Pace University News

 The Hechinger Report features a major story on how colleges are easing the admissions process as the supply of applicants declines — and Pace University dominates the piece from start to finish. Reported entirely from Pace’s Pleasantville Campus, the story uses Pace as its primary case study, with a picturesque array of campus photos and the lead narrative following families on a Pace tour. It highlights Pace’s participation in New York State’s application-fee waiver month and its additional offer of $1,000 per year in financial aid for students who visit and enroll.

Dean of Admission Andre Cordon is featured prominently, explaining how Pace is removing barriers and simplifying the process for first-generation and working families. Families interviewed said the experience felt welcoming and more receptive than they expected — citing personalized welcome signage, an easy check-in process, and immediate access to admissions staff.

Dean of Admission Andre Cordon is featured prominently, explaining how Pace is removing barriers and simplifying the process for first-generation and working families. Families interviewed said the experience felt welcoming and more receptive than they expected — citing personalized welcome signage, an easy check-in process, and immediate access to admissions staff.

On the West Coast, FOX-KTVU speaks with Dyson Criminal Justice Professor and Department Chair Cathryn Lavery, as survivors push for greater transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Professor Lavery offers insight into the stakes of congressional action and how renewed scrutiny could affect public trust, victim advocacy, and accountability in high-profile abuse case.

In performing arts, Playbill reports that Khaila Wilcoxon and Laura Benanti will headline a public reading of the new musical Spiral Bound at Lincoln Center, backed by students from the Sands College of Performing Arts.

The World Health Organization (WHO) spotlights Pace University’s Center for Global Health in a global update on efforts to raise awareness of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) through international media workshops. WHO highlights Pace’s collaboration with its Director-General’s Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases to train journalists on the impact of COPD, a leading but underreported cause of death worldwide.