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 Pace advanced 15 places in The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, earning recognition for student success, affordability, and diversity. With a perfect diversity score of 100, Pace stands out as a leader in access and opportunity.

Thirty-four students from Pace University have been selected to participate in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Millennium Fellowship, a highly selective global leadership development program.

Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman tells Newsday that Mayor Adams’ exit from the mayoral race is “a major shake-up” that redefines the contest. Professor Tamman notes that the race’s new dynamics underscore the importance of coalition-building and voter mobilization.

Dyson Communication and Media Studies Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times exploring South Korea’s deepening suicide crisis. He argues that behind the troubling statistics lies a complex interplay of economic stress, societal pressure, and the influence of cultural taboos around mental health.

Your Commencement isn’t just about walking the stage—it’s about celebrating the people and values that got you here. That’s why we want the Class of 2026 to help choose our Commencement speaker and the recipient of the Opportunitas in Action Award. Think of someone whose story will light up the room, inspire your classmates, and leave a lasting mark. Ready? Nominate now.

For Master of Public Administration student Rajni Jaiswal ’25, Pace has meant opportunity—from internships and research to national conference presentations and faculty mentorship—all fueling her passion for equity, leadership, and inclusive governance.

For Anna Shostya, PhD, economics is more than numbers—it’s a tool to inspire change, connect students to the world, and build life-long skills.

Gazeta Express features Seong Jae Min, Media Studies Professor at Pace University, analyzing how the regime frames soldier deaths in Ukraine to bolster loyalty and silence dissent through controlled ideological messaging.