Pace University News

Earlier in the Spring 2025 semester, students from Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems joined forces with peers from Parsons School of Design for an unforgettable game jam experience themed around scientific phenomena.

Angeleena Kuriakose ’25 is building real-world skills through The Front Yard, turning classroom lessons into hands-on experience in innovation, events, and entrepreneurship.

After spending the last 35 years pursuing a career in finance, Todd Jacobson ’27 decided to switch gears and pursue a law degree. “After the COVID-19 pandemic, the potentially negative longer lasting consequences became abundantly clear – from educational outcomes to healthcare access, and more. I would like to pursue a career in public policy to work on these issues.”

Michelle Novominski, now in her final semester of the RN-4 BS in Nursing program at Pace University, has made her mark through leadership roles in both the National Student Nurses Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. We caught up with Michelle to hear about her journey, her love for nursing, and the impact of getting involved on campus.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University recently hosted its 2025 Advocacy Affair, honoring the outstanding achievements of its Trial Advocacy Program, ranked #19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The event was a celebration of the Trial Advocacy Program’s recent successes, the contributors who made it possible, and provided an opportunity for attendees to reconnect with colleagues, coaches, and classmates.

When Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams visited Pace, it was more than a campus event. It was a student-driven moment that showcased the impact of our Economics program and the strength of our award-winning Fed Challenge team.

Pace AMA brought home major wins from the 2025 AMA International Collegiate Conference—top ten in the world and second place in Design Lab. They also led a session on professional development, showcasing the chapter’s commitment to real-world learning.

Meet Jacob Cherry, a 1L at Haub Law whose path to legal education is anything but typical. As a child actor, Jacob shared the screen with stars like Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum—but today, he’s traded in his SAG card for his Pace Library Card where you’ll find him studying for his Contracts, Civil Procedure, and Torts classes.

At Pace University, Go-Getters don’t just learn—they lead. And Riya Golani (MS in Computer Science ’25) is no exception. As a master’s student at the Seidenberg School, she’s turning challenges into milestones, passion into purpose, and a dream of NYC into a career at Amazon.

On April 8, 2025, the 11th Annual Disability Film Festival was held at Pace University, welcoming guests, students, and members of the broader New York City community to the University’s downtown campus. This year’s festival continued its tradition of celebrating the lived experiences of people with disabilities in film.