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Students
Meet the Class of 2025 Student Speakers
At this year’s Undergraduate Main Ceremony, two extraordinary graduates will take the stage to represent the voices of the Class of 2025. The Valedictorian speaker and the Opportunitas speaker have been selected not only for their academic and personal achievements, but also for their powerful stories—stories that reflect the strength, heart, and ambition that define a Pace education.
Valedictorian Speaker
Georgette Cosentino
BS in Biology, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Georgette Cosentino represents the academic excellence of the Class of 2025, having maintained a near-perfect GPA while contributing extensively to research, athletics, and leadership on campus. A Bronx native and the daughter of a Pace alumna, Georgette discovered her passion for neuroscience through both personal inspiration and academic inquiry.
During her time at Pace, she served as captain of the women’s volleyball team and president of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society. Her honors thesis investigates neuroinflammation and post-traumatic epilepsy using an adult zebrafish model, work she plans to continue in a PhD program in Cell Biology.
Opportunitas Speaker
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Dante Hurr
BA in Computer Science, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Dante Hurr is a first-generation college graduate whose inspiring journey from retail to software development exemplifies the spirit of resilience and ambition that defines the Opportunitas speaker. Raised by a single mother in Washington, D.C., Dante overcame housing insecurity and financial barriers to earn his degree at Pace with honors and distinction.
As a neurodivergent, multiracial, transgender American, Dante has been a powerful voice for inclusion and student leadership on campus. He participated in numerous programs including ALMA (African and Latino Men’s Association), the LGBTQ+ Center, and the Nicolas Donofrio Leadership Program. He has also spoken at major University events, including the Seidenberg Innovation Awards and the President’s Scholarship Reception.
Currently working as a JavaScript developer, Dante continues to advocate for equity and empowerment, using his platform to inspire others.
Want to hear their full speeches? Catch them at the Undergraduate Main Ceremony on Monday, May 19, at 1:00 p.m.
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