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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 �鶹ֱ�� alumni including Cooper Koch and Christopher Briney, along with the University’s strong pipeline to Broadway, film, and television.

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Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford speaks with CNN about the growing normalization of creator-based platforms like OnlyFans, explaining that tax reporting and formalized income structures help many creators view their work as legitimate labor and “like any other worker.” Crawford, whose research examines the economics behind OnlyFans, weighs in as the platform increasingly enters mainstream cultural conversations.

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Legal Hand Westchester hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon celebrating community impact and pro bono service, Westfair Communications reports.

In coverage by CBS News, Perry Carbone, a professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at �鶹ֱ��, weighed in on the legal implications of charges against former FBI Director James Comey. Carbone warned that prosecuting ambiguous expression as a threat could have serious consequences for free speech, emphasizing that expanding criminal liability in such cases may put First Amendment protections at risk. His comments come as legal experts broadly question whether the case meets the high bar required to qualify as a “true threat” under constitutional law.