Pace University News

For nearly five decades, Professor Emeritus Merril Sobie has been one of the defining members of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University faculty.

Pace University appoints Li-Chiou Chen as dean of the Seidenberg School, effective July 16, 2026.

What happens after the sentence is handed down? For professor emeritus Michael Mushlin, JD, that question has defined a career. Now, a first-in-the-nation New York reform he helped shape will require judges to step inside prisons and jails, bringing the realities of incarceration into clearer view.

Inside the newly revitalized One Pace Plaza East, Pace University’s Commercial Dance students got their first glimpse of a space built for the way they move, create, and collaborate. What began as a social media shoot became a live lesson in experiential learning, as Sands students choreographed, directed, and performed original movement in minutes—offering a joyful preview of Pace’s next chapter in the performing arts.

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.

Two accomplished leaders. Two deep Pace connections. Meet Lisa Agdern and Lynda J. Hullstrung ’89, the newest members of Pace University’s Board of Trustees, whose experience in philanthropy, business, alumni engagement, and student support will help shape what’s next for the Pace Community.

New York's championship parade transformed Lower Manhattan into a sea of orange and blue—and Pace found itself at the center of the celebration. Take a look back at the unforgettable day.

As another academic year comes to a close, we're pleased to share the Summer 2026 edition of Pace Magazine. Looking back over the past year, we've celebrated 120 years of Pace University while continuing to focus on what has always defined us: preparing students to meet the opportunities and challenges of a changing world.

Remembering members of the Pace Community whose lives, work, and presence left a lasting mark on our University.

In a world where everyone can share the news, who decides what's true? Drawing on more than a decade of research, associate professor Mirjana Pantic explores how readers can participate responsibly in the news while separating fact from fiction in her book, Digital News Literacy and Participatory Journalism.