As we mark Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’d like to highlight an opportunity to celebrate the connections between the people of the United States and Asia. The application for the 2024–2025 class of Luce Scholars is now open.

The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. The program aims to forge stronger, more informed, more compassionate relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities for young Americans across diverse sectors and interests to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia.

Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars program is experiential in nature, rather than academic. It provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15–18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia. Applicants are asked to reflect on their leadership qualities and other professional attributes.

If you have questions or are interested in applying, please email the Office of Prestigious Awards. The Office will be hosting an information session with a representative of the Luce Scholarship in September, so please check your Pace email and social media for updates; specific details will be circulated as they are finalized.

For more information about the Henry Luce Foundation and the Luce Scholars program, visit their webpage. For more information about research and award opportunities at Pace, visit the Office of Research webpage.

Jeffrey Prieto delivered the annual Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, entitled “Addressing the Triple Environmental Challenges of Climate Change, Environmental Injustice, and Pollution: An EPA Perspective.” Mr. Prieto currently serves as the Senate-confirmed General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Elisabeth Haub School of Law established the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law to expand its programs of research, education, professional and scholarly activity and publications in environmental law, a field for which the Haub School has received national and international recognition.

Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean for Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Haub Law, Jason J. Czarnezki, welcomed the audience to the lecture, observing the significance of holding the lecture during Earth Week. Haub Law School’s Dean, Horace Anderson, followed by overviewing the history of the Kerlin Lecture, noting that the Kerlin endowment funds a named professorship on Environmental Law at Haub Law. Professor Nicholas A. Robinson, founder of the Law School’s environmental programs, was named the first Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor in 1999 and Professor Jason J. Czarnezki was designated as the second Kerlin Distinguished Professor in 2013.

Haub Distinguished Professor of International Law, Smita Narula, had the pleasure of introducing Mr. Prieto. During her introduction, Professor Narula noted that “environmental challenges like environmental injustice, climate change and pollution are at the forefront of our minds. Whether we are talking about students, staff, faculty or the wider community, these concerns are ever present and ever growing, and we look to the government for leadership. So, who better to speak on the government’s role in addressing these environmental challenges than the top lawyer in the nation’s leading environmental agency.” She also spoke of the incredible opportunity that Haub Law students have in hearing Mr. Prieto’s lecture as a sitting EPA General Counsel, and thanked Achinthi Vithanage, Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs, for the significant role she played in bringing Mr Prieto to the Haub Law campus.

Prior to the start of his lecture, Professor Czarnezki presented Mr. Prieto with the 2023 Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture Award medal. The medal displays a topographical depiction of Storm King Mountain, paying homage to the landmark second circuit case of Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference v. Federal Power Commission. Professor Czarnezki noted that this ruling inaugurated what we today call environmental law. As soon as he took the podium, Mr. Prieto engaged the audience with a fascinating lecture, elaborating on the work and mission of the EPA. “We have been very busy at EPA these past few years working toward furthering EPA’s crucial mission—to ensure that every American has clean air to breathe and clean water to drink, that we’re all protected from exposure to harmful chemicals and contaminated lands,” said Prieto. “We’ve been hard at work tackling climate change and working on adaptation and resilience.”

The lecture discussed the importance of a healthy environmental future and what else must be balanced and considered to achieve that goal. Significantly, Prieto noted that, “It’s imperative that we take action on climate change now and that we do so while also prioritizing environmental justice and equity to make sure no one gets left behind, so that each and every one of us can enjoy a safe and sustainable future.” He further explained that, “As a public health agency, EPA’s number one priority is to protect people’s health, especially those who are on the front lines of environmental pollution.”

Prieto’s prior federal government service includes nearly 20 years across various agencies, including as an Attorney-Advisor in EPA’s Office of Water. Under the Obama-Biden administration, he served as the Senate confirmed General Counsel of the United States Department of Agriculture. He also served at the U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division where he served as a Trial Attorney, Counsel to the Assistant Administrator, and General Counsel. Prior to his most recent confirmation, Mr. Prieto served as the General Counsel of the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in the nation.

