Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

This year’s Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into what’s next.

Criminal justice major Alexis Pickering ‘26 didn't just dream of making it to New York City—she made it all the way to the mayor's office. Now, as an intergovernmental affairs intern under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, she's learning to change systems from the inside out.

Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we wrap up Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.

From global media companies to major brands, government agencies, and cultural institutions, graduates of Pace University’s Communication and Media Studies program are shaping how stories are told across industries.

For 120 years, Pace University graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

At Pace, Psychology Professor Courtney Gosnell, PhD, explores how relationships shape our lives, from celebrating good news to navigating differences, while mentoring students through hands-on research.

At the intersection of art and technology, Olivia Vella ’26 is building a career through visual storytelling. With support from Pace faculty and immersive coursework, the dual major landed a motion graphics internship at Madison Square Garden—where her work electrifies game-day experiences.

Pace University isn’t just studying the world’s biggest challenges, we’re helping solve them. From global policy conversations in Davos to student-led action at the United Nations, Pace is advancing the SDGs in real time.

Tyler McShane ’26 noticed something missing in the way students connect on campus and set out to change it. The result was a novel on-campus event that mixed psychology, honest conversation, and a little romance.