News coverage validates the meaningful work being done here. It brings the perspectives of Georgia State people onto the public agenda, and it helps to build recognition of our university regionally, nationally and internationally. This compilation of news clips from the Office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications highlights some of the most prominent recent stories that focus on or include Georgia State. Some of the story links below are only accessible with a subscription. To request an electronic copy of an article, email gsudigest@gsu.edu.
BLOOMBERG
Roberts Joins Liberal Wing In Abortion Case (Podcast)
Neil Kinkopf, professor of law, in a story about a divided U.S. Supreme Court blocking Louisiana from requiring abortion doctors to get admitting privileges at a local hospital, and the implications of Chief Justice John Roberts joining the court’s liberals in the majority. Kinkopf was also in a WABE story about how an abortion argument could affect Equal Rights Amendment efforts in Georgia.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Howard Schultz May Run For President, And Some Folks Are Steaming Mad About It
Daniel Franklin, professor of political science, in an opinion piece about Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz’s possible run for president.
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THE ATLANTIC
When Wall Street Is Your Landlord
Dan Immergluck, professor in the Urban Studies Institute, in a story about how institutional investors becoming major players in the rental market has left renters unhappy.
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REUTERS
‘People’s Payout’ Gathers Steam As A Fairer Way To Tax Carbon
Stefano Carattini, assistant economics professor, in an article about what he says is a fairer way to tax carbon.
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NPR
Historic Black Church Donates $100,000 To Pay Off Debts Of Howard U. Students
Georgia State’s micro-grant program highlighted in a story about a $100,000 gift that Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va. made to Howard University, paying the debts of 34 students who owed sums ranging from $100 to more than $3,000. The story mentioned that Georgia State has started a program that provides “micro grants” to students facing modest financial difficulties that could cause them to drop out.
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CITYLAB (THE ATLANTIC)
How Natural Disasters Can Spur Gentrification
Christopher Wyczalkowski, post-doctoral researcher in the Urban Studies Institute, in a story about a new study that examines the extent to which Katrina paved the way for gentrification in hurricane-damaged areas of New Orleans.
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THE CONVERSATION
Why The Pope’s Upcoming Summit Needs
To Do A Full Accounting Of The Cover-Up Of Sexual Abuse
Timothy D. Lytton, Distinguished University Professor and professor of law, in an opinion piece
about how recent statements by leading bishops of the Catholic Church suggest they are not ready to provide a full and detailed account of their own role in concealing credible allegations of sexual abuse.
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EDTECH MAGAZINE
Chief Innovation Officers Join The Campus C-Suite
Phil Ventimiglia, chief innovation officer, in a story about how the role of chief innovation officer helps higher education institutions flourish in a landscape where technology is rapidly changing.
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THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Atlanta Council, Mayor At Odds Over Plan To Stem Corruption
Harvey Newman, professor emeritus in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, in an article about how Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is at odds with the Atlanta City Council over the plan to stem corruption at Atlanta City Hall.
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THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Budget To Demolish Georgia State Space Doubles To Nearly $10 Million
A report on university officials discussing the cost to demolish Kell Hall, built in 1925, with the state’s Board of Regents. Georgia State officials said the reason for the higher budget is the cost to relocate utility lines, which was higher than anticipated.
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Former Reed Official Charged With Violating Open Records Law
Greg Lisby, professor of communication, in a story about Jenna Garland, press secretary for former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, who has been cited for allegedly violating the Georgia Open Records Act. Lisby was also in a story on WSB-TV.
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ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE
CAP’S DAN SWEAT AWARD
A report on Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) giving its prestigious Dan Sweat Award to Sam Williams, a faculty member in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, former president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber and a former president of CAP.
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ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE
650-Bed Student Housing Project Pitched For Downtown
A story on plans being submitted in Atlanta for a new 650-bed student housing project at 116 Luckie St. NW, which could appeal to Georgia State students.
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WABE-NPR
Where Do Georgia’s Tobacco Settlement Dollars Go?
Michael Eriksen, dean of the School of Public Health, in a story about where Georgia’s tobacco settlement dollars go. Twenty years ago, Georgia and 45 other states reached an agreement with tobacco companies that settled all future claims against the firms about smoking. The Master Settlement Agreement has provided Georgia with more than $3 billion since 2000.
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GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Lock ‘Em Up At Any Cost? Georgia Study Suggests Most Wouldn’t
Eyal Aharoni, assistant professor of psychology, philosophy and neuroscience, in an article about a study that shows when people consider sentencing an offender for a crime, they support heavier punishments when information about the cost of incarceration is unavailable.
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