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The Russian honeytrap: alleged spy for Moscow faces five years in US prison Nomma Zarubina, convicted of lying to the FBI, is the latest Russian woman accused of using her sexual wiles for spying

USF Adjunct Prof. Filip Kovacevic (@chekistmonitor.bsky.social), a specialist in Russian and Eurasian intelligence history, spoke with @theguardian.com about the recent case of a spy who plead guilty to charges of lying to the FBI about her contacts with the FSB. bit.ly/404xJwP

How to See Tuesday Morning’s ‘Blood Moon’ in the Bay Area | KQED During a total lunar eclipse, a blood moon is visible in our night sky. Here’s when to see it.

USF Fromm Institute instructor of astronomy Andrew Fraknoi talked with @kqednews.kqed.org about the total lunar eclipse (often called the 'blood moon') visible in the Bay Area in the early morning hours of March 3, best viewed between 3:04 a.m.-4:00 a.m. www.kqed.org/science/2000...

USF Tied for First in Nation for NCAA Graduation Rate | University of San Francisco

“USF has the highest graduation rate among NCAA Division 1 institutions, tied with Yale, Cornell, Marquette, Northwestern, and Notre Dame for the top ranking." 🌉
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If you’re a student athlete interested in economics, please get in touch! @usfca-pr.bsky.social

More Men Taking Paternity Leave, Study Reveals Impact Of State Laws New data finds that men are taking paternity leave at high rates in states with mandatory paid family leave laws, but some gender gaps remain in paid leave use patterns.

New data from @momsfirst.bsky.social & @paidleaveforall.bsky.social finds major increase in number of men taking paternity leave to care for new children in states with mandatory leave leaves, but more work is needed to achieve gender parity. @usfca-pr.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/michel...

Craig Newmark Scholars Excel in Tech | University of San Francisco

Great article on how @craignewmark.bsky.social scholars excel in tech at the University of San Francisco bit.ly/4p956ci @usfca-pr.bsky.social @usftechpartnership.bsky.social

Cracker Barrel will keep its ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash President Donald Trump congratulated the company on the move, saying it will “make your customers happy again!”

USF Marketing Professor Sweta Thota spoke with the @washingtonpost.com about the recent Cracker Barrel logo controversy, noting that "This has been a very unique case, with political figures getting involved.”
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Jeremy Renner tells USF students his near-fatal snowplow accident was ‘a great gift’ During an appearance at the University of San Francisco, the Oscar-nominated actor also discussed the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his commitment to charity work.

Jeremy Renner tells USF students his near-fatal snowplow accident was ‘a great gift’ www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

10 Experts Say New EEOC Guidance Misleads Employers About Lawful DEI Ten former EEOC officials set the record straight on the legality of employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion practices, in a statement defending DEI on April 3, 2025.

Ten former EEOC officials set the record straight on the legality of employers' diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in an April 3, 2025 Statement. www.forbes.com/sites/michel... @usfca-pr.bsky.social

📢 What’s next for U.S. immigration policy?
Prof. Bill Hing from University of San Francisco joins @KPIXTV to discuss the latest developments and the future of immigration reform.
Watch here: bit.ly/3RrzgbI #USFCA #ImmigrationLaw #LawAndPolicy

The Bay Area’s deadliest local roads — and what’s being done to make them safer Transportation officials have been working to improve safety on some large, busy thoroughfares that have a bloody history of deadly auto collisions.

🚘 Which Bay Area roads are the deadliest?
Prof. William Riggs from University of San Francisco shares insights with @EastBayTimes on the dangers of local roadways and how cities can make them safer.
Read more: www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/03/26/d... #USFCA

Univ. of San Francisco Asst. Prof. Simon Scarpetta's recent study about how iguanas on vegetation mats floated 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji was featured in the @washingtonpost.com: 🐊 🌴https://wapo.st/3DErsAt

Can pickleball save Muni? One of the options SFMTA is exploring is converting existing underutilized parking garage rooftops into tennis or pickleball courts.

Univ. of San Francisco Prof. Henriette Cornet spoke w/ @ktvufox2.bsky.social about a @sfmtamuni.bsky.social proposal to use some SF parking lot roofs as pickleball courts, noting that the idea "is new and refreshing", but more needs to be done to understand ⬇️ ridership. www.ktvu.com/news/can-pic...

3 Ways That Gender Bias Fuels Employee Burnout In Women Women have higher rates of job burnout, partly due to juggling greater caregiving duties. But new research shows that gender bias in the workplace also plays a key role.

Women’s higher rates of burnout are often attributed to women’s disproportionate caregiving responsibilities. But women’s double shift is only part of the picture. New research finds that 3 forms of gender bias in the workplace may also contribute to women's job burnout. @usfca-pr.bsky.social

Meet Caterina Ponti, with the help of
@craignewmark.bsky.social funds Caterina was able to focus on applying for internships and focusing on her studies at USF. Learn more about how this scholarship changed the trajectory of her college experience! @usfca-pr.bsky.social @usfca.bsky.social

How To Reduce Hiring Bias Against Women? Study Finds Key Role For HR A new study reveals an effective way to reduce gender bias in hiring: shift initial application review and shortlisting duties from hiring managers to the HR department.

In a 2024 survey, 41% of women said they'd experienced sex discrimination during job interviews. But what about the gender bias that prevents many women from even getting an interview? A new study reveals a effective practice for reducing gender bias in the hiring process. @usfca-pr.bsky.social

Watch: Immigration expert weighs in on Trump administration policies Immigration has been front and center since the Trump administration took office. An immigration law expert discusses the biggest concerns moving forward.

University of San Francisco School of Law Prof. Bill Hing spoke with @nbcbayarea.com about resources for immigrants concerned about new policies: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/politic...

More Workers Are Caring For Aging Parents. Why Should Employers Care? More workers are caring for aging parents during the peak of their own careers. Employers will face a competitive disadvantage if they don't invest in eldercare support.

More U.S. workers than ever before are caring for aging parents during the peak of their own careers. Learn about the business case for providing eldercare benefits, and how employers should respond to this accelerating trend, in my latest Forbes article. @usfca-pr.bsky.social @wellthyrx.bsky.social

USF women’s basketball quietly building up into surprise tournament contender After a slow start to their season, the USF Dons have been finishing off opponents and making a case as a contender for March Madness consideration.

Quietly, USF is having a stellar season atop the WCC. The Dons, winners of six in a row, face a five-game stretch that could determine their season | @sfchronicle.com

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6 Steps To Design Paid Leave Plans That Work For Your Workforce Paid leave is an issue that a majority of Americans support, across all political parties. There are six steps companies should take to design effective paid leave plans.

#USFCA Law Professor Michelle Travis in @forbes.com on designing paid leave plans: "Analyzing use patterns can identify shortcomings of existing paid leave policies for the unique demographic makeup your company." bit.ly/4gl3pV3