/2022(This topic was covered by over 32 news outlets.)
SF State’s decision to continue face-covering requirements for the campus community was mentioned in an article about concerns over loosened restrictions at other CSU campuses. CalMatters 5/6/22
A press conference held at SF State announced the start of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, which will give selected students who volunteer up to $10,000. KCBS 5/5/2022; KTVU 5/5/2022 (KTVU clip not available online.)
A 2018 SF State study about gut health was mentioned in a listicle about ways to fix an unhealthy gut. Yahoo! 5/5/22
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 5/4/22
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the continued efforts of Amazon employees to form a union at Staten Island facilities. Retail Dive 5/3/2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science Amanda Michelle Roberti was one of several women to share their experiences with emergency contraception and abortion after news surfaced that Roe v. Wade would be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. San Francisco Chronicle 5/3/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on Amazon’s latest attempt to stymie efforts of its Staten Island employees to unionize. NBC News 4/25/2022
SF State and other California colleges could benefit from a proposed Assembly Bill that would help fund the creation of more affordable housing units for students. CalMatters 5/4/2022
Research collected by SF State about hate crimes against the AAPI community was mentioned in a news story about AAPI Heritage Month in Traverse City, Michigan. Record Eagle 5/4/2022
Alumnus and computer scientist at the dawn of the internet David Walden passed away at age 79. Internet Do 5/2/2022; Global Online Money 5/2/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the dangers of anti-China rhetoric. Insider 5/2/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Reuters 5/2/2022; CNN 5/2/2022; Associated Press 5/2/2022 (This topic was covered by over 500 news outlets.)
Singer/songwriter Chandler Leighton, an alumna, discussed her education and career. Dancing Astronaut 5/3/2022
Alumnus and activist Clarence Thomas was discussed in an article about a new book. Before It’s News 5/2/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the union vote at the Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Washington Post 5/2/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor of Management Sally Baack discussed Salesforce’s new policy to limit the reach of its non-disclosure agreements. KCBS-AM 4/30/2022
Alumna Diana Becton, California’s only Black district attorney, announced the solving of a decades-old cold case in Contra Costa County. The Black Chronicle 5/2/2022
Ceramicist Suzanne Wang, an alumna, was interviewed about her career. Keola Magazine 5/1/2022
Protests at SF State were mentioned in an op-ed about the documentary “Navalny” and human rights advocacy in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 4/28/2022
April
An article listing hirings in higher ed notes that Amy Sueyoshi was named provost for SF State. The Chronicle of Higher Education 4/28/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumnus Tim Vincent, who is a private estate manager, was interviewed about meeting his husband. New York Times 4/29/2022
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton, an alumnus, was mentioned in an article about new supervisorial district maps for the city. San Francisco Bay View 4/28/2022
Alumna Jilchristina “Jil” Vest discussed the history of the Black Panther Party in Oakland. The Progressive Magazine 4/28/2022
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger discussed his book “Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s.” The Jewish Standard 4/27/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management John Sullivan was quoted in an article about ways to improve onboarding for new employees. Plumber Magazine 4/27/2022
Lecturer for the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Emily Root was appointed to the Westfield Town Council in Westfield, New Jersey. Insider NJ 4/27/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies and alumnus Steve Ford was named interim police chief for the Antioch Police Department. KGO-TV 4/27/2022; KTVU-TV 4/27/2022; The Mercury News 4/27/2022 (KGO-TV broadcast timestamp is 34:23. The Mercury News article has a paywall.)
Alumnus Terry Riley discussed making music on the radio series “Sounds of America.” Talk To 1A 4/27/2022 (This broadcast aired on 20 NPR-affiliated stations.)
Filmmaker Christopher Coppola, son of late faculty member August Coppola, discussed his family and career. Storied San Francisco 4/26/2022
Nursing student Maria Angelica Tumandao discussed how the current issues with nursing staffing could affect future nurses in an article about a strike at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. KPIX-TV 4/25/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies and alumnus Steve Ford Steve Ford was named interim police chief for the Antioch Police Department. Antioch Herald 4/26/2022
SF State student Majorie Blen, who felt shut out of college because she was placed in remedial classes at a community college, is advocating for the enforcement of AB 705, which forces community colleges to consider students’ past performance when enrolling in classes. Diverse Issues in Higher Education 4/26/2022
Alumna Diana Becton, California’s only Black district attorney, announced the solving of a decades-old cold case in Contra Costa County. Inland Valley News 4/26/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks. Law.com 4/25/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on Amazon’s efforts to overturn the success of the employee union at their warehouse in Staten Island, New York. NBC News 4/25/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Chris Smalls, the leader of the first successful union drive in Amazon history. Time 4/25/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung is a 2022 Free Expression Award honoree. The Salina Post 4/24/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the increased number of government and city officials resigning statewide. The Press Democrat 4/24/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a union campaign at an Amazon sorting facility in Staten Island, New York. CNN 4/25/2022; Associated Press 4/24/2022; The Hill 4/23/2022 (The CNN article was published in over 80 news outlets. The Associated Press article was published in over 300 news outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union efforts at Amazon, Starbucks and Apple. MarketWatch 4/23/2022
Last week Professor of Art Mark Johnson was a panelist at the Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge. Indian Country Today 4/22/2022
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education Gilda Bloom commented on a local social studies teacher’s decision to use a cotton plant to teach students about slavery. San Francisco Chronicle 4/22/2022
The Livermore City Council has named alumna Marianna Marysheva as the top candidate to be their next city manager. The Independent 4/25/2022; Pleasanton Weekly 4/24/2022
The 1968 student strike at SF State was mentioned in an article about the history of district elections in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 4/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed successful union campaigns by Amazon employees in the U.S. New Frame 4/21/2022
Executive director for JPMorgan Chase James Vossoughi, an alumnus, is a 2022 Nixon Peabody 40 under 40 awardee. San Francisco Business Times 4/22/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumna and cinematographer Bianca Butti was profiled in a Hollywood gossip column. Nova Scotia Today 4/21/2022
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Mark Allan Davis commented on criticism the Berkeley Playhouse is receiving for casting choices for their production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” San Francisco Chronicle 4/21/2022
Professor Emeritus of Economics Philip King discussed California’s proposed plan to relocate homes along the coast of Gleason Beach in an effort to save them from the impact of sea level rise. San Francisco Chronicle 4/21/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about labor union campaigns at Starbucks locations across the U.S. Vice 4/21/2022
Associate Professor and Chair of Women and Gender Studies Kasturi Ray discussed the job prejudices rideshare drivers are experiencing. KCBS-AM 4/20/2022
Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Melissa Camacho commented on Netflix’s reaction to an unexpected drop in subscribership. KTVU 4/20/2022
A recent Guardian interview of Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan about failures of union-busting consultants following pro-union victories at Starbucks and Amazon was cited. Below the Line 4/19/2022
Research by Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Erik Peper on the link between posture and academic performance for school children was discussed in a segment of the radio program “The John Tesh Show.” KPLA-FM 4/20/2022 (Clip not available.)
The new book “Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives” features interviews by SF State student journalists. San Francisco Chronicle 4/21/2022
Alumna Suwanna L. Kerdkaew was named the first female chief for the Santa Clara County Fire Department. The Mercury News 4/21/2022 (This article was published in 10 news outlets.)
Alumna Sylvia Cauter was interviewed about retiring from her role as the choir director at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington. North Kitsap Herald 4/21/2022
“Putin's Putsches: Ukraine and the Near Abroad,” a book published in 2014 by former analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency Maria Halyna Lewytzkyj, an alumna, was discussed. Sonoma County Gazette 4/21/2022
Alumna Rebecca Stubbs commented on presenting at the Westminster Undergraduate Scholars forum. Fulton Sun 4/21/2022
Alumna Rachel McLean discussed being an outreach worker with the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic in an article about the history of harm reduction in San Francisco. KQED 4/20/2022
Local restaurant owner Emmy Kapan discussed her parents meeting at SF State on the podcast “Storied San Francisco.” Player FM 4/19/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the recent wave of unionization among Amazon and Starbucks workers. NPR 4/19/2022
Alumna and New York Times fellow Sarahbeth Maney was interviewed about a viral photo she took of Ketanji Brown Jackson and her daughter during the Supreme Court hearings. PetaPixel 4/17/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the recent special election to fill an open state Assembly seat in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 4/19/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about the success of union campaigns at an Amazon facility in Staten Island and a Starbucks location in Buffalo, New York. The Business Journal 4/19/2022 (This article was originally published 4/1/2022 in The Conversation.)
