In The Media

University Core Fellow and author Chad Thralls, Ph.D., contemplates the changing seasons of basketball play with his noonball contingent along with the lessons of impermanence, joy and community on the Seton Hall courts.

Philly City Council bars hospitals from carrying out ‘medical deportations’ of undocumented immigrants

The Law School’s Center for Social Justice research and findings on the practice of medical repatriation was highlighted with the passage of landmark legislation by the Philadelphia City Council to stop “medical deportations” of seriously ill, undocumented patients.

Consumers filed 178 price gouging complaints in 2023. Here’s why most were denied

Finance Professor Andrew Schwartz discusses how inflation and supply and demand are affecting consumer prices.

Dr. Yanzhong Huang: the need for a US-China détente on global health

Diplomacy Professor Yanzhong Haung, Center for Global Health Studies director, discusses global health security and the need for a détente between the US and China, transcending geopolitical tensions and moving to substantive collaboration and dialogue.

Celebrity Politics and Soft Power, with Brandon Valeriano

Diplomacy Professor Brandon Valeriano discusses the resurgence of soft power in terms of both domestic and foreign policy and what cybersecurity threats we need to address as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok take over the information space.

Remembering Avery Dulles

Monsignor Thomas Guarino, STD, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, reflects on the theological achievements and legacy of Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ, on the fifteenth anniversary of his death.

As Eastern, Latin Catholics discover each other’s richness, their bond grows

Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of the Catholic Studies Program, discusses the Synod on Synodality and the contributions of Eastern Catholic churches around interreligious and intercultural dialogue and liturgical and cultural diversity.

GOP lawmaker wants indicted officials like Sen. Menendez removed from office

Political Science Professor Matthew Hale discusses concerns around a proposal to the state constitution that would amend Article VII, proposing a new Section IV, that would provide for the suspension and temporary replacement of indicted elected officials with vacancy in office declared upon conviction and could be used to punish political foes, thereby politicizing the courts and law enforcement.

Lessons in Leadership: Ruchin Kansal and Satyen Raja

Professor Ruchin Kansal, MBA, discusses Artificial Intelligence (AI) in leadership and how AI can help leaders improve their effectiveness and efficiency.

Virtue and Finance with Dr Justin Anderson

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Professor and Chair of Moral Theology Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., discusses the intersection of the virtues of prudence and hope in relation to financial decision making.

As Biden courts Xi, he should also reassure Asia-Pacific allies

Professor Ann Marie Murphy, Center for Foreign Policy Studies director provides context around policies toward Southeast Asia, the rise of transnational security issues, the Xi-Biden summit and US-China strategic competition.

Lack of Consensus About Free Speech on Campus Is a Virtue

Philosophy Professor Vicente Medina discusses the nature of freedom of speech on college campuses today, political dehumanization and the distinction between friend and enemy in the balance.

'This isn't the 11 herbs and spices': Inside this unprecedented Knicks-Raptors lawsuit.

Nationally known practitioner and Sports Law Professor Robert Boland, J.D., discusses legal issues around privacy and proprietary information concerning the first-of-its-kind Knicks-Raptors lawsuit.

The flagship document of Pope Francis’s papacy”: Evangelii Gaudium at Ten.

Professor of Undergraduate Theology Jeffrey Morrow, Ph.D., discusses Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel, extending the Second Vatican Council’s important teaching on the universal call to holiness to the universal call to evangelize.

Nobel Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee Speaks at Seton Hall

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Madame Leymah Gbowee told Seton Hall students and future leaders that peace starts with them.

Thanksgiving dinner inflation will cost you about 25% more than 4 years ago

Finance Professor Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu, Ph.D., CFA, provides advice on how inflation and supply chains impacts consumers putting together a holiday menu.

Pandas and partnership: Was Xi's US trip a success?

Diplomacy Professor Zheng Wang, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies director, describes Chinese President Xi’s U.S. visit and the “Biden-Xi” summit as symbolizing a potential turning point in bilateral ties after the hostility of recent years.

Mortgage rates fall slightly but is it enough?

Finance expert Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu, Ph.D., CFA, discusses economic conditions and mortgage challenges facing many U.S. households.

Maestro Jason Tramm, the MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra and the Seton Hall University Chorus receive accolades for their collective artistry in the performance of Cavalleria Rusticana.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Watergate and Congressman Peter Rodino’s leadership and legacy are Professors Paula Franzese and Eugene Mazo.

Government lawsuits threaten consumers’ pockets and do little to help the environment

Economist Danielle Zanzalari discusses energy economics and governmental policies around climate change resulting in lawsuits against major energy companies.

Career Metamorphoses: Key Academic Degrees Afford Opportunities For Career Changing Adults

Associate Provost Christopher Cuccia discusses the unique career challenges that adults face today and how Seton Hall equips them for the future of work.

The Twitter Rivals are Barely Making a Dent in Elon Musk's Business

Jess Rauchberg, assistant professor of communication technologies in CHDCM, weighs in on the new social networks launched in the wake of Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

Inflation is impacting U.S. pet owners

Finance Professor Andrew Schwartz discusses how pet owners are balancing caring for their pets and their personal finances during the economic downturn.

Ask the Experts: How Post-War Commemorations Can Impact Peace

Diplomacy Professor and author David Wood looks at the ethics of political commemoration, discussing the complexities around mediation and national reconciliation, focusing on the recognition of injustices and trauma suffered by all parties for authentic peacebuilding that is more likely to lead to a peaceful future.

John Paul II’s Teaching Helps Cancer Patient’s Mind-Body-Soul Battle

Dr. John Travaline, physician and Catholic Studies adjunct professor, discusses caring and dignity for cancer patients, recalling Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body teachings.

Moral Absolutism in the Wake of Terrorism

Philosophy Professor Vicente Medina discusses the existential conflict confronting Israelis and Palestinians and the ongoing tragedy from a spirit of understanding and reconciliation.

Technology and the End of the Russia-Ukrainian War

Diplomacy Professor Brendan Valeriano, an expert in military intelligence and emergent technology, discusses the security dilemma of depending on advanced weapons systems to solve the Russia and Ukraine war.

Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit

Finance expert Andrew Schwartz, Ph.D., provides advice on improving your credit score.