2023 in the Media
The biggest articles featuring our faculty, staff, and students, as seen on ABC News Now, NIH, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.
NY1: Last Call: Black History Month and the Legacy of Dr. Bernadine Lacy
February 21, 2023
Ashley Graham-Perel, EdD, assistant professor and interim director of cultural affairs, spoke to NY1 about her film highlighting the life and legacy of renowned nurse leader Bernadine Mays Lacey, EdD ’91
Washington Post: Judge Kacsmaryk’s medication abortion decision distorts a key precedent
April 13, 2023
Assistant Director Donna J. Drucker, PhD, wrote to the Washington Post about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit’s partial stay on Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling suspending the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, and Kacsmaryk’s misinterpretation of the 1936 decision in United States v. One Package.
ABC News Now: National Nurses Week 2023
May 8, 2023
Assistant Professor Latisha Hanson, DNP ’15, and MDE-DNP student Michelle Charles, MS ’21, shed light on the role nurses can play in meeting the need for mental health resources on ABC News.
Crain’s New York: Notable 2023 Healthcare Leaders
May 19, 2023
Crain’s spotlighted three individuals from Columbia Nursing whose dedication, vision and provision of care reflect the best of the profession: Elizabeth Corwin, PhD, vice dean of Strategic and Innovative Research; Stephen Ferrara, DNP, associate dean for clinical affairs; and former associate dean for diversity and cultural affairs Vivian Taylor, EdD.
National Institute of Health (NIH): Researcher explores cardiovascular health disparities of sexual and gender minorities
June 15, 2023
Assistant Professor Billy Caceres, PhD, shared his insights with NIH about why disparities among this population exist and what he is doing to advance this understudied but growing area of research.
Wall Street Journal: When AI Overrules the Nurses Caring for You
June 15, 2023
Wall Street Journal highlighted research by Sarah Rossetti, PhD, biomedical informatics and nursing associate professor, where she and a team of researchers developed predictive models that quantify a nurse’s intuition and can be used to alert hospital staff to patients in trouble.
Becker’s Hospital Review: American Association of Nurse Practitioners selects new president
July 5, 2023
Becker’s Hospital Review sits down with associate dean for clinical affairs Stephen Ferrara, DNP, to discuss his new role as president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Becker’s Hospital Review: Meet the 6 nurse 'living legends' named by the American Academy of Nursing
August 23, 2023
The American Academy of Nursing recognized Mary O'Neil Mundinger, PhD, as a Living Legend for launching Columbia Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing practice program and pushing for advancements to the entire nursing curriculum.
Spectrum NY1: Dean Frazier speaks on Breast Cancer Awareness Month with NY1 "In Focus with Cheryl Wills"
October 8, 2023
Dean Lorraine Frazier shared her personal story in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
WNEM TV5: National Nurse Practitioner Week
November 13, 2023
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Stephen Ferrara, DNP, and student Kelly Rojas participated in an interview by WNEM TV5 on National Nurse Practitioner Week.