Pace University News

In higher education policy coverage, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Sean Coughlin tells The Riverdale Press that proposed federal limits on graduate student borrowing could push more students toward private loans with higher interest rates and fewer consumer protections.

Haub Law Professor Morghan Richardson speaks to the New York Post on the recent New York court ruling that intentionally transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to a spouse can constitute domestic violence. Professor Richardson describes the decision as a significant legal development and a potential landmark moment for domestic violence jurisprudence.

Lubin Professor Philip Cohen writes a piece in The Journal News urging President Trump to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Cohen argues the case risks politicizing tax administration and undermining public confidence in federal institutions. The column was widely syndicated across several regional outlets.

News 12 covered the opening of the Gale Epstein Center for Technology, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on campus. The center includes a new environmental data laboratory designed to monitor conditions in the Hudson Valley and support technology-focused research and learning, made possible through a gift from philanthropist and business leader Gale Epstein—and Hispanic Business TV has the story.

The New York Times highlights Pace University’s leadership in supporting students with disabilities. Director of Student Accessibility Services Elisse Geberth said Pace has worked intentionally to create a more supportive accommodations process, shifting away from systems where students must “fight” for services toward one centered on partnership and access. Jennifer Pankowski, Education Professor and Director of OASIS, was also interviewed, noting that institutions are increasingly recognizing disability access as essential to student success rather than an exception.