Pace University News

College of Health Professions faculty Catherine S. Finlayson, Heather Dennis, and Vidia Saleem, along with several contributors, co-author an op-ed in Lohud warning that new federal student loan limits could worsen the nation’s nursing shortage by excluding nursing from the Department of Education’s list of “professional degree” programs. The authors argue the policy could create major financial barriers for graduate nursing students, reduce the pipeline of future nurse educators and practitioners, and deepen healthcare shortages in underserved communities.

Lubin Professor Kaustav Sen is featured in WalletHub discussing zero-based budgeting, explaining how assigning every dollar a specific purpose can promote intentional spending and stronger financial discipline, while also requiring time and consistency to maintain.

Pace University’s McShane Center for Psychological Services is featured in The Broadsheet for its partnership with Trinity Church to provide free long-term psychotherapy to Lower Manhattan residents. Led by McShane Center Director Rebecca Kulzer and Trinity Church’s Vidia Cordero, the initiative offers free one-on-one therapy sessions—both in person and remotely—to community members facing financial or insurance barriers, while also giving Pace doctoral psychology students intensive clinical training under licensed supervision. Since launching in 2023, the program has provided more than 1,500 psychotherapy sessions to patients across the community.

In U.S. News & World Report, Education Professor and Director of Student Accessibility Services & OASIS Jennifer Pankowski and Director of Student Accessibility Services Elisse Geberth write about the rise in college students reporting disabilities, arguing that institutions must move beyond compliance and build clearer, more student-centered systems of support.

Lubin Professor Andrew Coggins speaks with the Associated Press about continued demand for cruises despite recent onboard illness outbreaks, explaining that while public concern may influence long-term consumer behavior, travelers with upcoming trips are unlikely to cancel due to financial commitments and refund policies. The story was widely syndicated across national and regional outlets such as Yahoo News, WNYW-TV, Live Now Fox, Boston Herald, and more.

The Hollywood Reporter names the Sands College of Performing Arts among “The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026,” highlighting the University’s upcoming performing arts center expansion, industry-connected faculty, and growing commitment to accessibility in theater training through its partnership with Deaf West Theatre. The profile also spotlights Pace alumni including Cooper Koch and Christopher Briney, along with the University’s strong pipeline to Broadway, film, and television.