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Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Marist Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for a Fall Open House and see Marist for yourself. Explore our stunning riverfront campus, learn more about academics and admissions, and get a firsthand look at life as a Red Fox. Along the way, you'll hear from students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities, connections, and experiences that make Marist special. Register Below:
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Our Experts
Welcome to Our Experts Directory
Marist University is home to faculty experts in many areas of interest including culture, technology, arts, history, and much more.
Click through the drop-down bios below to learn more about each faculty member.
Media requests can be directed to mediarelations@marist.edu.
Assistant Professor of Communication / Multimedia Storytelling
Areas of Expertise:
- Multimedia journalism and video storytelling
- Investigative reporting and accountability journalism
- Documentary production and photography
- Drone/UAV videography and FPV piloting
- Podcasting and alternative/interactive storytelling formats
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Areas of Expertise:
- Philosophy of food and food ethics
- Slow food movement and ethical consumption
- Contemporary continental philosophy
- Ethics and philosophy of language
Media:
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Senior Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
Areas of Expertise:
- Fashion design and womenswear collection development
- Design leadership, brand building, and public relations
- Technical craftsmanship and garment construction
- Fashion industry trends and editorial press relations
Media:
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Associate Professor of Communication
Areas of Expertise:
- Public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communication
- Social media and new media technology
- Health communication and risk communication
- Social and psychological effects of digital/social media
- Strategic communication
Media:
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Associate Professor of Information Technology and Systems; Director of Cybersecurity Education
Areas of Expertise:
- Cybersecurity education, research, and security operations
- Network security, zero trust architectures, and cloud security
- Optical interconnects and fiber optic data communication
- Blockchain and distributed systems security
- Digital forensics and intrusion prevention
Media:
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Associate Professor of Political Science
Areas of Expertise:
- Constitutional law and First Amendment jurisprudence
- American politics and democratic institutions
- Political philosophy and constitutional theory
- Feminist legal theory and gender justice
- Social movements, civil rights, and free speech
Media:
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Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise:
- Obstetrics and gynecology and women's health
- Plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine
- Medical education and clinical training for PA, medical, and NP students
- Preventive health and lifestyle-based disease management
Media:
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Assistant Professor of Biology
Areas of Expertise:
- Plant biology, molecular biology, and genetics
- Agriculture, horticulture, and sustainable pest management
- Mycology and fungal biocontrol applications
- Bee-safe pesticide development and pollinator health
Media:
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Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Areas of Expertise:
- Plant ecology and ecosystems
- Climate change, climate impacts, and ecological responses
- Nutrient cycling and soil–plant interactions
- Invasive species, plant competition, and ecosystem management
- Science communication and STEM outreach
Media:
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Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies
Areas of Expertise:
- Extremist propaganda, radicalization, and counter-extremism
- National and international security studies
- Terrorism and counter-narrative strategies
- Foster care system reform and youth advocacy
- Criminal justice research methods and policy
Media:
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Assistant Professor of Political Science; Director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion
Areas of Expertise:
- Public opinion polling and survey research
- American politics and electoral analysis
- Political communication and media commentary
- Polling methodology and data interpretation
- Voter attitudes and political behavior
Media:
- Miringoff: NY 21 remains Republicans’ to lose with Trump-backed Constantino victory, though Smullen remains wild card (Spectrum News)
- An inside look at how the PBS News/NPR/Marist Poll is conducted (PBS News Hour)
- The Capitol Connection: Dr. Lee Miringoff discusses the latest poll numbers on the New York city Mayoral race. (WAMC: Northeast Public Radio)
Chair, Professor of Political Science
Areas of Expertise:
- International relations and global security politics
- International law and diplomacy
- European politics and foreign policy
- Ethnicity, nationalism, and migration studies
- Political conflict and international security
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Assistant Professor of Fashion History and Costume
Areas of Expertise:
- Fashion history and costume studies
- Celebrity culture and the intersection of fame and fashion
- Labor and work in the fashion and entertainment industries
- Fashion archiving and historic garment collections
- Fashion media and consumer culture
Media:
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Senior Professional Lecturer, Sports Communication; Assistant Director, Center for Sports Communication
Areas of Expertise:
- Sports journalism and Sports communication
- Sports history, culture, and the intersection of sports and politics
- Soccer and the United States Men's National Team
- Longform nonfiction writing and narrative storytelling
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Professor/Director of Games and Emerging Media
Areas of Expertise:
- Game design and interactive media
- Games-based learning and civic education
- Empathy, ethics, and bias reduction through games
- Media production and educational technology
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Professor of History
Areas of Expertise:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt and presidential history
- World War II and American foreign policy
- Modern American political and diplomatic history
- Leadership, democracy, and civic engagement
- Public history and historical interpretation
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