After the lecture, audience members had an opportunity to comment and ask questions in a session moderated by Professor Czarnezki. Following the Q&A session a reception followed.

Senator Elizabeth Warren:
‘Have Courage. Trust Yourself. Give it a Try.’

Pace celebrates more than 3,700 graduates at
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Standing before thousands of graduates and their supporters at Pace University’s Commencement, alumnus Telfar Clemens ’08 yesterday spoke of his path from a student finding his way in lower Manhattan to a celebrated fashion designer and founder of the global label Telfar.

But he didn’t want to focus on the obvious.

“They worked hard,” Clemens said of his parents and members of his family who attended Pace. “I worked hard. What has been so hard is not the work, but everything in between … I didn’t make it into the fashion industry. I made it out.”

Speaking to roughly 15,000 people including 3,700 graduates at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, the Pace grad shared his reasons for attending Pace and memories of pursuing a business degree while following his passion for fashion and the subsequent path to building a global brand that is at the forefront of a revolution and has set a new standard.

Clemens, who received an honorary doctorate, was among many highlights throughout the day that included five ceremonies, student speakers, a food village, music, and lots of Commencement festivities. The day was highlighted by the conferral of over 4,000 degrees including 1,735 masters’, which is the largest number in over five years, and roughly 300 students receiving dual degrees.

In addition, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, which recently earned the No. 1 ranking for Environmental Law by U.S. News & World Report, graduated 241 students, its largest class in the past five years.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Harvard Law Professor and legal historian Bruce H. Mann both received honorary degrees during that ceremony. Senator Warren shared stories of her early years out of law school and threaded her speech with a simple yet powerful message.

“Be courageous,” Warren said. “That means trust yourself. Don’t sell yourself short. Don’t settle for work that you don’t believe in. Don’t assume that you can’t make a difference …

“Have courage,” she continued. “Take a risk because our nation–our world–needs you. Have courage for another reason: Because–and here is the amazing part–for all that you give, for all your risk, for all the scary stuff you take on and even for all the failures, you will receive far more than you give.”

Trustee and alumnus Ivan G. Seidenberg ’81, retired chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications, addressed graduates of Pace’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems to mark the school’s 40th anniversary. Pace also awarded Aldrin Enis, president of One Hundred Black Men of New York, with its Opportunitas in Action Award.

During the main ceremony, Pace President Marvin Krislov called this year’s class a “remarkable” group and noted some of the challenges they faced during their time in school such as the pandemic, climate challenges, mental health pressures, and other challenges around the world.

“The problems of tomorrow will not be solved by the thinking of the past,” President Krislov said. “They will be solved by new people, with new ideas, and new ways of doing things. They will be solved by a new generation that is creative and resourceful and adaptive. Your generation was knocked down, and then you stood right back up. You know how to think on your feet, how to adjust on the fly, how to make the best of any situation. You know how to get to a goal like graduation, even through a once-in-a-century disruption.”

Students celebrating this exciting achievement were a mix of undergraduate, graduate, law, and doctoral students, spanning a variety of disciplines and future careers, such as nurses and physician assistants, cybersecurity experts, lawyers, accountants, teachers, performers, and much more.

Number of graduates by school

College of Health Professions

• Undergraduate: 275
• Graduate: 360

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

• Undergraduate: 747
• Graduate: 346

Lubin School of Business

• Undergraduate: 498
• Graduate: 449

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

• Undergraduate: 108
• Graduate: 323

School of Education

• Undergraduate: 11
• Graduate: 360

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

• 253 JD degrees
• 8 Master of Laws in Comparative Legal Studies
• 12 Master of Laws in Environmental Studies
• 1 Doctor of Juridical Science

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Photo Credit: Le Moyne Athletics

The Pace University baseball team won the NE10 Championship for the first time in program history Saturday, May 13, earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. The Setters fell 12-2 in game one against Franklin Pierce University, then defeated the Ravens in game two by a final of 9-4.

