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Professor’s Writings about Movies Featured in Media
Dr. Michele Meek, an assistant professor of communication studies, wrote an article for Ms. magazine about director Michelle Danner and her film Miranda’s Victim. The film tells the story of the victim in the case that led to the requirement that police read a suspect their rights upon arrest (the Miranda warning). Meek also recorded an episode of the Academic Minute podcast about her book, Consent Culture and Teen Films: Adolescent Sexuality in US Movies.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Covered by Media
Massachusetts media covered two aspects of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders at BSU. WCVB reported on the fellows’ community service with Dress a Girl Around the World. The Sun Chronicle highlighted a session in which the group learned about an inmate reentry program.
Faculty, Student Research Spotlighted
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences wrote about research conducted by biological sciences Professor Joseph Seggio and several students about exposure to bright light at night. Dr. Seggio collaborated with Julie Michaud, Caitlin Waring, Fernanda Medeiros Contini, Meredith Burns, Janessa Quintana, Hannah Deane and Holly Concepcion (all now alumni), and current student John Price on the project.
BSU Co-organizes International Education Conference
BSU professors Jabbar Al Obaidi and Madhu Rao wrote an article in The Jordan Times about the 14th International Conference on Education: Navigating Future Strategies for Advancing Education and Interdisciplinary Perspectives. BSU faculty, staff and students presented at the conference, which was held in Jordan.
Globe Editorials Praise BSU Cybersecurity Initiative
In editorials about the need for school districts and municipalities to be better protected from cyber attacks, The Boston Globe cited BSU's cybersecurity initiative as a "promising" program and "a potential game changer for municipalities." The initiative includes academic programs, training and threat monitoring.
BSU IT Leader Discusses Municipal Cyberattack
Steve Zuromski, '04, G'09, vice president of information technology and chief information officer, spoke to The Lowell Sun and NBC 10 Boston about a cyberattack on Lowell municipal government.
Professor's Award Covered by Hometown News Site
Dr. Lisa Litterio, an associate professor of English, received the 2023 Dr. V. James DiNardo Excellence in Teaching Award from BSU. The Reading Post covered the award.
Newspaper Highlights Commencement Honorees
The Standard-Times profiled New Bedford theater teachers and directors Armand Marchand, ’66, G’70, and George Charbonneau, ’66, G’70, shown above with Ellen Cuttle Oliver, '82, G'89. They will receive honorary degrees from BSU at commencement.
Psychology Professor Speaks About Bullying
WBZ interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Englander, a psychology professor and executive director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, as part of an article about bullying.
Alumnus Named President of Avidia Bank
The Community Advocate featured Robert Cozzone, ’94, who studied management at BSU and was recently named president and CEO of Avidia Bank.
Aviation Faculty Member Discusses Turbulence
Loren Herren, an assistant professor of aviation science, spoke with Boston 25 News about worsening turbulence.
Professor Reflects on Racial Justice Progress
Dr. T. Kevin McGowan, an associate professor of elementary and early childhood education, spoke with The Sun Chronicle about efforts on campus and in the community to foster racial and social justice. More work is needed, he told the newspaper.