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Pace has been awarded a $300K Teagle Foundation grant to launch The City and the Sea, a new fellowship for students who aspire to serve the people of NYC by working in government or nonprofit organizations. Through coursework pairing a transformative text humanities education with hands-on internships, fellows will dive into the life of New York Harbor and the future of our city.

As the Class of 2025 crossed the stage on May 19 and May 20, graduating students shared their plans for the future and reflected on their most memorable moments from their time at Pace—from meaningful mentorship from professors to career-altering courses to unforgettable extracurricular experiences.

Valedictorian speaker Georgette Cosentino is a standout student-athlete and neuroscience researcher. Opportunitas speaker Dante Hurr is a trailblazing first-gen graduate and tech leader whose journey from hardship to empowerment is nothing short of inspiring. Hear their stories at the 2025 Commencement.

Two extraordinary Setters will be honored with Pace’s prestigious 2025 Trustee Award at this year’s Commencement ceremony. Meet Layne Davis and Brianna Shea, and discover how they’re already making their mark.

Each year, the Community Service Award shines a light on students who turn vision into action and passion into impact. This year, we are proud to honor Jasmine Cintron-Soto ’25 and Jamie-Lynn Figueroa ’25 for their tireless advocacy and their commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community.

When Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams visited Pace, it was more than a campus event. It was a student-driven moment that showcased the impact of our Economics program and the strength of our award-winning Fed Challenge team.

How do you go from summer camps in Shanghai to a PhD program in plant biology? For Kevin Huang ’25, it started with a love of learning—and a Pace education built around research and opportunity.

When Vidhi Kothari ’25 began her journey at Pace University, she didn’t expect to become the founder of a startup. But what she did know, was that she wanted to create meaningful value in the world. That desire—to build, to contribute, and to empower through employment—became the foundation for her path as an entrepreneur.

Associate Professor Mirjana Pantic, PhD, and a team of Pace students and alumnae presented research in Australia on how Gen Z navigates the workplace. Their findings revealed a strong preference for hybrid work, open communication, and real-time feedback—insights that are already making an impact beyond the classroom.

Twenty-four students, undergraduate and graduate, and five faculty members in the Economics department presented their original research at the Eastern Economic Association (EEA) annual conference, one of the major conferences for professional economists in the United States.