USF Media Relations

USF Media Relations

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Media Relations for the University of San Francisco (USF). Contact Kellie Samson for academic experts or USF news. ksamson(at)usfca(dot)edu

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#USFCA Prof. Dana Zartner spoke about the legal effort to protect ecosystems: “It’s this recognition that nature has the right to live & flourish & that there has to be some kind of mechanism that gives nature the right to defend itself when it’s hurt."🦜 @audubon.org www.audubon.org/magazine/mee...

audubon.orgMeet the Musical Artists Who Are Paying Royalties to NatureA lot of musicians use wild sounds in their work. Some are now splitting their profits with the planet.
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The Int'l Human Rights Clinic at the USF School of Law has filed 15 complaints with the UN regarding human rights violations of Kenyan migrant domestic workers who became disabled due to abuse & neglect while working in Saudi Arabia under the kafala system. #usfca www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

prnewswire.comUniversity of San Francisco Law Clinic Files 15 Landmark UN Complaints on Behalf of Kenyan Workers Disabled Under Saudi Arabia's Kafala System/PRNewswire/ -- The International Human Rights Clinic at the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law, in partnership with Global Justice Kenya, today...
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USF Adjunct Prof. Filip Kovacevic (@chekistmonitor.bsky.social), a specialist in Russian and Eurasian intelligence history, spoke with @theguardian.com about the recent case of a spy who plead guilty to charges of lying to the FBI about her contacts with the FSB. bit.ly/404xJwP

bit.lyThe Russian honeytrap: alleged spy for Moscow faces five years in US prisonNomma Zarubina, convicted of lying to the FBI, is the latest Russian woman accused of using her sexual wiles for spying
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USF Fromm Institute instructor of astronomy Andrew Fraknoi talked with @kqednews.kqed.org about the total lunar eclipse (often called the 'blood moon') visible in the Bay Area in the early morning hours of March 3, best viewed between 3:04 a.m.-4:00 a.m. www.kqed.org/science/2000...

kqed.orgHow to See Tuesday Morning’s ‘Blood Moon’ in the Bay Area | KQEDDuring a total lunar eclipse, a blood moon is visible in our night sky. Here’s when to see it.

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New data from @momsfirst.bsky.social & @paidleaveforall.bsky.social finds major increase in number of men taking paternity leave to care for new children in states with mandatory leave leaves, but more work is needed to achieve gender parity. @usfca-pr.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/michel...

forbes.comMore Men Taking Paternity Leave, Study Reveals Impact Of State LawsNew data finds that men are taking paternity leave at high rates in states with mandatory paid family leave laws, but some gender gaps remain in paid leave use patterns.

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Ten former EEOC officials set the record straight on the legality of employers' diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in an April 3, 2025 Statement. www.forbes.com/sites/michel... @usfca-pr.bsky.social

forbes.com10 Experts Say New EEOC Guidance Misleads Employers About Lawful DEITen former EEOC officials set the record straight on the legality of employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion practices, in a statement defending DEI on April 3, 2025.
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🚘 Which Bay Area roads are the deadliest? Prof. William Riggs from University of San Francisco shares insights with @EastBayTimes on the dangers of local roadways and how cities can make them safer. Read more: www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/03/26/d... #USFCA

eastbaytimes.comThe Bay Area’s deadliest local roads — and what’s being done to make them saferTransportation officials have been working to improve safety on some large, busy thoroughfares that have a bloody history of deadly auto collisions.
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Univ. of San Francisco Prof. Henriette Cornet spoke w/ @ktvufox2.bsky.social about a @sfmtamuni.bsky.social proposal to use some SF parking lot roofs as pickleball courts, noting that the idea "is new and refreshing", but more needs to be done to understand ⬇️ ridership. www.ktvu.com/news/can-pic...

ktvu.comCan pickleball save Muni?One of the options SFMTA is exploring is converting existing underutilized parking garage rooftops into tennis or pickleball courts.

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Women’s higher rates of burnout are often attributed to women’s disproportionate caregiving responsibilities. But women’s double shift is only part of the picture. New research finds that 3 forms of gender bias in the workplace may also contribute to women's job burnout. @usfca-pr.bsky.social

forbes.com3 Ways That Gender Bias Fuels Employee Burnout In WomenWomen have higher rates of job burnout, partly due to juggling greater caregiving duties. But new research shows that gender bias in the workplace also plays a key role.

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In a 2024 survey, 41% of women said they'd experienced sex discrimination during job interviews. But what about the gender bias that prevents many women from even getting an interview? A new study reveals a effective practice for reducing gender bias in the hiring process. @usfca-pr.bsky.social

forbes.comHow To Reduce Hiring Bias Against Women? Study Finds Key Role For HRA new study reveals an effective way to reduce gender bias in hiring: shift initial application review and shortlisting duties from hiring managers to the HR department.

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More U.S. workers than ever before are caring for aging parents during the peak of their own careers. Learn about the business case for providing eldercare benefits, and how employers should respond to this accelerating trend, in my latest Forbes article. @usfca-pr.bsky.social @wellthyrx.bsky.social

forbes.comMore Workers Are Caring For Aging Parents. Why Should Employers Care?More workers are caring for aging parents during the peak of their own careers. Employers will face a competitive disadvantage if they don't invest in eldercare support.

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Quietly, USF is having a stellar season atop the WCC. The Dons, winners of six in a row, face a five-game stretch that could determine their season | @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...

sfchronicle.comUSF women’s basketball quietly building up into surprise tournament contenderAfter a slow start to their season, the USF Dons have been finishing off opponents and making a case as a contender for March Madness consideration.
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#USFCA Law Professor Michelle Travis in @forbes.com on designing paid leave plans: "Analyzing use patterns can identify shortcomings of existing paid leave policies for the unique demographic makeup your company." bit.ly/4gl3pV3

bit.ly6 Steps To Design Paid Leave Plans That Work For Your WorkforcePaid leave is an issue that a majority of Americans support, across all political parties. There are six steps companies should take to design effective paid leave plans.

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