National Award Honors Ordinary Citizens Doing Extraordinary Acts of Public Service

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – September 25, 2020 -- A Pace University nursing student who founded an international first responder organization in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Haiti has won a 2020 Jefferson Award, a prestigious national honor that recognizes America’s top change makers and ordinary citizens who are doing extraordinary acts of public service.

In selecting Jacqueline Cassagnol for a National Award for Outstanding Public Service, Multiplying Good, the nonprofit organization that administers the Awards, cited the Rockland County resident’s on-the-ground life-saving volunteer work in Haiti and her subsequent creation of Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc., which provides health education, first-aid and disaster preparedness training to people in the United States and Haiti. Since the organization was established in 2011, it has educated and trained more than 350,000 community members in critical life-saving skills.

Cassagnol, a doctoral candidate in nursing at Pace’s College of Health Professions, is the first student from Pace to earn the national honor, and the third member of the Pace community. She joins an impressive list of people who have earned an award that is often considered the “Nobel Prize for Public Service.” This year’s other national winners include actress and activist Kristen Bell, Youth Villages CEO Patrick Lawler, and TOMS clothing brand.

“I couldn't be prouder of Jacqueline Cassagnol’s many accomplishments, now including becoming Pace University's first-ever student national Jefferson Award winner,” said Pace President Marvin Krislov. “Pace students are committed to serving our community, and Jacqueline embodies that. I'm impressed and inspired by her leadership, hard work, and dedication. She is truly deserving of this great honor.”

Over the past four decades, the list of Jefferson Award recipients has included hundreds of national figures — both public and private —more than 63,000 unsung heroes, and tens of thousands of employees and young people that represent the good that is happening in communities across the country. The list of winners includes an impressive who’s who of cultural icons, political dignitaries and everyday community members and volunteers.

“For nearly 50 years, we’ve used recognition to inspire everyone to find a way to serve others,” explained Hillary Schafer, CEO of Multiplying Good. “By celebrating service on a national stage, we elevate the spirit of America, the resiliency of its people, and the good that is all around us.”

“Jefferson Award recipients represent the highest level of service to others,” Schafer continued. “By telling their stories, we encourage them to do even more and inspire others to make a difference through service.”

The Jefferson Awards is the nation’s largest and longest-running awards ceremony honoring public service. The Awards, which are traditionally held twice a year at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., were entirely online this year. It was presented as a one-hour streaming video and aired a collection of inspiring stories that celebrate unparalleled service to others. It also included special recognition of One in a Million awards campaign winners who've had a positive impact through service in the face of crises.

Pace University, a champion of the Jefferson Awards since 2008, also held a virtual viewing party that included staff, students and faculty. Cassagnol was among 12 local bronze award winners and was chosen to represent Pace at the virtual awards ceremony.

In addition to winning a national Jefferson Award, Cassagnol has earned many other honors for her work. She was named “Nurse of the Year” by the March of Dimes at its Fifth Annual gala in New York; designated a “Rising Star” by the Rockland Economic Development Corporation at its Annual Forty Under 40 Reception in 2014; presented with the Safe Community Award by Volunteer New York; and inducted into the New York Academy of Medicine in November 2018. In 2019, the New York Yankees named Jacqueline a “Nurse Hero,” and she won the Haitian American Young Citizen of the Year Award from the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce.

In her acceptance remarks, Cassagnol congratulated her peers and noted that it was a great honor to represent Pace University at the Awards.

“I am so grateful to Pace University and Multiplying Good for recognizing extraordinary public service,” Cassagnol said. “Congratulations to all of the recipients of this prestigious award tonight. Your contributions, your sacrifices, your collective enthusiasm clearly are making a significant difference. You are all leaders, highly deserving of the recognition you have received.”

Dr. Harriet R. Feldman, dean of the College of Health Professions and the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University, and past Jefferson Award recipient, said Cassagnol was an inspiration and example for others.

“I applaud our student Jacqueline Cassagnol on this extraordinary honor,” Dean Feldman said. “Her dedication to the well-being of local, regional and global communities will surely inspire others in the Pace Community and beyond about the importance of service. We are very proud of her!”

