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In Bloomberg Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Emily Gold Waldman cautioned that new federal guidance promoting religious expression in the workplace could foster coercive dynamics—particularly between supervisors and employees—and lacks adequate safeguards to prevent pressure or retaliation.

Pace University recently named Ajay Khorana, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the Lubin School of Business, effective September 1. Dean Khorana previously served as Global Treasurer for the U.S. Personal Banking and Global Wealth businesses at Citigroup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.