Professor of Art Mark Johnson helped organize an art exhibit at the Newark Museum of Art in New Jersey. Hyperallergic 4/17/2022
Voice actor and alumna Cintya Chaves was profiled. Film Daily 4/19/2022
Alumna Noelia Corzo was interviewed about her campaign for a San Mateo County Board of Supervisors seat. San Mateo Daily Journal 4/19/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Alumna Jennifer June was interviewed about the establishment of her furniture system, “Loose Parts.” ASPIRE 4/18/2022
Singer Megan Wilder, an alumna, was profiled in an article about her new single. The Fox Magazine 4/18/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about how the United Nations can reform itself to resolve conflict in the Ukraine. Los Angeles Times 4/17/2022
An excerpt from Professor of History Marc Stein’s book “Queer Public History: Essays on Scholarly Activism” was published. History News Network 4/17/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Starbucks’ proposed plan to expand benefits for non-unionized employees. Fortune 4/14/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed efforts to unionize Amazon workers on the “Last Negroes at Harvard” podcast. Spotify 4/13/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about labor unions in the cannabis industry. Weed Week 4/13/2022 (This story has a paywall.)
Student Breyon Jackson was interviewed about his experience being homeless before earning a basketball scholarship to attend SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 4/10/2022
A photo of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her daughter that went viral was taken by photographer Sarahbeth Maney, an alumna. Los Angeles Times 4/18/2022
Alumnus Cedric J. Robinson’s book “On Racial Capitalism, Black Internationalism, and Cultures of Resistance” was reviewed. The Nation 4/16/2022
Economics researcher Ryan C. Smith, an alumnus, wrote an editorial about concerns about budget cuts at City College of San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 4/15/2022
South San Francisco Assemblymember Kevin Mullin, an alumnus, was interviewed about running for a seat representing the 15th Congressional district. San Mateo Daily Journal 4/15/2022
Alumnus Stuart Rembaum was interviewed about marrying his longtime partner, Jim Post. New York Times 4/15/2022
Alumna Brianna Reeves was awarded a University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism California Fellowship. Black Voice News 4/14/2022
Local music historian and educator Gail Needleman, an alumna, died March 2. San Francisco Chronicle 4/14/2022
An article about a recent Pleasanton Unified School District board meeting mentioned a possible partnership between the district and SF State that would provide for student teaching and internship agreements. Pleasanton Weekly 4/14/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about undergraduate student workers’ efforts to unionize. CBS News 4/14/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about a looming crisis facing family farmers. The Telegraph 4/13/2022; Napa Valley Register 4/13/2022; The Progressive Magazine 4/11/2022 (This article was originally published by The Progressive Magazine on 4/11/2022 and has been published by eight news outlets since.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the significance of successful unionization at Starbucks and Amazon locations. CNN 4/13/2022 (This article was published in 15 news outlets.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about a Starbucks unionization campaign and the National Labor Relations Board. Labor Online 4/13/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a Starbucks union campaign and the National Labor Relations Board. Law360 4/13/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon’s Progressive Voter Index was cited in an article about criticism of San Francisco’s proposed redistricting map. San Francisco Chronicle 4/12/2022
Activist, actor and alumnus Danny Glover’s receipt of the 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was discussed. New York Amsterdam News 4/14/2022
Alumnus Shawn Camacho, co-owner of San Francisco restaurant Prubechu, was interviewed about his success. Pacific Daily News 4/13/2022
Director for the Reentry Division of the San Francisco Adult Probation Department Steve Adami, an alumnus, was interviewed about a new facility for individuals facing jail time who struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse. San Francisco Examiner 4/13/2022
Alumnus Michael Fontaine was interviewed about a play he is directing. Petaluma Argus-Courier 4/5/2022
The study spaces on the SF State campus were mentioned in an article about places in the city for people to rest and unwind. San Francisco Chronicle 4/13/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about the upcoming recall election for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Bay Area Reporter 4/13/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan was interviewed about the recent failures of union-busting consultants following pro-union victories at Starbucks and Amazon. The Guardian 4/13/22
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about a looming crisis facing family farmers. Quad City Times 4/13/22
Professor Emeritus of Management John Sullivan was interviewed about a proposal to shorten the 40-hour work week to 32 hours. KCBS 4/12/22
SF State OLLI instructor Andrew Fractnoi was interviewed about space and astronomy. KGO 4/12/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on political ads about President Biden’s border policy made by Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance. WRAL 4/11/22
Alumnus Johnny Mathis was the subject of a story about his philanthropic support of the University’s track program. San Francisco Chronicle 4/12/22
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about concerns of a farming crisis in the U.S. Kenosha News 4/12/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about successful unionization efforts at an Amazon facility. BBC News Brasil 4/11/2022 (This article is in Portuguese.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Amazon’s response to unionization votes at facilities in Staten Island, New York, and Bessemer, Alabama. Labor Tribune 4/11/2022; New York Post 4/7/2022
Director of SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Kathy Bruin was interviewed about her career in higher ed. San Francisco Senior Beat 3/25/2022
The life of alumna Elsie Rebecca Rumford was discussed in a PBS documentary about her husband Byron Rumford, one of California’s first African American state lawmakers. PBS 4/10/2022 (Only the trailer is available online.)
The 1968 student strike and establishment of an Asian American studies curriculum at SF State were discussed during a forum on pop culture and Asian Americans. The Michelle Meow Show 3/21/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Starbucks’ anti-union tactics. CNBC 4/9/2022 (This article was published in over 15 media outlets.)
A research paper by Assistant Professor of French Blanca Missé was cited in an article about philosopher Charles Fourier. Jacobin Radio 4/8/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island successfully unionized. Washington Post 4/8/2022; SF Gate 4/8/2022 (This article was originally published in the Washington Post, which may have a paywall.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Amazon’s efforts to thwart unionization. New York Times 4/8/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
A 2018 report by Associate Professor of Sociology Valerie Francisco-Menchavez was referenced in an op-ed about Filipino language access in San Francisco. Asian Journal 4/7/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the recent victories of union organizers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, New York, and a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. Saturday Morning 4/7/2022; Jacobin Radio 4/7/2022
“And So I Stayed,” a documentary about domestic violence survivors that was co-directed and produced by alumnus Daniel A. Nelson, was reviewed. KQED 4/10/2022
Faculty volunteers from SF State were mentioned in an editorial about Mount Tamalpais College, which offers associate degrees for residents of San Quentin Prison. Marin Independent Journal 4/10/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Cephalopod research by Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook was referenced in an article about how scientists are trying to understand the emotions felt by animals. ScienceNews 4/8/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management John Sullivan commented on a California state bill that would mandate a four-day work week if passed. San Francisco Chronicle 4/7/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about how workers successfully unionized at an Amazon facility in Staten Island. Reuters 4/7/2022 (This article was published in over 30 news outlets.)
Alumnus Ted Davis, who is a bassist and vocalist for the band Hot Flash Heat Wave, was mentioned in an interview with members of the band. The Coatesville Times 4/8/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about lessons learned from the successful unionization of workers at an Amazon facility. Truthout 4/7/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an op-ed about the impact of the unionization of workers at an Amazon facility on other labor unions. New York Times 4/6/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the success of the union campaign at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, New York, on the podcast “5 Things.” USA Today 4/5/2022
A study co-authored by biology graduate student Carl Hendrickson on whale mortality and management in the California current ecosystem was recently published in Marine Policy. Science Magazine 4/6/2022
Alumnus Jason Quever, who records music under the name Papercuts, was interviewed about his new album. East Bay Express 4/6/2022
Alumna Mori Willhite was interviewed about starting a service that teaches people how to cook Japanese cuisine. The Southside Times 4/7/2022
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was discussed in a review of a book about Asian American politics. Boston Review 4/7/2022
A notification to the campus community about police activity near campus Tuesday afternoon was mentioned in an article about the event. San Francisco Chronicle 4/6/2022; NBC Bay Area 4/5/2022; KRON 4 4/5/2022 (The San Francisco Chronicle article has a paywall.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the Telegraph Hill Dwellers, a neighborhood organization attempting to stop a 10-story housing development in San Francisco. The Real Deal 4/4/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about the unionization of workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island and a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. PennLive 4/5/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the first successful unionization of workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island. CNN 4/4/2022; Vice 4/4/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the success of a union campaign at an Amazon facility and working conditions at Starbucks on the podcast “Your Call.” KALW 4/4/2022
Alumna Janet Cowperthwaite was interviewed about her career managing the Kronos Quartet, a San Francisco-based musical group. 48 Hills 4/4/2022
Photographer John Shearer, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about his wife, who is a co-star of the reality show “Get Organized with The Home Edit.” Distractify 4/4/2022
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andrew Reid, a former SF State football coach, discussed his career during an online event for students at Parkersburg High School in West Virginia. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel 4/5/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate organization, co-founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was mentioned in an article about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. History 4/5/2022
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook discussed better animal welfare practices in laboratories in an article about cephalopod research. The New York Times 4/4/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the Telegraph Hill Dwellers, a neighborhood organization attempting to stop a 10-story housing development in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 4/3/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the first successful unionization of workers at an Amazon facility. New York Times 4/1/2022; Washington Post 4/1/2022; CNN 4/1/2022; Teen Vogue 4/1/2022; Reuters 3/31/2022 (This topic was covered by over 100 news outlets.)
