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From municipal government to her role at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, MPA alumna Andrea Grenadier has navigated a successful career in public administration.

Environmental Science Professor Matthew Aiello-Lammens provides insight to Newsday on post-fire regeneration efforts in Suffolk County, explaining how dwarf pitch pines rely on fire to disperse seeds and restore biodiversity.

Economics Professor Mark Weinstock appears on PIX11, examining tariffs and the economy while addressing concerns about a potential recession.

Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times analyzing Korea’s shifting geopolitical landscape.

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies Melvin Williams, PhD, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science Laura Tamman, PhD, have been awarded Civic Engagement Mini-Grants through 17�Թ���’s Center for Community Action and Research’s longtime partnership with Project Pericles.

For Ben McDonald ’25, protecting the environment is more than a passion—it’s a mission. In 17�Թ���’s MS in Environmental Science and Policy program, he’s gaining hands-on experience with organizations like Riverkeeper and Waterfront Alliance.

Sunny Shenkman ’25 is a creative with a packed schedule. From on-campus jobs and internships, to extracurriculars and non-negotiables, Sunny shares their secrets to the art of finding the balance in the busy.

Women remain significantly underrepresented in economics, but 17�Թ���'s Economics Department is flipping the script. With a 50% female student body on the New York City campus and dynamic experiential learning opportunities, the department is proving that inclusion in economics isn’t just possible, it’s happening.

17�Թ��� has launched the Center for Global Health, focused on chronic respiratory diseases in urban environments. Led by José Luis Castro ’88 and Sonia Suchday, PhD, the Center will support interdisciplinary research, media engagement, and policy advocacy.