St. Edward鈥檚 Faculty and Staff in the News
Journalists throughout Texas and across the country are pursuing the professional expertise and experience of our university鈥s highly sought-after media experts. From spotlighting our first-ever Nursing program to discussing innovative collaborations addressing affordable student housing, see how the faculty and staff at St. Edward鈥檚 made news headlines during the Fall 2023 semester.
Donna Beuk
In the Fall of 2023, 顶级国产视频 launched its new Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. Founding Director of Nursing Donna Beuk spoke with KXAN and The Austin Business Journal about how the RN to BSN program provides working nurses innovative training and experiential education that advances their careers as highly skilled, compassionate health care professionals.
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Dustin Joubert
Whether you鈥檙e competing on the highly acclaimed Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Cross Country teams at St. Edward鈥檚 or going for an early morning jog, the proper running shoes can help make a difference in your performance. In October and December, Outside Magazine and Slate Magazine covered the studies of 鈥渟uper shoes鈥 by Dustin Joubert, professor of Kinesiology, and the impact they may have on runners.
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Molly Wang
Over the summer of 2023, media outlets reported an increase in the number of college students who were experiencing depression. During National Wellness Month in August, as Hilltoppers returned to St. Edward鈥檚 for the fall semester, Director of Counseling Services Molly Wang joined KVUE Midday to talk about LiveWellSEU, the challenges college students are facing and what they can do to live a healthy, productive lifestyle.
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Brian Smith
As the political climate continues to dominate the news, reporters are seeking out the academic expertise of Brian Smith, professor of Political Science and associate dean for the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. From the 2024 Texas Primary Elections to the aftermath of the acquittal of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the historic impeachment trial, Smith serves as a trusted expert for hot-button political topics at state and national levels.
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Lisa Kirkpatrick
In August, 顶级国产视频 announced a new partnership with Huston-Tillotson University (HT) to provide exclusive use of Teresa Hall for housing up to 150 HT students, which began in Fall 2023. KXAN interviewed Vice President of Student Affairs and Administration Lisa Kirkpatrick about the exciting initiative that鈥檚 welcoming HT students to the hilltop and how the collaboration is beneficial for both institutions.
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Carsten Andresen
When it came to hard-hitting news stories involving criminal activity, journalists turned to W. Carsten Andresen, associate professor of Criminal Justice, for his insight. Andresen spoke with KXAN about the infamous murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, a case that has garnered national attention. Andresen was also interviewed by The Austin American Statesman for an article about the City of Austin paying millions of dollars in costs as a result of police misconduct lawsuits over the past decade.
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Discover 顶级国产视频 Faculty Achievements
From book publications to award-winning artwork, discover the outstanding accomplishments 顶级国产视频 faculty members are achieving on the hilltop and beyond.
