Pace University News

For 120 years, Pace University graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

Pace has changed over the years, but some things never leave you. From long-gone campuses to unforgettable traditions, these are just some of the moments that define what it means to be Pace.

Lubin School alumnus Henry Richard ’25 has a deep passion for running. He’s completed nine marathons to date, and April 20’s Boston Marathon will mark his tenth. It will also be a return to the site where his life changed forever—where tragedy struck his family during the Boston Marathon bombing thirteen years ago this month. Read more about how Henry has used marathon running as a way of overcoming loss, building community, and becoming the best version of himself.

As chair, Anthony hopes that he can further establish the Pace Pride Network as a professional network and resource hub for alumni in all stages of their careers. Anthony seeks to leverage campus partnerships to hold engaging events—such as this month’s SafeZone Training Setter Session, hosted by Director of Pace’s LGBTQA+ Centers, Jimmy Luckman.

As Committee Chair, Joe hopes to sustain and grow the online engagement he has seen so far, highlight the importance of the College of White Plains of Pace University as a part of Pace’s history, and keep his fellow CWP/Pace alumni informed and connected—both with each other and Pace University.

For Pace University alum and proud native New Yorker Lolita Tiwari (’16, ’21), New York City represents more than a home—it was the foundation for a career built on curiosity, community, and innovation.

From undergraduate research to doctoral study, Tinuade McClish ’23 turned her passion for psychology into a clear path forward. Through faculty mentorship, hands-on research, and a close-knit campus community, Pace University helped launch her journey to a PhD.

In a 1L class, outside of the library, in the halls of Dannat, in student organizations, or through mutual law school friends – these alumni hit it off during their time at Pace Haub Law and the rest is history.

When Joseph Benfield ’91, Kathy-Ann Edwards ’93, and Franklyn Smith ’89 arrived at Pace from across the Caribbean, they found more than an education—they found a community that believed in them. Today, they are channeling that shared experience into meaningful impact, establishing a scholarship that honors their journey and invests in the future of Caribbean and Black business students at Pace.

Pace Athletics celebrated five outstanding alumni during the 2025 Hall of Fame Brunch on Homecoming Weekend. From record-breakers to program builders, these Setters left their mark and now take their place in Pace history.