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In the Media

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
In the Media

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
In the Media

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
In the Media

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
In the Media

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
Faculty and Staff

Mary Tedeschi, professor at Pace University’s Seidenberg School, spent much of 2025 doing what she does best: teaching her students and guiding them through research to such a level that they presented their papers at two prestigious international virtual education conferences.

August 15, 2025
Press Release

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Sara Gonzalez-Rothi will join its faculty as a Visiting Associate Professor of Environmental Law. Prior to joining the Haub Law faculty in 2025, Professor Gonzalez-Rothi served in a variety of roles within the United States Senate and the Executive Office of the President. Most recently, she served as the Senior Director for Water at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. During her time at Pace Haub Law, Professor Gonzalez-Rothi will be teaching Administrative Law and Water Law.

August 13, 2025
Press Release

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that the 2025 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy will be jointly awarded to Professor John H. Knox and Dr. David R. Boyd for their groundbreaking efforts as successive United Nations Special Rapporteurs on the human right to a healthy environment. The award will be presented during a ceremony at Pace University in New York City on October 23, 2025.

August 12, 2025
Students

From deal analysis to networking, Christian Valerio ’27 dives into private equity at Court Square, shaping his path in finance.

August 11, 2025
Alumni

For Michi Yoshikawa ’25, the MS in Environmental Science and Policy program has been the perfect place to explore the connection between policy, advocacy, and real-world change.

August 11, 2025