Examining the GOP-Led Effort to Disqualify Donald Trump

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Now that one of the most prominent GOP election lawyers has joined the discussion, it makes the lawsuits "appear to be more politically neutral and much less a partisan effort by Democrats to keep Trump from running," Bennett Gershman, a former New York prosecutor and law professor at Pace University, told Salon.

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What Meadows' Loss on Moving Georgia Case Out of State Means for Trump

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

"I haven't seen anything that makes it anything more than crimes committed in the state of Georgia violating Georgia law," Bennett Gershman, a law professor at Pace University, said. "Has nothing really to do with federal jurisdiction."

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Hip-Hop’s Complicated History with Queer Representation

Dyson College of Arts and Science

‘Progression’ will always be relative and subjective based on one’s positionality,” said Dr. Melvin Williams said in an email. Williams is an associate professor of communication and media studies at Pace University. “Hip-hop has traditionally been in conversation with queer and non-normative sexualities and included LGBTQ+ people in the shaping of its cultural signifiers behind the scenes as choreographers, songwriters, make-up artists, set designers, and other roles stereotypically attributed to queer culture.”

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17 Pace Students Named to UN’s Millennium Fellowship with Focus on Clean Water

Pace Path/Student Success

A record number of Pace University students have been named to the United Nations’ Millennium Fellowship program. The students will spend a semester working on projects together focused on advancing the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, which include eliminating poverty, ensuring access to clean energy and securing access to clean water. The Pace students, part of Blue Colab Right to Know H20 team, will be focused on improving water quality and allowing people to know their drinking water quality.

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Pace University Women's Lacrosse Team Honored

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News12 covered Pace’s weekend festivities honoring its National Championship women’s lacrosse team, which included a half-time ceremony during the football game; The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge being lit in blue and gold; proclamations from public officials including Gov. Kathy Hochul, County Executive George Latimer, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea-Stewart-Cousins, Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky, among others; and Westchester County declaring September 12 as “Pace University Women’s Lacrosse Team National Champions Day.”

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Renowned Environmental Law Expert, Associate Dean and Professor Sam Kalen, to Deliver Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law at Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Sam Kalen will deliver the annual Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law. Professor Kalen is the William T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law and Associate Dean at the University of Wyoming College of Law, as well as the founder and co-director of the School’s Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies.

Professor Sam Kalen, 2023 Kerlin Lecturer
Professor Sam Kalen, 2023 Kerlin Lecturer

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Sam Kalen will deliver the annual Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law. Professor Kalen is the William T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law and Associate Dean at the University of Wyoming College of Law, as well as the founder and co-director of the School’s Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies. Also, he is currently the Visiting McKinney Family Chair in Environmental Law at IU McKinney School of Law. His lecture will take place on the Haub Law campus on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and focus on The Supreme Court’s Approach Toward the Administrative State and Implications for Environmental Programs.

“As the nation’s top ranked environmental law program, we continuously strive to recognize leaders at the forefront of the field while also providing a platform for our law school community to learn from these thought-leaders,” said Professor Jason Czarnezki, Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean for Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Haub Law. “Each year, our annual Kerlin lecture features a renowned expert in environmental law and this year, we are fortunate enough for that expert to be Professor Sam Kalen. I along with the Haub Law community look forward to learning from his shared insights and experiences on environmental law, public lands, natural resources, energy, administrative law, and more during this year’s lecture.”

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has enjoyed a collaborative relationship with Professor Kalen in the past, including an intensive Natural Resources Law and Policy Field Course, which he co-taught with Haub Law’s Professor Jason Czarnezki in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Professor Kalen’s areas of expertise and interest include a variety of areas that impact environmental, public lands and natural resources, energy, and administrative law. He spent years practicing in each of these areas, including working with Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations, and attempts to explore these areas in both the classroom and in his scholarship. Before joining the University of Wyoming, Professor Kalen taught as a visitor or adjunct at a number of other law schools. He also served in the Solicitor’s Office at the Department of the Interior during the Clinton administration, and he practiced for many years with a Washington, DC, law firm. Immediately after law school, he clerked at the Missouri Supreme Court.

