Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications Archives

Title IX case against Ithaca College and former associate dean closes over a year since filed

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer • May 4, 2025

The Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, has closed after a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed May 3.

Commentary: We must dare to envision radical change for the film and television industry

By Jeremy Larkin • September 25, 2024

I often notice an unease in the eyes of many film students whenever our lives after graduation are brought up — an unease I’m sure can also be seen in my own eyes. While the nation’s current challenges of inflation, unaffordable housing and crushing debt remain unsolved, pursuing a career in the film industry is the riskiest it has ever been for people who don’t come from affluent backgrounds. It’s much easier to wait for new opportunities in cinema when you aren’t relying on them to eke out a living. Stable, rewarding careers in the movie business aren’t a guarantee for people who come from wealth, either. Ultimately, filmmaking is a considerably volatile field.

Title IX violation case against Ithaca College and former associate dean to be pursued in court

By Prakriti Panwar, News Editor • September 11, 2024

In a decision and order filed Sept. 10, a U.S. district judge ruled that a former student’s claim against Ithaca College for violating Title IX will survive. The student’s claim about Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress against Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy. H Park School of Communications, will also survive. This means that the claims will be further pursued in court.

Park Promotions plans its very first Park Convention

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • April 17, 2024

A new exhibition experience is coming to Ithaca College. The Park Convention, hosted by Park Promotions, will showcase student work from across the Roy H. Park School of Communications’ 10 majors and nine minors. The inaugural Park Convention will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. April 19 on the third floor of Park Hall.

Ithaca College student files sexual abuse, harassment, Title IX lawsuit against IC and former Park School associate dean

By Syd Pierre and Prakriti Panwar • January 19, 2024

An Ithaca College student filed a civil lawsuit against the college and a former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications in November 2023. The student alleged that he was sexually abused and harassed by four then-employees of the college, including the former associate dean.