BSU In The News

Part-time biological sciences faculty member Carol “Krill” Carson, who founded the New England Coastal Wildlife Association, spoke to The Cape Cod Times about increasing instances of the giant fish Mola mola becoming stranded on Cape Cod beaches. 

BSU President Frederick W. Clark Jr., '83, visited Cape Verde along with colleagues from the university, City of Brockton and state legislature. Brockton Chief Financial Officer Troy Clarkson, G'17, wrote a column about the trip for The Falmouth Enterprise.

The Fifty Plus Advocate, a newspaper serving central and eastern areas of Massachusetts, profiled Louis Ricciardi, '81, including his longstanding commitment to Bridgewater State.

Dr. Brian Frederick, a political science professor, spoke about the race for Plymouth County district attorney with GBH News and The Boston Globe. Dr. Michael Kryzanek, an emeritus political science professor, discussed the role of religion in political campaigns with the National Catholic Register and candidates' decisions to release or withhold tax returns with WBUR.

South Shore radio station WATD covered efforts to expand cybersecurity offerings and build new facilities at BSU.

The Mashpee Enterprise interviewed Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, a former BSU president, about his time leading the university.

The Washington Post wrote an obituary about Janice Bluestein Longone, '54, who studied history at Bridgewater State. She collected thousands of cookbooks and other culinary artifacts, creating a collection that impressed some of the top chefs. Julia Child was among the cooks who sought Longone's help uncovering hard-to-find recipes.

Dr. Darcy Boellstorff, a professor of geography, spoke with The Enterprise about heat islands, a phenomenon that makes urban areas warmer on hot days. 

The PIE News wrote an overview of 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders at BSU while The Sun Chronicle covered a visit to Attleboro District Court.

In an article on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, The Boston Globe shared the stories of Elaine Clement-Holbrook, ’75, G’81, Barbara Stevens, ’76, and Kathy Delaney-Smith '71, three standout basketball coaches who are Bridgewater State graduates. Clement-Holbrook and Stevens (both pictured above) will give the commencement address at the undergraduate morning ceremony for the Class of 2022.

 

Dr. Sidita Kushi, an assistant professor of political science, wrote two columns for EURACTIV and a column about NATO for The National Interest. Dr. William Hanna, a part-time history faculty member, spoke with The Sun Chronicle.

Dr. Andrew Holman, a professor of history, answered questions from WalletHub about the business of hockey, growing interest in the game and who will win the 2022 Stanley Cup.