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Faculty and StaffOctober 30, 2025
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in the New York Law Journal examining whether Donald Trump or Jeffrey Epstein had any contact with the Florida U.S. Attorney who brokered Epstein’s controversial plea deal 17 years ago, raising critical questions about influence, power, and accountability.
Dyson Communication and Media Studies Professor Seong Jae Min provides expert commentary to Deutsche Welle (DW) on how North Korea is framing its soldiers’ deaths in Ukraine. He explains the use of ideological messaging to reinforce loyalty and national identity: “It’s what the North does: ideological indoctrination to educate both current soldiers and the next generation.”
News 12 Westchester covered an artificial intelligence conference, hosted at Pace University's Pleasantville campus in collaboration with The Business Council of Westchester (BCW). U.S. Congressman George Latimer opened the program, which explored ethical frameworks for AI regulation. Notable participants included BCW President Dr. Marsha Gordon, IBM representatives, Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau, and Seidenberg Information Technology Professor David Sachs, who discussed emerging policy questions and the social impacts of AI tools.
Pace University once again fielded the largest university team at the 35th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Central Park, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to breast cancer awareness and advocacy. CBS News featured more than 100 Pace students who braved the rain to walk and volunteer in support of the cause.
For 35 years, thousands have gathered in Central Park for the Komen Greater New York City Race for the Cure — and Pace University has been there every step of the way. Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Ellen Mandel, who has proudly participated in all 35 races, Pace continues to show up in force as the largest university team year after year, joining the fight to end breast cancer.
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in The Hill about President Donald Trump’s political prosecutions, examining the legal and constitutional implications while highlighting the potential threats to the integrity of the justice system.
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman joined Errol Louis on Spectrum News NY1’s Inside City Hall to analyze the latest developments in the mayoral race. Professor Tamman noted that independent candidate Jim Walden’s withdrawal likely benefits Andrew Cuomo, given their overlapping voter bases. She added that the race is consolidating, with a likely one-on-one matchup between Cuomo and Mondani.
News 12 Westchester visited Pace’s Pleasantville campus to speak with excited students and report on Pleasantville’s enrollment gains—first-year applications are up 15%, first-year (domestic) enrollment rose 12%, and total enrollment increased 6% compared to last year— and News Break has the story.
In the Long Island Press, Professor Bennett Gershman provides insight into the Gilgo Beach investigation, highlighting the role of circumstantial evidence in connecting the suspect to additional victims.
Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times exploring how members of the Korean diaspora are reshaping global pop culture. Using Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters as a case study, he highlights how diaspora creators blend Korean tradition with Western storytelling to broaden the definition of “hallyu.” From films like Minari to artists like Audrey Nuna and Michelle Zauner, Professor Min argues that Korean culture is increasingly being reimagined through global, diasporic perspectives.