Welcome to your Summer 2025 edition of the Pace Alumni Newsletter! Here, you’ll find stories that celebrate the achievements of fellow alumni, updates on upcoming events, career resources, and ways to stay involved with the Pace Community.
On Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Pace University celebrated more than 3,200 new graduates during Commencement at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center!
On June 5, 2025, almost 200 Pace alumni from around the world returned to the iconic New York City Campus to celebrate Reunion 2025 and toast their shared Pace connections. It was an event that reminded us of the enduring strength of our community—an evening in which old times were remembered with fondness and new memories were made.
Each year, the Pace University Alumni Association presents awards to individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the University through their service, leadership, and dedication to the Pace mission. Learn more about the 2025 alumni award recipients and the indelible impact they have made on the Pace Community.
Following his Honorable Discharge from the US Navy after the Allied victory in World War II, Arthur Grabiner '50 chose to further his education at Pace Institute. By the time he graduated, it was renamed Pace College... Now, Pace University. At the age of "99-years-young," Arthur celebrates his milestone 75th anniversary Pace reunion, reflects on his military service and duty to younger generations as an "authentic living historian," and shares invaluable wisdom from his long, extraordinary life.
During the 61st annual Spirit of Pace Awards dinner on June 12, Pace honored Kristin A. Dolan, MS '90, chief executive officer at AMC Networks, and John Lyle ’66, philanthropist—two proud Pace graduates who exemplify the extraordinary difference our alumni make in the world.
After successful roles at KPMG, HBO, and Time Inc., Katherine Richardson, PhD, found her true calling in the classroom—and leading graduate programs at Lubin. With a passion for employee well-being and a drive to help students succeed, she brings real-world insight to every lesson at Pace.
Pace University is on the rise, and the proof is in the numbers. Our students, faculty, and alumni are setting new standards of excellence and innovation, earning national recognition for their scholarship, service, and career achievements. Learn more about how our rise up the national rankings reflects our deep commitment to advancing our mission and expanding our impact.
Pace’s signature gala, held on June 12 at the American Museum of Natural History, raised $1 million in support of student scholarships and programs and reminded us of the transformative power of a Pace University education. It was a special evening that proved once again: When the Pace Community comes together for a common goal, we achieve extraordinary things.
National College Decision Day marks a major milestone for high school seniors across the country—and for colleges competing for top talent. At Pace University, momentum is building across both campuses, with the Pleasantville Campus leading the way after receiving a record number of applications and on track to admitting its strongest incoming class in more than a decade.
Join current students, alumni, and Pace Athletics for a day full of Setter Spirit, campus pride, and community celebration. Mark your calendar, we can’t wait to see you there!
We're closing the books on academic year 2024–2025, but there's still time to help us continue to support hardworking students who will change the world.