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about the success of union campaigns at an Amazon facility in Staten Island and a Starbucks location in Buffalo, New York. The Conversation 4/1/2022
Professor of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a union vote by employees at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. KNBC 3/31/2022; WIRED 3/31/2022; Reuters 3/30/2022
Alumnus Laurence Madrigal’s short film “We Were Hyphy,” which explores the Bay Area music scene, was reviewed. KQED 4/1/2022
Tuition at SF State was mentioned in an article comparing private and public school tuitions in the Bay Area. San Francisco Chronicle 4/3/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the recent decision by Amazon workers in Staten Island to form a union, the first successful organizing attempt in the retail giant’s history. Associated Press 4/1/2022 (This Associated Press story appeared in more than a dozen news outlets)
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the growing labor movement by employees of Starbucks, Amazon and Verizon. KOMO 4/31/2022; KTVU 4/31/2022; KNWN 4/31/2022 (Clips not available online.)
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a Washington state law that gives ride-hailing drivers new benefits but does not classify them as employees. MarketWatch 4/1/2022
Professor Emerita of Art Education Julia Marshall passed away at 74 after a four-year struggle with a bone marrow disorder. San Francisco Chronicle 3/31/2022
March
Director of the Family Acceptance Project at SF State Caitlin Ryan discussed how parents can support their nonbinary children. CARE USA 3/30/2022
Professor Emerita of Kinesiology Marialice Kern was quoted in an op-ed about virtual reality fitness. Financial Times Magazine 3/30/2022
Associate Director for the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Emily Smith Beitiks will discuss accessibility in the American film industry at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Indie Wire 3/30/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a union election at an Amazon facility in New York. London Daily 3/29/2022
Student Steve Lozano helped his parents open an award-winning restaurant in Warrenton, Georgia. The McDuffie Progress 3/29/2022
Activist, actor and alum Danny Glover’s 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was discussed in an article about the 94th Academy Awards. Milwaukee Community Journal 3/30/2022
Alumnus Laurence Madrigal was interviewed about his short film “We Were Hyphy,” which explores the music scene in the Bay Area. Marin Independent Journal 3/29/2022; East Bay Times 3/29/2022 (Linked news sites may have paywalls.)
Alumna Barbara Marion Cherron celebrated her 100th birthday. KCRA-TV 3/29/2022 (Clip not available.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a union election at an Amazon facility in New York. BBC News 3/28/2022; BBC Radio 3/28/2022 (BBC Radio clip not available.)
Alumnus Laurence Madrigal was interviewed about his short film “We Were Hyphy,” which explores the music scene in the Bay Area. The Mercury News 3/29/2022
Student housing at SF State was mentioned in an article about proposed community college student housing projects. Lake County Record-Bee 3/29/2022
Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer’s research on ecology and restoration of coastal habitats was discussed. The Progressive Magazine 3/28/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union campaign at a Hershey plant in Virginia. Food Dive 3/28/2022
Research by Associate Professor of Psychology Gaurav Suri was cited in an article about animals’ ability to have emotions and feelings. Axios 3/26/2022
Professor of International Relations Kathleen McAfee commented on the Contra Costa County Planning Commission’s approval of a permit that will allow a refinery in Martinez to produce biofuels. KQED 3/26/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley wrote an article about the value of after-action review in formally evaluating responses to major incidents. Police1 3/25/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on union campaigns at Amazon facilities nationwide. Bloomberg 3/24/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about union campaigns at Amazon facilities nationwide. Washington Post 3/24/2022; Wired3/24/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on a union campaign at a second Starbucks store in Seattle. Cheddar News 3/24/2022
Photographer Sarahbeth Maney, an alumna, discussed taking a photo of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her daughter that went viral. TODAY 3/25/2022; MSN 3/25/2022
Activist and alumnus Cleve Jones discussed being displaced from his longtime home in the Castro after his landlord increased the rent. SF Gate 3/27/2022
Alumnus Matthew Robinson is a finalist for the Cultivate Awards, an initiative designed to highlight BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) designers. The Curvy Fashionista 3/28/2022
Activist, actor and alum Danny Glover’s acceptance speech for the 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was quoted. USA Today 3/26/2022; VerveTimes 3/26/2022 (The USA Today article was published in six media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about union campaigns at Amazon facilities. Washington Post 3/24/2022; Wired 3/24/2022
Professor of International Relations Kathleen McAfee commented on the Contra Costa County Planning Commission’s approval of a permit that will allow a refinery in Martinez to produce biofuels. The Mercury News 3/24/2022 (This article was published in three media outlets.)
Activist and actor Danny Glover, an alum, will receive the 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The San Juan Daily Star 3/25/2022
Alumnus David Blume, founder of Blume Distillation LLC, an integrative biofuel technology company, discussed emissions accountability in California on “The Visionary Activist Show.” KPFA-FM 3/24/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website from was cited in an article about calls for action against anti-Asian violence. The Conversation 3/25/2022 (This article was published in seven media outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about union organizing at an Amazon facility in Staten Island. Bloomberg 3/24/2022
Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies Bárbara Abadía Rexach commented on the history of the feminist movement in Puerto Rico. Latino Rebels 3/23/2022
Activist and actor Danny Glover, an alum, will receive the 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. New York Times 3/23/2022; Akıllı Gündem 3/23/2022; Los Angeles Times 3/15/2022
Alumnus Jay Rosenblatt’s film “When We Were Bullies” was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short. New York Times 3/23/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the history of prejudices against Asian Americans in an article about how marginalized students in California are working to stop bullying. The Orange County Register 3/23/2022 (This article was published in seven news outlets.)
Professor of Psychology Ryan T. Howell was quoted in an article about strategies for better spending habits. Epoch Times-Chicago 3/23/2022
Jamie Chan, who is both an SF State student and operations lead for the University’s Center for Science and Mathematics Education, discussed her volunteer work at Sisterhood Gardens on a podcast. Player FM 3/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a union victory at a Starbucks in Seattle. CBS 3/22/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on a new report from the San Jose Police Department about the significant increase in hate crimes between 2016 and 2021. KPIX-TV 3/22/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco Mayor London Breed. San Diego Union-Tribune 3/22/2022 (This article was originally published in the Los Angeles Times.)
Student Laura Ludovico was interviewed about her spring break experience. KION546 3/22/2022
SFJazz Center founder Randall Kline, an alumnus, will retire next year. San Francisco Chronicle 3/22/2022
Pioneer for women in surfing Janet MacPherson, an alumna, was remembered in an obituary. Malibu Times 3/22/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed San Francisco Mayor London Breed. Los Angeles Times 3/22/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about why Starbucks’ anti-union tactics are not going to be successful. The Hill 3/20/2022 (This article was published by four media outlets.)
Professor of Management Ronald Purser discussed the growing popularity of the practice of "mindfulness" in corporate culture. KCBS-AM 3/19/2022
Professor of Cinema Greta Snider will be the subject of a retrospective film series at the Roxie Theater. 48 Hills 3/18/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed the nationwide union efforts of Starbucks employees. Radio Project Front Page 3/17/2022
Pioneer for women in surfing Janet MacPherson, an alumna, died March 5. The New York Times 3/19/2022
A slideshow of a 1957 earthquake that struck San Francisco mentioned damaged windows of the University’s library. San Francisco Chronicle 3/19/2022
Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Persis Karim was a guest on the podcast “Marketplace” to discuss possible unforeseen consequences of sanctions on Russia. Marketplace.org 3/17/2022; NPR 3/17/2022 (This podcast aired on over 30 NPR-affiliated stations.)
