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In a Forbes op-ed reflecting on Pace University's 2025 Commencement, Pace President Marvin Krislov emphasizes that the ceremony is not only a time of joy, but a chance to reflect on what matters most in life after college: teamwork, purpose, and a commitment to collective success.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University celebrated the graduation of 284 students at its 47th Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, a distinguished public servant and a proud Haub Law alumnus from the Class of 1996, delivered a powerful and heartfelt commencement address to graduates, and received the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the highest honor conferred by the Law School, recognizing his lifelong contributions to public service, public safety and the legal profession.

Standing before thousands of graduates and their supporters at Pace University’s Commencement, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman urged the Class of 2025 to embrace change, pursue purpose, and think entrepreneurially—no matter their field of study.

On April 28, 2025, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted a landmark symposium entitled “Obligations for Perpetual Peace and Friendship: The Treaties of the Lenape Nation.” The event marked the first time that the treaties between the Lenape and the United States were collected and studied. The Law School is situated in what was the Lenape community of Quaroppas, today White Plains, part of their ancestral homeland, Lenapehoking.

Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at Haub Law, discusses the legal framework surrounding ICE enforcement in Newsweek. She notes that when ICE has evidence someone is in the U.S. without authorization, it can serve as the basis for both detention and deportation proceedings under current federal law.

In USA Today, Dyson College Professor Melvin Williams examines the public’s fascination with the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. He highlights how the media’s framing of sensational details can be both accessible and problematic, often distorting public understanding of serious issues.

Professor Amelia Wilson of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University provides legal clarity in Newsweek on a proposed White House policy regarding green card revocations. She explains that under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Department of Homeland Security does not have the authority to unilaterally revoke a permanent resident’s legal status.

Dyson College Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today about the cultural impact of celebrities publicly disclosing experiences with domestic violence. He explains how such revelations can open the door for other survivors to come forward, offering solidarity and empowerment on a broad scale.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in New York Law Journal arguing that “national security” claims shouldn’t grant the president unchecked authority.