Pace University News

Justin is a student-athlete majoring in Computer Science at Pace University’s Seidenberg School. He just finished up his junior year and had a summer internship at Staples. I recently caught up with Justin to hear about his internship experience which, in short, was phenomenal.

Lily Lockwood ’26, a double major in Peace and Justice Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies, shares her journey of discovering her passion for activism and social justice and reflects on the vibrant queer, femme, and activist community on campus that shaped her academic path.

The Seidenberg School kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with a slate of engaging student events to bring our community back together and spark some fresh ideas for the beginning of the new school year.

As of August 16, 2024, Dr. Li-Chiou Chen has stepped into the role of Interim Dean at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. With an extensive background in cybersecurity and a strong commitment to student success, Dr. Chen is ready to guide Seidenberg toward continued progress.

Arts and Entertainment Management student Melanie Prado is the new Student Assistant for the Division of Opportunity and Institutional Excellence (DOIE). With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and her own multicultural background, Melanie is eager to contribute to the division’s mission of fostering inclusivity and promoting change on campus.

Meet Dr. Asha Kadir, Pace’s Interpersonal Violence Prevention Specialist at the Pleasantville Campus. From resilience-building workshops to new collaborations, Dr. Kadir shares her plans for Fall 2024 and offers advice on creating a safer campus community. Learn more in her full Q&A!

Meet Ashleigh Andersen, LCSW, Pace’s Interpersonal Violence Prevention Specialist! She’s bringing new consent and Title IX education to UNV 101 this fall. Want to learn more? Check out the full Q+A for her insights and upcoming events!

Clinical Assistant Professor Akil DuPont, MFA, Media, Communications, and Visual Arts, won the Best Production award at the Spring/Summer 2024 New York Theater Festival for Underground, a story of the enslaved, told with the spirituals that guided them to freedom, and inspired by real events in America’s history. His role was as a writer, producer and director.

We're thrilled to kick off another exciting year with all of you, and there's no better way to start than by introducing our Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean for Students Jeffrey A. Barnett, PhD! Since 2022, he and his team have been at the heart of transformative initiatives at Pace—think expanded wellness programs, new LGBTQIA+ resources, and even a peer support network led by students, for students. Ready to dive into all that Student Affairs has to offer? Let's go!

From welcoming the Class of 2028 at Convocation to encouraging civic participation during this election year, President Krislov’s message is all about seizing the opportunities that this new academic year brings.