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Pace President Marvin Krislov writes a piece in Forbes about the crucial role universities play in guiding students—especially first-generation college-goers—from the classroom to career success. He emphasizes that while ambition and curiosity abound, many students “lack a map,” and it’s the institution’s responsibility to help them build one through advising, mentorship, and hands-on learning.

Pace President Marvin Krislov is ranked No. 44 on City & State New York’s 2025 Westchester Power 100 list — the highest-ranking college president featured this year. He is recognized for preparing students for an AI-driven workforce and for his continued leadership of Pace’s campuses in Pleasantville and Manhattan, reinforcing the University’s regional and statewide impact.

In his monthly message, President Marvin Krislov highlights the energy driving Pace forward this fall—from Homecoming and civic engagement to record-breaking student achievements and the first steps toward Commencement 2025.

Pace President Marvin Krislov writes a piece in Forbes calling on higher education to help close the nation’s growing workforce gap. He highlights Pace’s leadership in experiential learning—pointing to 9,000+ student internships and career-readiness programs as a model for preparing graduates to meet labor market demands in fields like health care, education, and management.

President Krislov welcomes the Pace community to Fall 2025 with reflections on resilience, connection, and the importance of caring for ourselves and each other. Read his message to kick off the semester with purpose and momentum.

Pace President Marvin Krislov writes a piece in Forbes about the growing importance of esports in higher education, highlighting Pace’s program as a model for career-building, community, and innovation. Director of Esports Jesse Bodony says the program offers students “community, competition, and career-building wrapped into one.”

As we head into a season of renewal, President Marvin Krislov and Board Chair Rob Sands, JD ’84, reflect on a year of momentum and transition—and the path Pace is charting toward its 120th anniversary. From national rankings to bold new goals, the Pace Community continues to lead with purpose and passion.

Pace University President Marvin Krislov has been appointed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and confirmed by the New York State Senate to serve on the Board of Trustees of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), the state’s higher education student financial aid agency. The appointment reflects Pace University’s commitment to expanding college access and affordability for students across New York.

Pace President Marvin Krislov writes a piece in Forbes reflecting on lessons from the Digital Universities US 2025 conference, where he underscores that digital transformation in higher education is about more than adopting tools—it’s about reimagining how colleges teach, support, and prepare students for an evolving future.

Pace President Marvin Krislov opened this year’s Digital Universities US conference in Salt Lake City alongside Inside Higher Ed editor-in-chief Sara Custer, exploring how uncertainty in higher education could become a driver for positive change.