The Marist College Center for Sports Communication has named Jon Frankel, a correspondent for HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, the inaugural "Distinguished Pro in Sports Communication" adjunct professor.

New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat will kick off Marist's Autumn Lecture Series on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., when he speaks on "Bad Religion: Culture Wars, Political Polarization, and the Transformation of Christianity" in the College's Nelly Goletti Theatre. All events in the series are free and open to the public.

On November 16, Colonel James M. Johnson (U.S. Army, Ret.), Ph.D. was honored recently by the Dutchess County Historical Society for his tireless efforts to preserve and promote Hudson River Valley history.

Kevin MacLellan '89, visited campus to speak with students about the important role his Marist experience played in his professional and personal success and about what kinds of career opportunities they might find in the fast-evolving global media landscape.

The Marist College Center for Sports Communication will present on Oct. 1 Emmy and Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary producer, prominent trial attorney, author, and educator Jack Ford in conversation with Dr. Keith Strudler, discussing his experiences at the top of the media, legal, and sports worlds, including his prominent positions at NBC, ABC, and ESPN.

Associated Press Sports Editors at Marist