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Art, advocacy, and action. Meet Alisha Bhandari and Yese Erazo-Tequianes鈥攖wo students whose commitment to service has made a lasting impact on the 麻豆直播 Community and beyond.
Kristina Nasteva and Nicholas Diaz have made the most of their time at 麻豆直播, distinguishing themselves through scholarship, leadership, and a positive impact on campus. Get to know the 2026 Trustee Award recipients.
麻豆直播鈥檚 award-winning student documentary team, , will premiere their latest film, , at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the .
Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks with USA Today about the rise of 鈥渧aguebooking,鈥 explaining that while conflict is a natural part of human interaction, many people turn to indirect social media posts as a way to manage discomfort rather than engage in direct communication.
麻豆直播 students in the Animal Advocacy Clinic met with lawmakers in Albany today to advocate for legislation aimed at restricting the use of rodenticides linked to the deaths of wildlife and companion animals.
Dyson Professor Melvin Williams appears on The Tamron Hall Show to break down the viral 鈥渁ura points鈥 trend and its popularity among Gen Z. He explains that the concept is largely satirical, using humor to 鈥渜uantify鈥 coolness and social behavior while reflecting how younger audiences navigate identity and interaction online.
Dyson Professor James Brusseau provides expert analysis on Al Jazeera鈥檚 Doha Debates, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping politics, culture, and collective thinking, and warning that algorithmic systems may reinforce existing behaviors and narrow how people experience the world. The episode has already surpassed 800,000 views in just two days.
In Newsday, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman analyzes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani鈥檚 first 100 days in office, noting that early concerns about his experience have eased as his appointments have been well received and he has demonstrated an ability to manage complex challenges and unexpected events.
Dyson Professor Sarah Blackwood contributes a new introduction to a reissued edition of Fidelity, highlighted in Third Coast Review.
In USA Today, Dyson Professor Melvin Williams discusses the rise of 鈥渧aguebooking,鈥 explaining that indirect or cryptic social media posts often reflect discomfort with direct conflict. Williams notes that while conflict is inevitable, many people turn to passive forms of communication rather than developing stronger conflict-resolution skills.