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One of WCC's first students reflects on college's lasting impact
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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One of WCC's first students reflects on college's lasting impact
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As Washtenaw Community College prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, we recognize the thousands of alumni who turned opportunity into achievement. For six decades, WCC has opened doors to education, careers, and brighter futures -and these 60 Stories that will be compiled over the year reflect that enduring mission.
When Andrea Kay Luchsinger first stepped into a Washtenaw Community College classroom, the college's current Ann
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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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One of WCC's first students reflects on college's lasting impact
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As Washtenaw Community College prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, we recognize the thousands of alumni who turned opportunity into achievement. For six decades, WCC has opened doors to education, careers, and brighter futures -and these 60 Stories that will be compiled over the year reflect that enduring mission.
When Andrea Kay Luchsinger first stepped into a Washtenaw Community College classroom, the college's current AnnArbor campus did not yet exist.
The year was 1966 and WCC had taken up temporary residence in a series of Willow Run area buildings for its inaugural year of service to the community. The main classroom building was the old Foster Elementary School and other college spaces were located in a fire station, meat market, bowling alley, Catholic church and a World War II-era Quonset hut.
Known as Andrea Kay Patrick at the time, Luchsinger was born and raised on a farm near Ypsilanti. She attended a one-room school house for her first five years and graduated from Willow Run High School in 1965.
After starting her higher education pursuits at Eastern Michigan University, Luchsinger left the local university and started working in the art department at an Ann Arbor bookstore, which is where she met Tim Luchsinger, the man who would later become her husband of 56 years and counting.
As fate would have it, Tim's father -Leland Luchsinger -had been hired as Executive Assistant for the WCC Board of Trustees. He encouraged Andrea to give college another chance by enrolling at the newly established institution.
"It has been a while since I have thought about those early years," said Luchsinger, who is now 79 and living in Colorado. "I remember everyone being very helpful and caring."
Luchsinger says close connections with faculty helped shape her future. Six decades later, she still has fond memories of a literature instructor, Edith Croake, who strengthened her writing skills, and an art instructor, Janka McClatchy, who inspired a lifelong passion for art with her oil paintings, watercolors and pastel drawings.
After graduating with honors from WCC, Luchsinger returned to Eastern Michigan and earned a bachelor's degree in Early Elementary Education.
Her husband, Tim, also continued his education at EMU, earning a chemistry degree before pursuing a career teaching science at the junior high and high school levels.
Following their marriage in 1970, the couple moved to Colorado, where Andrea spent 30 years teaching kindergarten, elementary, and high school art and reading in a small town on the eastern plains.
Looking back, she credits WCC with helping her build the foundation for the career she had dreamed about since childhood.
"I am an avid supporter of community colleges," she said. "They are such a great place to get started on a great foundation for future careers."
Sixty years after first enrolling, the Luchsingers' connection to WCC continues. Andrea's sister and a great-niece are both WCC graduates, a reminder that the college she joined in its earliest days continues to change lives for generations.
Tags: 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile
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Original text here: https://www.wccnet.edu/news/articles/2026-08-20-luchsinger.php
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall announces fall 2026 series
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 24 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall announces fall 2026 series
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Whitney Cummings
The Buffalo State University Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall is excited to highlight its fall 2026 series-another diverse and robust season for the PAC-featuring multiple award-winning and internationally acclaimed musicians, comedians, and more.
The series opens on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. with Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour presented by Outback. Cummings first gained recognition
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BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 24 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall announces fall 2026 series
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Whitney Cummings
The Buffalo State University Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall is excited to highlight its fall 2026 series-another diverse and robust season for the PAC-featuring multiple award-winning and internationally acclaimed musicians, comedians, and more.
