Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

Morgan Strecker ’26 is bringing her fascination with the brain, the nervous system, and human health into a research technician role at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

With a strong foundation in laboratory science, faculty-guided research, and clinical experience ahead, Anna Nahata ’26 is preparing for medical school with purpose.

Through faculty-mentored lab work, award-winning research, and a deep curiosity about the nervous system, Anastasiya Kirdianova ’26 is launching her next chapter at Dartmouth College.

Rajni Jaiswal ’26 is using her MPA from Dyson to support equity, education access, and student success while continuing faculty-mentored research at Pace.

Amanda DeSarno ’26 turned her passion for storytelling, media, and brand connection into a client relations role with one of the world’s leading advertising and communications awards programs.

With faculty-mentored research, hands-on clinical experience, and dental school in her sights, Alessandra Barretta ’26 is turning scientific curiosity into a career devoted to patient care.

From celebrating 120 years of Pace pride to earning national recognition, launching new centers, advancing sustainability, and empowering students to lead, this semester offered 10 inspiring reminders of Pace’s momentum—and the community driving it forward.

In a world where everyone can share the news, who decides what's true? Drawing on more than a decade of research, associate professor Mirjana Pantic explores how readers can participate responsibly in the news while separating fact from fiction in her book, Digital News Literacy and Participatory Journalism.

Through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Pace faculty from Dyson College and the College of Health Professions are helping students understand human trafficking as a complex human rights issue—one that demands knowledge, compassion, and care.

What can dogs teach us about ourselves? Through the Dog Lab, Dyson College assistant professor Molly Byrne, PhD, is using innovative virtual research to uncover new insights into canine and human behavior alike.