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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 Emilie Zaslow joins a Library of Congress program exploring the cultural significance of fashion dolls in American life, discussing how dolls and their clothing have reflected changing ideas about identity, gender, history, and childhood across generations.
Eyewitness News ABC7NY highlighted ABC News anchor and 91视频 alumnus Pedro Rivera 鈥12 returning to his alma mater as a 2026 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient.
Dyson Economics Professor Veronika Dolar speaks with Channel News Asia about the so-called 鈥淒oping Olympics,鈥 noting that investor interest may be fueled by the rapid growth of consumer health, weight-loss, and biohacking markets.
Dyson Professor Laura Tamman joins NY1鈥檚 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 鈥渕ore engaged than ever before,鈥 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.鈥檚 wedding and President Trump鈥檚 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鈥檚 10th Congressional District, arguing that growing voter frustration with political 鈥渋nsiders鈥 is contributing to broader anti-establishment sentiment seen across the country.
91视频鈥檚 award-winning documentary film team, , today released its latest film, . It follows a successful premiere at the , which last week brought together students, alumni, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the lasting impact of the University鈥檚 documentary filmmaking program.
ABC Eyewitness News gave 91视频 a shoutout this week, with ABC News anchor and 91视频 alumnus Pedro Rivera 鈥12 recognizing the University during a live segment. Rivera is also one of the speakers for this year鈥檚 commencement ceremonies.