Pace University News

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.

With record-breaking fundraising, growing alumni engagement, and a bold vision for Pace’s next chapter, Vincent D. Clark has been appointed Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations after leading the University through two historic years of philanthropic momentum.

For Brenda Latham-Sadler, MD, ’78, Pace was more than a place to earn a degree—it was the foundation for a remarkable career in medicine and service. As she celebrates retirement after decades as a physician and professor, Brenda reflects on the close-knit biology program, supportive faculty, and lasting friendships that helped shape her journey.

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Judge Malaika N. Scott-McLaughlin ’09, a Civil Court Judge for the City of New York, was no stranger to the legal world growing up. As the daughter of Professor Randolph McLaughlin, a renowned civil rights attorney and longtime member of the faculty at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, she spent a lot of time observing him in the classroom teaching and in practice advocating.

In the University’s fiscal year 2026, the generosity of the Pace Community set new records, advanced vital opportunities for student and faculty excellence, and reaffirmed the enduring strength of the Pace mission.

Learn more about the 2026 Pace University alumni award recipients, the unique impact they have each had on the Pace Community, and the ways you can get involved to help build on their achievements for the benefit of all Pace alumni.

On June 11, 2026, Pace alumni from across the country reconvened on Pace’s iconic NYC campus to toast 120 years of Pace Pride, celebrate personal milestones, and welcome the newest members of the Pace alumni family.

At the 62nd annual Spirit of Pace Awards, the Pace Community came together to raise more than $1.2 million in support of student scholarships and programs—marking a historic success for Pace’s signature gala.

Discover how Onye Ohiaeri ’21 transitioned from political economy to a successful tech career through Pace's MS in Computer Science.