Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

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.

At Pace, Psychology Professor Courtney Gosnell, PhD, explores how relationships shape our lives, from celebrating good news to navigating differences, while mentoring students through hands-on research.

Dyson Professor Matthew Breay Bolton writes a piece on Medium posing a series of questions that challenge assumptions about the use of military force. Drawing on themes of humanitarianism and ethics, Bolton encourages readers to consider the human, political, and moral consequences of armed conflict—highlighting the need for deeper reflection beyond simplified narratives about war.

Through groundbreaking research and global insight, Professor Sheying Chen, PhD, equips Pace MPA students to understand and address the complex forces shaping public policy today.

Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes an op-ed in The Korea Times reflecting on the growing pressure people feel to keep pace with rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Professor Min explores how the race to master new AI tools can fuel anxiety and burnout even as the technology boosts productivity, highlighting the continued importance of critical thinking, creativity, and ethical judgment in an AI-driven world.

Dyson Professor Matthew Aiello-Lammens speaks with News12 following a retaining wall collapse in Yonkers, explaining how saturated soil and hydrostatic pressure—combined with freeze-thaw cycles—can place significant stress on retaining structures.

By blending real-world research with student collaboration, Economics Professor Veronika Dolar, PhD, is helping the next generation of economists explore inequality and its impact on opportunity.