In the News

The Department of Marketing and Communications has compiled a list of some of the recent news stories involving the University of Dallas and its faculty, staff and students. To read a story, click on the link included in the description. Please note that links expire and change as papers move stories to their archives.

May 5, 2008

Business world demands quick-change artists
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
COB Dean J. Lee Whittington commented on the scholar-practitioner faculty in the GSM in a story about graduate schools.

Business leaders court candidates with leadership and ‘soft’ skills
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
COB Dean J. Lee Whittington commented on the need for business school grads to have soft skills (i.e. interpersonal relations and conflict resolution).

May 1, 2008

Radio Maria Houston
SOM Professor Juan Rendon was a guest on the radio program to talk about the SOM’s Catholic Biblical School.

April 30, 2008

Senate confirms U.S. attorney
Dallas Morning News
Alumna Becky Gregory was featured in a story about being named U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.

April 28, 2008

West Lake hopefuls say they’ll elevate City Hall’s tone
Austin American Statesman
GSM alumnus Dwight Thompson was featured in an article about West Lake Hills candidate for the City Council.

April 25, 2008

Former professor honors children’s literature writers at the University of Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Education students and Dr. Cherie Clodfelter were featured in the About Town column regarding the annual awards presented by the department.

April 23, 2008

Biblical Scholars Challenge Pelosi's 'Scripture' Quote
Cybercast News Service
Professor Mark Goodwin commented on scripture that was quoted in a recent news release by Rep. Pelosi.

Early video art at UD's Haggerty Gallery
Dallas Morning News
Review of the current art exhibition "Video Art: The Early Years"

April 21, 2008

University of Dallas Info Sessions
Dallas Morning News
The School of Ministry’s upcoming info sessions were mentioned in a news brief.

Hainan Airlines appoints North American GM and Seattle Branch Manager
Travel Daily News
News story about GSM alumnus Joel Chusid being named North American general manager of Hainan Airlines.

April 20, 2008

From Our Readers
Plano Star Courier
The University of Dallas Frisco Campus – and move from Plano – was mentioned in an op-ed about economic development in Plano.

April 19, 2008

Continental Resources makes personnel moves
The Enid News & Eagle
News story about GSM alumnus Warren Henry as the vice president of investor relations for the company.

April 18, 2008

Pope names bishops for Des Moines, Little Rock, three new auxiliaries
Texas Catholic
UD alumnus Father Oscar Cantu was mentioned in a story about his new appointment as auxiliary bishop of San Antonio.

April 17, 2008

Scott Johnson: Good times in Plano
Dallas Morning News
The University of Dallas Frisco Campus – and move from Plano – was mentioned in an op-ed about economic development in Plano.

April 15, 2008

Paris, Rome Focus of Annual UDallas Summer Tour June 11-22
The Irving Journal
News brief on the upcoming Eternal Cities tour.

April 13, 2008

University of Dallas offers study abroad
Dallas Morning News
News brief on special summer programs abroad and at the Irving campus.

April 12, 2008

University of Dallas to hold lecture
Dallas Morning News
News brief about the upcoming John Paul II lecture featuring Cardinal Arinze.

April 11, 2008

Joe Schumacher: What's Plano's next move?
Dallas Morning News
The University of Dallas Frisco Campus – and move from Plano – was mentioned in a story about economic development in Plano.

Houston priest named San Antonio auxiliary bishop
Houston Chronicle
Story about UD alumnus Rev. Oscar Cantu being named the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Dallas seminary rector receives call to be bishop of Shreveport
Today’s Catholic
University of Dallas mentioned in a story about alumnus Monsignor Michael Gerard Duca being named the new bishop of the Shreveport diocese.

April 10, 2008

Loma Linda’s unique story starts with a Catholic priest
Dallas Morning News
University of Dallas mentioned in a story about the Loma Linda neighborhood where Holy Trinity College – now the University of Dallas – was founded.

Senior Class Honors Baylor Lecturer As Collins Outstanding Professor
Baylor University Press Release
Press release announcing Braniff alumna Dr. Mona M. Choucair has been selected the 2008 Collins Outstanding Professor by the senior class at Baylor.

April 9, 2008

Patrol prepared to work by itself, chief says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
University of Dallas career fair mentioned in a story about border patrol agents.

April 7, 2008

Demand for people to work in the sports industry grows
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
GSM Professor Scott Wysong commented on how athletic departments are becoming more business savvy and need more executives.

April 6, 2008

U.S. Senate Considers New ET Prosecutor
Tyler Morning Telegraph
UD alumna Becky Gregory was mentioned in a story about nominations for the next top federal prosecutor in East Texas.

April 5, 2008

Flores named rector of St. Patrick Cathedral
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
SOM alumnus Rev. Richard Flores was featured in a story about his recent appointment as rector of Fort Worth's St. Patrick Cathedral.

April 4, 2008

Father Bierschenk assigned to St. Monica’s in Dallas
Texas Catholic
UD alumnus Father Stephen Bierschenk was featured in a story about his new assignment at St. Monica’s church.

Cardinal Arinze to say Mass, speak locally
Texas Catholic
News brief about the upcoming John Paul II lecture featuring Cardinal Arinze.

Dallas priest named bishop of Shreveport
Catholic East Texas
University of Dallas mentioned in a story about Monsignor Michael Gerard Duca being named the new bishop of the Shreveport diocese.

April 3, 2008

eCollege Recognizes Excellence in Online Education at Annual Conference
eCollege Press Release
Press release included information about GSM Professor Vanessa Cox and her recent eCollege's Excellence in Online Administration Award.

Bernanke Has Been Anything But Loose
Investor’s Business Daily
GSM Professor Michael Cosgrove published an op-ed about recent criticisms Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Charlie Lesko Joins MaxLinear as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
MaxLinear Press Release
Press release about alumnus Charlie Lesko being named VP of worldwide sales for MaxLinear.

Hispano sera rector de Catedral de San Patricio
Al Dia
SOM alumnus Rev. Richard Flores was featured in a story about his recent appointment as rector of Fort Worth's St. Patrick Cathedral.

April 2, 2008

Diocese gets glimpse of its new bishop
Shreveport Times
University of Dallas mentioned in a story about Monsignor Michael Gerard Duca being named the new bishop of the Shreveport diocese.

Dallas priest to be bishop
Dallas Morning News
University of Dallas mentioned in a story about Monsignor Michael Gerard Duca being named the new bishop of the Shreveport diocese.