About Multiplying Good

Multiplying Good is a national nonprofit that uses service to others and recognition as tools to unleash potential, inspire individuals, and transform lives. It has offices in 11 communities across the country, delivering on-the-ground impact where it is needed most. Founded in 1972 by Sam Beard, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Senator Robert Taft, Jr., the organization has recognized the extraordinary public service of thousands with its Jefferson Award. Additionally, Multiplying Good fuels personal growth and leadership development through a continuum that starts with engagement and culminates in recognition. To learn more, visit MultiplyingGood.org or follow Multiplying Good on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains. Follow us on Twitter or on our news website.

$200,000 State Grant through State Sen. Harckham’s Office Paves Way for Resource Center for Student Veterans

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – September 21, 2020 – President Marvin Krislov joined New York State Senator Peter Harckham, student veterans and campus leaders on Monday for a grand opening of Pace University’s Student Veterans Center on its Pleasantville campus.

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The new center, which was made possible with the help of a $200,000 grant secured by Senator Harckham, will serve as a one-stop resource center for student veterans at Pace, which has hundreds of student veterans and dependents across its campuses, including 60 in Westchester. The new SVC is centrally located on campus inside the Kessel Student Center. Watch a video of the ribbon cutting here.

“Pace University has a proud tradition of supporting student veterans and their families, and this new Student Veterans Center, our first space dedicated exclusively to their needs, will help us deliver on that mission,” said President Krislov. “We are grateful to Senator Harckham for his support. He shares our firm belief that we must go above and beyond to serve those who have served our country.”

“The new Student Veterans Center at Pace University’s Pleasantville campus will be an important resource for the Pace veterans community, and I am pleased to have supported its creation from the start,” State Sen. Harckham added. “These days, more veterans of our Armed Services are pursuing postsecondary educations, and their needs differ somewhat from typical college students in terms of certain resources and socialization. Pace’s Veterans Center is a recognition of this shift in the student body, and will be met with wide appreciation as a result.”

The SVC will offer a central location on campus to connect, socialize and use the school's resources. Veterans, for example, will be able to obtain information on how to work with, and navigate, the VA, as well as the various educational benefits student veterans are entitled to including the Forever GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program and Vocational Rehab.

“This is a dream come true,” said Steven Garcia, a USMC Veteran and Past President of the Student Veterans of America’s Pleasantville chapter. “Bringing veterans together at one central location will be great for the entire Pace community. This space will be essential in helping connect veterans with available resources at Pace and get them the support they need to be successful. I want to thank Senator Harckham and Pace for making this possible.” ​

“We are here today because like many others, Senator Harckham recognizes and believes in the importance of community building,” said Sukh Singh, a USMC Veteran and member of Pace University’s Class of 2021. “The SVA has put in countless hours to receive more recognition in our community. So, this is a crucial milestone for Pace’s student veterans who finally have a space to grow and support one another in their pursuits of higher education.”

Senator Harckham last year joined student veterans and university leaders to announce the project. Construction on the new Student Veterans Center began this past winter – delayed only slightly because of the pandemic -- and was completed over the summer.

“Student veterans contribute to the diversity and campus life here at Pace University,” said COL (Ret) Peter Riley, director of Pace Office of Veterans Services. “It is terrific that veterans have their own Center. It gives them a place to use the computers, study, relax, commiserate and support each other. We appreciate all the effort that Senator Harckham and his staff did to open the Veterans Center. COVID-19 might have delayed its opening, but could not prevent it.”

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains. Follow us on Twitter or on our news website.

Marc Gironda '00 found his interest in becoming a psychologist through his love of music.

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Why do we like certain music over others? Why are some melodies so emotionally powerful and moving, such as Beethoven's Ode to Joy, that they are performed and beloved by virtually all people across all generations?

A graduate of the PsyD program in school-clinical psychology, Gironda, plays both the piano and trumpet, and is most fascinated by the universality of music, its timelessness, and presence in every culture.

He is also interested in musical perception.

“I enjoyed investigating how musicians versus non-musicians process music in the brain, as well as the similarities between music and language,” Gironda said. “Most aspects of how we perceive and understand music, both emotionally and cognitively, were interesting to me.”

As an undergraduate, he earned bachelor’s degrees in both music and psychology at Colgate University, but it was his coursework in applied psychology that led him to Pace’s APA-accredited PsyD program on the New York City campus.

Today, Gironda credits Pace with not only providing an academic curriculum that prepared him for his current work and practice, but also access to professors such as Richard Velayo, with whom he presented research at conferences sponsored by the American Psychological Society and Eastern Psychological Association.

