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November 24, 2025
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StudentsOctober 23, 2025
In The Media
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Dyson Professor Melvin Williams appears in USA Today amid coverage of Kendall Jenner addressing speculation about her sexuality. Professor Williams situates the story within the broader dynamics of celebrity journalism, noting that while public curiosity is baked into fame, neither celebrities nor private individuals owe explanations about their sexual orientation. He emphasizes that disclosures should remain a matter of personal choice, not public pressure.
January 16, 2026
USA TODAY
In the Media
On MSNBC’s Velshi, Dyson Criminal Justice Professor Darrin Porcher analyzes newly released video footage of the Renee Good shooting. Porcher says the footage does not show threatening behavior, calling the incident “a travesty” and stating that the officer’s actions run counter to accepted policing practices.
January 16, 2026
MS NOW
In the Media
Dyson Professor Seong-Jae Min pens an op-ed in The Korea Times examining shifting portrayals of Asian masculinity in media. He explores how representation—once dominated by Orientalist stereotypes—has evolved in ways that increasingly shape dating culture and social perception, demonstrating the media’s power to both reflect and influence society.
January 16, 2026
The Korea Times
In the Media
The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) highlights Dyson Professor Anne Toomey, who has released open-access course materials for Research Methods for a Better World. The materials—developed for a course emphasizing real-world impact from the start of the research process—include a full syllabus, lectures, activities, and evaluations, expanding access to applied research training.
January 16, 2026
Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development
In the Media
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides an expert analysis to both ABC News and Newsweek in coverage of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and affordability agenda. Professor Tamman discusses Mamdani’s political positioning and compares his underestimated rise to figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while also noting where he and Governor Kathy Hochul appear aligned—particularly on universal childcare.
January 9, 2026
ABC News
In the Media
Dyson Public Administration Professor Ric Kolenda provides expert commentary to Treasure Coast News on rising unemployment along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Kolenda says he expects the trend to continue and notes that the effects could extend into the public sector.
January 9, 2026
Treasure Coast News
In the Media
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 digital mapping project C19LatinoNYC.org. 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.
January 9, 2026
New York Almanack
In the Media
Dyson Professor Andrew Sciallo pens an op-ed in USA Today exploring how the American family isn’t collapsing—it’s evolving. He writes that today’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.
January 9, 2026
USA TODAY
In the Media
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 narratives—even amid broader cultural backlash.
December 19, 2025
US Today News
In the Media
Pace’s commitment to experiential learning and community engagement is also highlighted by News 12 Westchester, which covered the graduation ceremony for the University’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.
December 19, 2025
News12