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Cybersecurity remains front and center in a new Reuters op-ed by Haub Law Professor John Bandler, who stresses that cybersecurity programs require continuous maintenance and improvement. Having a plan, he writes, is only the starting point; organizations must adapt proactively to evolving digital threats.
February 20, 2026
Reuters
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In a new episode from NPN Hub, host JJ sits down with Dr. Christen (Chris) Cooper, founder of the Master’s in Nutrition program at Pace University, to explore the social neuroscience of eating and long-term behavior change. Cooper explains how food choices are shaped more by community, culture, identity, and environment than by calorie counts or willpower, highlighting why traditional “clipboard nutrition” often fails. He shares practical strategies for navigating social norms around eating and illustrates the power of food to build connection and emotional regulation, including a transformative story from a Bronx school where gardening and cooking fostered cooperation and calm.
February 20, 2026
YouTube
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In Forbes, Pace University is highlighted as part of higher education’s “quiet redesign,” with institutions embracing credit mobility as a new front door to access. The piece notes how flexible transfer and credit-stacking pathways are expanding opportunity and accelerating degree completion for today’s learners.
February 20, 2026
Forbes
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Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in amNewYork, criticizing what he describes as the administration’s misguided federal transportation agenda. Professor Gershman argues that the approach undermines sound governance and raises broader concerns about accountability and the long-term consequences for public infrastructure — the story was picked up by Europe Says.
February 20, 2026
amNY
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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.
February 20, 2026
USA TODAY
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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.
February 20, 2026
Prevention
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In Salon, Professor Gershman also weighs in on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s conduct during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, noting that perjury allegations would hinge on reliable evidence and underscoring that no official is immune from accountability under the law.
February 20, 2026
Salon
In the Media
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.
February 20, 2026
Self
Press Release
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has been named to preLaw Magazine’s inaugural Justice & Opportunity Honor Roll, a national recognition highlighting law schools that demonstrate leadership in expanding access to legal education and strengthening pathways into the legal profession.
February 19, 2026
Press Release
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that a distinguished group of environmental law scholars will join the Law School as Haub Visiting Scholars.
February 18, 2026