Research led by Public Administration Associate Professor Tiffany Henley, PhD, explores how healthcare training and collaboration can advance equity in underserved communities.

Dyson Criminal Justice Professor and Department Chair Cathryn Lavery pens a compelling op-ed in The Hill, urging Americans to listen to Epstein survivors and confront the systems that perpetuate silence and complicity. Her piece calls attention to how institutions often fail victims by refusing to confront the realities of abuse—particularly in cases involving power.

Executive Director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center, Cindy J. Kanusher, powerfully addressed President Trump’s dismissive remarks about domestic violence in a widely shared statement featured in The Independent. “Domestic violence is not a private matter or a misunderstanding. It is abuse. It is a crime. And it must be treated with the seriousness it demands,” she said. Kanusher emphasized that minimizing these crimes sends a dangerous message to victims, potentially silencing them and impeding justice. Her remarks have added critical legal and moral context to the media backlash around the issue.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman speaks with Newsweek about the narrowing NYC mayoral race. Speaking on Andrew Cuomo’s long-shot chances, she noted it’s “difficult to envision any scenario in which Cuomo wins more votes than Mamdani,” even if Eric Adams or Curtis Sliwa were to drop out. Her insight reflects the uphill challenge for anti-Mamdani candidates to consolidate voter support.

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.