Richmond in the national media
Ron Bacigal, professor of law, was quoted in the Ottawa Sun about Michael Vick surrendering to federal authorities before his sentencing. The quote also appeared in articles by the Associated Press, MSNBC, FOX, ESPN and other publications.
Dr. Con Beausang, associate professor of physics, was quoted about the death of nuclear chemist Richard M. Diamond in the San Francisco Chronicle.
eighth Blackbird, the University’s ensemble-in-residence, was featured in an article in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Dr. Richard Coughlan, associate dean of the Robins School of Business, was quoted in an article about “face time” at work in The Christian Science Monitor.
Dr. Dean Croushore, associate professor of economics, was quoted in The Washington Post about the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook.
The Christian Science Monitor and The Boston Globe reviewed Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution by Dr. Woody Holton, associate professor of history. His op-ed about Supreme Court originalists was printed by History News Network.
J. P. Jones, professor of law, commented on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal from Exxon Mobile on its 1989 oil spill. His quote was carried by the Associated Press and appeared in Finanz Nachrichten, Canadian Business Magazine, PR Inside, Yahoo.com, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The (Raleigh) News & Observer, The Hartford Courant, Houston Chronicle, The Arizona Daily Sun, The Seattle Times, Juneau Empire and others.
Les Lauziere, who teaches in the SCS information systems program, was featured in a Court TV program about missing VCU student Taylor Behl.
Dr. Gary McDowell, professor of leadership, political science and law, wrote an op-ed on the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court that appeared in The Wall Street Journal.
Astronaut and alumnus Leland Melvin was profiled in articles in USA Today and Chicago Sun-Times.
Dr. John Moeser, visiting fellow in the Center for Civic Engagement, was quoted about the leadership of Richmond mayor, Doug Wilder, in The Washington Times.
Dr. Dan Palazzolo, professor of political science, was quoted by Reuters about Democrats’ success in Virginia.
Adela Parvaiz, who teaches in the SCS paralegal program, was quoted in National Law Journal.com about her native Pakistan and the arrest of many Pakistani lawyers by the government under a state of martial law.
Dr. Sandra Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, co-wrote an article in The Providence Journal responding to remarks about the intelligence of African-Americans.
Elizabeth Schlatter, deputy director and curator of exhibits, was featured in an article about the exhibit “Leaded,” in Contra Costa Times.
Porcher Taylor, associate professor of paralegal studies, and Dr. Catherine Fisher, director of the Teacher Licensure Program, co-authored an article about entrepreneurship training for students in Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The Wall Street Journal quoted Taylor about the anomaly on Mount Ararat.
Carl Tobias, professor of law, was quoted about Michael Mukasey’s answers to the Senate Judiciary Committee in the (New York) Daily News, The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Providence Journal. The Washington Post quoted him in an article about a patent dispute between Verizon and Vonage. His comment about the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on returning prayer to the Indiana statehouse appeared in The Indianapolis Star. Tobias’ quote about Sen. David Vitter’s possible testimony in the “D.C. Madam” trial appeared in The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune. The Huffington Post, an online news Web site, quoted Tobias about President Bush’s appointment to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Globe and Mail quoted him in an article about the trial of Omar Khadr. Yahoo News USA and The Christian Science Monitor quoted him in articles about future liability of interrogators. His quotes about Sen. Diane Feinstein’s support of Michael Mukasey and President Bush’s nomination of Joseph Russoniello as chief federal prosecutor in Northern California appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle. His comments about a federal court’s ruling in favor of tougher fuel standards for SUVs appeared in the Los Angeles Times. The Washington Post and The (Baltimore) Sun used his quotes in articles about President Bush’s nomination of Rod Rosenstein for the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Oregonian quoted him in an article about the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on an Islamic charity’s suit. The New York Times quoted Tobias about Michael Vick surrendering to federal authorities before his sentencing. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted him in an article about state charges against Michael Vick.
The University of Richmond’s M.B.A. program was ranked 14th in the nation by BusinessWeek.