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Jesse Ciron ’26, Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media, is creating theater that reflects who we are and who we can become. Discover how this aspiring playwright is using storytelling to champion representation and social change.
July 28, 2025
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Professor Tamman also weighs in for Lohud on the potential 2026 rematch between former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and Republican Mike Lawler, suggesting Maloney’s moderate stance and name recognition make him a formidable contender.
July 25, 2025
Lohud
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Dyson Professor Adam Klein contributes expert analysis to The Guardian on extremist symbolism embedded in a Department of Homeland Security painting, linking it to broader propaganda trends in political media.
July 25, 2025
The Guardian
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Political Science Professor and International Disarmament Institute Co-director Matthew Breay Bolton discusses the global retreat from the landmine ban treaty with FairPlanet. He ties this erosion of humanitarian norms to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the resurgence of militarism among NATO states.
July 25, 2025
FairPlanet
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Westchester Magazine spotlights Pace University’s film program for its strong emphasis on hands-on training and early immersion in the craft of storytelling. The piece underscores Pace’s growing influence in Yonkers’ burgeoning film industry—known as “Hollywood on the Hudson”—where student filmmakers gain direct access to professional-grade equipment, production spaces, and real-world opportunities. Chair of Department of Media, Communications, and Visual Arts Paul Ziek, emphasized the program’s commitment to experiential learning and industry collaboration, positioning students to thrive in a fast-evolving entertainment landscape.
July 25, 2025
Westchester Magazine
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Pace University’s documentary film team, PaceDocs, appeared on the Sustain What podcast to discuss their latest film Viola da Terra: Harmony of the Azores, which celebrates the cultural legacy of the traditional Portuguese string instrument.
July 25, 2025
YouTube
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Dyson Professor Melvin Williams joins the national conversation around Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour, telling CNNthat the cultural expectations placed on the singer set an impossible standard for anyone—even one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
July 25, 2025
CNN
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Criminal Justice Professor Cathryn Lavery pens an op-ed in USA Today, pushing back against claims that the additional recently released “Epstein files” contain no new revelations. Lavery argues that such dismissals retraumatize survivors and allow institutions to evade accountability, calling for full transparency from federal authorities.
July 25, 2025
USA TODAY
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Political Science Professor Laura Tamman speaks with Time Magazine about how NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign relies on having a clear political adversary, a strategy that could backfire as the race evolves.
July 25, 2025
TIME
Students
What’s it like to make a full-length documentary in 14 weeks? Hear from Pace student filmmakers and professors as they discuss their journey on Sustain What?, featuring their latest documentary Viola da Terra.
July 25, 2025