Justices’ Ruling Will Help Gig Workers Take Companies to Court
Haub Law Professor Imre Szalai speaks with Bloomberg Law about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could make it easier for some gig workers to pursue wage-and-hour claims in court rather than through arbitration. Professor Szalai notes that the Court’s latest decision reflects a significant shift in how federal arbitration law is being interpreted and expands protections for transportation workers.
World Cup Windfall Could Bypass Broadway
Lubin Professor Claudia Green is featured in Forbes discussing the economic ripple effects of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on New York City. While the tournament is expected to bring millions of visitors to the region, Professor Green notes that rising hotel prices and increased travel costs could discourage some tourists from attending Broadway shows, potentially creating challenges for parts of the theater industry even amid the broader economic boom.
Politics of Naming
Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min pens an op-ed in The Korea Times examining the politics of naming and branding, arguing that the names attached to public institutions, programs, and places can shape identity, influence public perception, and reflect broader cultural values. Using recent proposals associated with President Donald Trump as a case study, Professor Min explores how naming practices differ across cultures and why they often become a source of political debate.
The Shadow Over Hong Kong
Dyson History Professor Joseph Tse-Hei Lee writes a piece in the Taipei Times examining the legacy of the Tiananmen Square protests and the erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong under the National Security Law. Professor Lee argues that while public commemoration has been suppressed within Hong Kong, remembrance and civic activism continue through diaspora communities around the world.
Law Passed Restricting ICE Activity in NYS
Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks to Spectrum News Hudson Valley and analyzes proposed New York legislation aimed at limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that the measure could face significant legal hurdles because immigration authority rests primarily with the federal government. Professor Gershman also co-authors an amNewYork op-ed calling for reforms to the federal grand jury process, urging greater transparency, oversight, and procedural safeguards to help safeguard fairness and accountability in the justice system.
Teaching Under Threat: The Escalating Crisis Of Incivility And Unsafe Working Conditions In Nursing Academia
College of Health Professions Professor Michele Lucille Lopez writes in My American Nurse about the growing problem of incivility and unsafe working conditions in nursing education. Professor Lopez argues that stronger institutional support, clearer policies, and a renewed culture of respect are needed to address faculty burnout and strengthen the future nursing workforce.
Fashion at the Library: Small Clothes, Big Stories: Fashion Dolls and the American Story
Dyson Professor Emilie Zaslow joins a Library of Congress program exploring the cultural significance of fashion dolls in American life, discussing how dolls and their clothing have reflected changing ideas about identity, gender, history, and childhood across generations.
Seidenberg Class of 2026 Student Awards
Celebrate Seidenberg's 2026 award recipients and discover this year's outstanding student honorees from Pace University's campuses.
This spring, students, families, faculty, and staff gathered on Pace University’s NYC and Pleasantville campuses to celebrate the Class of 2026 award recipients at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems’ annual Awards Ceremonies.
Below is the full list of this year’s honorees. Congratulations to all our award winners—we are proud to recognize your hard work, dedication, and achievements as you reach this important milestone.
2026 Seidenberg Student Award Winners
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- Outstanding Student of the Year: Stephanie Sicilian
- Cybersecurity Scholar Award: Siddhant Jiten Patel, Alister Peterson Rodrigues, Saidu Saradugu
- Computer Science Departmental Award: Zoha Fatima Ahmed, Nimisha Varghese George, Manjusha Devi Kancharla, Osaid Khan, Xianrong Liang, Chetan Manilal Patel, Kevin Rodrigues, Yujin Suh, Nisarga Vishwamanjuswamy
- Data Science Scholar Award: Farhana Azad, Yekaterina Donegal, Somesh Ramesh Ghaturle, Kausha Godhani, Joshua Gottlieb, Deepthireddy Ippala, Daniele Limongi, Abdul Munaf Mohammed, Fahad Anees Shaikh, Neelima Verma
- Information Systems Departmental Award: Saloni Sanjaybhai Nathani, Karishma Arjun Pawar
- Human Centered Design Award: Ruth Abraham, Gul Cil, Samantha Hahn, Rosa Ramos, Diana Ruiz, Izni Saiyara, Ankitaben Thakkar
- Francis Marchese Software Development and Engineering Award: Tobias Hall, Spencer Maginsky
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- Scholastic Achievement Award: Lizi Imedashvili
- Computer Science Departmental Award: Daniel Belliveau, Caroline Zanuto-Winter
- Information Technology Departmental Award: Jason Gonzalez
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- Scholastic Achievement Award: Omari Brockington, James Gengerke
- Computer Science Departmental Award: Donovan Lane
- Information Technology Departmental Award: Steven Schiavone
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- Henry Birnbaum Endowed Scholastic Achievement Award: Brennan Moores
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- Jean Coppola Award for Excellence in Service-Learning: Nicole Rossi, Dillon Talactac