Game One: Franklin Pierce 12, Pace 2

After a scoreless first inning, Franklin Pierce (34-17, 17-7) broke it open with a seven-run second. A pair of wild pitches brought in the first two runs, then a two-run double by Jose Savinon made it a 4-0 game. Four batters later, Joseph Pesce blew it open with a three-run homer to left center for the final three runs of the inning.

Pace (33-19, 9-11) had a chance to get on the board in the fourth, putting runners on first and second with one out. But a pair of groundouts left both men stranded as the Ravens held on to their 7-0 lead. Franklin Pierce added another run in the bottom of the fourth, as Jake Miller connected on an RBI single to extend the lead to eight.

A fielder's choice scored another run for the Ravens in the fifth, and an error with the bases loaded scored two more in the sixth. With the score 12-0 in the top of the eighth, the Setters got on the board with an RBI groundout by grad student outfielder Luke Jacobi (Edison, NJ/JP Stevens) and RBI single by freshman outfielder Justin Crispino (Commack, NY/Commack).

However, the was all the offense Pace could gather in game one as Franklin Pierce took a 12-2 victory in the opener.

Game Two: Pace 9, Franklin Pierce 4

The pitching was the story early in game two, as freshman Brendan McCann (Plainview, NY/Kellenberg Memorial) and FPU's Tyler McDonald both got off to strong starts. Neither team was able to get on the board in the first two innings, but Pace finally broke through in the third.

Grad student first baseman Nate Carminucci (Somers, NY/North Salem High School) got the inning started with a double down the right field line and moved to third on a fielder's choice. After a walk, junior third baseman Anthony Labita (North Massapequa, NY/Plainedge) drove in the game's first run with an RBI single to left to put the Setters ahead. A hit batter loaded the bases with one out as Pace looked to add to its lead, but the next two batters were retired to keep it at a one-run game.

The Ravens threatened to tie the game in the last of the third, as a pair of singles put two runners on with one out. But McCann was able to get a ground ball double play to end the inning and keep Franklin Pierce off the board.

The Setters extended their lead in the fourth, putting up two more runs in the inning. Senior outfielder Matthew Rinaldi (Scarsdale, NY/Eastchester) led off with a single and moved to second on a wild pitch, then came around to score on an RBI double by sophomore catcher Hunter Goldstein (Jericho, NY/Jericho). After a sacrifice bunt moved Goldstein over to third, a sac fly by sophomore outfielder Josh Miller (Clifton, NJ/Clifton) brought in another run to make it a 3-0 game.

Franklin Pierce got a run across in the fourth as well, as with two out and a runner on second, Pesce doubled to right-center to narrow the Pace lead to 3-1.

After both teams went down in order in the fifth, Pace added one more in the top of the sixth. With two out and nobody on, a walk and single put two runners on. Miller then delivered his second RBI of the day, driving an RBI single through the left side. A walk loaded the bases, but the Setters couldn't capitalize and took a 4-1 lead to the bottom of the inning.

The Ravens got back in the game in the last of the sixth, scoring twice to make it a one-run game. After a single and double put two runners on to start the inning, Jake Miller singled to right to score a pair and trim the Setters' lead to 4-3.

After Pace went down 1-2-3 in the seventh, the Ravens had a chance to tie the game. A single and walk had Franklin Pierce in position to draw even, but freshman pitcher Robert Gilchrist (New Milford, CT/North Salem) picked up two key outs to leave them stranded and hold the lead.

The Ravens got the tying run to third base in the bottom of the eighth following a double and fielder's choice, and this time were able to tie the game. With two out, Hunter Pauquette doubled to tie the game at 4-4, but a groundout with the bases loaded sent the game to the ninth still tied.

