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For Anna Shostya, PhD, economics is more than numbers—it’s a tool to inspire change, connect students to the world, and build life-long skills.

At 17�Թ���’s CUHER lab, Associate Professor of Psychology Christopher Godfrey, PhD, is rethinking healthcare by centering communication, trust, and patient voices—especially those from marginalized communities too often left unheard.

Research led by Public Administration Associate Professor Tiffany Henley, PhD, explores how healthcare training and collaboration can advance equity in underserved communities.

Dyson Criminal Justice Professor and Department Chair Cathryn Lavery pens a compelling op-ed in The Hill, urging Americans to listen to Epstein survivors and confront the systems that perpetuate silence and complicity. Her piece calls attention to how institutions often fail victims by refusing to confront the realities of abuse—particularly in cases involving power.

Dyson Communication and Media Studies  Professor Seong Jae Min provides expert commentary to Deutsche Welle (DW) on how North Korea is framing its soldiers’ deaths in Ukraine. He explains the use of ideological messaging to reinforce loyalty and national identity: “It’s what the North does: ideological indoctrination to educate both current soldiers and the next generation.”

This fall, 17�Թ��� Art Gallery will present Equilibrium, a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist . Featuring living sculpture, photography, and performance, the exhibition explores themes of ecological transformation, resource equity, and climate adaptation. The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Friday, September 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Clinical Associate Professor and Director of 17�Թ���’s MS in Publishing program Manuela Soares, PhD, was featured in an article in , as the program celebrates its 40th anniversary and enrolled nearly 100 students in the 2024-25 academic year across various degree tracks and accessibility options.