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The research, community outreach and educational activities of Liberal & Creative Arts instructors and students are frequently the topic of news stories nationally, internationally and in SF State publications.

Photo of Soumyaa Behrens filming Persis Karim interview with Bella Ramazan-Nia
SF State's Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Uses Cultural Responses to Overcome Political Tensions 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Photo of Trevor R. Getz folding his arms in front of projected image from his book Abina and the Important Men
Professor Getz Wins Teaching Award from American Historical Association
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Black and white photo of Nontsizi Cayou holding a flag
In Memoriam: Nontsizi Cayou, Professor Emerita of Dance
Friday, December 06, 2019
Photo of Ron Nagle seated in studio blowing dust off ceramic artwork
At 80, Alum Ron Nagle Still Perfecting His Otherworldly Sculptures
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Photo of SF State Forensics Team posing for picture with medals
SF State's Forensics Debate Team Scores Major Wins
Monday, November 25, 2019
Photo of Suzanne Jackson standing in front of one of her paintings
'We Had to Do It For Ourselves': Alum Suzanne Jackson on Why Art World Has Never Gotten Her Story Right
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Photo of Amy Hennig grinning and wearing glasses
Skydance Media Taps Alum Amy Hennig to Launch Studio for Story-Based Video Games
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Photo of Jason Appler standing at drawing table with pencil in hand
Design Theory Motivates Grad Student's Career Voyage
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Photo of a 2018 anti-deportation protest at SF State with students holding sign that reads Crush ICE
Professor Wilcox: How Can Sanctuary Policies be Justified?
Friday, November 15, 2019
Photo of Dennis O'Donnell and student laughing while seated in KSFS radio booth
'You Gotta Bring It!' KPIX Anchor Dennis O'Donnell Returns to SF State to Teach Sports Reporting
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Photo of Denia Perez smiling and holding a manila envelope
Alum Denia Perez: SCOTUS to Decide if I Can Stay in U.S., But My Home Is Here
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Photo of Angelica Ekeke sitting at piano wearing a fedora
Alum Angelica Ekeke Elevates Untold Stories as 'Visual Symphonies'
Friday, November 08, 2019
Photo of Anastasia Smirnova and student looking at laptop computers
New Cutting-Edge Certification Comes from an Unexpected Department
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Photo of waves crashing into Pacifica Pier
Tales from Pacifica Pier: Professor Mirosevich Explores Intimacy among Strangers
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Photo of the launch of a Ti’at, a traditional Tongva canoe
Global Museum Director Paige Bardolph: Traditional Boat Building Helps Native Community Hone Ecological Knowledge
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Black and white photo of President and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson and President and Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos at the White House
Professor Shimizu: New Film about Imelda Marcos Snubs Earlier Documentary
Monday, November 04, 2019
Photo of Tommy Orange smiling and holding a microphone while seated
Novelist Tommy Orange Accepts SF State’s Gina Berriault Award
Friday, October 25, 2019
Photo of about 30 people standing behind signed support beam
Campus Community Celebrates Milestone in Liberal and Creative Arts Building Construction
Friday, October 25, 2019
Photo of protestors blocking a private technology-industry commuter bus holding sign Warning: Illegal use of Public Infrastructure
Professor McDaniel: Tech Ethos 'Move Fast, Break Things' Can Backfire in Local Politics
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Photo of Jason Bayani pointing upward
Alum Jason Bayani Is Executive Director of Kearny Street Workshop
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
SF State's Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies Uses Cultural Responses to Overcome Political Tensions 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Professor Mark Johnson Discusses Artist Chang Dai-Chien
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Professor Getz Wins Teaching Award from American Historical Association
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
In Memoriam: Nontsizi Cayou, Professor Emerita of Dance
Friday, December 06, 2019
Alum Johnny Mathis Brings Velvet Voice to Stockton for Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Professor Postel's Book Recounts Post-Civil War Movements Focusing on Equality
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Alum Johanna Silva Waki Is a Bay Area Power Broker in National Politics
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Alum Gary Meyer Showed His First Film in a Barn, Now He’s A Hall of Famer
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Alum Harry Chuck's Documentary 'Chinatown Rising' Screens in Honolulu
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Professor McDaniel: Harris' Departure from Presidential Race Will Pressure Candidates to Appeal to Voters of Color
Wednesday, December 04, 2019