His rigorous field placements were also a big part of the making of this dedicated professional.

Gironda worked as a school psychologist at the Pequannock Township School district in New Jersey, as well as with children and adults, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, at Hackensack University Medical Center and Morristown Memorial Hospital (now Morristown Medical Center).Although it was a challenge to balance the demands of graduate school with the expectations of fieldwork, it left him feeling confident about his abilities as a practicing psychologist.

“I felt there was an excellent balance between academic and real-world preparation through my Pace education,” Gironda said.

He currently works at Bartky HealthCare Center in Livingston, New Jersey, focusing on children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Recognized as a “Top Kids’ Doc” by NJ Family magazine, he sees patients with a range of issues, from anxiety and depression to adjustment after divorce and changing family situations, and has a special interest in working with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

“The work can be hard, but it’s ultimately very meaningful when I can make a difference in an individual’s life,” Gironda said.

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I chose Digital Cinema and Filmmaking as a major because I have always been interested in the film industry, and I was also very impressed by the program at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences on the Pleasantville campus. The courses include many hands on assignments, the equipment available to students is quite impressive, and an internship is required in order to graduate. This spring 2018 semester, I enrolled in the travel documentary course to Puerto Rico, the focus of which has been the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The process of creating a documentary in such a short amount of time has been complicated and a lot of work. However, the memories I have made are ones I will remember for a very long time. I am also a Dyson Scholar in Residence, and it has been a great experience to live within a diverse community of students in the residence hall. After graduation, I hope to do camera work or editing for a comedy or reality TV show. It would make going to work something I love to do.

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I chose Pace because when I visited, I immediately fell in love with the New York City campus, which is so close to many different opportunities. I recently completed an internship at the United Nations, working with the Control Arms Coalition, an international alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which aims to end the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons. I also participated in the 2018 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference as a head delegate, which involved supporting my fellow classmates with their position papers and the rules of the conference. It was so inspiring to see us develop into such a strong, award-winning team, which I credit to my Dyson education and the guidance of Professor Bolton and other head delegates. After graduation, I would love to work for another NGO focused on disarmament before attending graduate school, and then, either return to the UN or perhaps pursue a career at the White House!

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Honored recently by the Princess Grace Foundation, Kizzmett Pringle is preparing to live her destiny as an actor.

What was your experience like growing up in Detroit, Michigan?

My experience is nothing like what most people think of when they think of Detroit. I am proud to be from Detroit, and I rep my city hard. My Detroit is Motown, Motor City, AutoShow, Dream Cruise, Belle Isle, Mackinac Island, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Detroit Hustles Harder, Slow Roll, and the Movement Music Festival. My experience is also family. I grew up surrounded by love from my two amazing parents and my younger brother, also an MFA-trained actor. He recently graduated from the Shiley Graduate Theatre program, a joint venture of The Old Globe and the University of San Diego, MFA program, and we have shared passions, dreams, and goals. We have our own brother-sister language, and he just gets me.

Did you always want to act?

Detroit is the auto capital of the world, so a lot of activities and afterschool programs are geared (no pun intended) toward math and science. I enjoy math and science, so it was a no-brainer to go to school for engineering and, eventually, get a job [in the automotive industry]. That’s what you do when you grow up in Detroit.

I received my undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, with a management minor, from Kettering University. Kettering is a private, cooperative education and experiential learning-based university, and I secured a co-op with General Motors (GM). During my first year at GM, I was 17 years old (I graduated high school early) and supervising a group of mostly men, who had been doing their jobs longer than I’d been alive. As you can imagine, for a young African-American woman, it was very interesting! LOL!

How did you get into acting?

Starting at a young age, my parents enrolled my brother and me in every camp, afterschool program, and class at the YMCA. You name it, we did it. One activity was a theater camp with the critically-acclaimed Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit. I was 12 years old, it was my first experience acting, and I fell madly in love with every aspect: meeting new people, creating, storytelling, and, of course, the thrill of performing. Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit changed my life.

Describe your experience at the actors studio drama school.

Long days, hard work, going above and beyond, and no sleep! This past year, I learned and discovered so much, but honestly, I was getting no rest. Along with being a full-time graduate student, I was an acting apprentice at the Obie Award-winning The Barrow Group, and I worked two jobs. You really have to love what you do to keep going.

