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In her recent op-ed published in the Albany Times Union, �鶹ֱ�� Haub Law Professor Bridget J. Crawford examines a new federal tax rule that would allow tipped workers to claim a deduction—unless their tips come from what the Treasury Department defines as “pornographic activity.” Professor Crawford argues that this exclusion is not a question of morality, but of labor and tax fairness, warning that it disproportionately harms the modern digital workforce, especially women who earn income through subscription-based platforms. She notes that creators on sites like OnlyFans and Fansly are already taxed as independent contractors and receive 1099s like other freelancers, raising a critical question: why should one group of tipped workers be denied a benefit available to everyone else? “Tax policy should meet women where they actually work, not exclude them from deductions,” writes Professor Crawford. “The IRS’s job is to review income, not to judge women’s bodies or the way they earn a living. Women working in digital creator spaces deserve the same neutrality, fairness and access to deductions that the tax code offers other workers.”

Fifty students. Six sessions. One life-changing experience. As the Center for Leadership and Emotional Intelligence wraps its inaugural program, leaders from across �鶹ֱ�� reflect on its impact and share their vision for the future.

Named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors in the nation, Jessica Magaldi, JD, connects law to what students care about by building courses (and relationships) rooted in meaning, relevance, and real-life learning.

It’s 2026, and �鶹ֱ�� is turning 120. We’re kicking off a yearlong celebration of the people, places, and moments that have shaped our community since 1906. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for stories, events, and ways to get involved all year long.

Higher education is being reshaped by rapid change and leadership matters more than ever. This fall, we welcomed Ajay Khorana, PhD, as dean of the Lubin School of Business and Brian Goldstein, PhD, as dean of the College of Health Professions, two accomplished leaders whose expertise bridges academic rigor, industry insight, and student outcomes.

When Joseph Benfield ’91, Kathy-Ann Edwards ’93, and Franklyn Smith ’89 arrived at �鶹ֱ�� from across the Caribbean, they found more than an education—they found a community that believed in them. Today, they are channeling that shared experience into meaningful impact, establishing a scholarship that honors their journey and invests in the future of Caribbean and Black business students at �鶹ֱ��.

�鶹ֱ��’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team has secured a record-breaking sixth national championship title. Team Captain Suraj Sharma ’26 opens up about the grind, the growth, and the meaning behind the historic win.

For 14 years, Mark Brown has led �鶹ֱ�� Athletics with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to student success. Now, through a planned gift, he’s ensuring that support continues for generations of Setters to come.

From homes around the world to a new life in Blue and Gold, international student-athletes at �鶹ֱ�� face more than competition—they navigate culture, language, and independence.

�鶹ֱ�� Athletics celebrated five outstanding alumni during the 2025 Hall of Fame Brunch on Homecoming Weekend. From record-breakers to program builders, these Setters left their mark and now take their place in �鶹ֱ�� history.