Associate Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar discussed a recent announcement by the Federal Reserve about an interest rate hike. KGO-TV 3/17/2022
Professor Emeritus of Latinx Studies Carlos Cordova discussed the history of the Latinx community in San Francisco’s Mission District. KQED 3/17/2022
Associate Professor of Economics Venoo Kakar discussed a recent Federal Reserve announcement about an interest rate hike. ABC7 3/17/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on last year’s shootings at a spa in Atlanta. WAGA-TV 3/16/2022
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel was quoted in an article about the upcoming recall election for San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. San Francisco Chronicle 3/16/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the history of anti-Asian prejudice in the U.S. NPR 3/16/2022 (This segment aired on over 35 NPR-affiliated stations.)
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee was quoted in an article about the number of Asian voters in a recent San Francisco school board recall election. Mission Local 3/15/2022
Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Dance Joel Schechter wrote a letter to the editor about a San Francisco-based peace mural recently painted to show support for Ukraine. 48 Hills 3/13/2022
Activist and actor Danny Glover, an alum, was profiled. AmoMama 3/16/2022
Activist, writer and historian Doug Chin, an alumnus, was profiled in an article about a lecture series in Port Townsend, Washington. The Leader 3/16/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate organization, co-founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was mentioned in an article about members of the Illinois Asian American Caucus who gathered at the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday to advocate against anti-Asian violence. State Journal-Register 3/16/2022
Data collected by the Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an op-ed about the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 3/16/2022
Researchers from SF State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center are creating artificial oyster reefs and studying how they affect shoreline erosion KTVU 4/14/2022 (Clip not available online)
During a talk about his experience in Iran as a Washington Post reporter foreign correspondent who was later kidnapped, Jason Rezaian spoke about his parents and how they met as students at San Francisco State. KQED 3/15/2022 (Clip not available online)
Alumna Janet Cowperthwait celebrated her 40th anniversary as the executive director of the Kronos Quartet. Broadway World 3/15/2022
University President Lynn Mahoney was profiled in an article about the female presidents of the CSU. California State University News 3/14/2022
The late activist and scholar Gloria Jean Watkins, a former faculty member widely known by her pen name, bell hooks, was remembered. Northern Kentucky Tribune 3/15/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks’ efforts to keep employees from unionizing. Z Magazine 3/14/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan commented on the operational issues some San Francisco colleges are facing. San Francisco Examiner 3/14/2022
SF State Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the next steps for advocacy against anti-Asian violence. Vox 3/11/2022 (This article was published by three media outlets.)
Sugar Hill City Council member Marc Cohen, an alumnus, was named to the 2022 Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board. North Gwinnett Voice 3/14/2022
Professor of History and Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Catherine Kudlick discussed how Hellen Keller’s social and political activism has been left out of discussions of her legacy. Teen Vogue 3/14/2022
Professor of Biology Katharyn Boyer discussed the Estuary and Ocean Science Center’s new reef study project near Sausalito. KCBA-TV 3/14/2022; Marin Independent Journal 3/13/2022 (KCBA-TV clip not available.)
Professor of Management Ronald Purser was quoted in an article about how “mindfulness” can actually make people less generous. The Swaddle 3/12/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee discussed the high number of Asian voters in a recent San Francisco school board recall election. New York Times 3/11/2022
A tweet by astronomer Tony Dunn, an alumnus, was quoted in an article about an asteroid that was discovered just before it entered Earth’s atmosphere. Biology Reporter 3/13/2022
Former faculty member and co-founder of the University’s Black Studies Department Sonia Sanchez will receive the 2022 Edward MacDowell Medal for her work in literature. Black America Web 3/10/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Starbucks’ anti-union tactics. Law360 3/10/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Photographer Kate Joyce, an alumna, discussed her new book, “Metaphysics.” Santa Fe New Mexican 3/11/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about Starbucks’ anti-union tactics. Truthout 3/10/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the successful unionization by employees at three Starbucks locations in Buffalo, New York. Restaurant Dive 3/10/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed advocacy against anti-Asian violence in the U.S. KCBS Radio 3/9/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln was quoted in an article about the high number of deaths in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 virus. The Atlantic 3/8/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an article about the tactics Starbucks is using to keep employees from unionizing. The Labor and Working Class History Association/Labor Journal 3/7/2022
Alumnus Morgan Hampton was listed as a participant in DC Comics’ 2022 Milestone Media Initiative program. Bleeding Cool 3/10/2022
Coastline College English professor and English and Humanities department co-chair Marilyn Brock, an alumna, was selected to receive the 2021-22 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. Orange County Breeze 3/9/2022
Alumna Lanny Thedy discussed her experience establishing herself as a teacher in the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Macau News 3/8/2022
American video game director and scriptwriter Amy Hennig, an alumna, was profiled. D1SoftballNews 3/8/2022
Alumnus Chris Lanzafame, owner of Lanzafame Furniture Company in Pittsburg, was interviewed about closing the family store after 107 years in business. Silicon Valley 3/8/2022
President and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, an alumna, was listed among women leading companies worldwide. Lifestyle Asia India 3/7/2022
American actor Laurel Goodwin, an alumna, passed away February 25. People 3/7/2022; Meaww 3/7/2022; New York Post 3/7/2022 (This topic was covered by over 30 media outlets.)
SF State might receive a Higher Education Student Housing grant to expand affordable student housing. San Francisco Examiner 3/7/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate project, co-founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was discussed in an article about proposed legislative bills created to combat anti-Asian violence. CalMatters 3/10/2022
Results of a national survey conducted by the Stop AAPI Hate project showed over 10,000 incidents of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. over the last couple of years. WNBC-TV 3/8/2022 (This article was republished by 11 NBC-affiliated sites.)
A new ethnic studies certificate program at SF State created to help incarcerated youth was mentioned in an article about education efforts at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center in New Jersey. Juvenile Justice Information Exchange 3/8/2022
A 2020 report by researchers at SF State that highlighted how Donald Trump’s rhetoric surrounding COVID-19 fueled anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. was cited in multiple articles about a man who attacked seven women in New York last month. Daily Kos 3/7/2022; Insider Voice 3/7/2022
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Sukanya Chakrabarti spoke about the department’s latest play, “A Nice Indian Boy,” which opens this month. Indian Currents 4/8/2022
SF State was listed as one of 200 U.S. universities where it is easier to get accepted. BWZ 4/8/2022; Southern Sports Today 4/8/2022; KTEN-TV 4/8/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung was mentioned in an article about Cynthia Choi, co-founder of the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center. The New York Times 3/7/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on what the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic can teach us about the COVID-19 endemic. CBS News 3/6/2022 (This article was published by over 10 media outlets.)
Alumna Rebecca Johnson, a faculty member at Lowell High School in San Francisco, discussed the impact of changes to the school’s admission requirements. The New Yorker 3/7/2022
American actor Laurel Goodwin, an alumna, passed away Feb. 25. The Hollywood Reporter 3/7/2022; Metro UK 3/7/2022
Photographer Julie Gebhardt, an alumna, discussed photographing architecture and classic cars in San Francisco. SF Gate 3/6/2022
Alumnus Chris Haire, city editor of the Press-Telegram and Daily Breeze, was a panelist at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference last week. Long Beach Press-Telegram 3/5/2022
SF State’s decision to maintain campus face-covering requirements was mentioned in an article about the easing of county masking guidelines. The Mercury News 3/5/2022; USA online news3/5/2022 (The Mercury News article has a paywall. It was republished by four media outlets.)
JR Valrey, the creator of BlackNewWorldMedia.com and the “The Minister of Information” podcast, discussed how attending a summer journalism program for high school students at SF State influenced his career. San Francisco Bay View 3/4/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung and the Stop AAPI Hate project were mentioned in an article about the lack of bystander intervention for victims of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. The Good Men Project 3/4/2022
Facilities Coordinator for Campus Recreation Camree May discussed sustainability efforts at SF State. Campus Rec Magazine 3/4/2022
Alumni George and Judy Marcus received the 2022 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement award. Palo Alto Weekly 3/4/2022
Artist and educator Adele Foster Pruitt, an alumna, passed away last month. The Press Democrat 3/3/2022
SF State might receive a Higher Education Student Housing grant to expand affordable student housing. Mount Shasta Herald 3/3/2022 (This article was originally published by EdSource.)
Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross’ book “Beyond the Synagogue” was reviewed. The Jewish Chronicle 3/3/2022
An editorial by Professor of International Relations Andrei P. Tsygankov was quoted in an article advocating for global nuclear de-escalation. Truthout 3/3/2022
Professor and Chair of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri wrote an article about the history of post-war order. Tehran Times 3/2/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about the unionization of workers at an REI store in Manhattan. New York Times 3/3/2022; Adventure Journal 3/3/2022 (This topic was covered by 11 media outlets.)
Professor of Africana Studies Shawn Ginwright discussed methods that schools can use to create a culture of healing for students. KQED 2/7/2022
Alumnus Thomas McCarty was appointed to the William Woods University Board of Trustees. Fulton Sun 3/3/2022
SF State might receive a Higher Education Student Housing grant expanding affordable student housing if it’s approved by the state legislature. EdSource 3/3/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk’s research into non-citizen voting was cited in an article about non-citizen voting in New York City. Politico 3/2/2022
Director of the Health Equity Institute Jesus Ramirez-Valles was interviewed about his life, his efforts to promote health equity and his commitment to training the next generation of scholars. Sick Individuals/Sick Population 2/7/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the successful drive of Starbucks workers in Mesa, Arizona, to join a labor union. Reuters 2/28/2022; U.S. News and World Report 2/28/2022 (This story was syndicated to multiple publications.)
Professor of History Andrei P. Tsygankov wrote an editorial about Russia’s recent military operation against Ukraine. Canadian Dimension 2/27/2022
Chair and Professor of Africana Studies Abdul Pitre commented on a new proposal for an AP African American Studies course in high schools. Education Week 2/25/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan commented on the recent efforts of Starbucks employees to unionize and how their efforts could signal a change for organized labor. Restaurant Dive 2/25/2022
SF State graduate student Francisco Sanchez-Vasquez discussed a community college program that helped him to transfer to a UC school, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Spectrum News 1 2/27/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Alumna Jilchristina “Jil” Vest is a co-founder of West Oakland’s Mini Black Panther Party Museum. OutVoices 3/1/2022
Artist and educator Adele Foster Pruitt, an alumna, passed away at the age of 99. The Ukiah Daily Journal 2/28/2022
Alumnus Adam Copeland is KNBR’S newest drive-time afternoon host. KNBR 2/28/2022
Alumna Tina Olson was appointed director of administrative services for the city of Livermore. The Independent 2/27/2022
Alumna and potter Tasha Reneé is the subject of a profile. Comstock’s Magazine 2/25/2022
Alumnus and recovering addict Billy Lemon, who created the Castro Country Club, a sober gathering space for the LGBTQ community, commented on San Francisco’s meth problem. San Francisco Examiner 2/25/2022
February
Professor Emeritus of History Anthony D’Agostino discussed the history of conflict between Russia and the Ukraine on an episode of the podcast “Letters and Politics.” KPFA-FM 2/24/2022
Research by Professor of Sociology Allen LeBlanc was cited in an article about romantic relationships. Psychology Today 2/25/2022
A teacher in Redwood City said many SF State students have expressed an interest in being aides for her school district’s Mandarin Immersion Program. Daily Journal 2/25/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies Steven Ford is the new interim police chief for the city of Antioch. KPIX-TV 2/24/2022; KTVU-TV 2/24/2022; The Mercury News 2/24/2022
Lecturer for the Humanities Department Steven Savage was interviewed about founding the Blue Bear School of Music. 48 Hills 2/24/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe will be a juror for the 2022 Seattle Asian American Film Festival. International Examiner 2/23/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts at Starbucks locations in Buffalo, New York. Reuters 2/23/2022 (This article was republished by 10 news outlets.)
Alumnus Jay Rosenblatt’s film “When We Were Bullies” was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short. SF Examiner 2/22/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU reapplying for grant funding for affordable student housing. Palo Verde Valley 2/24/2023 (This article was originally published 2/15/2022 by CALMatters.)
SF State was the site of a news conference held by state Senator Scott Weiner, who proposed new legislation that would exempt housing projects at the state’s public colleges and universities from environmental review. KCBS-AM 2/23/2023; Associated Press 2/22/2022; KNTV-TV 2/22/2022 (This topic was covered by over 30 news outlets.)
SF State’s School of Theatre and Dance will present a dance showcase choreographed by alumna and artistic director of LUU Dance Collection Karen Luu set to the music of Kendrick Lamar. Broadway World 2/22/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the high number of Asian voters in the recent San Francisco school board recall election. KCBS-AM 2/21/2022
Professor of Journalism Cristina Azocar and Assistant Professor of Journalism Lourdes Cárdenas received the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter. El Tecolote 2/10/2022
Alum Mouraz Lahlou was interviewed about his new restaurant in Napa. He is owner and executive chef of Mourad and Aziza in San Francisco. Napa Valley Register 2/21/2022
The 1968 student strike and the establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was discussed in an article about how K-12 students advocating for ethnic studies curriculum. USA Today 2/22/2022; Yahoo! 2/22/2022 (This article was originally published by USA Today which has a paywall. It was published by five media outlets.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discussed the candidates for the open 17th Assembly District seat. San Francisco Chronicle 2/20/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about how Starbucks is trying to stop workers from unionizing. The Hill 2/20/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung discussed the Japanese internment camps during World War II in an article about how former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt worked to prevent her husband from approving more camps. TIME 2/18/2022
Lecturer of American Indian Studies Roger Kuhn discussed relationships and dating. Native America Calling 2/18/2022
SF State’s Stop AAPI Hate project was cited in an article about the Yau Kung Moon School in San Francisco preparing for this last weekend’s Chinese New Year parade. KQED-FM 2/18/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the high number of Asian voters in the recent San Francisco school board recall election. The New York Times 2/18/2022; The Seattle Times 2/18/2022 (This article was originally published by The New York Times and was covered by eight news outlets. The New York Times article has a paywall.)
Retired Professor of Environmental Studies Carlos Davidson was mentioned in multiple articles about a proposed bill that would mandate that California’s public pension funds stop investing in fossil fuel companies. The Press Democrat 2/17/2022; Daily Kos 2/17/2022
The antisemitic nature of the “Zoombombing” of an April 2020 lecture by Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Gross was discussed in an article about a similar incident during a virtual event at UC Davis. J. Weekly 2/17/2022
Professor of International Relations and Political Science Andrei P. Tsygankov wrote an article about the United States’ relationship with Russia and the Ukrainian border crisis. Canadian Dimension 2/17/2022
Alumna, actress, writer, producer and comedian Alex Borstein was profiled. MEAWW 2/18/2022
Alumna Tina Olson in the new administrative services director for the City of Livermore. Pleasanton Weekly 2/17/2022
The 1968 student strike and establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State were discussed in an article about a high school ethnic studies curriculum in Boston. The Boston Globe 2/17/2022
SF State research on how the smell of coffee improves test performance was discussed on an episode of the podcast “Intelligence for Your Life.” KPLA-FM 2/17/2022 (Clip not available.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the results of the recent San Francisco Unified school board recall election. Los Angeles Times 2/17/2022 (This article was originally published by over 15 news outlets.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in a story on common union-busting tactics. Teen VOGUE 2/17/2022
Professor Emeritus of History Anthony D’Agostino discussed the Ukraine border crisis on an episode of the podcast “UpFront.” KPFA 2/16/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley was quoted in an article about policing protests and recent demonstrations by Canadian truckers. World Magazine 2/16/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee was quoted in an article about the recent recall of three San Francisco Unified school board members. SFist 2/16/2022
Professor of History Charles Postel discussed the rise of monopolies in the United States during the 19th century. NPR Illinois 2/16/2022
Alumna Latuan Wheaton was interviewed about her new book, “The Turn.” The Richmond Standard 2/16/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about a proposed plan to distribute Golden State Stimulus monies to California students. Outsider 2/16/2022
Professor of History Charles Postel discussed the rise of monopolies in the United States during the 19th century. WBUR 2/16/2022
Lecturer of Political Science David Lee commented on the ousting of three San Francisco school board members. New York Times 2/16/2022
Asian American Studies Professor Valerie Soe is a juror at the Big Muddy Film Festival in Carbondale, Illinois. Benton Evening News 2/16/2022
Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung commented on criticism of Olympic skier Eileen Gu, who was born in the U.S. but is skiing for China. San Francisco Chronicle 2/15/2022
Research into the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans by Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung was mentioned in a report about the rise of hate crimes in major cities. Spectrum News NY1 2/15/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on Amazon workers in Alabama and their push to unionize. NPR 2/14/2022
The deadline is approaching to submit proposed legislation that would provide SF State students and students at other California colleges with a universal basic income. The U.S. Sun 2/15/2022
Lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies Carlos Hagedorn is part of Acosta Latino Learning Partnership (ALLP), a consulting organization made up of academics and equity experts. Sonoma West Times & News 2/15/2022
Alumna LaSandra White is the new principal of Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo. Texas Metro News 2/15/2022; Garland Journal 2/15/2022 (This article was originally published in The Oakland Post.)
