Pace University’s Dyson Professor George Picoulas was front-and-center in the media for his expert commentary on the historic 2024 Presidential Debate. He was featured on News 12’s Power & Politics providing a preview of the first debate, offering insights on what each candidate needed to accomplish in the debate.
George Picoulas
Biography
Personal Quote
The essence of the independent mind lies not in what it thinks, but in how it thinks ― Christopher Hitchens
Faculty Bio
Have worked in public radio, print journalism, political campaigns & consultation, and teaching in academia since 2005.
Awards and Honors
- Pace University, 2016, Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence
Courses Taught
Past Courses
INT 197: Wired: NY to Wrld: Int'l News
INT 198: Economic, Political & Social
POL 101: Politics: Comparative Intro
POL 102: Myth & Ideologies - CAP LC
POL 102: Pblc Myth/ Ideologies: (CAP)
POL 102: Public Myth & Ideologies
POL 102: Public Myth & Ideologies: We P
POL 111: Amrcn Gvrnmnt & Poltcl Instn
POL 118: State and Local Government
POL 121: Dmcrcy & the Amrcn Republic
POL 201: Campaign Politics
POL 210: Comparative Political Systems
POL 213: 21st Century Politics
POL 220: Political Parties/Interest Gro
POL 245: Politics and Media
POL 301: Workshop:Politics And News
POL 393: Internship in Government
POL 395: Ind Study in Political Studies
Related News and Stories
Professor George Picoulas provides expert insight to News 12 regarding the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Pace University political scientist George Picoulas said the border issue has emerged as a wedge issue that the Democrats need to address. “People’s minds and impressions take time to change,” he said. “Biden and the Democrats must confront the immigration issue, especially when cities are seeing a huge wave coming. It’s spreading to the suburbs, where the Democrats must do well if they have a chance at getting the House back.”