Miller led off the ninth with a walk for Pace, then moved to second on a wild pitch. Another walk and wild pitch loaded the bases with nobody out, putting Pace in position to take the lead back. Jacobi then came up a delivered an RBI single to right, giving the Setters a 5-4 lead. Sophomore shortstop Mason Baronian (River Vale, NJ/Pascack Valley) was next up to bat and singled in two more, putting Pace ahead by three runs. Three batters later, Goldstein came up with the bases loaded and plated two more runs, singling up the middle to make it a 9-4 game.

Gilchrist came back on in the ninth and finished things off, recording the final three outs as the Setters punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament and captured their first-ever NE10 Championship.

Up Next

The Setters will travel to Manchester, New Hampshire for the East Regional where they will face off against Franklin Pierce yet again, on Thursday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m.

Photo Credit: Stockton Photography

The Pace University women's lacrosse team advanced to the semifinal round of the 2023 Division II Women's Lacrosse Tournament, defeating Adelphi University 14-5 to win the East Regional Championship Sunday, May 14 at Pace Stadium.

Pace (19-2, 12-0 NE10) was in control from the opening draw, shutting out the Panthers (11-8, 8-4 NE10) in the first quarter while scoring six times. The Setters got a goal in the first minute from grad student midfielder Aleya Corretjer (Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland), then just over two minute later got another from senior attack Jolie Urraro (Sayville, NY/Connetquot) to take a 2-0 lead. After grad student midfielder Kayla Conway (Wantagh, NY/Wantagh) put one in just past the five-minute mark to extend the lead to three, junior midfielder Angelina Porcello (Eastchester, NY/Eastchester) scored the first of her two first-quarter goals. With just under six minutes left, Urraro picked up her second, followed by another from Porcello as Pace took a 6-0 lead into the second quarter.

Porcello picked up where she left off to start the second, scoring her third of the day to make it 7-0. Senior attack Sydney Juvelier (Centereach, NY/Centereach) found the back of the net with 10:52 remaining in the period as the Setters went ahead by eight goals. The Panthers got a pair of goals by Kerrin Heuser and Alexandra Leggio to narrow Pace's lead to six, but Porcello came back with another to make it a 9-2 game heading into halftime.

Juvelier scored her second of the day at the 1:01 mark of the third, pushing the Pace lead back up to eight. Minutes later, Heuser tallied her second of the day for Adelphi, and a goal by Danielle Marino with 2:33 remaining gave the visitors another goal as they held the Setters off the board for the rest of the third following Juvelier's early goal.

With Pace leading 10-4 to start the fourth quarter, grad student midfielder Emma Rafferty (Bay Shore, NY/Islip) got on the board with her first of the day just over a minute in. Right before the midway point of the quarter, Corretjer scored her second, and Conway scored back-to-back goals for the Setters to extend the lead to 14-4 with 3:01 to go. Adelphi added a late goal by Izzy Grant, but Pace took a 14-5 victory to advance to the NCAA Tournament Semifinal.

Corretjer, Porcello and Conway tied for the team lead with five points, while freshman goalkeeper Samantha Tanguay (Baldwinsville, NY/C.W. Baker) got the win in net, making five saves.

Up Next

Pace moves on to Indianapolis, Ind. for the National Semifinal. The game will take place Friday, May 19, against Florida Southern at 7:30 p.m.

Accessing your tickets, when to arrive, where to park, what to eat, and so much more. You've got questions and we've got answers. Get ready to walk, grads.

• Accessing Your Tickets
• When to Arrive
• How to Get In
• What to Wear
• Transportation
• Parking
• Accessibility
• Food and Drink
• Rain Plan

Accessing Your Tickets

We know there are a lot of questions about receiving, accessing, and transferring your tickets to your guests. We’ve created a special FAQ section with detailed instructions and information to help you get the info you need. We are still distributing tickets—if you registered late or are on the waitlist, keep checking the Pace email you used to register.

