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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Emily Gold Waldman speaks to Forbes about the legal gap around menopause in the workplace, noting that while no federal law mandates accommodations, agencies like the EEOC could issue guidance treating menopause-based bias as a form of sex or age discrimination.

August 15, 2025
Forbes
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In Bloomberg Law, Haub Law Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic, noted a surge in student interest in immigration law amid rapidly changing federal policy. For Fall 2025, the clinic received more applications than it could accommodate, following a fully enrolled Spring semester. Wilson added that many students have even offered to volunteer informally while awaiting a spot—reflecting a growing recognition that immigrant rights are central to broader civil and human rights work.

August 15, 2025
Bloomberg Law
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Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman appeared in The Fatal Attraction Murder, a limited series re-airing on Oxygen. In the episode—originally aired in 2022—Professor Gershman reflected on the 1989 murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon in Scarsdale, noting how the drawn-out investigation stirred anxiety in the Westchester community.

August 15, 2025
Oxygen
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Manager Of Content and Digital Engagement Johnni Medina was featured in Axios discussing the ethical risks of AI deepfakes used after death. “For me, it’s a consent issue,” they said, cautioning that digital avatars can distort a person’s legacy— especially when used to weigh in on contentious issues like the death penalty.

August 15, 2025
Axios
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At a United Nations forum on higher education and the Sustainable Development Goals, Assistant Provost for Wellness Sue Maxam announced the launch of MCN’s new Civic Learning Council. The Council will advise hundreds of campuses participating in the Millennium Fellowship, sharing best practices to strengthen civic engagement.

August 15, 2025
The United Nations
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Pace students Kieran Hagan and Angelo DeAugustino were spotlighted by the American Red Cross for saving a life at the Pleasantville pool. Within 45 seconds, they activated the Emergency Action Plan—performing CPR and using an AED. Their instructor, Kate Palladino, was also recognized for preparing them to respond.

August 15, 2025
American Red Cross
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Dyson Economics Professor Mark Weinstock speaks with The New York Times about the economic impact of rising U.S. tariffs. He warned that tariff increases could shrink competitiveness, reduce profitability, and limit growth opportunities for U.S. firms, saying, “Tariffs will not make America great again.”

August 11, 2025
The New York Times
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman is featured in Gothamist discussing Manhattan prosecutors' shift to evidence-based suspect and witness interview techniques. “Investigators must have an incentive to find the truth, not just to get a conviction,” he said.

August 11, 2025
Gothamist
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In an interview with News 12, Dyson Professor Weinstock noted that the wider availability of once-exclusive products—such as Jellycat toys—can diminish consumer excitement, since emotional attachment often depends on perceived rarity.

August 11, 2025
News12
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Professor Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal criticizing President Donald Trump’s use of SLAPP suits against the media. While often dismissed, he argues these suits succeed in chilling speech, exhausting resources, and deterring journalistic scrutiny.

August 11, 2025
Law.com