The series opens on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. with Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour presented by Outback. Cummings first gained recognitionas a stand-up comedian and has since become one of the most distinctive and influential comedic voices of the past two decades. She co-created and co-wrote the Emmy Award-winning CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, while simultaneously creating, producing, and starring in NBC's Whitney. She currently hosts the hit podcast Good for You and starred in Friends: The Game Show on Max, a fan competition series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic sitcom Friends. Known for her bold, observational humor, Cummings is currently touring North America with her Big Baby tour, delivering her signature sharp wit and fearless perspective on navigating the world as a single mom. Her latest material dives into the chaos of personal growth, the comedy of owning your mistakes, and laugh-out-loud reflections on raising a son. Her stand-up continues to blend personal anecdotes with incisive cultural commentary. Cummings has released six acclaimed stand-up specials across Netflix, Max, and Comedy Central. Beyond the stage, she's the author of the 2017 memoir I'm Fine...And Other Lies, which offers an unflinchingly honest and humorous look at mental health and resilience. That same year, she made her directorial debut with The Female Brain, which she also co-wrote and starred in.
Jim Messina
The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center presents iconic guitarist Jim Messina on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Messina's legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Angry Eyes," "Danny's Song," "House of Pooh Corner," and "You Better Think Twice" are just a few of his vast musical hits. While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When "the Springfield" disbanded in 1968, Messina and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Messina on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre: country rock. In November 1970, Columbia Records asked Messina to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Loggins get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Messina agreed to sit in on Loggins' first album. Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin' In was released in November of 1971, and an accidental duo was formed. Over the next seven years, Loggins and Messina released eight albums, had scores of hit songs and sold more than 16 million albums. They had become one of rock's most successful recording duos. Since then, Messina has been releasing critically acclaimed solo albums and playing to audiences across the country. Messina recently released his latest live album Here, There & Everywhere, with his new band, The Road Runners.
JB Smoove Live
The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center is proud to present legendary actor and comedian JB Smoove: Live! on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. Emmy Award-winning actor JB Smoove's breakout role as Leon Black in Curb Your Enthusiasm cemented his place as one of today's best comedic actors. After joining the cast of Curb in the show's sixth season, Smoove remained an integral part of all subsequent seasons, earning him an NAACPAward nomination in 2012 and a SAG Nomination in 2018. Aside from Curb, Smoove has had a long and diverse television career. From writing on the iconic series, Saturday Night Live where he received a 2007 WGA Award for "Best Comedy/Variety Series," to performing on camera in the sketch comedy show Cedric the Entertainer Presents, he has consistently demonstrated a propensity for creating interesting and original characters. Some of Smoove's other television credits include Everybody Hates Chris, The Millers, Fresh Off the Boat, Life in Pieces, The Last O.G., the satire Real Husbands of Hollywood on BET+, History Of The World: Part II, and Mapleworth Murders, which earned him an Emmy Award. Smoove has also racked up an eclectic array of film credits, including the cult classic Pootie Tang (in which he narrated and starred), Mr. Deeds, Date Night, Hall Pass, The Dictator, Top Five, We Bought a Zoo, Barbershop: The Next Cut, Uncle Drew, Search Party, Almost Christmas, and On the Count of Three. Smoove's voice credits span both the big and small screens; he has lent his memorable voice to animated films such as Ice Age 4 and The Smurfs 2, as well as animated series like Woke, Fairfax, American Dad, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and to the beloved "Frank the Plant" character in Harley Quinn. As an accomplished stand-up comic, Smoove's mastery of physical comedy and ability to embody the stories that he tells have earned him the title of a "comedian's comedian." Over a thirty-plus year career, Smoove has entertained fans in clubs and theaters all over the country and around the world. Smoove has also hosted NBC's Last Comic Standing, along with a duo of Comedy Central specials: Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus and Russell Simmons Presents: Stand-Up At The El Rey.
Laurie Berkner Live
Metamorphic Concerts presents Laurie Berkner: The Greatest Hits Tour on Sunday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. Recognized as "the queen of kids' music" by People magazine, Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. With more than 1.7 billion streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, more than 578 million YouTube channel views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold, Berkner's songs have become beloved classics for children worldwide. As a leader and innovator in children's music and entertainment for more than 25 years, Berkner has released 17 bestselling, award-winning albums, was the first recording artist ever to perform in music videos on Noggin and Nick Jr., appeared regularly on those networks' Jack's Big Music Show, and helped develop the short form animated musical preschool series Sing It, Laurie! on Universal Kids (formerly Sprout TV). Berkner also created two Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen series with Audible Studios, who released them as ten-chapter audio books through the Audible Originals brand. Berkner's "Greatest Hits" solo show features her classic songs like "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)," "The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming)," "We Are The Dinosaurs," and "Rocketship Run," as well as newer hits like "Waiting for the Elevator," "My Bunny Goes Hop," and "Onyx the Octopus," plus-as a special treat for fans-a few well-loved songs that are not often heard at her full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). The show runs approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
U.S. Army Field Band
On Friday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m., the United States Army Field Band performs a free show live at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. The Concert Band & Soldiers' Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band's performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers' Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, and just as often in the humblest auditoriums as in the smallest of communities. The union of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their national tours, formal concerts, chamber recitals, and educational outreach, members of the Concert Band & Soldiers' Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade, presidential funerals, the Army All-American Bowl, and diplomatic efforts overseas.
