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From pitching an idea on his first day at Pace to earning recognition among New York City's top student entrepreneurs, Nicholas Skjeveland ’28 is building a business while building his future.

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.

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.

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.

Just six years after graduating from Pace, Jessika Pietryka ’20 is already a three-time Sports Emmy winner. Now a graphics integrator and developer at NBC Sports, the Lubin alumna has turned a foundation in business, technology, and creativity into a career bringing some of the biggest moments in sports to life on screen.

Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource to set yourself up for success. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.

Pace University’s Lubin School of Business continues to strengthen its national reputation. Its latest recognition from The Princeton Review places Lubin among the country’s leading on-campus MBA programs, underscoring the school’s academic excellence, industry connections, and proven commitment to career-ready graduate education.

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.

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