Pace University News

Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today discussing emerging Gen Z slang like “aura farming” and “clip farming,” explaining how coded language reflects younger generations’ deep reliance on digital platforms to shape identity and social life.

In Prevention, new research shows that changing to a healthier diet after age 45 can add years to your life—potentially more than three—by improving long-term health outcomes such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation. Christen Cooper, R.D.N., associate professor in the College of Health Professions at Pace University, explained that plant-forward eating patterns rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables were key drivers of increased lifespan in the study’s analysis of more than 100,000 participants. Making sustainable, nutritious dietary changes later in life can be a powerful step toward better health and longevity.

In health and nutrition, College of Health Professions Professor Christen Cooper speaks to SELF about intermittent fasting, noting that research remains mixed and that while narrower eating windows may help some people reduce snacking, results vary widely.

Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times comparing recent pro-democracy protests in South Korea with demonstrations in the United States over immigration enforcement. He examines how polarization, geography, and social cohesion influence the scale and impact of civic mobilization, emphasizing that democratic systems endure only when citizens step forward to defend them.

Pace Haub Law Institute for Energy Democracy Fellow Janine Migden-Ostrander speaks with WKRC-TV (Local 12) about Ohio’s proposed Senate Bill 294, warning that lawmakers should not be determining energy siting outcomes and arguing that the market—not the legislature—should decide which power projects move forward.

The Pace Musical Theater Class of 2029 will perform HATCHED! at 54 Below, featured in Broadway World, highlighting the next generation of Pace-trained artists.

Pace’s impact in the performing arts continues to draw national recognition. College of Performing Arts Professors Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith were named winners of the prestigious 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre, as reported by Playbill. The honor, which includes a $100,000 award for each recipient, recognizes exceptional promise in musical theatre writing.