The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour
The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center presents The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things-and more. From forming a teenage garage band to striding the stage alongside several of the world's greatest guitarists, Cray has sold millions of albums and countless concert tickets, won five Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and the recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, and has designed two signature model Fender guitars-but for him, what's always mattered most is the music. Cray has shared stage and/or studio with the likes of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. In 1978, he was cast (as a musician) in Animal House, the blockbuster comedy that made John Belushi famous. 1978 was also the year Cray recorded his debut album, Who's Been Talkin'. Cray's 1983 album Bad Influence established him internationally, and his 1986 album, Strong Persuader-released after he'd signed with Mercury Records-ensured he became the first blues/soul musician to breakthrough in the MTV era. That album led to Cray gracing the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Recording in 1988, and supporting Tina Turner by joining her on stage every night and touring with The Rolling Stone. Across five decades, Cray has created richly inclusive American music, revitalizing both blues and soul while rocking hard with the very best. To achieve 50 years in the music industry and still be as fresh and committed as when starting out is an achievement few can boast of, but Cray can count himself among those few. He has released 19 studio albums, every one replete with extremely distinctive songs, won five Grammy Awards, and continues to make music that sounds like no one but Robert Cray.
The Traveling Milburys: The World's Greatest Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys
On Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m., Legends Revisited presents The Traveling Milburys: The World's Greatest Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys. Don't miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Bob Dylan. The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video, and audience participation. This is an authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys, right down to the outfits and instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys plus classics from individual artists including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers)!
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center presents Celtic Superstars and power couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 p.m. The early 2000's saw both Natalie and Donnell busy raising their seven children (all world class musical talents in their own right), running a fully operational farm, and building a thriving Farmers Market in Lakefield Ontario-all while still playing more than 75 shows a year in North America. With most of the children now in their early to late teens, it's time to spread their wings again and bring their electrifying live performances to audiences everywhere. MacMaster's virtuosic skill and effortless charm has seen her inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, won her 2 JUNO Awards and 19 East Coast Music Awards, and allowed her to release three Gold Albums. Combine that with the energy and incredible stage presence of Leahy, whose leadership earned his acclaimed Celtic family-band "Leahy" Double-Platinum status, 3 JUNO Awards, and an Academy Award as the subject of the 1985 documentary "The Leahys: Music Most of All," and you have the most exhilarating duo in Celtic Music! This powerhouse couple has sold out over 1000 shows in North America, and in their combined careers have recorded with a star-studded list of collaborators including Yo-Yo Ma, Micheal McDonald, Allison Krauss, Thomas Dolby, The Rankin Family, Rhiannon Giddens, Johnny Reid, Nickelback, and more. Each world class performers, both MacMaster and Leahy have found time to tour and perform with some of the biggest names in music including The Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, Don Henley, Bela Fleck, and more. Showing no signs of slowing down, this duo keeps up a tireless touring schedule and continue to build on their reputation as must-see live performers.
O Christmas Tea
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss... grab your teacups! On Tuesday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m., James & Jamesy presents O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy. Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London's three-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo's boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjures wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweeps the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. Hailed as "a child's imagination on steroids" by London Free Press and "a masterpiece of physical comedy" by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit since 2015, this unstoppable duo is regarded as "one of the most popular fringe duos ever" (CBC).
