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Dyson Professor Matthew Breay Bolton writes a piece on Medium posing a series of questions that challenge assumptions about the use of military force. Drawing on themes of humanitarianism and ethics, Bolton encourages readers to consider the human, political, and moral consequences of armed conflict—highlighting the need for deeper reflection beyond simplified narratives about war.

17�Թ��� Energy and Climate Center Executive Director Michael Hamersky speaks with North Country Public Radio about proposed changes to New York’s climate law. Hamersky explains that the state has yet to implement its planned “cap and invest” policy, which would place a cost on carbon emissions, noting that without it, key funding mechanisms for the transition to renewable energy remain unclear.

Christelle Scharff, PhD, professor of computer science in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at 17�Թ���, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the .

Executives from Morgan Stanley, Google, Zoom, and Heineken spoke at 17�Թ���’s Actionable AI Conference on turning AI innovation into practical business use.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17�Թ��� hosted a sold-out 31st Annual Law Leadership Dinner on March 12, 2026, at Westchester Country Club, raising a record-breaking fundraising total of over $500,000 in support of the Law School’s academic programs, faculty scholarship, and student opportunities.

Through groundbreaking research and global insight, Professor Sheying Chen, PhD, equips 17�Թ��� MPA students to understand and address the complex forces shaping public policy today.

17�Թ��� President Marvin Krislov writes in Forbes about the unique role universities play in advancing sustainable development. Drawing on discussions from the World University Leaders Forum at Davos, President Krislov highlights how higher education institutions bring together long-term research, global partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration needed to tackle complex challenges tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—from climate resilience to public health and economic equity.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks with Gothamist about New York’s Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct and its first disciplinary case. Gershman noted the choice surprised many observers because the case did not involve courtroom misconduct, explaining that more common allegations involve prosecutors withholding exculpatory evidence, engaging in inflammatory courtroom behavior, or suborning perjury.