Former Presidents at Pace
Pace University has been led by seven individuals who carefully guided the institution from a one-room business institute to a multi-campus modern university.
Read on for more about these inspiring and dedicated leaders.
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Homer St. Clair Pace (1879–1942) Term of office: 1906–1942 |
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Robert Scott Pace (1904–1989) Term of office: 1942–1960 |
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Edward J. Mortola (1917–2002) Term of office: 1960–1984 |
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William G. Sharwell (1920–2000) Term of office: 1984–1990 |
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Patricia O'Donnell Ewers Term of office: 1990–2000 |
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David A. Caputo, President Emeritus Term of office: 2000–2007 |







