Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

In USA Today, Dyson Professor Melvin Williams discusses the rise of “vaguebooking,” explaining that indirect or cryptic social media posts often reflect discomfort with direct conflict. Williams notes that while conflict is inevitable, many people turn to passive forms of communication rather than developing stronger conflict-resolution skills.

Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times on the rise of “gukppong”—a media-driven surge of national pride tied to global attention on Korean culture—warning that reliance on external validation can distort identity and obscure more balanced self-reflection.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman joins Spectrum News NY1’s Inside City Hall to discuss Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days in office, offering analysis on leadership, governance, and political expectations as reflected in new polling data.

This year’s Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into what’s next.

Criminal justice major Alexis Pickering ‘26 didn't just dream of making it to New York City—she made it all the way to the mayor's office. Now, as an intergovernmental affairs intern under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, she's learning to change systems from the inside out.

Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we wrap up Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.

From global media companies to major brands, government agencies, and cultural institutions, graduates of Pace University’s Communication and Media Studies program are shaping how stories are told across industries.

For 120 years, Pace University graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

As chair, Anthony hopes that he can further establish the Pace Pride Network as a professional network and resource hub for alumni in all stages of their careers. Anthony seeks to leverage campus partnerships to hold engaging events—such as this month’s SafeZone Training Setter Session, hosted by Director of Pace’s LGBTQA+ Centers, Jimmy Luckman.