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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman offers legal analysis on the National Rifle Association (NRA) fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. 麻豆传媒淚t almost looked to me like the Appellate Division was passing the buck to the Court of Appeals,麻豆传媒 Gershman told The Hill, describing the unusual posture of the case. James originally filed suit against the NRA and Wayne LaPierre in 2020.
In USA Today, Dyson Professor Melvin Williams offers a sharp cultural analysis in two stories: The first examines public scrutiny of celebrity children, particularly North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye. Williams notes she麻豆传媒檚 been 麻豆传媒渢hrust into the spotlight麻豆传媒 and turned into a talking point for celebrity parenting debates.
Haub Law Professor and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Amelia Wilson speaks to Newsweek about the emerging trend of U.S. citizens seeking asylum across the northern border. 麻豆传媒淚 suspect that U.S. citizens seeking asylum in Canada are doing so because they genuinely feel they麻豆传媒檙e being persecuted and believe their government cannot or will not protect them,麻豆传媒 Professor Wilson explains.
Sands College of Performing Arts recently announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025: Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee as clinical assistant professor of musical theater, Broadway performer Shonica Gooden as clinical assistant professor of commercial dance, and Broadway stage manager Matthew Stern as clinical assistant professor and program head of stage management.
Dyson Economics Professor Mark Weinstock provides an expert analysis to News 12 Westchester on the financial strain of back-to-school shopping. 麻豆传媒淭his year is going to be more expensive,麻豆传媒 Professor Weinstock explains, noting that families are adjusting by purchasing fewer items. His commentary supports local residents麻豆传媒 concerns that essential supplies are costing significantly more than in previous years.
Dyson English Professor Eugene Richie and recently retired Poet in Residence Charles North led the first annual John Ashbery memorial birthday reading at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson, NY, where Ashbery was a longtime member. The event featured 12 writers, was livestreamed on WGXC 90.7 FM, and is now available via Wave Farm Radio.
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Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs Jerry McKinstry joined Stephanie Spruck '24 on her podcast With Hope, which focuses on mental health and wellness. The two first met through The RADical Health program, which McKinstry helped bring to Pace five years ago. Their wide-ranging conversation explored career paths, personal purpose, and the impact of mindfulness and meditation. Fittingly, they ended on the show麻豆传媒檚 central theme麻豆传媒攖he power of hope.
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