Produced by: Kevin James, Assistant Dean and Associate Director of Operations, CPS

On February 8th, Doo Wop took center stage in the Communication and Collaboration Commons during CPS's seventh Research Forum. Professor Lawrence Pitilli, Associate Professor, Division of English and Speech, proudly featured his research on the subject of Doo-Wop during the 1950's and 1960's. According to Prof. Pitilli, the era is often forgotten, yet influential to early American culture. Professor Pitilli presented his latest book entitled Doo-Wop Acappella: A Story of Street Corners, Echoes, and Three-Part Harmonies and afterwards grace the audience with a performance.
For more information on the CPS Research Forum: contact: Basilio Monteiro, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Associate Professor: [email protected]
Related News
Alumna Awarded $20,000 Small Business Grant
Tanairy Fernandez, LMHC-D, NCC, PMH-C, ’13M.S.Ed., an alumna of The School of Education and Founder and Clinical Director of Balance Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, in Huntington, NY, recently...
From Grammar to Cultural Fluency: Educators Reimagine How American English is Taught
For educators helping students navigate the complexities of American English, understanding grammar is only the beginning. In Elements of American English: A Handbook for Teachers and Learners...
TSOE Faculty Member Selected as 2026-2027 Scholar-in-Residence
Heather C. Robertson, Ph.D., LMHC, CASAC, CRC, Professor and Chair of the Counselor Education Department, has been selected as the 2026–2027 Scholar‑in‑Residence for the Center for Faculty Success and...