Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

Pace University's Class of 2025 is outperforming national benchmarks for employment and starting salaries. Behind the numbers: hands-on experience, industry connections, and career opportunities that start long before graduation.

For Thomas Scopino ’27, a master's student in Environmental Science and Policy at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, an internship with the New York Public Library offered an unexpected opportunity to explore how environmental policy, energy efficiency, and urban sustainability intersect across New York City.

Through Pace University’s unique relationship with the United Nations, students are taking their education beyond the classroom and onto the global stage, advocating for human rights, engaging with international leaders, and gaining firsthand experience in shaping conversations that can change the world.

Pace University has named Robert “Bobby” Ahdieh its ninth president, effective January 1, 2027. A transformational higher education leader with a track record of driving innovation, expanding access, and elevating academic excellence, Ahdieh returns to his New York roots to lead Pace into its next chapter.

How much freedom are we willing to sacrifice in the name of security? As facial recognition and AI-powered surveillance expand worldwide, Political Science Professor and Chair Amy Freedman, PhD, examines what the rise of digital monitoring in Southeast Asia reveals about democracy, individual rights, and the growing power of governments to watch and control their citizens.

Decades of research at Pace’s Haskins Labs helped pave the way for a lifesaving treatment for sleeping sickness with far-reaching global impact.

Fall is here, and there are a few important financial aid updates to keep on your radar. From filing your 2027–2028 FAFSA to understanding new federal student loan rules, here’s what undergraduate students and families need to know.

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 2027 to help choose our Commencement speaker. Think of someone whose story will light up the room, inspire your classmates, and leave a lasting mark. Ready? Nominate now.

Pace University’s undergraduate psychology program jumped 34 spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, building momentum for a STEM-designated program rooted in research, critical thinking, and real-world experience.

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