When To Arrive

Graduating students should plan to arrive one hour before their scheduled ceremony start time. Graduates and guests with ADA needs should plan to arrive 1.5–2 hours prior to their ceremony start time.

• 9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | Elisabeth Haub School of Law | Louis Armstrong Stadium
• 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.| Lubin School of Business | Arthur Ashe Stadium
• 12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Main Ceremony | Arthur Ashe Stadium
• 2:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | College of Health Professions and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems | Louis Armstrong Stadium
• 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.| Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education | Arthur Ashe Stadium

How To Get In

All graduates and guests must present a ticket for entry into the USTA complex at the East Gate. If you have ADA parking or drop-off/pick-up passes, please enter through the West Gate.

Be sure to access your tickets via NTC Ticketmaster Account Manager in advance and save them on your mobile device. If you are transferring tickets to your guests, they also need to access and save them in advance.

If you or your guest(s) do not have a mobile device or are otherwise unable to access your tickets digitally, you will still be able to enter. Speak to staff upon arrival.

What To Wear

Dress to the nines and make sure to bring your cap and gown! If you're feeling extra flashy, wear it to the venue. No idea how to put it on? We got you. Pace staff will be onsite to help grads robe up.

Real talk: The venue is BIG. You’ll be doing a lot of walking, so consider comfy shoes or at least a pair to change into.

Transportation

Subway: The 7 train provides service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point Station, including connections for all Metro-North Trains from Westchester and Connecticut. Service is also available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Long Island Railroad: LIRR provides easy service to Mets-Willets Point Station from Woodside, and convenient connections from Penn Station for New Jersey Transit customers. For guests with disabilities, get off the LIRR train at 61st Street-Woodside Station and transfer to the 7 train. Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point Station.

Parking

Event parking is at Citi Field, located next to the USTA complex. USTA recommends using Grand Central Parkway exit 9E or Whitestone Expressway Exit 13D for the shortest route to available parking lots.

Upon arrival, lot attendants will direct you to the appropriate area.

There is a $40.00 charge for parking and cash is not accepted.

Accessibility

Some of our grads and their guests may have questions regarding ADA and accessibility. We’ve created a special FAQ section with detailed instructions and information to help you get the info you need.

Food and Drink

The USTA's Grounds and Food Village will be open from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; cash is not accepted.

Bottle re-filling stations are available throughout the USTA complex. Bring your refillable bottles to stay hydrated!

Rain Plan

Commencement takes place rain or shine. Both Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums will be covered in the event of inclement weather, so grads and their guests can stay dry. Check the weather closer to the event date and bring an umbrella in case of rain.

Still don't have the info you need? Visit the Commencement website.

On Friday, April 14, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University presented its triennial Pace International Law Review Symposium and its annual Dyson Lecture. The theme of the symposium was 21^st Century Conflict: International Law and the War in Ukraine. The Dyson Lecture, entitled The United States and Ukraine: One Year On, was delivered by Professor Monica Hakimi, the William S. Beinecke Professor of Law at Columbia Law School.

The Pace International Law Review (PILR) Symposium (PDF) was a full-day event organized by the PILR board with the support of PILR faculty advisors Professor Alexander Greenawalt and Professor Smita Narula. Opening remarks were delivered by PILR Editor-in-Chief, Alexandra Tamburrino, and Managing Editor Bailey Andree. The symposium’s themes were explored through three panels featuring experts in international law and related fields. The panels focused respectively on regulating war, on prosecuting international crimes, and on human rights and the environment Each panel was moderated by an expert on the topic at hand and featured renowned scholars. A full list of panelists can be accessed on the agenda for the day.

