Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min pens an op-ed in The Korea Times examining the politics of naming and branding, arguing that the names attached to public institutions, programs, and places can shape identity, influence public perception, and reflect broader cultural values. Using recent proposals associated with President Donald Trump as a case study, Professor Min explores how naming practices differ across cultures and why they often become a source of political debate.

Dyson History Professor Joseph Tse-Hei Lee writes a piece in the Taipei Times examining the legacy of the Tiananmen Square protests and the erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong under the National Security Law. Professor Lee argues that while public commemoration has been suppressed within Hong Kong, remembrance and civic activism continue through diaspora communities around the world.

Dyson Professor Laura Tamman joins NY1’s Inside City Hall political roundtable to discuss New York City housing policy, generational divides in politics, and growing political engagement among younger voters. Tamman notes that students are entering classrooms “more engaged than ever before,” pointing to heightened interest in local and national politics among younger generations.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks with USA Today about the public fascination surrounding Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding and President Trump’s absence from the event. Professor Williams explains that the American public has long maintained a deep interest in presidential families, particularly amid political division and heightened media attention surrounding the Trump presidency.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides political analysis to Newsweek on shifting dynamics in New York’s 10th Congressional District, arguing that growing voter frustration with political “insiders” is contributing to broader anti-establishment sentiment seen across the country.

Pace University’s award-winning documentary film team, PaceDocs, today released its latest film, Stories Come Together. It follows a successful premiere at the Jacob Burns Film Center, which last week brought together students, alumni, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the lasting impact of the University’s documentary filmmaking program.