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Ithaca College released its response to the claims made by IC professor Brad Hougham on June 27 in which a motion for dismissal was requested. (Illustration by Kaiden Chandler/The Ithacan; photo by Mikhail Nilov/Pexels)

Ithaca College files motion to dismiss Title IX case claiming anti-LGBTQ+ environment

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • June 30, 2025
Ithaca College filed a motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance.
In the complaint, Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, accused some members of the president’s cabinet of fostering a toxic educational environment. (Julian DeLucia/The Ithacan, File Photo by Abby Brady/The Ithacan).

Ithaca College professor files Title IX lawsuit claiming anti-LGBTQ+ environment

By Prakriti Panwar and Kaeleigh Banda • May 9, 2025
Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a civil lawsuit against Ithaca College on April 30. Hougham, through his attorneys, claims that he experienced a “hostile sexual environment” and anti-LGBTQ+ work environment on campus. 
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.

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

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • 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.
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.
Editorial: Title IX is an unfulfilled promise to trans student athletes

Editorial: Title IX is an unfulfilled promise to trans student athletes

By The Ithacan • February 19, 2025
Title IX has been a beacon of protection since it was passed in 1972, but it is also a rather weak promise. Students are at the whim of rotating administrations who use policies like Title IX as cannon fodder for their own interests.
Trump’s pick for the Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was the administrator of the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first term. When asked about Title IX, she said she supported the 2024 Title IX regulations being struck down. (Reuters/via SNO Sites/Tierney L Cross/Kevin Lamarque,)

Return to Trump-era Title IX rules raises alarm for transgender protections

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • February 19, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Regulations, which expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students, were rescinded after a Jan. 9 Federal Court ruling. The changes in Title IX along with President Donald Trump and his administration’s return to Washington, D.C., have created concerns among Ithaca College students and faculty over the protection of transgender students.
Susan Bassett ’79, Ithaca College’s director of athletics, was the first president of Women Leaders in Sports and has held leadership roles in collegiate athletics for over four decades. Bassett announced she will retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester.

Building a legacy: The role of women leaders in NCAA growth

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
As of the 2024–25 academic year, there are 425 colleges and universities that fall under the NCAA’s Division III for athletics. Among those schools, 147 have female directors of athletics, which represents the highest ratio across every division in the NCAA.
Dr. Ellen J. Staurowsky is a sports media professor at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications. Staurowsky has dedicated much of her career to leveling the playing field for women in sports.

Q&A: Sports media professor contributes to Olympics gender equality publication

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • November 19, 2024
Ellen J Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Sports Media at Ithaca College is helping to change the sporting landscape worldwide through her advocacy work in Title IX, pay equity in sports and representation of women in sports media.
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is a confidential resource for students to discuss their concerns or report sexual assault. Two CAPS counselors, who have experience working with sexual assault survivors, serve as Title IX liaisons.

Community expresses concern about Title IX lawsuit against former associate dean, IC

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • March 8, 2024
As Ithaca College students returned to campus in January for the start of Spring 2024, many learned of a sexual abuse, harassment and Title IX lawsuit filed by a student against the college and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.
From left, Belisa González, professor and dean of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and outgoing director of the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity; Diana Dimitrova, director of International Student and Scholar Services; Elyse Nepa, assistant director for the Clery Act and Prevention Education in the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management; and Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator, were presented with Women of Distinction awards.

Women’s Leaders Series recognizes four Women of Distinction

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2023
On March 31, the Ithaca College Women’s Mentoring Network honored four women leaders during the 2023 Women of Distinction Award ceremony.
Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has hosted three web panels of speakers on topics related to Title IX in sports.

Professor educates community on Title IX in sports

By Hannah Fichter, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
As this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation, the Women’s Sports Foundation continues to celebrate its efforts toward achieving gender equity in all sports.
Editorial: Campus climate surveys are essential for a change

Editorial: Campus climate surveys are essential for a change

By The Ithacan • March 22, 2023
So, even though it is up to each college to make a change, the problem must be viewed as a national matter.
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