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Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau speaks to Dazed Magazine on how AI’s rapid integration into everyday life is eroding choice and creativity. Professor Brusseau, whose research explores human-AI interactions, warns of a growing “narcotic of convenience”—where convenience replaces curiosity, and opting out of AI becomes increasingly difficult. He reflects on how past web searches allowed for serendipitous discovery, and cautions that efficiency gains may come at the cost of critical thinking and deeper learning: “Freedom and creativity require work,” he tells Dazed.

Spotlighting affordable tech in education, Watchmen Daily Journal features insights from Dyson Chemistry and Physical Sciences Professor Elmer-Rico Mojica. He encourages students and teachers to use AI tools—free or not—with intention and curiosity. “A tool is only as thoughtful as its user,” Mojica notes, emphasizing that meaningful learning doesn’t require premium subscriptions. His message: resourcefulness and reflection matter more than price tags in today’s tech-driven classrooms.

Sands College of Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre have launched an artist-in-residence program dedicated to bridging accessibility and performance in musical theater training. The partnership reflects Pace’s commitment to inclusive education and innovation in the arts, Broadway World reports.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University honored New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang with the 2025 Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence during a ceremony on September 30, 2025, at Pace University’s New York City campus.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Dean Horace Anderson is profiled by amNewYork for his mission-driven leadership at Pace Haub Law. He emphasizes that lawyers wield “great power” and must embrace “great responsibility,” highlighting programs such as the Sustainable Business Law Program and the Access to Justice Project, where students develop tools to help tenants document landlord communications. Dean Anderson also reflects on his own journey as the son of Jamaican immigrants and his commitment to mentoring first-generation students, ensuring they graduate ready to serve and lead.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman tells Newsday that Mayor Adams’ exit from the mayoral race is “a major shake-up” that redefines the contest. Professor Tamman notes that the race’s new dynamics underscore the importance of coalition-building and voter mobilization.

Professor Gershman pens an op-ed in The New York Law Journal, titled “A Shameful Indictment,” which denounces the lack of prosecutorial accountability and calls for urgent reforms to protect fairness and integrity in the justice system.