Disability rights activist Johnnie Lacy, an alumna, was profiled. Kiss951.com 2/14/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about the CSU reapplying for grant funding for affordable student housing. CalMatters 2/15/2022 (This article was published by 11 news outlets.)
SF State’s return to in-person instruction was mentioned in multiple news stories. KCBS-AM 2/14/2022 (KPIX-TV clip not available.)
Associate Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on the upcoming San Francisco Unified school board recall election. NPR 2/13/2022; KTVU-TV 2/13/2022; KRXI-TV 2/13/2022 (KTVU-TV and KRXI-TV clips not available online. This topic was covered by over 45 media outlets.)
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented in an article about non-citizens voting in the upcoming San Francisco Unified school board recall election. KOFY-TV 2/11/2022
Research being co-conducted by Lecturer of Public Health Jessica Wolin was discussed in an article about how California State University, Long Beach is addressing equity in higher education. Long Beach Business Journal 2/11/2022
Lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies Nathaniel Tan and student “Alex” are part of a new ethnic studies certificate program at SF State created to help incarcerated youth. North Coast Journal 2/11/2022; Times-Herald 2/11/2022 (This article was originally published 2/10/2022 by CALMatters.)
Entrepreneur and alumna Venus Chi was interviewed about founding Bakebe, a self-service bakery in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Living 2/14/2022
Late Chicana painter and activist Yolanda López, an alumna, was remembered. Hyperallergic 2/13/2022
The establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was mentioned in an article about how scholars are responding to advocacy against Critical Race Theory. Milwaukee Independent 2/14/2022 (This article was originally published 1/11/2022 in Yes!.)
SF State’s return to in-person instruction was mentioned in multiple news stories. KNTV-TV 2/14/2022; KRON-4 2/14/2022; KPIX-TV 2/13/2022 (KPIX-TV clip not available.)
Lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies Nathaniel Tan and student “Alex” are part of a new ethnic studies certificate program at SF State created to help incarcerated youth. The Imprint 2/11/2022
Professor Emeritus of Meteorology John Monteverdi commented on how the recent dry, warm weather in the Bay Area may impact wildfire season. KTVU 2/10/2022
Alumna Maria Luisa Jimenez was interviewed about starting the San Francisco-based consulting company Mama Mia. San Francisco Bay Times 2/10/2022
The founding of Project Rebound at SF State in the 1960s was discussed in an article about multiple CSUs, including SF State, that received funding to help formerly incarcerated students find housing. California News Times 2/10/2022
Lecturer of Race and Resistance Studies Nathaniel Tan was interviewed about a new ethnic studies certificate program at SF State created to help incarcerated youth. CALMatters 2/10/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a second unionization attempt by employees at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Lebanon Democrat 2/10/2022 (This article was originally published 2/4/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Associate Professor of Biology Robyn Crook has been named an Allen Distinguished Investigator. Insider Voice 2/10/2022; Science Magazine 2/9/2022; GeekWire 2/9/2022
SF State research into the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans was mentioned after the San Francisco Police Department released data showing a major increase in attacks against the Asian American community. Nichi Bei 2/9/2022 (This article was originally published 1/25/2022 by the Associated Press.)
SF State student Jessie Plascencia was interviewed about her creative efforts to land a job with Pixar. MSN 2/2/2022 (This article was originally published by NBC Bay Area.)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on how it would impact life in the Bay Area if the COVID-19 pandemic became an endemic. San Francisco Chronicle 2/6/2022
Associate Professor of Kinesiology Jimmy Bagley talked about the benefits of exercise in an article about making excuses to avoid exercise. Optimist Daily 2/9/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a second attempt to unionize Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama. Cheddar News 2/9/2022
Professor of Management Sally Baack commented on the dismissal of President Biden’s science advisor following accusations of bullying. KCBS 2/8/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Paul Chan was remembered in an obituary. International Examiner 2/8/2022
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Jamillah Moore was profiled in an article about CSU community members paving the way for social justice. California State University News 2/7/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed U.S. President Joe Biden’s labor task force recommendations. Fault Lines Radio 2/6/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about employee efforts to unionize at a hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. Z Magazine 2/6/2022
Alumnus Charles Hall, inventor of the waterbed, was discussed on an episode of “The Henry Ford Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca.” KCOY-TV 2/6/2022; KKTV-TV 2/6/2022 (Clips not available online.)
Faculty volunteers from SF State were mentioned in an article about the success of Mount Tamalpais College, a two-year college that offers associate degrees for residents of San Quentin Prison. Inside HigherEd 2/8/2022
A class taught by an SF State film student helped inspire the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary short “Lynching Postcards.” San Francisco Examiner 2/6/2022
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Martha Lincoln commented on how it would impact life in the Bay Area if the COVID-19 pandemic became an endemic. San Francisco Chronicle 2/6/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan discussed a second unionization attempt by employees at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama, on NPR’s “Morning Edition.” WBHM 2/4/2022; WNYC-AM 2/4/2022 (This topic was covered by over 180 news media outlets.)
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on how the Asian American community is celebrating the Lunar New Year. Farmers’ Advance 2/1/2022 (This article was originally published in USA Today. It was republished in five other media outlets.)
Student Manmit Singh was quoted in an article about the CSU’s decision to add caste-based discrimination to its non-discrimination policy. KERO-TV 2/5/2022; New Delhi Times 2/5/2022
Principal at St. John’s Lutheran School in Napa Christy Wood, an alumna, was profiled. Napa Valley Register 2/4/2022
The establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State in 1969 was discussed in an article about ethnic studies degrees. U.S. News & World Report 2/4/2022; WTOP-FM 2/4/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about a second unionization attempt by employees at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. NPR 2/4/2022; The Hill 2/4/2022; Associated Press 2/4/2022 (This topic was covered by over 175 news outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Counseling Elif Balin commented on the firing of three elected deans from Boğaziçi University in Turkey. Inside HigherEd 2/4/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate coalition, co-founded by Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung, was mentioned in an article about the FBI’s efforts to improve access to hate crime reporting. The Frontier Post 2/4/2022
Research by Associate Professor of Kinesiology Jimmy Bagley on the benefits of using virtual reality for physical fitness was cited. The Wall Street Journal 1/30/2022
Student Manmit Singh’s efforts to advocate for the CSU to add caste-based discrimination to its non-discrimination policy was discussed. Inside HigherEd 2/4/2022
Professional puppeteer Randal Metz, an alumnus, was interviewed about his new book, “Enchanted Strings: Bob Baker Marionette Theater.” The Orange County Register 2/4/2022 (This article was featured in nine news outlets.)
Late activist and leader in Berkeley’s Free Speech Movement in the 1960s Mario Savio, an alumnus, was profiled. The Chronicle of Higher Education 2/4/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
The Morrison Chamber Music Center at SF State will resume the Jane H. Galante Concert Series this spring. San Francisco Classical Voice 2/1/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in multiple articles about employee efforts to unionize at a hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. Boston Globe 2/3/2022; Vice 2/3/2022; The Intercept 2/3/2022
Late faculty member and alumnus Joseph L. White was profiled in an article about health, medicine and Black history. South Florida Times 2/3/2022
Associate Professor of Humanities and Liberal Studies David Peña-Guzmán commented on research into how animals perceive death. Vice 2/2/2022
Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Robert Keith Collins commented on a recommendation to the CSU to eliminate SAT and ACT tests from admissions requirements. The Tribune 1/30/2022
SF State student Jessie Plascencia was interviewed about her creative efforts to land a job with Pixar. KNTV-TV 2/2/2022
SF State student Sahiba Singh spoke with KQED about the California State University’s recent decision to adopt caste protections as part of its nondiscrimination policy. KQED 2/1/2022
Chair of Journalism and alumna Rachele Kanigel is profiled on the storytelling podcast “Storied San Francisco.” Storied San Francisco 2/1/2022
Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai reviewed Lan Samantha Chang’s latest novel, “The Family Chao.” The Roanoke Times 2/2/2022; The News & Observer 2/2/2022; Richmond Times-Dispatch 2/2/2022 (This article appeared in more than 10 publications.)