- Susan M. Merritt Award for Academic Excellence: Noor Huda
- Seidenberg Civic Engagement Award: Nailah Brown, Daniel Ramos
- Alumni Achievement Award: Zachary Cherenfant, Jabari Nurse
- Gale Epstein Center Blue CoLab Award: Lizi Imedashvili, Vansh Kanojia
- Career Services Award: Noor Huda
- Seidenberg Scholars: Lizi Imedashvili, Daniel Ramos
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- Jean Coppola Award for Excellence in Service-Learning: Daisy Molina, Anoop Pakki
- Susan M. Merritt Award for Academic Excellence: Kara Cho, Cori Lobel
- Alumni Achievement Award: Alexander Vasilevsky, Lauren Demaio, Watson Blair
- Seidenberg Civic Engagement Award: Nyosha Homicil, Prarthana Centhil
- Career Services Award: Steven Schiavone, Bhavesh Mhatre
- Seidenberg Scholars: Uday Brathwaite, Omari Brockington, Justin Kpana, Daniella Rabayev, Pratik Shah
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- Summa Cum Laude: Michael Del Vecchio, Noor Huda, Lizi Imedashvili, Vansh Kanojia, Dayton Kiernan, Kseniya Liavitskaya, Jammie-Ann Matthias, Oluwadotun Obasa, Nicole Rossi, Caroline Zanuto-Winter
- Magna Cum Laude: Kainaat Babar, Jason Gonzalez, Benjamin Pearsall, Daniel Ramos, Edward Ramos, Cristopher Rizzi, Dillon Talactac, Grethel Vargas Garcia, Isaiah Zuppa
- Cum Laude: Genesis Andujar, Logan Anthony, Sian Billings, Nailah Brown, Robert Bunjaj, Anthony Gjivovich, Ari Kotler, Sasha Kulo, Gabriel Shkoza, Abin Thomas
- With Distinction: Daniel Belliveau, Cory Jenks, Ivan Luna, Brian O'Hanlon, James Pirrone, Jake Rappa
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- Summa Cum Laude: Omari Brockington, Danny Cheng, Kara Cho, James Gengerke, Justin Kpana, Donovan Lane, Jonathan Lee, Joseph Logatto, Toni-Ann Mcdaniel, Meghan Moore, Brennan Moores, Day Shanks, Alexander Vasilevsky, Remington Williams, Jeffrey Yu
- Magna Cum Laude: Arjuman Hossain, Danial Bhatti, Daniella Rabayev, Jalyin Gonzalez, Jessica Williamson, Julia Walkuska, Mark Benders, Melody Nguyen, Pratik Kirit Shah, Sandeep Kumar, Sophia Chau, Steven Schiavone, Uday Brathwaite
- Cum Laude: Cristian Aguinada, Daisy Molina, Erjon Ahmetaj, Jack Yauri, Kenneth Hugh, Maren Hewitt, Raisa Begum, Sevastyan Olevinskiy, Connor Tway
- With Distinction: Brandon Barrett, Hunter Beveridge, Victor Farias
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Hosts 9th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit and Announces New Endowed Scholarship
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University welcomed policymakers, advocates, planners, attorneys, developers, and community leaders to campus last week for the 9th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit, hosted by the Land Use Law Center.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University welcomed policymakers, advocates, planners, attorneys, developers, and community leaders to campus last week for the 9th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit, hosted by the Land Use Law Center. The annual summit focused on advancing innovative and inclusive approaches to affordable housing across the Hudson Valley and New York State.
This year’s summit, titled Reframing Affordability: Creating a More Inclusive Affordable Housing Agenda, explored the urgent need for equitable housing solutions and brought together leaders from across sectors to discuss land use, zoning reform, sustainability, housing accessibility, and regional collaboration.
Throughout the day, speakers emphasized the growing housing affordability crisis facing communities across New York and highlighted the importance of partnerships between government, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector in addressing these challenges.
A particularly meaningful moment of the summit was a tribute honoring the legacy of Rose Noonan, JD ’84, a longtime affordable housing advocate and former Executive Director of the Housing Action Council (HAC). She dedicated her career to expanding access to fair and affordable housing throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, becoming a widely respected leader in housing policy and advocacy.
During the event, the Housing Action Council and members of Rose Noonan’s family presented Pace Haub Law with a $100,000 check establishing the endowed Rose Noonan Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will support Pace Haub Law students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in affordable housing and sustainable development.
Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. described the scholarship as “a fitting tribute to a remarkable individual whose life’s work advanced affordable housing, strengthened communities, and expanded opportunity for those most in need.” He added that the scholarship “will both honor her legacy and extend her impact for generations to come.”
The tribute reflected her enduring impact on both the affordable housing community and Pace Haub Law, where she earned her JD in 1984 and remained deeply connected throughout her career. Colleagues and friends reflected on her decades of leadership, mentorship, and commitment to advancing housing opportunities for underserved communities.
The summit also reinforced Pace Haub Law’s longstanding leadership in land use and environmental law education and its commitment to preparing future lawyers and policymakers to address complex issues affecting communities throughout the region.
The Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit is organized annually by the Land Use Law Center at Pace Haub Law and serves as a forum for collaboration and dialogue on housing policy, planning, and equitable community development.