Join your fellow alumni and members of the Pace Community on July 30 as the NY Mets take on the Miami Marlins. Enjoy a pregame experience on the field!
Pace Forward Summer 2026
Your Pace University Alumni Newsletter
Inspiring stories from your alma mater.
The summer 2026 edition of Pace Forward is here to bring you the latest from the Pace University campus and alumni communities. Browse stories on Commencement 2026, alumni achievements, student successes, faculty excellence, and more—specially curated for Pace alumni.
Reunion 2026: Celebrating Community Milestones
On June 11, 2026, Pace alumni from across the country reconvened on Pace’s iconic NYC campus to toast 120 years of Pace Pride, celebrate personal milestones, and welcome the newest members of the Pace alumni family.
Pace University Commencement 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, Pace University celebrated more than 4,300 new graduates during unforgettable Commencement ceremonies at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with award-winning journalist and Dateline NBC anchor Lester Holt delivering the Commencement address.
Promise, Possibility, and Purpose: Spirit of Pace Awards 2026
At the 2026 Spirit of Pace Awards on June 4, the Pace Community came together to raise more than $1.2 million in support of student scholarships and programs—marking a historic success for Pace’s signature gala.
Meet Layna Cummings ’26
Before first-generation college grad Layna Cumming’s ’26 crossed the commencement stage this summer, she made a name for herself as a standout Pace student whose drive, perseverance, and creativity landed her a full-time role as a marketing research analyst at PepsiCo.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Join Pace alumni and the New York Yankees on August 12 for a fun-filled night at Yankee Stadium to celebrate 120 years of Pace University!
Pay a visit to the Barclays Center with fellow alumni and members of the Pace Community as the NY Liberty take on the Atlanta Dream!
Pace Newsmakers
Announcements and Statements
April 10, 2026
Building Philanthropic Momentum
In the University’s fiscal year 2026, the generosity of the Pace Community set new records, advanced vital opportunities for student and faculty excellence, and reaffirmed the enduring strength of the Pace mission.
Alumni Awards Roundup
Learn more about the 2026 recipients of the Pace University Alumni Association awards, the unique impact they have each had on the Pace Community, and the ways you can get involved to help build on their achievements for the benefit of all Pace alumni.
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Read Past Pace Forward Newsletters
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