Professor Kalen alternates teaching a variety of courses, including Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Legislation, Legal History, Public Lands & Natural Resources, Energy Law, Energy & Climate Law & Policy, and Indian Law, in addition to a variety of field courses. Professor Kalen also has worked collaboratively with the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. Professor Kalen is the author and co-author of numerous law review articles, including one that was cited and quoted in a Supreme Court opinion. One of his recent law review articles appeared in Maryland Law Review, on "Public Land Management’s Future Place: Envisioning a Paradigm Shift" (Vol 82, page 240, 2023). He also is a co-author of the American Bar Association’s Endangered Species Basic Practice Series book (2nd edition), a co-author of Natural Resources Law and Policy (3rd ed. Foundation Press), and a co-author Energy Follies: Missteps, Fiascos, and Successes of America’s Energy Policy (Cambridge U. Press 2018). Professor Kalen earned his BA from Clark University in Worcester, Mass., his JD from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, and he spent a year studying legal history and constitutional thought in a PhD program at the University of Virginia.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law established the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law to expand its programs of research, education, professional and scholarly activity and publications in environmental law, a field for which the law school has received national and international recognition. The Kerlin endowment funds a named professorship on Environmental Law at Haub Law. Professor Nicholas A. Robinson, founder of the law school’s environmental program, was named the first Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor in 1999 and Professor Jason J. Czarnezki was designated as the second Kerlin Distinguished Professor in 2013. The last Kerlin lecture was given by Jeffrey Prieto, General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Big Opportunities at a Big Four Firm

Lubin School of Business

Attending business school in a new country can be tough, but with courage and hard work, Syed Mubasheer Ahmed '23 is making it look easy. Not only is he involved in on-campus clubs, but Syed is also taking advantage of all the resources available to students—and it's his commitment to attending Career Services' events that landed him a coveted summer internship with EY.

Lubin student Syed Mubasheer Ahmed '23
Lubin student Syed Mubasheer Ahmed '23

Syed Mubasheer Ahmed

Class of 2023

Currently Studying: MS in Accounting and Data Analytics and Technologies

Member Of: Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latin Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

Pronouns: He/Him

Attending business school in a new country can be tough, but with courage and hard work, Syed Mubasheer Ahmed is making it look easy. Not only is he involved in on-campus clubs, but Syed is also taking advantage of all the resources available to students—and it's his commitment to attending Career Services' events that landed him a coveted summer internship with EY.

Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business?

There are a few reasons why I chose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business. My first goal was to pursue a program that combined accounting with data analytics in New York City since I had this distinct idea of living and studying here. In particular, the University is in the epicenter of the city and is close to the Brooklyn Bridge and the World Trade Center. In addition, Lubin offers numerous competitions and events that help you become a better student while also providing opportunities to network with new people. Along with having a fantastic graduate assistantship program, the Lubin School of Business has a strong track record of helping students find jobs after graduation. Finally, I wanted to be part of a community with a diverse population of international students because I am one.

How have clubs on campus helped enrich your student experience?

Clubs are a great way to make friends and practice social skills. Even though being part of Beta Alpha Psi and ALPFA may seem enjoyable on its own, it's not just about hanging out with your friends and doing something you all enjoy—being part of on-campus organizations has assisted me in developing important leadership, interpersonal, teamwork, and time management skills. In addition, you can socialize with people who are not in your immediate circle of friends or program. Clubs, especially smaller ones, place a strong emphasis on intimacy and familiarity among members, making a fantastic setting for you to develop your interpersonal abilities, build your self-confidence, and meet new people while simultaneously improving your academic performance.

Tell us a bit about being an international student at Pace?