Swing into the Holidays
The season wraps up on Friday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. with the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center presenting Swing into the Holidays with Caity Gyorgy and Christian Wiggs. 'Tis the season to be swinging as we take a trip down memory lane with an evening full of your favorite songs from holiday movies, traditional carols and more. Featuring three-time Juno award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy and acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Christian Wiggs, Swing Into The Holidays will take you to a "Winter Wonderland" while you "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The show will feature hits heard in popular films like "Baby it's Cold Outside" from Elf, "All I Want for Christmas is You" from Love Actually, and many more. Gyorgy is known for singing bebop and swing and her compositions have won multiple awards, including the grand prize in the jazz category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Wiggs is founder and CEO of Bandstand Presents, host of Jazz Tonight on PBS, and serves as musical/band manager for global icon Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. They unite for Swing Into The Holidays, which will feature sing-alongs and fun for the whole family during the most wonderful time of the year!
Tickets for all shows are on sale now and can be purchased Tuesdays through Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office or by phone at (716) 878-3005, or anytime online at buffalostatepac.org. For the most up-to-date show announcement information and for early access to tickets for future shows, be sure to sign up for the Performing Arts Center email list.
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Andrew Binder, Director of Operations
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Buffalo State University
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Original text here: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/news/buffalo-state-performing-arts-center-rockwell-hall-announces-fall-2026-series
SUNY-Fredonia: Norris Publishes Article on Impact of Newspaper Closures
FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 23 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Norris publishes article on impact of newspaper closures
Dr. Jesse J. Norris' article focused on a potential connection between newspaper closures and police reporting of crime statistics.
The article, "Newspapers as Capable Guardians? The Impact of Newspaper Closures on Police Misreporting of Crime Statistics," was published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, and was co-authored with Hoon Ha of SUNY Brockport and Joshua Khavis of the State University at Buffalo.
Among
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FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 23 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Norris publishes article on impact of newspaper closures
Dr. Jesse J. Norris' article focused on a potential connection between newspaper closures and police reporting of crime statistics.
The article, "Newspapers as Capable Guardians? The Impact of Newspaper Closures on Police Misreporting of Crime Statistics," was published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, and was co-authored with Hoon Ha of SUNY Brockport and Joshua Khavis of the State University at Buffalo.
Amongother findings, the article found that police departments in areas with recent newspaper closures had higher rates of classifying sexual assaults as unfounded. It was noted that since local newspaper journalists are typically the ones who uncover police manipulation of statistics, police may feel freer to "fudge" numbers when local newspapers close. In addition, the article suggested that print journalists play an important monitoring role in police accountability, serving as a check on police department's control over crime-related information.
Dr. Norris is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice at SUNY Fredonia.
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Original text here: https://www.fredonia.edu/news/articles/norris-publishes-article-impact-newspaper-closures
SUNY-Fredonia: Booth Named to University Council
FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 23 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Booth named to University Council
Elizabeth Booth has been appointed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to the SUNY Fredonia University Council.
Ms. Booth is a retired nonprofit and public-sector professional with over 30 years of leadership in higher education, workforce development, and non-profit and private sector management. She served as Director of the North County Center of Jamestown Community College (JCC) in Dunkirk for eight years, and prior to that as Director at the JCC
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FREDONIA, New York, Aug. 23 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Booth named to University Council
Elizabeth Booth has been appointed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to the SUNY Fredonia University Council.
Ms. Booth is a retired nonprofit and public-sector professional with over 30 years of leadership in higher education, workforce development, and non-profit and private sector management. She served as Director of the North County Center of Jamestown Community College (JCC) in Dunkirk for eight years, and prior to that as Director at the JCCFoundation. Ms. Booth also served as Executive Director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House from 2001 to 2005. Other professional positions include Marketing Manager for the Pepperidge Farm Company and a consultant with Longview Marketing.
Ms. Booth's leadership experience beyond higher education includes serving as a volunteer and member of the board of directors of Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. She is also a member of the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women and Girls, and the Women's Giving Circle. Ms. Booth served a term as president of the board of directors of the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce, an organization she served from 2013 to 2021. She has also served as a member and vice president of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, and as a volunteer with the United Way of Chautauqua County and the United Arts Appeal.
Ms. Booth, of the town of Arkwright, earned a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University and completed a webmaster certificate program at Penn State - The Behrend College in Erie, PA.