Proposed California legislation could mean students at five CSU campuses, including SF State, receive a universal basic income. Fresno Bee 1/26/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan H.X. Lee was interviewed about the Lunar New Year and the symbolism behind the Year of the Tiger. NBC News 2/1/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on how the Asian American community is celebrating the Lunar New Year. USA Today 2/1/2022; Yahoo! 2/1/2022 (This article was originally published in USA Today.)
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was interviewed about the growing interest in labor unions in the U.S. Academic Minute 2/1/2022; Inside HigherEd 2/1/2022; Player FM 2/1/2022
Research by Professor of Psychology Ezequiel Morsella was referenced in an article about how companies can include diversity, equity and inclusion in their work models. Forbes 1/31/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the success of a unionizing campaign by workers at a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. Vice 1/31/2022
Professor of Kinesiology Marilyn Mitchell was interviewed about her career with the San Francisco-based all-trans female rock band Lipstick Conspiracy. KALW 1/31/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson wrote an article about the success of “gonzo journalism.” History News Network 1/28/2022
Alumnus Michael Corrigan wrote an article about the life of Charles Dickens. Idaho State Journal 2/1/2022
January
Professor of Kinesiology Marilyn Mitchell was interviewed about her career with the San Francisco-based all-trans female rock band Lipstick Conspiracy. Bay Area Reporter 1/28/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about the success of a unionizing campaign by workers at a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. iNews 1/29/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unemployment trends in Utah. Kiowa County Press 1/28/2022
Student Manmit Singh was quoted in an article about the CSU’s decision to add caste-based discrimination to its non-discrimination policy. KERO-TV 1/29/2022; California News Times 1/28/2022
Alumnus and Indigenous activist Richard Oakes’ involvement in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz was mentioned in an article about other participants in the occupation. The Rafu Shimpo 1/29/2022
Alumnus Frank Somerville was quoted in an article about his departure as a news anchor at KTVU. The Mercury News 1/28/2022; Marin Independent Journal 1/28/2022; Times-Herald 1/28/2022 (This topic was covered by four news outlets.)
SF State research into the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans was mentioned after the San Francisco Police Department released data showing a major increase in attacks against the Asian American community. NBC News 1/29/2022 (This article was originally published 1/25/2022 by the Associated Press.)
Associate Professor of Creative Writing May-lee Chai wrote a review of the book “The Family Chao.” Star Tribune 1/28/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about labor union membership trends in the U.S. NPR 1/28/2022 (This article was published by over 25 NPR-affiliated sites.)
Professor of Political Science Andrei P. Tsygankov wrote an article about the U.S. reaction to fears Russia will invade Ukraine. Canadian Dimension 1/27/2022
Student Lynn Fischer was interviewed about being a server at the Pork Store Café in San Francisco. MSN Lifestyle 1/27/2022
The Stop AAPI Hate website was cited in an article about a significant increase in anti-Asian violence in San Francisco. Teller Report 1/28/2022
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Robert C. Smith discussed China’s relationship with the Middle East. Tehran Times 1/26/2022
Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Robert Keith Collins commented on a recommendation to the CSU to eliminate SAT and ACT tests from admissions requirements. EdSource 1/27/2022
Professor Emeritus of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Arthur Asa Berger commented in an article about the once-ubiquitous Doggie Diner mascot. SF Gate 1/27/2022
Alumna Jess Hudson commented on the expansion of the child tax credit. NPR 1/27/2022 (This article was published by over 70 news outlets.)
Alumnus Terry Riley was interviewed about his career in music. Magnet 1/27/2022
A 2018 study by the Family Acceptance Project was cited in an article about suicide prevention in the LGBTQ community. Today 1/26/2022
SF State research into the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans was mentioned after the San Francisco Police Department released data showing a major increase in attacks against the Asian American community. Asian Post 1/26/2022; Times of India 1/26/2022 (This article was originally published by the Associated Press.)
SF State School of Art’s first Latinx Chair Victor De La Rosa was profiled for his efforts to build diversity and inclusion into the classroom. KTVU 1/25/2022
SF State Professor emeritus Jeffery Paul Chan was remembered in an obituary. The Rafu Shimpo 1/25/2022
The legacy of Bay Area artist and alumnus Sam Tchakalian is explored in an article. Hyperallergic 1/25/2022
Alumna Christine Williams was hired as vice president and senior underwriting specialist by Santa Rosa-based Summit State Bank. North Bay Business Journal 1/25/2022
SF State research into the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans was mentioned after the San Francisco Police Department released data showing a major increase in attacks against the Asian American community. NBC News 1/25/2022; ABC News 1/25/2022; Associated Press 1/25/2022; US News & World Report 1/25/2022 (This article by the AP was reposted in more than 10 news outlets.)
School of Art Director Victor De La Rosa discussed incorporating diversity and inclusion into his curriculum. KTVU-TV 1/23/2022 (Clip not available.)
Lecturer of Public Health Robin Flagg commented on a proposal to expand a San Francisco health care program to the entire state. San Francisco Examiner 1/24/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on recent participation by undocumented citizens in New York City’s local elections. The Washington Post 1/24/2022
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about growing migration crises and humanitarian emergencies at the borders in the U.S. and Europe. Richmond Times-Dispatch 1/24/2022 (This article was originally published in The Los Angeles Times.)
Alumna Kathy Littles is the new provost at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 1/24/2022
SF State was mentioned in an article about a new universal basic income pilot project. The Sun 1/25/2022; The Fresno Bee 1/24/2022
Professor of Humanities Mary Scott commented on her participation in a rally protesting the Castro Theatre’s conversion into a live events venue. San Francisco Chronicle 1/23/2022 (This article was published by four media outlets.)
Assistant Professor of Public Health R. David Rebanal commented on student health and safety during the surge of the COVID-19 omicron variant. The Hanford Sentinel 1/23/2022; Santa Maria Times 1/23/2022; Lake County Record-Bee 1/22/2022 (This article was originally published in CALMatters.)
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a dispute between supermarket workers in Colorado and their employer. KUNR-FM 1/21/2022
The adoption of Asian American studies curricula in the 1960s at SF State was mentioned in an article about advocates working to make it a requirement for schools to teach about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. NBC News 1/7/2022
Assistant Professor of Public Health R. David Rebanal commented on student health and safety during the surge of infections from the COVID-19 omicron variant. CALMatters 1/21/2022
Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk commented on a recent tweet about undocumented immigrant voting rights made by Republican Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson. CNN 1/21/2022 (This article was published in 22 news outlets.)
Professor of Management Ronald Purser was quoted in an article about improving workplace mental health. Forbes 1/20/2022
Student Manmit Singh commented on the CSU’s decision to add caste-based discrimination to its non-discrimination policy. The Press Democrat 1/20/2022; The Chronicle 1/20/2022 (This article was originally published in The Los Angeles Times.)
Student Jisselle Yanez was interviewed about College Spaces from Different Places, a group she co-created to help other students with visual impairments. The Reporter 1/20/2022
SF State is one of 16 CSU campuses to participate in the College Core program, an initiative designed to connect students to scholarships and work experience. California State University 1/20/2022
Assistant Professor of Political Science Rebecca Eissler commented on U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent meeting with Senate Democrats to discuss how to pass multiple voting rights bills. KTVU-TV 1/19/2022
Professor Emeritus of Counseling Stuart Loomis died Jan. 17. Bay Area Reporter 1/19/2022
Student Manmit Singh commented on the CSU’s decision to add protection against caste-based discrimination to its non-discrimination policy. The Week 1/20/2022; Los Angeles Times 1/20/2022; The Wire 1/20/2022 (This topic was discussed in 17 news outlets.)
