Dyson College of Arts and Sciences News

Morgan Strecker ’26 is bringing her fascination with the brain, the nervous system, and human health into a research technician role at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

With a strong foundation in laboratory science, faculty-guided research, and clinical experience ahead, Anna Nahata ’26 is preparing for medical school with purpose.

Through faculty-mentored lab work, award-winning research, and a deep curiosity about the nervous system, Anastasiya Kirdianova ’26 is launching her next chapter at Dartmouth College.

Rajni Jaiswal ’26 is using her MPA from Dyson to support equity, education access, and student success while continuing faculty-mentored research at Pace.

Amanda DeSarno ’26 turned her passion for storytelling, media, and brand connection into a client relations role with one of the world’s leading advertising and communications awards programs.

With faculty-mentored research, hands-on clinical experience, and dental school in her sights, Alessandra Barretta ’26 is turning scientific curiosity into a career devoted to patient care.

From celebrating 120 years of Pace pride to earning national recognition, launching new centers, advancing sustainability, and empowering students to lead, this semester offered 10 inspiring reminders of Pace’s momentum—and the community driving it forward.

From a 390-foot crane to thousands of new light fixtures, the transformation of One Pace Plaza East is a story told in big numbers, bold spaces, and behind-the-scenes precision. Go inside the construction of Pace’s future-facing downtown campus hub—one seat, studio, stage, and catwalk at a time.

Missed an issue of Pace Magazine? Catch up with past issues here.

Pace Professor Cathryn Lavery, PhD, challenges the Hollywood myths surrounding human trafficking and prepares students to recognize the grooming, coercion, trauma, and exploitation happening in homes, relationships, online spaces, and everyday communities.