In between the lively panel discussions, a highlight of the conference was the presentation of the Dyson Lecture by Professor Monica Hakimi. Haub Law Dean Horace Anderson introduced Professor Hakimi noting her expertise in international law, both as an academic and a practitioner. Professor Hakimi’s scholarship is widely published in prestigious journals and law reviews including the American Journal of International Law, Michigan Law Review, Yale Journal of International Law, and more. Recently, she was elected co-editor-in-chief of the American Journal of International Law.

During her lecture, Professor Hakimi asked important and significant questions about the future of the United States’ involvement in international conflict in relation to Russia, the Ukraine, China, and beyond. Speaking on the United States, she asked, “What international agenda should we prioritize? How should we go about achieving them? What steps should we take to make sure that we don’t suddenly pull the rug out from those who have for decades depended on or organized themselves around our massive weight?” She added that these same questions should frame the research agenda for international lawyers for years to come and should include questions about how legal institutions and arrangements should be preserved, adapted, or discarded for a world with potentially very different geopolitical dynamics.

Following the symposium was a reception where students, faculty, panelists, and attendees had the opportunity to continue their conversations and network with one another.

Edited and published by students, the Pace International Law Review is a periodical journal devoted to the publication of scholarly materials concerning both public and private international law. Content from the Pace International Law Review may be found on the law review web site. The law review also maintains the Pace International Law Review Blog with continually-updated content on international topics. This year, several panelists plan to publish papers with PILR based on their remarks during this symposium.

The Dyson Distinguished Lecture was endowed in 1982 by a gift from the Dyson Foundation made possible through the generosity of the late Charles H. Dyson, a 1930 graduate, trustee, and long-time benefactor of Pace University. The principal aim and object of the Dyson Distinguished Lecture is to encourage and make possible scholarly legal contributions of very high quality in furtherance of Haub Law's educational mission.

Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is once again ranked number one in the country for Environmental Law by the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today.

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This is the third year in a row, and the fourth time in five years, that Haub Law has received the number one ranking for Environmental Law, marking the latest major success for the school’s Environmental Law Program. With a global footprint and consistently rated among the very best in the country, the program continues to recruit top faculty, generate top scholarship in the field, establish leading-edge programs to address the most pressing environmental challenges, and attract students who seek to become the environmental law leaders of the future.

“Congratulations to the faculty, students, and staff of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law on once again being recognized as the best environmental law program in the country,” said Pace University President Marvin Krislov. “This third consecutive No. 1 ranking confirms what we at Pace have long known: that the scholarship, innovation, and advocacy for the environment at Haub Law are simply unmatched, as is the commitment to solving today’s most pressing environmental challenges. This also underscores Pace University’s commitment to environmental issues, where we remain grateful to the Haub family for their ongoing devotion to the field of environmental law and to our law school.”​

The Environmental Law Program is widely known for its signature programs, expert faculty, renowned scholarship, and attracting distinguished guest speakers. In 2021, the Law School launched the Sustainable Business Law Hub, creating opportunities for training, policy, and research that address global environmental challenges. The Sustainable Business Law Hub also consists of an advisory board featuring experts in the field, and the Hub has collaborated with prestigious firms and companies to offer students paid internship opportunities in their ESG practice. In recent years, the program also initiated the Environmental Law and Policy Hack Competition for law schools throughout the country. Other well-known programs and opportunities at the School include the Environmental Litigation Clinic, the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic, and the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.

We are proud that our Environmental Law Program continues to remain at the forefront of training the environmental leaders, advocates, and changemakers of tomorrow

—Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr.

The Law School also hosts lectures and panels throughout the year featuring environmental scholars, advocates, and policymakers, and it recognizes leading international environmentalists through the annual presentation of the Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy, considered one of the world’s most distinguished awards in the field of environmental law. In recent years, the Haub Award has been presented to environmental activist and climate justice advocate Vanessa Nakate, environmental law scholar Professor Wang Xi, Brazilian environmentalist and Professor Paulo de Bessa Antunes, and others. At the most recent annual Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law, Jeffrey Prieto, the current General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency, served as the speaker.