Alumna Asma Eschen, who was active in efforts to help people in Afghanistan, died Jan. 6. Marin Independent Journal 1/19/2022
SF State is one of 45 colleges statewide to participate in the College Core program, an initiative designed to connect students to scholarships and work experience. KRON-TV 1/19/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the murder of an Asian American woman in New York City as another tragic example of the rise in violent crimes against Asian Americans spurred by the pandemic. KTVU 1/19/2022
Professor of Labor Studies John Logan commented on a dispute between supermarket workers in Colorado and their employer. KUNR 1/19/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Alumnus and leader of a Sonoma County musical group for seniors Sid Gordon passed away at 95. Press Democrat 1/18/2022
Alumna and journalist Lori Teresa Yearwood chronicles the trauma she experienced while homeless in an essay about homelessness and the toxicity of the White Savior Complex. Mother Jones 1/18/2022
SF State is one of 45 colleges statewide to participate in the College Core program, an initiative designed to connect students to scholarships and work experience. KTVU 1/19/2022 (Clip not available online.)
SF State is mentioned as one of the first universities in the nation to establish an Asian American Studies department in an article about more universities making Asian American studies courses a requirement. Yahoo!News 1/18/2022
Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung commented on the need for unity in the Asian American Pacific Islander community in a story about Michelle Alyssa Go, a Bay Area woman who died after being pushed onto the tracks of a New York subway. KTVU-TV 1/18/2022
Professor Emeritus of History Joseph E. Illick was quoted in an article about how photojournalists have changed their coverage of crises since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Forbes 1/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan wrote an op-ed about the success of a unionizing campaign by workers at a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. The Hill 1/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about unionization efforts in multiple fields. KUNC-FM 1/15/2022
Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures Charles Egan contributed to a new exhibit about the history of Angel Island. Nichi Bei Times 1/1/2022
Student Kuinini Manumua discussed the personal impact of the recent underwater volcano eruption near Tonga. San Francisco Chronicle 1/17/2022
Findings on plant reproduction by SF State researchers was cited in an article about the “world’s oldest fossilized flower bud.” The Sun Best 1/17/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about a unionizing campaign at a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York. The New York Times 1/14/2022; The Seattle Times 1/14/2022 ; Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1/14/2022 (This article was originally published in The New York Times, which has a paywall. It was republished in four news outlets.)
Writer Mary Clare Griffin, an alumna, was interviewed about writing and cooking. Idaho Mountain Express 1/14/2022
Professor Emeritus of Management Mitchell Marks discussed inflation of consumer goods in the U.S. KTVU-TV 1/12/2022 (Clip not available online.)
Professor of Africana Studies Dorothy Tsuruta commented on the minting of a new U.S. quarter commemorating the late poet Maya Angelou. KRON-TV 1/12/2022
Kevin Umaña, an alumnus, will be a juror for an annual competitive exhibition put on by the Springfield Art Museum of Springfield, Missouri. Joplin Globe 1/12/2022
The 1960s SF State student group Third World Liberation Front was mentioned in an article about students at Dartmouth College advocating for an Asian American studies program. The New York Times 1/13/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Associate Professor of Geography and Environment Jennifer Blecha was mentioned in an interview with her wife, who is the new priest at Trinity Episcopal Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. Hutchinson Leader 1/12/2022
San Francisco Convention Facilities Director John Noguchi, an alumnus, recently announced his retirement. The Rafu Shimpo 1/11/2022
The establishment of the College of Ethnic Studies at SF State was mentioned in an article about how scholars are responding to advocacy against Critical Race Theory. YES! 1/11/2022
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, on an episode of “The Laura Flanders Show.” WIPB-TV 1/10/2022
Research by Professor of Political Science Ron Hayduk was cited in an article about New York’s decision to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Bloomberg Quint 1/10/2022
The adoption of Asian American studies curricula in the 1960s at SF State was mentioned in an article about advocates working to make it a requirement for schools to teach about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Yahoo! 1/7/2022 (This article was originally published by NBC News.)
Professor of Cinema Daniel Bernardi discussed why “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry gave San Francisco an important role in the series. SF Gate 1/9/2022
Student Californian Ash was profiled in an article about TikTok influencers. The Sun 1/7/2022
Photojournalism student Ashley Hayes-Stone discussed returning to campus after studying remotely during the early part of the pandemic. El Observador 1/7/2022 (This article was originally published in CalMatters.)
Executive Director of the Vietnamese American Roundtable Philip Nguyen, an alumnus, was profiled. SF Gate 1/8/2022 (This article was originally published in the San José Spotlight.)
The creation of a Black studies curriculum at SF State in the 1960s was mentioned in an article about a book on the history of the Black arts movement in the south. The Nation 1/10/2022
The creation of an Asian American studies curriculum at SF State in the 1960s was mentioned in an article about advocates working to make it a requirement for schools to teach about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. NBC News 1/7/2022 (This article was published in three news outlets.)
The University’s decision to delay in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester due to increased COVID-19 infections in California was discussed in multiple articles. KALW 1/10/2022; ABC 7 1/10/2022; San Francisco Examiner 1/7/2022
The University’s decision to delay in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester due to increased COVID-19 infections in California was discussed in multiple articles. KCBS Radio 1/7/2022; KTVU-TV 1/6/2022; SFGate 1/6/2022 (This topic was covered by six news outlets.)
Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang commented on “tip baiting,” a trend in which customers offer delivery drivers higher tips for faster delivery. WNBC-TV 1/6/2022 (This article was published in eight news outlets.)
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about growing migration crises and humanitarian emergencies at the borders in the U.S. and Europe. Star Tribune 1/6/2022 (This article was originally published in The Los Angeles Times.)
Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Melissa Camacho commented on the passing of television legend Betty White. Bay Area Reporter 1/5/2022
Lecturer of Humanities Peter Richardson was interviewed about his new book “Savage Journey: Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to Gonzo.” Nob Hill Gazette 1/5/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about Google’s union-busting methods. Shepherd Express 1/3/2022
Dean of Ethnic Studies Amy Sueyoshi wrote an editorial about Critical Race Theory. Nichi Bei 1/2/2022
Professor and Chair of Labor and Employment Studies John Logan was quoted in an article about public support of unions. Focus Magazine 11/1/2021
Alum Shaylyn Martos wrote an article about their experience as a person of color pursuing a degree in journalism. KQED 1/6/2022
Executive Director of the Vietnamese American Roundtable Philip Nguyen, an alumnus, was profiled. San José Spotlight 1/5/2022
Alum “Sis” was interviewed about an upcoming stage performance in Rodgers & Hammerstein's “Oklahoma!.” Windy City Times 1/5/2022
Alumni Janet Varney, Cole Stratton and David Owen, who founded the annual comedy festival SF Sketchfest, discussed postponing the festival due to COVID-19. San Francisco Chronicle 1/5/2022
Alumnus Peter Coyote is a narrator on an audio tour of artist Ruth Asawa’s public work. Nichi Bei 1/2/2022
Nader Mehravari, a research fellow for the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at SF State, discussed traditional foods eaten on Shab-e Yalda, the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice. Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1/2/2022 (This article was originally published Dec. 6, 2021, in The New York Times.)
Student Marjorie Blen discussed her experience studying remotely during the early part of the pandemic on the podcast series “Pandemic Campus Diaries.” EdSurge 1/4/2022
SF State hosted a virtual screening of “Agents of Change,” a documentary about student protests in the 1960s. The Guardsman 12/8/2021
Student Marjorie Blenlead discussed advocating for new remedial course requirements at community colleges in California. Inside Higher Ed 1/4/2022
Alumna Lori Teresa Yearwood, who is a reporter covering the nonprofit Economic Hardship Project, wrote an op-ed about her experience being homeless. The Salt Lake Tribune 1/2/2022 (This article was originally published in The New York Times.)
A study by researchers at SF State on the effects of having a creative hobby was referenced in an article. Washington Times-Herald 1/2/2022
Lecturer of Criminal Justice Studies James Dudley commented on recent dash- and body-cam videos from the San Ramon Police Department of a man mauled by a police dog. San Francisco Chronicle 1/3/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon’s Progressive Voter Index was cited in an article about voter demographic data for San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 1/3/2022 (This article has a paywall.)
Associate Professor of International Relations Anthony Pahnke wrote an op-ed about growing migration crises and humanitarian emergencies at the borders in the U.S. and Europe. Los Angeles Times 1/2/2022
Photojournalism student Ashley Hayes-Stone discussed her experience returning to campus in fall 2021. San Francisco Chronicle 1/2/2022 (This article has a paywall.)