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New York Almanack highlights the forthcoming book Printing Nueva York: Spanish-Language Print Culture, Media Change, and Democracy in the Late Nineteenth Century (NYU Press, 2026), by Interim Associate Provost of Academic Programs and Strategy Kelley Kreitz, who leads the . The piece explores how Spanish-language writers and editors in 19th-century New York built influential media networks that supported anti-colonial movements and strengthened democratic ideals.
Dyson Professor Andrew Sciallo pens an op-ed in USA Today exploring how the American family isnÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™t collapsingÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”itÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s evolving. He writes that todayÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s shifts in relationships, independence, and identity reflect adaptation to modern realities, even as older generations struggle with a version of the American dream no longer rooted in property or possessions.
Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today on the cultural impact of the viral television series Heated Rivalry. Professor Williams highlights how the show has sparked meaningful conversations about queerness, sexuality, and representation in professional sports, noting that the strong audience response reflects a growing openness to queer narrativesÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”even amid broader cultural backlash.
PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s commitment to experiential learning and community engagement is also highlighted by News 12 Westchester, which covered the graduation ceremony for the UniversityÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s Parenting, Prison, and Pups program. Led by Dyson Criminal Justice Professor Kimberly Collica-Cox, the initiative brings together Pace students, incarcerated mothers at the Westchester County Jail, and therapy dogs to support healing, parenting skills, and emotional well-being. This semester, nine mothers and ten students graduated from the program, marking a meaningful milestone for participants and the broader community.
In EURPORE SAYS, Dyson Psychology Professor Terence Hines weighs in on renewed interest in the long-mythologized theft of Albert EinsteinÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s brain, cautioning against simplistic claims linking intelligence to isolated anatomical features and underscoring the complexity of human cognitionÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ” and Newsy Today has the story.
Dyson Professor Stephen Rolandi writes a piece in the PA Times examining proportional representation as a potential solution to gerrymandering and partisan redistricting.
For the sixth time since 2014, ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s Economics students have claimed the national title at the College Federal Reserve ChallengeÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”continuing a legacy of excellence built on rigorous preparation, teamwork, and real-world economic analysis.
Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times examining South KoreaÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s growing conflicts over apartment noiseÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”everyday sounds that can escalate into major disputes. Drawing on cultural context and urban trends, he argues that resolving these tensions requires both improved building standards and stronger community norms.
Dyson Professor Ric Kolenda was featured in WalletHub's recent article about Unemployment Claims.
Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min speaks to South China Morning Post regarding a viral controversy involving an image posted by a singer in K-pop girl group Aespa. Professor Min explains how pop culture figures often become flashpoints for geopolitical and historical tensions in East Asian media environments.