The University Council is an oversight body including nine members appointed by the Governor, plus an elected student representative.
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Original text here: https://www.fredonia.edu/news/articles/booth-named-university-council
Mount St. Joseph University: School of Business & Communication Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for the 2026 Academic Year
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 23 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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The School of Business & Communication Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for the 2026 Academic Year
New faculty expertise strengthens the Mount's growing School of Business & Communication programs
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The Mount's School of Business & Communication is growing its faculty team for the 2026-27 academic year, welcoming three new professors who bring a combination of academic expertise, professional experience and research to the classroom. The additions of Ryan Lauerman, Ph.D.; Cam Mallett, Ph.D.; and Nana
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 23 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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The School of Business & Communication Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for the 2026 Academic Year
New faculty expertise strengthens the Mount's growing School of Business & Communication programs
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The Mount's School of Business & Communication is growing its faculty team for the 2026-27 academic year, welcoming three new professors who bring a combination of academic expertise, professional experience and research to the classroom. The additions of Ryan Lauerman, Ph.D.; Cam Mallett, Ph.D.; and NanaTwum Owusu-Peprah, Ph.D. further strengthen the School's commitment to preparing students for today's evolving business and professional landscape while supporting its mission to develop future leaders through academic excellence, professional experience, social responsibility and ethical leadership.
Biography:
Ryan Lauerman is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Mount St. Joseph University. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from the University of Louisville. He also holds an M.A. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Oklahoma and a B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Lauerman spent more than a decade in industry, including several years in recruiting and staffing leadership. He brings this professional experience into both his teaching and research, with an emphasis on connecting organizational theory to the challenges faced by employees and leaders in practice.
His research focuses on workplace belongingness and how it interacts with human resource development, human resource management, and leadership to influence individual and organizational outcomes. His work has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and examines how belongingness can advance theory and inform evidence-based practices related to leadership, employee development, and organizational change.
https://www.msj.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/faculty-directory/ryan-lauerman.html
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Cam Mallett is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management. He joined the Mount after graduating from Penn State's Department of Kinesiology and teaches sport management and general business courses. His research uses historical and qualitative methods to examine the experiences of college athletes, with a particular focus on those competing at the Division III level. His research and teaching focus on sport governance, ethics, communication, and the sociocultural dimensions of collegiate and Olympic sport. He is also a member of the North American Society for Sport History and the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport, and has presented at conferences for the Applied Sport Management Association and the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research.
https://www.msj.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/faculty-directory/cam-mallett.html
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Nana Twum Owusu-Peprah is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Mount St. Joseph University. He earned his Ph.D. in International Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M International University and holds degrees from Ohio University, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana.
Dr. Owusu-Peprah brings 10 years of commercial banking experience with Ecobank PLC, Ghana, where he served as a Credit and Relationship Manager. He teaches courses including International Finance and Principles of Finance, connecting financial theory with real-world practice.
His research focuses on corporate finance, financial intermediation, climate finance, and the intersection of AI and finance. His work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at major finance conferences, earning Best Ph.D. Student Paper in 2022 and an Honorable Mention in 2025. He is passionate about quality education, student success, and impactful research.
https://www.msj.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/faculty-directory/nana-twum-owusu-peprah.html
Together, the three new faculty members represent continued growth for the School of Business & Communication and bring new perspectives that will enrich the student experience. As the Mount continues to respond to changing workforce needs, these faculty additions will help prepare students to move forward in their careers and lead with purpose.
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Original text here: https://www.msj.edu/news/2026/08/school-of-business-and-communication-welcomes-three-new-faculty-members.html
Lasell University Celebrates Opening of Felix Commonwealth Virtual School on Newton Campus
NEWTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 23 -- Lasell College issued the following news:
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Lasell University Celebrates Opening of Felix Commonwealth Virtual School on Newton Campus
Lasell University President Eric M. Turner joined Newton Mayor Marc Laredo, Massachusetts education leaders, Felix Commonwealth Virtual School Superintendent Matthew Spengler, students and their families on Tuesday, August 11th, to celebrate the opening of Felix's new home on the Lasell University campus.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Donahue Plaza marked the opening of a new home for the Felix Commonwealth Virtual School,
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Lasell University Celebrates Opening of Felix Commonwealth Virtual School on Newton Campus
Lasell University President Eric M. Turner joined Newton Mayor Marc Laredo, Massachusetts education leaders, Felix Commonwealth Virtual School Superintendent Matthew Spengler, students and their families on Tuesday, August 11th, to celebrate the opening of Felix's new home on the Lasell University campus.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Donahue Plaza marked the opening of a new home for the Felix Commonwealth Virtual School,a tuition-free public high school that combines flexible online learning with opportunities for in-person academic support, collaboration and community-building.
