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In November 2023, a civil lawsuit against Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, and the college was filed by a now-graduated IC student.

Title IX lawsuit against Ithaca College and former associate dean settles after mediation

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • March 1, 2025
On Feb. 26, U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Coombe, ordered the council involved in the Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, to file a status report or stipulation of dismissal by April 11.
Loki Mulholland ’23 finished his undergraduate degree at Ithaca College after failing to return to complete his senior year during the 1993–94 academic year.

Alum proves it is never too late to earn your degree

By Mariana Contreras, Contributing Writer • March 8, 2023
Loki Mulholland ’23 took a job offer as an English teacher in Dubna, Russia, when life took an unexpected turn and his Russian visa expired.
Ithaca College announced that Bruce Beck '78, who is an anchor for WNBC in New York City, will be the announcer for the Cortaca Jug game in Yankee Stadium.

NBC sports anchor to announce Cortaca Jug alongside Ithaca College students

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • November 8, 2022
Ithaca College and the YES Network announced Nov. 8 that Bruce Beck ’78 will be the play-by-play announcer for the coverage of the Cortaca Jug game Nov. 12.
From left, Irma Perez, Gillian Wenzel, Jyasi Nagel and Yana Mazurkevich are members of the Intergroup Dialogues course that urge the Park School to become more culturally competent.

Commentary: Park fails to respond to diversity concerns

By Gillian Wenzel, Irma Perez, Jyasi Nagel, and Yana Mazurkevich • May 3, 2017
There needs to be more consistent inclusion of diverse people and perspectives within education at Park.
Junior pitcher Jack Morello practices his pitching at Freeman Field on March 31. Ithaca College is the fourth school the Los Angeles native has attended in the last three years.

Junior pitcher transitions to fourth college

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
After suffering a shoulder injury his freshman year of college, junior pitcher Jack Morello has been crossing the country finding the college for him.
Bryan Roberts, associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, who previously pitched the idea of revamping the registration process at Faculty Council meetings, said the registration process has long needed the update.

New class registration process implemented

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • April 4, 2017
Administrators say the new system is being introduced as the first step in creating a less confusing registration experience for students and faculty.
Bob Iger ’73, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., will take over the role of executive chairman to ease the transition until the end of his contract on Dec. 31, 2021. Iger has previously said he would be stepping down in 2021.

Disney CEO alumnus Bob Iger spoke about success strategy to IC

By Maura Aleardi, Community Engagement Manager • October 27, 2016
Bob Iger ’73, high-caliber Ithaca College alumnus and CEO of Disney, came to visit his alma mater Oct. 26 to speak to the college community.
From left, Sethavatey Limsreng ’16 and senior Alex Horner won the first-place prize for Park Tank, an annual media business competition held through the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Smoking cessation aid wins Park Tank at Ithaca College

By Steph Siok, Contributing writer • October 10, 2016
Senior Alex Horner and Sethavatey Limsreng ’16 fused technology and medicine to claim first prize at the third annual Park Tank at Ithaca College.
IC sees slight decrease in enrollment and applications

IC sees slight decrease in enrollment and applications

By Max Denning, Staff Writer • October 5, 2016
After receiving 2,139 fewer applications in 2016, Ithaca College accepted 69.92 percent of applicants, the highest percentage since 2010.
Jason Freitag, above, filled in for chairman Tom Swenson at the Faculty Council's Oct. 4 meeting where they discussed retention, the Integrative Core Curriculum and rolling grades.

Faculty Council discusses retention at Ithaca College

By Rachel Kreidberg, Contributing writer • October 5, 2016
The Faculty Council discussed student-centered issues of retention rates, the release of final grades and the Integrative Core Curriculum.
Laila Ali modeling at the 2011 Heart Truth fashion show.

Laila Ali to speak at Park Distinguished Visitor Series

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • September 7, 2016
Laila Ali, undefeated boxing world champion, fitness and wellness expert, and television personality and author, will speak at Ithaca College Sept. 29 as part of the Park Distinguished Visitor Series, according to a Sept. 6 announcement from the college.
From left, Park Tank winners senior Dominick Recckio, freshman Alexa Dargis and senior Prairwa “Sunny” Leerasanthanah stand with Bryan Roberts, associate dean of the Park School of Communications.

Clothing blog idea wins Park Tank’s top prize of $500

By Daniel Hart, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
Senior Prairwa “Sunny” Leerasanthanah won the first prize of $500 to incorporate a clothing company into her Tumblr blog, “But I’m a Tomboy.”
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