Pace University News

Pace University’s award-winning student documentary team, PaceDocs, will premiere their latest film, Stories Come Together, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Jacob Burns Film Center.

After transferring to Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Gabrielle Seebold found a program that aligned with her global ambitions—immersing herself in international law, securing a United Nations internship, and building a path toward a career as an international business attorney.

Professor Amelia Wilson has been named the recipient of Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s 2026 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes that outstanding pedagogy occurs in a variety of settings at the Law School—it can be found in courses of all sizes and types, in teachers with diverse styles, and across subject matters.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks with USA Today about the rise of “vaguebooking,” explaining that while conflict is a natural part of human interaction, many people turn to indirect social media posts as a way to manage discomfort rather than engage in direct communication.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in amNewYork reflecting on the legacy of Bob Hall, a pioneering wheelchair marathoner who helped transform access and inclusion in competitive athletics. Drawing on his own experience as a lawyer in the case, Gershman highlights the legal and cultural barriers Hall challenged, underscoring how his advocacy reshaped opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

Pace University students in the Animal Advocacy Clinic met with lawmakers in Albany today to advocate for legislation aimed at restricting the use of rodenticides linked to the deaths of wildlife and companion animals.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman is widely featured this week across multiple outlets. In Newsweek, he offers legal analysis on a Trump administration policy that would bar immigration attorneys from participating remotely in certain interviews, warning the change could significantly burden legal representation and raise serious due process concerns for applicants navigating the system.

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams appears on The Tamron Hall Show to break down the viral “aura points” trend and its popularity among Gen Z. He explains that the concept is largely satirical, using humor to “quantify” coolness and social behavior while reflecting how younger audiences navigate identity and interaction online.

In Newsweek analysis, Pace Haub Law Professor Gershman raises broader concerns about government accountability and the politicization of the Justice Department, suggesting that the difficulty in pursuing high-level prosecutions may stem more from a lack of political will than legal complexity.