"Felix is innovative. And it becomes part of our internationally recognized model of intergenerational community learning," Turner said during the ceremony.
In addition to Turner, speakers included Spengler, Laredo and Katherine Craven, Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"A school like Felix removes barriers and meets students and learners where they are," Craven said.
Felix Commonwealth Virtual School is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and provides students with a flexible, technology-enabled approach to high school education. Students engage in digital coursework while also having access to an in-person learning hub at Lasell, where they can participate in academic support, social activities, collaboration and enrichment opportunities.
"Felix is a school where students can learn at their own pace, demonstrate what they have learned in multiple ways and pursue their passions," Spengler said.
The Felix model offers students competency-based pacing and opportunities to earn college credit, giving students greater flexibility and autonomy in determining where, when and how they learn. Classes begin this fall.
Lasell will serve as Felix's first campus site, with the school initially serving students in grades 9 and 10 and plans to eventually expand to grades 11 and 12.
The partnership represents the latest evolution of Lasell's longstanding commitment to innovation and intergenerational learning. The University's Newton campus is home not only to undergraduate and graduate students, but also to Lasell Village, an award-winning continuing care retirement community; an early childhood program that includes preschool and daycare; and, beginning this September, the Felix Commonwealth Virtual School.
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Original text here: https://www.lasell.edu/discover-lasell/news/felix-ribbon-cutting.html
A note from Dean Poole: Finding your rhythm at Clemson
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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A note from Dean Poole: Finding your rhythm at Clemson
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Students,
The first full week of classes is a good time to begin finding your rhythm. Your days will fill quickly with classes, studying, organizations, activities, work and time with friends. As you settle into those routines, I hope you will make room for something just as important: paying attention to what you need and knowing when to reach out.
I know Clemson from several perspectives. I am a three-time Clemson graduate and have spent more than
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CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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A note from Dean Poole: Finding your rhythm at Clemson
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The first full week of classes is a good time to begin finding your rhythm. Your days will fill quickly with classes, studying, organizations, activities, work and time with friends. As you settle into those routines, I hope you will make room for something just as important: paying attention to what you need and knowing when to reach out.
I know Clemson from several perspectives. I am a three-time Clemson graduate and have spent more than20 years working at my alma mater. One thing I have learned is that no two Clemson experiences look exactly alike. That is part of what makes your time here your own. Try something new. Meet people outside your usual circle. Ask questions. Give yourself permission to adjust when a routine, class or commitment is not working the way you expected.
The Dean of Students Office is here for those moments. Our team supports undergraduate, graduate and professional students as they navigate Clemson, and we want you to know you do not have to figure everything out by yourself. Sometimes support starts with a conversation -someone listening, helping you sort through what you need and connecting you with the right people or resources.
One way we do that is through the CARE Network. Students can be referred for many reasons, including academics, grief, homesickness, financial challenges or health-related needs. You do not need to wait until a concern feels overwhelming to reach out. Asking for help early can be an important part of moving forward.
Student advocacy is deeply important to me, and so is hearing directly from students. If you need a place to connect, I hope you will consider making an appointment to visit me or our team in the Hendrix Student Center. Email the Dean of Students Office or call 864-656-1350 to arrange a time to stop by.
I hope the 2026-27 academic year gives you opportunities to learn, build relationships and discover more about what being a Clemson Tiger means to you. Take care of yourself, look out for one another and know that we are here when you need us.
Kimberly Poole, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
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Original text here: https://news.clemson.edu/a-note-from-dean-poole-finding-your-rhythm-at-clemson/
