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Empire State University Experts Quoted in the News
- 12/01/24 — The Saratogian: Veteran and Military Resource Center marks one year at Empire State University
- 11/27/24 — The Post-Star: Empire State University celebrates alumni milestone
- 11/26/24 — 13WHAM: Bright Spot: A milestone graduate
- 11/17/24 — Gayle Stever, professor, Far Out Magazine: Who are we to grieve stars? The psychology behind parasocial misery
- 11/08/24 — Gayle Stever, professor, The Globe and Mail: The pure, infectious joy of Swiftiedom
- 11/06/24 — Christopher Whann, associate professor, Daily Maverick: Panel weighs in on Trump’s election victory and what it means for America, SA, the world
- 11/01/24 — Gayle Stever, professor, National Geographic: What are parasocial relationships doing to our brains?
- 10/13/24 — Nan Travers, Director of Center for Leadership in Credential Learning, Best Colleges: As University of Texas System Expands Free Online Certificates, Students Super-Charge Degrees
- 09/24/24 — Njoki Mwarumba, assistant professor, CNN: Hurricanes have changed. The way we prepare for them should, too
- 08/31/24 — The Saratogian: Empire State University names latest PRODiG+ Fellow
- 08/29/24 — Gayle Stever, professor, Billboard: Chappell Roan & Toxic Fan Behavior: Why do fan-artist relationships turn toxic, and what can be done?
- 08/26/24 — The Saratogian: SUNY Chancellor visits Empire State University to discuss military-affiliated students
- 08/24/24 — Jeff Schuhrke, assistant professor, CounterPunch: Is Joe Biden really the most pro-union president ever?
- 08/21/24 — Gayle Stever, professor, Boston Globe: ‘Bennifer’ is officially done. Again. Is it ridiculous to care?
- 07/13/24 — The Saratogian: Empire State University to offer nursing degree through partnership with RCC
- 07/03/24 — Jason Russell, professor, Business Insider: Where did all the Lifeguards go?
- 06/24/24 — City & State New York: Trailblazers in Higher Education
- 06/14/24 — Jeff Schuhrke, assistant professor, Marketplace: After a judge paused the University of California strike, questions about “no strike” provisions remain
- 03/29/24 — The Saratogian: Meet Lisa Vollendorf
Recent Media Appearances (Podcasts, Radio, Television)
- 11/01/2024 — Ian Reifowitz on France 24: Trump tries to appeal to Arab and Muslim voters
- 10/29/2024 — President Lisa Vollendorf on The Rant podcast
- 10/09/2024 — Tom Mackey, professor, Tea for Teaching: Teaching Digital Storytelling
- 10/07/24 — President Lisa Vollendorf on Look Media Resource
- 09/23/24 — President Lisa Vollendorf, Presidents Forum: Lisa Vollendorf on Higher Education Access and Reform
- 09/09/24 — Andrew Hurd, assistant professor, News10 ABC: Empire State University teaches seniors AI scam safety
- 08/23/24 — Melissa Wells, assistant professor, Academic Minute: Enhancing Teacher Retention and Professional Satisfaction
- 08/14/24 — Cailyn Green, assistant professor, The Academic Minute: Changing to a Person-Centered Approach When Referring to Substance Abuse Clients
- 07/09/24 — News10 ABC: Empire State University offering nursing degree partnership with RCC
- 05/29/24 — Ian Reifowitz, distinguished professor, France24: ‘Dangerous’ message ‘undermines rule of law’: ‘Judges, juries don’t count’ if they’re against Trump
- 05/20/24 — EdUp Xcelerated Excellence: Dr. Lisa Vollendorf — Championing Equity and Access through Quality Online Higher Education
- 05/15/24 — EdUp Experience Podcast: Redesigning Higher Ed for the Future with Dr. Nan Travers and Dr. Holly Zanville, Co-Leads, Credential as You Go
- 04/27/24 — CBS6 Albany: SUNY Empire aims to boost veterans resources with an expanded research center
- 04/22/24 — Cailyn Green, assistant professor, The Academic Minute: Best Practices in Treating Substance Use and Eating Disorders
- 03/28/24 — News10 ABC: SUNY Empire announces new memorial scholarship