"I am thrilled that the work of our Environmental Law Program has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for the third year in a row with a number-one ranking," said Jason J. Czarnezki, Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean for Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Haub Law. "We provide our students with an immersive classroom experience while also ensuring our students have numerous practical learning opportunities, so they are able transition from the classroom into the field seamlessly. The education our students receive at Pace Haub Law launches them into their careers as environmental lawyers, policy experts, and change makers, in law firms, non-profits, environmental NGOs, companies, government agencies, and more.”

Haub Law offers more than 40 environmental law courses, clinical experiences, internships, externships, and more. In recent years, the Law School has expanded its environmental law faculty as well, attracting prominent scholars in the field. Students have the opportunity to research emerging areas of environmental law alongside experts in the field through the Environmental Law Program’s various centers and institutes, including the Pace Energy & Climate Center and the Land Use Law Center, and can directly represent clients through the Environmental Litigation Clinic and the Food and Farm Business Law Clinic. “The clinical experiences and opportunities for practical growth at Haub Law go unmatched,” said Professor Czarnezki. “We aren’t just teaching our students about environmental law, we are showing them how to be advocates and environmental lawyers who will put an end to the climate crisis.”

Haub Law was also recently ranked #1 in the top 50 Environmental Policy Centers of Excellence across the globe by the journal of Environmental Policy and Law (EPL). The purpose of the EPL ranking is to provide an overview of those institutions most active in the domain of environmental policy and law. Haub Law is also a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which provides students with the opportunity to draft memoranda, debate issues, and attend IUCN meetings, including the World Conservation Congress and U.S. National Committee meetings. Additionally, through the United Nations Diplomacy Practicum, students provide assistance to UN country Missions by attending their meetings and preparing research on issues such as climate change, renewable energy, fisheries protection, and forest management. These opportunities provide Haub Law students with the tools they need to be national and international leaders in environmental law.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law had several other programs recognized in the rankings this year, including its clinical training, health law, criminal law, tax law, and part-time programs. The recognition of these programs reflects Haub Law’s continued ability to provide a top-notch legal education and develop both steadfast and original curricular and practical opportunities.

Additionally, Haub Law’s impressive trial advocacy program continues to rise in the rankings, coming in at number 24 this year, once again ranking in the top 15% of law schools. Over the last year, Haub Law has had 31+ Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams, with an average of over 110 student participants on these teams as a whole. The Law School’s Mock Trial and Moot Court teams regularly place at or near the top in competitions. In recent years, Haub Law hosted its first Advocate in Residence, Gillian More, a lifelong prosecutor with a worldwide reputation in advocacy. The Trial Advocacy Program is led by Lou Fasulo, Professor of Practice and Director of Advocacy Programs.

"We are proud that our Environmental Law Program continues to remain at the forefront of training the environmental leaders, advocates, and changemakers of tomorrow,” said Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. “Our Environmental Law Program was founded decades ago and since then we continue to develop new programs to meet the ever-changing demands of the world. We are also thrilled with the upward trajectory of our Trial Advocacy Program in the rankings, which is a direct result of the tremendous advocacy program and opportunities that exist at Haub Law. We also are pleased with the continued positive recognition of our other programs, which are all connected to the top tier legal education that we provide at Haub Law. Every day, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are making a difference and we at Haub Law are proud to provide the foundation for that.

More Than 200 Turn Out For Film That Highlights the Slow Food and Farm-to-Table Movement In France and New York

Pace University’s documentary film team, PaceDocs, last night premiered its latest film, "For the Love of Food: Pour l’amour de la Cuisine" to a full theater at Jacob Burns Film Center. It was followed by and question-and-answer session with the audience and filmmakers.

