Pace Now

From deal analysis to networking, Christian Valerio ’27 dives into private equity at Court Square, shaping his path in finance.

For Michi Yoshikawa ’25, the MS in Environmental Science and Policy program has been the perfect place to explore the connection between policy, advocacy, and real-world change.

Dyson Economics Professor Mark Weinstock speaks with The New York Times about the economic impact of rising U.S. tariffs. He warned that tariff increases could shrink competitiveness, reduce profitability, and limit growth opportunities for U.S. firms, saying, “Tariffs will not make America great again.”

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman is featured in Gothamist discussing Manhattan prosecutors' shift to evidence-based suspect and witness interview techniques. “Investigators must have an incentive to find the truth, not just to get a conviction,” he said.

In an interview with News 12, Dyson Professor Weinstock noted that the wider availability of once-exclusive products—such as Jellycat toys—can diminish consumer excitement, since emotional attachment often depends on perceived rarity.

Professor Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal criticizing President Donald Trump’s use of SLAPP suits against the media. While often dismissed, he argues these suits succeed in chilling speech, exhausting resources, and deterring journalistic scrutiny.

Lubin Professor Claudia G. Green speaks with Gothamist on the economic ripple effects of anti-U.S. sentiment and travel policy. She flagged a dramatic decline in international tourism, calling it “catastrophically” damaging to U.S. travel industries, with some estimates projecting up to $12.5 billion in losses —and Travel and Travel World has the story.

Dyson Communication and Media Studies Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times examining the climate crisis in South Korea. His commentary highlights the urgent need for global cooperation in mitigating the effects of rising temperatures and shifting environmental patterns.