One of my favorite assignments, which was during my first year of school, was animal work as part of the Stanislavski System. Transforming the human instrument into an animal serves as an introduction to character work, and for this assignment, the actor is asked to choose an animal to observe, research, and inhabit in front of peers. My animal of choice was a lioness, and let me be clear, this is not come in and "play" an animal, but rather, become one. To truly physically and mentally embody an animal—how they move, how they think, what they think, what they eat, how they eat—the research required is extensive. I took it upon myself to come in full lioness drag, and I stepped right into lioness. It was so much fun, and even now, the lioness is still with me.

What acting work are you most proud of?

As an African-American actor, the playwright August Wilson is king. Therefore, the opportunity to work on any play of his is a dream come true. During my second year of school, I worked on Gem of the Ocean. It is the first installment of The Pittsburgh Cycle, his decade-by-decade ten-play chronicle dramatizing the African-American experience in the twentieth century. I played the role of Black Mary, and it's the role that I have learned the most from as an artist. That is what I'm most proud of.

You received a grant this summer from the Princess Grace Foundation. Tell me about it.

Before I was even accepted into the Actors Studio Drama School’s MFA program, I created a graduate school vision board, which included a Princess Grace Foundation award. The foundation is dedicated to elevating extraordinary artists in theater, dance, and film. It donates millions of dollars to empower the diverse, inspiring, and extraordinary artists who have received the performing arts’ most distinctive honors —Academy Awards, Tony Awards, MacArthur Genius Awards, and Pulitzer Prizes—and who are shaping the American cultural landscape. I am now honored to a part of this amazing family, and this award means my hard work has been received and acknowledged.

What’s on your vision board for the future now?

I'm interested in sharing stories of powerful, groundbreaking women. Dream roles of mine include Eartha Kitt and Lottie 'The Body' Graves, a burlesque dancer in Detroit during the Black Bottom era. I consider myself a very physical actor, and I honestly discovered this through my movement classes at school. This past winter, I applied and was accepted into the Gibney Winter Dance Intensive, and this summer I fell in love with the aerial hoop. I eventually want to produce and perform my own 3D projection mapping, dance, and aerial hoop show.

I am also working on a social enterprise venture, possibly a nonprofit to address the lack of proof, representation, and awareness in the exploration, creation, and vision of one's life and life experiences, for minority women of color.

Is there a story behind your name that you’d like to share?

I get this question a lot. “Is that your real name?” “Do you know what it means?” “Interesting spelling.” My parents named me after my aunt, my father’s sister. I was told that my grandfather read the word in a book, and named her Kizzmett. I don't know where the unique spelling came from. Does my name have any special significance in terms of who I am as a performer and artist? No. But in terms of who I am as a person, yes. I have the word, Kismet, meaning fate or destiny, tattooed on my shoulder, because I feel like I'm living out my destiny.

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Zuher Ibrahim ’20, History, Political Science, is a future policy maker whose Pace Path involves advocacy on mental health awareness, sexual assault prevention, and education access.

Why did you choose to attend Pace?

I chose to attend Pace because of opportunities I felt would become available to me within Dyson and, more specifically, the New York Political Science Department. Once here, I was an intern during the fall 2018 semester with the Nobel Peace prize-winning International Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), a global civil society working to promote the adherence and full implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). This opportunity was available to me as a student in Professor Bolton’s class on Global Politics of Disarmament and Arms Control. I am also a first-generation student, and having the opportunity to attend a school of my choice has been a very humbling experience.

You are also a title ix ambassador in the dean for students office, as well as organized the out of the darkness suicide prevention walk in April 2019.

My work in the Dean for Students Office as a Title IX Ambassador has been exciting because it is unlike any other job experience I have had before. I recently participated in a webinar with Mount Sinai on Sexual Assault/Violence Intervention (SAVI) and the New York State Department of Health, providing feedback for an upcoming statewide toolkit on sexual assault policies across all SUNY campuses. My role when organizing the Out of the Darkness walk was as Vice President of Active Minds, a club on campus dedicated to breaking down the stigma of mental health on college campuses. Organizing it took months of prep, and we tabled for weeks before the event to bring awareness to suicide prevention, statistics, and what can be done with just a $1 donation! After months of planning, promotion, and finishing the walk-in April, we raised over $8,700 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

I chose to attend Pace because of opportunities i felt would become available to me within dyson and, more specifically, the new york political science department.

Outside of Pace, what internships have you had thus far as a student?

