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Homa Hoodfar.

Concordia in the news
Posted on November 3, 2014

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

University affairs

Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution: 

  • Le Journal de Québec’s Réjean Parent invites his readers to pay attention to serious political events, in spite of a general need to unplug during the summer months. He mentions Quebec Solidaire MNA Amir Khadir’s participation in a 48-hour hunger strike in solidarity with retired Concordia professor Homa Hoodfar and other Canadians detained in Iran. Last weekend’s hunger strike is also the focus of a piece on Radio-Canada International.