120 Years of Going for It
This year, we celebrate 120 years since Pace University first opened its doors. This milestone gives us an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come—and to focus on where we’re headed next.
In 1906, Pace began as a one-room school of accountancy in Lower Manhattan. Today, it is a comprehensive University with nationally ranked programs, three campuses in New York City and Westchester County, and a reputation for real-life learning that prepares students for what comes next. That evolution didn’t happen by chance. It grew from a clear purpose: to open doors, challenge expectations, and help students turn their goals into action.
Over the years, our Pace Community has produced Olympians, entrepreneurs, educators, jurists, judges, lawyers, and CEOs of billion-dollar companies. Pace alumni have earned major awards, appeared on Broadway and on screens across the globe, and taken the lead in boardrooms, courtrooms, studios, startups, and public service. That success reflects something deeper than individual achievement. It shows what becomes possible when people are given the tools, the challenge, and the support to go further.
The stories in this issue show that mission at work. You’ll read about new leaders bringing fresh vision to our business and health schools. You’ll see how students are solving problems, shaping policy, building careers, and earning recognition across industries. And you’ll learn how Pace continues to launch programs that meet the demands of the world around us—from artificial intelligence to mental health to environmental law.
We’re proud of our progress, and we’re just getting started.
As we move into this anniversary year, we remain focused on what Pace does best: delivering strong academics, hands-on experiences, and the support every student needs to succeed. Our goal has always been the same—to move the lives of our students and our spirited Pace Community forward.
Thank you for being part of this community.
Warmly,
Marvin Krislov
President
Rob Sands, JD ’84
Chair, Board of Trustees
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