August 13, 2025
Fall 2021
In This Issue
Blackburn’s quest: Researching the darkest corners of the internet
By tracking and analyzing cyberbullying, zoombombing and hate speech, computer science assistant professor hopes to inspire solutions.
A globe-trotting dream comes true
Alum Eric Giuliani’s book details 70,000-mile, three-year trek around the world
Telling life stories through the ’Black Shutter’
Photographer/art director Idris Solomon adds podcast hosting to résumé
Alumna Lisa Materazzo ’90, MBA ’97 finds the road to success at Toyota
Materazzo is Toyota Motor North America’s group vice president of Toyota division marketing
Dara Freeman leads Cadillac strategy
Alumna’s successes include marketing the 2021 Escalade
University, community help develop student LEADers
Center for Civic Engagement program combines local service with on-campus workshops
Alumni, partners help museum acquire Black artists’ works
Acquisitions include paintings, photographs from 1920s