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Pace University’s Go-Getters are shaping the future with achievements in innovation, global advocacy, and the arts. From top rankings to Broadway stars, discover how our students and alumni inspire confidence, resilience, and real-world impact.

At Pace University, learning from the best isn't just a promise—it's a reality. Meet the seven extraordinary professionals-turned-professors shaping the next generation of leaders. From theater to law, nursing to AI, these educators bring world-class experience and passion to every lecture.

Nathan Lanum ’25 combines his passion for playwriting and activism in Pace’s BA in Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media. With guidance from inspiring mentors and involvement in projects like founding an improv club, Nathan is using his creativity to drive meaningful change.

From a young age, James Kennedy ’24, BA in Personality and Social Psychology, had been curious about how things work. But he soon he realized that it was human interactions, emotions, and social environments that fascinated him the most.

Layne Davis ’25, a double major in Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science, combines her passions for social justice and human rights with hands-on experiences that include speaking at the UN and co-chairing Social Justice Week. Layne’s transformative journey at Pace is shaping her vision for a more peaceful and equitable world.

Nate Augustin ’27, a Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media major, shares how Pace University became the perfect platform for his voice, his transformative experiences in the program, and his hopes for creating inclusive spaces in theater and media.

Kristina Krichmaryov '26 found her passion with Computational Economics. She highlights the unique community of predominantly female students and the numerous opportunities for intellectual growth and leadership.

The Pace University Federal Reserve Challenge team won the New York Regional College Federal Reserve Challenge competition, and ranked in the top five nationally, competing in the latter with institutions including Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Miami, the University of Virginia, and the University of Michigan. They also received honorable mention as finalists in the competition.

Celebrate the enriching benefits of international education and exchange during International Education Week (IEW), starting Monday, November 18.

Kristina Nasteva ‘26, a Business Economics major at Pace University, spent a transformative semester studying at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. Her time abroad deepened her global perspective, blending business studies with cultural immersion and personal growth.