My first internship was as a College Transitioning Coach at the Student Leadership Network, where I assisted the Director of College Counseling in guiding over 100 students through the college application and financial aid process. I was later a Bridge to College Coach, in which, through a special certification, I ensured the quality of academic performance and attendance of more than 200 college students, post-deposit submission. This was an important task, as many high school students experience a “summer melt,” with over 40% not attending college due to missing documents, financial aid mistakes, etc. My most recent internship was at the New York City’s Mayor’s Office, where I managed email communications, letters, and 311 calls directly sent to the Mayor. In fall 2019, I will be a Campaign and Community Intern at DoSomething.

What would you like to do upon graduation/what are your career goals?

After graduation, I want to attend law school and have a career in politics, creating policies that will benefit low-income communities regarding education access across the United States, as well as overseas. I plan to open my own pro bono clinic for unfair cases, including cases for sexual assault, and build a foundation in my hometown in Ethiopia, with a mission of education access, especially for young girls.

What advice, if any, would you like to give to our current students?

My advice to current students would be to figure out what you enjoy, make it into a career, and advocate for yourself! You are in college in New York City, a place many would dream of, and should be exploring a career you enjoy with internship opportunities to rave about during your time as an undergrad. It is highly important to advocate for yourself - if you feel like something is wrong academically, physically, mentally, or emotionally, stand up for yourself and tell someone who can help you.

MAEP Student, inspired by two female faculty members, wants to advance natural climate change solutions.

What attracted you enroll in the MA in Environmental Policy (MAEP) program and what have your experiences been like thus far?

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I was searching for how to continue my undergraduate education from Ramapo College of New Jersey, in a way that would help me achieve my career aspirations, and the fact that the MA in Environmental Policy program offers courses at Pace Law School was the main deciding factor. The program director, Michelle Land, has been one of my most influential faculty mentors. She goes above and beyond for her students and has guided me throughout my academic experience, which helped me land a position with GreenPace and secure my externship at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Professor Smita Narula, from Pace Law School, is another kind soul devoted to teaching and her students. Pace has many remarkable faculty members, but I have so much admiration for these two women.

How is this course of study meaningful to you?

An environmentalist at heart, I want to be an advocate for the environment, supporting policy efforts that encourage sustainability initiatives, climate policy, and wetlands conservation. I am only one person, but I have met other students who are just as devoted and passionate about this work, and I believe that together, we will create change.

Have you had any internships while pursuing your studies? What are your career goals?

I have had three internships during my time at Pace. I worked as a sustainability intern at the Greenburgh Nature Center, as student assistant for the GreenPace Sustainability initiative, and currently, I am a policy intern at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as part of my externship requirement. My career goal is to work in environmental consultancy or in environmental planning, with a mission to advance natural climate solutions to advance policy priorities and scale up climate ambition.

I want to be an advocate for the environment, supporting policy efforts that encourage sustainability initiatives, climate policy, and wetlands conservation.

What advice, if any, would you like to give to current students?

If you are currently pursuing an undergraduate major that you are not passionate about, it is okay to change your mind! To be asked to decide your future at the age of seventeen or eighteen is quite overwhelming. I changed mine from criminal justice to biology after I found myself more devoted to my science electives, and in the end, it all worked out. I was able to continue my education at Pace, studying topics and addressing environmental problems with individuals who share the same passion as me.

Designation Raises Awareness on the Important Role Pollinators Play in Food Supply

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., August 13, 2020 – Pace University’s Pleasantville campus has become certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program. The program is an initiative of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation based in Portland, Oregon, which raises awareness of the role pollinators play in our communities and encourages participants to enhance their habitats and educate students, staff, and faculty. More than 150 food crops in the United States depend on pollinators, including blueberries, apples, squash, strawberries and almonds.

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“Becoming a Bee Campus is important to Pace as it shows our commitment to creating a sustainable campus that will function both as healthy ecosystem for native plants and animals and as a living laboratory for students,” said Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor Michael J. Rubbo, PhD. “We plan on creating pollinator gardens where pollinators (bees, butterflies, beetles) can find sources of food and where students can study pollinators and develop solutions for their conservation.”

Ryan McEnany, Pace University’s Director of Energy and Resiliency said: “The Bee Campus USA designation is significant because it brings attention to the fact that pollinator populations have been in decline. This extends further than the colony collapse disorder in honeybee populations and is also affecting local bees, butterflies and other organisms that help create fruits, flowers and other plant life. On a global level, 33 percent of the food we eat is made possible by insect pollinators, and 90 percent of wild plants and flowers need pollinators for survival.”

