Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

3 Dyson Year in Review 2014–2015 T his past year, Dyson College celebrated the 40th anniversary of its naming. What a perfect time it is to reflect upon the history and legacy of the arts and sciences at Pace University. Pace was founded as an accounting school. As the institution evolved, liberal arts courses were added to the requirements for business majors to earn a bachelor's degree. These courses were housed in the "School of Arts and Sciences." So much has changed between then—the mid-twentieth century—and now. Since 2004, when I joined Dyson, we have introduced 37 new undergraduate programs and five new graduate programs. All of our new programs are both grounded in the liberal arts and responsive to the job market, and are taught by faculty who bring conceptual thinking and real-world experience into the classroom. During this time, enrollment at Dyson has increased significantly, such that we are the largest academic school at Pace, with the highest number of students and the greatest number of academic program offerings. And we provide an enriching Core Curriculum that is the foundation of every Pace undergraduate's education. Dyson College's mission has always been to provide students with the well-rounded, yet practical education they need to succeed in life. Our alumni have gone on to graduate school, found careers in organizations such as the Federal Reserve, NBC Sports, Environmental Protection Agency, Merrill Lynch, and Viacom, while others have become lawyers or doctors. Dyson students have earned prestigious, highly competitive White House internships, and have succeeded in competitions at Model United Nations conferences and the Federal Reserve Challenge—where Pace came in first in the national competition. They've conducted important research on diseases such as breast cancer, HIV, and cryptosporidiosis, and have been involved with the community in countless civic engagement programs where they give back freely and energetically. With a liberal arts education, any one of our graduates may find a cure for cancer, develop groundbreaking environmental policies, write poetry that makes us see the world differently, create new counseling modalities, make films or write plays that let our hearts and minds soar, win an Oscar or a Nobel Peace Prize, or prove the twin prime conjecture—any achievement is possible for Dyson alumni. I know that many of our students leave us with the desire to make the world a better place, and that is what fuels all of us at Dyson. I also know that Charles H. Dyson '30 would be extremely proud to see how the College he supported has flourished. I am honored to have been a part of such tremendous growth of the arts and sciences at Pace, and to have contributed to its legacy of a diverse portfolio of strong liberal arts programs. But we don't do it alone. The continued support of all of Dyson College's dedicated faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends is deeply appreciated—by me, and more importantly, by our students. Please accept my sincere thanks for your support, which assures our continued success and the opportunity for a bright future for all our students and future alumni. Best wishes, Nira Herrmann, PhD Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Letter from the Dean

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