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Making the leap to college is a big transition for anyone, so several of Pace University’s student leaders recently shared their best advice for first-year students. Here’s what they had to say about getting involved and finding your place as a Setter:

Associate Professor of Economics Veronika Dolar, PhD, was quoted in Marketplace on how much a country's economy influences its performance in the Olympic Games.

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Melvin Williams, PhD, was quoted in Vox on the topic of celebrity endorsements and how that affects decision-making at the polls.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to Vox about the impact celebrity endorsements can have on presidential elections.

Professor Veronika Dolar discusses how economics impact Olympic achievement with Marketplace.org.

Associate Professor Melvin L. Williams, PhD, delves into the powerful role of popular culture in politics, exploring the impact of Beyoncé’s "Freedom" on Kamala Harris' campaign and the potential influence of a Beyoncé-Taylor Swift concert team-up on voter registration. Discover how fanbase engagement, like the Swifties, can shape political campaigns and voter turnout.

Imagine worrying that your community park might be contaminated and unsafe. This concern was the focus of the Environmental Studies and Science department where Assistant Professor S. Perl Egendorf and her students collaborated with the nonprofit Gotham Park to test and analyze the environment.