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NBC Nightly News and CNBC.com interviewed Human Rights Center Executive Director Shelley Inglis about war crimes for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Law professor Erica Goldberg wrote about book bans for The Conversation.
The University of Dayton will award an honorary doctorate of science at the May commencement ceremony to Lori Beer, a 1989 University of Dayton computer science graduate who now is the global chief information officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The Conversation, America magazine, CBS News, The Washington Post, Popular Science, Catholic News Service and a radio station in South Korea highlight the list of media outlets seeking UD faculty expertise. UD President Eric F. Spina wrote in the Dayton Daily News about President Emeritus Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., and his life's work as a catalyst for social justice.
Four faculty contributed pieces to The Conversation while a trio of faculty in the School of Law contributed their expertise to Inside Higher Ed, Newsweek and Fox News. Forbes cited the research of a pair economics faculty into how a Cinderella run in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship can affect a university's bottom line. CNN International Europe and U.S. also ran the CNN #MyFreedomDay feature about anti-human trafficking work in the Human Rights Center.
University of Dayton sophomore mechanical engineering major Lauren Bower has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for her commitment to creating positive change in the community.
UD faculty were front and center discussing topics surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. CNN International featured anti-human trafficking work in the Human Rights Center. Regional and local media highlighted the Greater West Dayton Incubator, an honorary doctorate for President Emeritus Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., and the first anniversary of The Hub Powered by PNC.
The University of Dayton will award an honorary doctoral degree in humanities to Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., the longest-serving president in University history and a committed community and faith leader who has dedicated his life to educating young people and addressing critical social justice issues.
The Academic Minute, Newsweek, Popular Science, Newsy and the Journal of College Admission are among the national news media seeking UD faculty expertise. Stars and Stripes featured UD's pledge to support employees in the National Guard and Reserve.
A pair of faculty contributed pieces to The Conversation, School of Education and Health Sciences Dean Ali Carr-Chellman wrote "What All Academic Leaders Can Learn From a 1,000-Piece Puzzle" for Inside Higher Ed, and WDTN-TV in Dayton featured a new American Talent Initiative grant to support transfer students in the UD Sinclair Academy.
Commonweal, Newsweek, National Geographic; The Attitude on the Pacifica Network, which has 220 affiliates; and Catholic News Service are among the national news outlets sharing UD faculty expertise. Local media featured the Greater West Dayton Incubator's grand opening.