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Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides expert commentary to Newsweek about New York Attorney General Letitia James' first campaign rally since her federal indictment. Professor Tamman describes James as maintaining a strong political footing despite the charges.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today, analyzing fan discourse surrounding Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. He explains that parasocial relationships—where fans feel emotionally close to a public figure—drive much of the reaction.

In a Newsweek interview about the Zohran Mamdani race, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman notes that Andrew Cuomo’s polling gains mark a dramatic shift in voter sentiment and that “skepticism remains” over how long those gains will last.

Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau discusses the academic and ethical implications of a lawsuit involving a student accused of AI-generated plagiarism with ABC7 New York and Newsday. Professor Brusseau cautions against blind reliance on detection software, arguing that AI challenges conventional understandings of authorship and intention.

Pace Haub Law School Professor Bridget Crawford tells Law.com that the IRS shutdown is a “gift to corporations and the wealthy.” With the IRS unable to enforce tax law, Crawford warns that each day the agency remains closed limits its ability to ensure accountability among the nation’s highest earners.

Pace President Marvin Krislov is ranked No. 44 on City & State New York’s 2025 Westchester Power 100 list — the highest-ranking college president featured this year. He is recognized for preparing students for an AI-driven workforce and for his continued leadership of Pace’s campuses in Pleasantville and Manhattan, reinforcing the University’s regional and statewide impact.