International students interested in studying in the US must go through several procedures, from the visa application process to actually arriving in the US. However, Pace University has been incredibly helpful, organized, and supportive—all my questions are consistently addressed. It has been quite beneficial for me to learn about various cultures and traditions and to interact with a variety of students from across the world. International students also develop independence and maturity as we learn to fend for ourselves in a new country. Generally, life as an international student is quite an eye-opening adventure.

You spent the summer interning with EY. How did the Lubin School of Business help you prepare for this internship?

Lubin resources such as Career Services greatly impacted my hunt for an internship. Through networking opportunities, resume writing, and simulated interviews, they offered helpful support. I was able to network at events and learn about other job opportunities. I improved my CV with their assistance to reflect my abilities and experiences. I received useful feedback in mock interviews, which helped hone my interviewing techniques and increase my confidence. My professional growth and achievements were significantly influenced by Lubin's all-encompassing support.

What attracted you to this internship?

Initially, I was looking for accounting positions, but I couldn't locate a good match. After that, I decided to take advantage of the opportunities with the Big Four accounting firms. I discovered that auditing is something that I am interested in after going through the interview process and being chosen. It includes the capacity for decision-making and more insightful inquiry.

Describe what a typical day looked like as an FSO Assurance Audit Intern at EY.

My workday consisted of both office-based and remote tasks. On days when I was physically present in the office, my mornings usually involved going to meetings and making daily check-in calls. After that, I would get tasks from many people, including the senior manager, managers, staff, or partners. I committed myself to finishing these things all day, but I also concentrated on web-based learning on the EY platform to learn more about the organization. I would meet up with my fellow interns for lunch on the terrace, where we would all eat while taking in the amazing views of New York. I would then pick up where I left off and help with other daily office tasks. I also had the advantage of attending professional networking events, which has allowed me to expand my network and learn more about the people and businesses I interact with.

What was the highlight or most enjoyable aspect of your internship so far?

The most memorable aspects of my time at EY included working for a large corporation and attending intern-only events, which allowed me to expand my network and meet new people. The best part of meeting and mingling with interns from all departments was going bowling and playing golf with some incredible people. The team dinner was also one of the most enjoyable parts. As an EY intern, you also have access to a variety of promotional events with the EY brand as a part of the assurance team, which is a perk.

How did this experience shape or impact your career goals?

My ability to communicate has improved and I learned so much about policies and procedures, testing of controls, and auditing standards. This internship also enhanced my leadership abilities and my knowledge of how the business world operates. I also learned a lot—and am continually learning—about one of the most crucial aspects of auditing: decision making and questioning. I have gained a lot of knowledge, and I am confident that it will be useful in my future employment.

How will this experience impact your next semester at Lubin?

This semester, which is my final semester at Lubin, will be greatly impacted by my time at EY. There's more to it now than just reading textbooks and studying theories! I'll be putting my knowledge of accounting and auditing into practice in the real world. It's like applying everything I've learned in class to real-world circumstances. I am confident that being able to incorporate real-world experiences and viewpoints into my courses will make this semester at Lubin more relevant. It's crucial to close the knowledge gap between theory and practice.

Don't wait for an opportunity to knock on your door. Get out there and discover who you are. Then, seize the chance to be the finest version of yourself. Our on-campus Career Services department is the best in their field, so contact them. They can assist you in starting your journey.

Do you have any advice for other Lubin students who would like to pursue an internship in the future?

Clarity is key, so be extremely clear about what you want to do and how you're going to make it before you start planning. Set your objectives, be laser-focused, and work tirelessly toward them, even when it seems impossible. Don't give up—this is how you'll demonstrate your commitment to your goals. Don't wait for an opportunity to knock on your door. Get out there and discover who you are. Then, seize the chance to be the finest version of yourself. Our on-campus Career Services department is the best in their field, so contact them. They can assist you in starting your journey. Continue to study new things, cultivate your individuality, and look for and correct your weaknesses. Participate in as many career fairs as possible to network with various experts, build relationships with professionals, ask pointed questions, and show commitment.

