Pace University News

From internships at Nickelodeon to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Amoreena Crispino is well on her way to conquering the media world.

Soon-to-be double alumna Jessica Jiménez ’19 first earned her BA in Psychology from Pace, only to pursue the competitive MS in Physician Assistant Studies, which she’ll be graduating from December 2019. Talk about ambition!

Bryan Volpe ’20 is on the research team studying zebrafish in hopes of one day helping those affected by hearing loss. He’s also completed a staggering 561 hours at a local hospital—and he’s got his eye on med school.

You’ve probably heard the name Jj Perdido ’23. He’s a long-time writer and current sports editor for the Pace Chronicle, an Orientation Leader, an Alpha Chi Rho brother, and a first-gen mentor—to name only a few roles he’s held. This wordsmith has some wise words to share!

Aissatou Gningue ’22, majoring in both public accounting and political science with a minor in pre-law, is eyeing a career at the United Nations one day. For now, though, she’s racking up internships and launching her own student club.

Rachel Vetterman ’22 transferred to Pace to pursue a combined degree: a BA in Childhood Education and an MSEd in Special Education. She’s passionate about supporting all the students she’s worked with, but it was one moment on the job that really changed her perspective.