The documentary -- produced by Dr. Maria Luskay, Professor Lou Guarneri, and Pace University’s documentary film team -- focuses on the slow food movement, which began in Europe during the 1980s to preserve the culture of eating locally and combating the popularization of fast food.

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“It was rewarding to know that our film is being embraced and well-received by the audience at Jacob Burns Film Center,” said Professor Luskay. “In filming in France and New York, we shared a once-in-a-lifetime experience that proved to be as fulfilling as it was educational in that we learned the importance of where our food comes from as well as what it takes to complete a professional quality film on a tight deadline.”

The film made its France and worldwide online premiere on May 9, 2023.

During 14-weeks of production that included filming across France and New York, PaceDocs filmmakers spoke with farmers, chefs, and restaurateurs who have dedicated their lives to making slow food a reality in a fast-paced world.

This film explores the guiding principles of good, clean, and fair – and why that is a healthy recipe for a sustainable future. While eating farm-to-table has become a global phenomenon, nowhere is this passion for clean eating more apparent than in France where generations have relied on locally grown foods. From family-owned farms and markets in the Laon and Lorraine countryside, to beautiful restaurants in the heart of Paris, all the way back to a farm-to-fork eatery in Westchester, New York, this documentary explores the environmental and health benefits of eating clean, locally grown goods, the value of family traditions, embracing culture and heritage through cooking, and of course, the love of food.

The documentary is the focus of the popular class, “Producing the Documentary,” which is part of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University’s highly regarded film program that requires students complete a full-length environmentally themed documentary within one semester.

Students in the class are a mix of graduate and undergraduate with varying academic focuses, experience, and skillsets. They come together as a film crew and learn all aspects of filming and production. During the process, they learn teamwork, problem-solving, research, and organization, along with technical skills such as lighting, sound, camera work, interviewing, and other real-life lessons necessary to complete a film.

For Brittany Walkingstick, a 23-year-old graduate student from Kansas City, Mo. majoring in communications and digital media experience, the experience proved to be “one-of-a-kind.”

“It was a chance to experience a different culture and a way to step out of my comfort zone,” she said. “Making this film was as hard as it gets, but it was a real confidence booster. I really enjoyed it, and I would definitely do it again.”

Wesley Brown, a 21—year-old junior majoring in digital cinema and filmmaking from Seattle Wa., noted that it was a hands-on experience that taught him the intricacies of lighting, sound, voice-over, film production, and problem-solving.

“It was a cool experience. I loved being on the ground in France,” Brown said, citing a number of examples where the crew had to adapt to circumstances in the moment. “There were times we just had to figure it out. We learned how to improvise and had to find a solution. I’m grateful that I took this class.”

“For the Love of Food” continues a proud tradition of producing high quality, meaningful, and award-winning films. In recent years, Pace filmmakers have produced documentaries around the globe focusing on a number of topics, including the economic and environmental importance of oysters in our ecosystem (2022); the essential role of bees as pollinators in our food supply (2021); the impact of earthquakes in Hawaii (2019); the endurance of the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (2018); Cuba at a cultural crossroads (2016); reviving Curacao’s coral reefs (2015); as well as many other poignant films.

“‘For the Love of Food’ is yet another extraordinary accomplishment from the PaceDocs team—a film that not only gives our students hands-on experience in the art of documentary filmmaking but also enables them to explore the values and environmental impact of the farm-to-table movement,” said Pace President Marvin Krislov. “At Pace we believe in the power of learning by doing, and year after year this course, under the leadership of Dr. Maria Luskay, provides a great example of real-world education that makes a difference in our students’ lives.”

“Dyson College’s student filmmakers are impressive: They have produced another documentary that is timely and topical,” said Tresmaine R. Grimes, dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education. “The students learn their art and craft with hands-on production experience that will serve them well after they graduate from Pace. I am so moved by the talents of this team and the compelling film they have produced. Congratulations to them and Professors Luskay and Guarneri for another impressive PaceDocs production.”

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Pace University’s liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.