Pace University News

Faculty and Staff

Professor Thomas McDonnell offers advice to incoming law students.

August 10, 2026
Faculty and Staff

For four decades, Dean Angie D’Agostino has been a constant presence at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law: guiding students, shaping campus life, and helping define the Law School community. As she enters a well-deserved new chapter, her legacy is deeply intertwined with the Law School’s history and can be found in the generations of students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose lives she has touched.

August 10, 2026
In the Media

Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford is featured in OK! Magazine discussing the legal standards surrounding sealed court records in the dispute between Paris Jackson and the Michael Jackson estate. Professor Crawford explains that court proceedings are generally open to the public, with records sealed only under limited circumstances.

August 10, 2026
OK Magazine
In the Media

Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford pens an op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch examining how Ohio's remaining child marriage laws contributed to conditions that enabled the abuse of 16 children in Vinton County. Drawing on her own upbringing in the community, Crawford argues that closing the state's child marriage loophole and strengthening support for child welfare services are essential to preventing future tragedies.

August 10, 2026
The Columbus Dispatch
In the Media

Dyson Criminal Justice Professor and Department Chair Cathryn Lavery pens an op-ed in USA Today examining the broader implications of a potential presidential commutation for R. Kelly. Lavery explains that executive clemency is not only a legal power but also a reflection of national values, warning that granting mercy in high-profile sexual abuse cases could undermine public trust in the justice system and discourage survivors from coming forward.

August 7, 2026
USA TODAY
In the Media

Lubin School of Business Dean Ajay Khorana writes a piece in The EDU Ledger exploring why business schools are becoming more essential in the age of artificial intelligence. Khorana explains that today's students are part of a "Founder Generation," developing the entrepreneurial mindset, judgment, and leadership skills needed to create value in a rapidly changing economy.

August 7, 2026
The EDU Ledger
Announcements

Pace University has joined the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing its commitment to expanding opportunity, belonging, and success for first-generation college students.

August 5, 2026
Students

Moving out for the first time is stressful—for you and your family! Here are a few things you need to know as a first-year residential student moving on to a Pace campus.

August 4, 2026
Faculty and Staff

From empathetic chatbots to smarter AI project management, Seidenberg Professor Youngsoo Shin's latest research is advancing human-centered AI and positioning Pace University at the forefront of innovation across multiple disciplines.

August 3, 2026
Faculty and Staff

Pace University welcomes Frances “Fran” Shields Dedeian as Assistant Vice President of Benefits and Total Rewards. Fran brings extensive experience in benefits, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and employee well-being.

August 3, 2026