Pace University News

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.

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems hosted the annual Seidenberg Innovation Awards (SIA) at Pace University’s New York City campus, bringing together leaders in technology, education, and business to recognize innovation, community impact, and the next generation of tech professionals.

How do you go from summer camps in Shanghai to a PhD program in plant biology? For Kevin Huang ’25, it started with a love of learning—and a Pace education built around research and opportunity.

Julianna Vukaj ’26 is making her mark at Lubin as the founder of Women in Lubin and a leader across multiple student organizations. From launching new initiatives to championing collaboration, she’s focused on turning ideas into impact—and lifting others up along the way. Her journey shows that resilience, vision, and community go hand in hand.

When Vidhi Kothari ’25 began her journey at Pace University, she didn’t expect to become the founder of a startup. But what she did know, was that she wanted to create meaningful value in the world. That desire—to build, to contribute, and to empower through employment—became the foundation for her path as an entrepreneur.

The Seidenberg School’s Pace Data Science Club has been driven by a deep love for hackathons—thrilling, fast-paced competitions where innovation and teamwork collide.

Siblings Megan and Brendan McDonough were both inspired to pursue a career in law by their grandfather, a successful attorney.

Associate Professor Mirjana Pantic, PhD, and a team of Pace students and alumnae presented research in Australia on how Gen Z navigates the workplace. Their findings revealed a strong preference for hybrid work, open communication, and real-time feedback—insights that are already making an impact beyond the classroom.

Twenty-four students, undergraduate and graduate, and five faculty members in the Economics department presented their original research at the Eastern Economic Association (EEA) annual conference, one of the major conferences for professional economists in the United States.

We’re proud to announce this year’s Honorary Degree Recipients, speakers, and honorees—an extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers who bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and inspiration to the Class of 2025.