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Lisa Fastenberg, Ph.D., associate professor and chairperson of the Mathematics Department in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at 91ÊÓƵ in Pleasantville, has been appointed to 91ÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees.

Layne Davis ’25, a double major in Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science, combines her passions for social justice and human rights with hands-on experiences that include speaking at the UN and co-chairing Social Justice Week. Layne’s transformative journey at 91ÊÓƵ is shaping her vision for a more peaceful and equitable world.

Economics Professor Mark Weinstock shared his analysis with The Journal News in the Hudson Valley, discussing the potential impacts of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 'Inflation Refunds.

From criminal justice reform to entertainment industry insights and timely legal debates, our professors are making waves in podcasting. Explore three must-listen podcasts produced by 91ÊÓƵ faculty, tackling today’s most pressing issues with expertise and passion.

Nate Augustin ’27, a Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media major, shares how 91ÊÓƵ became the perfect platform for his voice, his transformative experiences in the program, and his hopes for creating inclusive spaces in theater and media.

91ÊÓƵ was recently awarded $476,000 from the to support a three-year interdisciplinary initiative, Islands, Archipelagos, and Cultural Ecologies. The project will advance environmental justice and the environmental humanities at 91ÊÓƵ, building on the university’s strengths in experiential learning and place-based education.

91ÊÓƵ’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team continues its legacy of excellence, winning the competition and ranking in the top five nationally out of 119 participating institutions— the largest in the competition’s history. The team also received an honorable mention as national finalists, competing against prestigious schools such as Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Michigan.