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Four Lubin students named United Nations Millennium Fellows

Lubin School of Business

Four students from the Lubin School of Business were selected for United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellowships. They will be part of the UN's global leadership development program as they launch their own individual or group projects relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will have the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders from all over the world while engaging in world-class professional development sessions.

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international flags in front of the United Nations building in Manhattan

A record number of 30 Pace University students, including four from the Lubin School of Business, were selected for United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellowships.

Over the next four months, selected students will be part of this global leadership development program as they launch their own individual or group projects relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will have the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders from all over the world while engaging in world-class professional development sessions.

Meet the Lubin Fellows

Melody Nguyen

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Lubin student Melody Nguyen '26

Class of 2026
Currently Studying: BBA in Digital Marketing / BBA in Business Analytics (double major)
UN Project Focus: Gender Equality and Quality Education
UN Millennium Fellowship Campus Director - New York City and Emerging Technologist

Melody Nguyen wants to see a future where young women in underdeveloped countries have better access to educational resources—that's why her UN Fellowship project, Women Empowerment and Equity in Education, focuses on producing open-source learning materials for high schoolers in affected communities. Through web development, public speaking events, and collaborations with teachers, Melody hopes to spread awareness of how climate change impacts learning opportunities for young women. She will also serve as a liaison between students on Pace University's New York City Campus and the MCN program as a UN Millennium Fellowship Campus Director.

Sasha Palmer

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Lubin student Sasha Palmer '25

Class of 2025
Currently Studying: BBA in Digital Marketing
UN Project Focus: Water Quality
UN Millennium Fellowship Campus Director - Pleasantville

As the UN Millennium Fellowship Campus Director, Sasha Palmer will bridge the gap between her peer fellows on Pace University's Pleasantville Campus and the MCN program. At the same time, she will work on a team of six to develop Right-to-Know H20—a process that monitors and flags contaminated drinking water in real-time. Sasha and her team stress that contaminated drinking water affects everyone. "This happens in places extremely close to us like New Paltz, all over the United States, and across the world," she said.

Maddy Vallillo

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Lubin student Maddy Vallillo '24

Class of 2024
Currently Studying: BBA in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
UN Project Focus: Zero Hunger and Reduced Inequalities

Maddy Vallillo is spending the fall semester tackling an issue that many New Yorkers face—food insecurity. Through her project "Pace for the People," Maddy will work to reduce food waste and insecurity in Lower Manhattan and within the Pace University community. She hopes her project will connect the community and spread humanity.

Jesse Wanamaker

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Lubin student Jesse Wanamaker '24

Class of 2024
Currently Studying: BBA in Entrepreneurship with a minor in law
UN Project Focus: Quality Education

Jesse Wanamaker's UN Millennium Fellowship project teaches life mastery through skill development. In accordance with SDG 4, Quality Education, Jesse is working to utilize his background in martial arts and business to teach a foundational class in financial literacy and personal discipline. By fostering a network of forward-thinking peers, Jesse believes we can collectively make a more well-rounded society by providing young adults with the resources needed to confidently face the future.

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30 Pace Students Named United Nations Millennium Fellows

A record-number 30 Pace University students have been accepted into the 2023 class of the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network Fellowship Program, the University today announced.

Pace University students who were part of the united nations millennium fellows
Pace University students who were part of the united nations millennium fellows

Class Represents a Record-Number for Pace

Students Among just Nine percent of applicants selected

A record-number 30 Pace University students have been accepted into the 2023 class of the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network Fellowship Program, the University today announced.

In this semester-long leadership program focused on making a social impact, students convene with the cohort of fellows from their institution to lead projects that advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—a list of 17 objectives focusing on areas such as social justice, sustainability, poverty, equity, education, and economic growth.

