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Controversy at USD: AFFIRM or DENY?
In his September 20, 2011 "Almost Factual News" blog, Walter Mencken, misleads readers to believe he spoke with both University of San Diego president Mary E. Lyons, PhD, and USD professor of chemistry Debbie Tahmassebi, PhD, about a recent $600,000 National Science Foundation grant, but he did not. The information attributed to Drs. Lyons and Tahmassebi is completely fabricated and untrue. We understand the nature of this satirical column. However, Mr. Mencken has gone too far with this completely false article. The only "factual" statement in the piece is the fact that USD received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant we commonly refer to as AFFIRM. We demand the blog be removed from your website immediately. Sincerely, Pamela Gray Payton Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs University of San Diego— September 30, 2011 9:56 a.m.