Pace University News

Dyson Professor Heather Hayes speaks with TIME about the impact of filler words like “um” and “uh” on public speaking. Hayes cautions that excessive vocal fillers can cause audiences to perceive a speaker as less prepared or less confident, noting that such habits may distract listeners and weaken a message’s effectiveness.

Pace University’s healthcare workforce pipeline also received a significant boost, with more than $2.1 million in state funding secured by Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to enhance the Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation in Pleasantville. Coverage in News12 highlights how the investment will expand advanced simulation technology, strengthen emergency and labor-and-delivery training, and support enrollment growth for future healthcare professionals.

CHP Professor Christen Cooper is featured in Prevention, discussing research showing that adopting a healthier diet after age 45 can add years to life expectancy, particularly through plant-forward eating patterns rich in whole foods.

New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins recently allocated $2.175 million to Pace University. This funding aims to upgrade the Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation in Pleasantville. The center is crucial for training the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Broadway World reports that the Sands College of Performing Arts will host the 12th Annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium this May on the Lower Manhattan campus. The outlet also highlights that The 24 Hour Plays Nationals will return to Pace this summer, bringing early-career theater artists to campus for its nationally recognized professional development program.

The Land Use Law Center at Pace University is featured in MyRye.com for co-leading public engagement in Rye’s new Comprehensive Plan — the city’s first major planning update in nearly 40 years. The Center will help guide community input as Rye develops its long-term framework for housing, infrastructure, and environmental resilience.

In a feature from NPN Hub, CHP Professor Christen Cooper explores the social neuroscience of eating. She explains how food choices are shaped more by culture, identity, and environment than willpower alone, offering practical strategies for sustainable behavior change. Professor Cooper is also featured in Prevention, discussing research showing that adopting a healthier diet after age 45 can add years to life expectancy, particularly through plant-forward eating patterns rich in whole foods.