While leading projects on their own campuses and in their own communities, students in the program also collaborate with fellows at peer institutions around the world, creating a global network of students working toward a better world by addressing problems facing societies around the globe.

One of Pace University’s teams is the Blue CoLab’s Right-to-Know H2O team, which is comprised of 6 students from Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Services, Lubin School of Business, and the School of Education. Blue CoLab’s focus is better water quality and the ability of people to know the quality of their drinking water.

Under the guidance of Professor John Cronin, their project includes a three-step action plan: petition the U.N. to add right-to-know water quality to its Sustainability Development Goals; propose an amendment to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act spurring the technological innovations that will guarantee the public’s right-to-know water quality; and develop a campus information system that will deliver timely information to the Pace community about their drinking water quality.

“People should be informed of the quality of their water before they drink it,” said Meryl Mizell, Right-to-Know H2O team coordinator and computer science major at the Seidenberg School of CSIS. “Because they are not, tens of millions are made ill, and some even die. Our team's job is to advocate for the innovations that will make the public’s right to know the quality of their drinking water a reality."

Sue Maxam, Ed.D., assistant provost for special programs and retention and Pace Millennium Fellow liaison, notes that the University’s largest-ever cohort “is the first to represent 5 of Pace’s different colleges, demonstrating the breadth and depth of our talent pool.”

“I am so proud of our 30 students selected for this prestigious and highly competitive leadership development program that connects them with global leaders and other like-minded students from around the world,” said Maxam. “These students are change agents and part of an impressive global network of people committed to making a difference.”

The Millennium Fellowship program set its own record this year, as over 44,000 students applied for the program, and those accepted hail from more than 260 campuses across 38 nations. A graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Students who apply submit a proposal for a project they would like to launch on their campuses or in their communities. Projects these Fellows will lead in include such vital topics as food insecurity on college campuses; gender inequality humanitarian crisis in Ukraine; education equity for individuals with disabilities; bridging LGBTQ+ intersectionality at Pace; good health and well-being for unhoused people; animal welfare; and using positive psychology and kindness to promote wellbeing.

Previous Millennium Fellows have left lasting contributions to the University and the surrounding communities. As part of the 2021 Fellowship, Alexandra Kennedy ’22, Marisa Medici ’22, and Tasfia Rahim ’23 launched Fare Trade, an initiative aimed at combatting food insecurity on campus, which has become a permanent fixture at Pace.

The 30 Pace students who have been selected for the 2023 cohort are:

  • Harrison Bakst, Psychology
  • Pamela-Rayelle Barais, Political Science
  • Jackson Blackburn, Digital Media and Communications
  • Alexandra (Sasha) Breygina, Information Systems
  • Austin Chappelle, Environmental Science
  • Ellisa Lecointe, Biology
  • Lilah McCormack, Digital Journalism
  • Meryl Mizell, Computer Science
  • Louisa (Lulu) Moquete, Mathematics
  • Sasha Palmer, Digital Marketing
  • Noah Petruccelli, Psychology
  • Cecelia Porter, Adolescent Education (Math)
  • Laila Shakir, Psychology
  • Kaiden Warner, Health Science
  • Aidann Gia Bacolodan, Political Science
  • Isabella Yasmeen Birjandi, Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Layne Davis, Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science
  • Anastasia Khanukov, Economics
  • Ryan Kwon, Film and Screen Studies
  • Lily Lockwood, Undecided/Exploring - Dyson
  • Kelly Ng, Biology
  • Melody Nguyen, Digital Marketing and Business Analytics
  • Margaret Pereira, Peace and Justice Studies
  • Alexis Pickering, Political Science and Pre-Law & Philosophy minors
  • Gianna Rotunno, Undecided/Exploring
  • Saloni Shah, Economics
  • Madelyn Vallillo, Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Marianna Visbal, Political Science
  • Jesse Wanamaker, Management; Entrepreneurship
  • Emily Whitehill, Communication and Media Studies

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, Sands College of Performing Arts, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

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