In the upcoming year, Pace will be working with students to create educational signage about pollinators and plans to have a number of pollinator-focused events. Pace joins over 90 Bee Campuses around the country.

The designation also comes at a time when a group of Pace University communication studies students are filming a documentary called Bee Aware, which focuses on the importance of bees and the role they play around the globe. Originally, the class was set to film in Paris, France, but after the pandemic hit – and all foreign travel halted – the students dispatched across the Northeast (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) to interview local farmers and beekeepers. The students are working on the documentary through the summer and expect it will be completed in the fall.

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace University has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains. Follow us on Twitter or on the Pace News website.

About Dyson College

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. Visit the Dyson website.

About Bee City USA

Bee City USA® urges municipalities, individuals, organizations, corporations, and communities to promote and establish pollinator–friendly landscapes that are free of pesticides. Since its inception in Asheville, North Carolina in 2012, five more cities and been certified and about fifty more are in the process of preparing applications. For more information about the application process for becoming a Bee City USA community, visit the Bee City USA website.

Dean Singleton Has A Proven Track Record of Program Innovation and Success

NEW YORK and PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. (August 6, 2020) – Pace University appointed Lawrence G. Singleton as dean of the Lubin School of Business, President Marvin Krislov today announced.

In naming Singleton as dean of Pace University’s business school, which has an established global reputation for preparing students to be competitive, successful and ready on day one in their careers, Krislov cited the new dean’s leadership and success at the School of Business at The George Washington University and Marist College, along with his professional experience as a professor, certified public accountant, and consultant to major companies around the world.

"Dr. Singleton has a proven track record of program innovation and a deep dedication preparing students for successful careers," said President Marvin Krislov. "He'll provide exactly the leadership Lubin needs to adapt for a competitive future, while staying true to its roots as the best place in New York for a hands-on, skills-based business education. We're excited to have him join us at this critical time."

Dean Singleton most recently served as dean and professor of accounting and international business at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was previously a member of the faculty of the School of Business at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where he held many leadership positions, including associate dean for undergraduate programs.

In addition to his academic credentials, Singleton has held many professional positions throughout his career. He worked in the audit and National SEC Practice groups of Ernst & Young LLP’s Washington office, and was a visiting professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management in France and Peking University in China. He has also served as a consultant to many of the world’s leading organizations, including Cisco Systems, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, NASDAQ Stock Market, National Geographic Society, and The World Bank.

Singleton is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, the American Accounting Association, the National Investor Relations Institute, and the Society for Human Resource Management.

He currently serves on the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma and as a member of the Board of Directors of The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute. Singleton received PhD, MS, and BS degrees in accounting from Louisiana State University. He is a certified public accountant and a chartered global management accountant.

“I couldn’t be more pleased to be joining Pace University where job-readiness, career placement, and world-class scholarship are part of the fabric of the institution,” Singleton said. “I look forward to working with students, faculty, staff, leadership and alumni to continue this tradition during what is a critical, competitive and exciting time for both business and education.”

Pace University was initially established as a business and accounting school in 1906, and while it has grown considerably since its inception, it remains true to its beginnings. The Lubin School of Business is renowned around the world and is routinely ranked by U.S. News & World Report. It is one reason why Pace is ranked the No. 1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights.

Earlier this year, Lubin launched an accelerated and revamped MBA program that is faster, flexible, and more convenient for students, complete with a specialized curriculum, which includes in-person classes, an exclusively online MBA option, and a mix of both -- ideal for working professionals and people looking to advance their careers. To learn more about the program, specific course offerings, or any of its other specialties and degrees, visit the Lubin School of Business.

“A high-quality education that provides students with knowledge, skills and connections is a must in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Pace Provost Vanya Quiñones. “Dean Singleton understands what our students need to thrive at Pace and in their careers. We’re thrilled to have him join our community.”

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains.

About the Lubin School of Business at Pace University

Globally recognized and prestigiously accredited, the AACSB International-accredited Lubin School of Business integrates New York City’s business world into the experienced-based education of its students at Pace’s suburban and downtown campuses, implemented by one of the region’s largest co-op programs, team-based learning, and customized career guidance. Its programs are designed to launch success-oriented graduates toward upwardly mobile careers.