Pace University News

Not just dates and milestones, but momentum. This timeline traces the defining moments that shaped Pace University, from its founding in 1906 to the institution it is today.

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.

What began as quiet farmland in Pleasantville has grown into a vibrant hub of learning, partnership, and possibility. As Pace celebrates 120 years, the institution’s presence in Westchester tells a remarkable story—of community impact, student opportunity, and the power of place. Discover how Pace’s roots in Westchester continue to shape its future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

Some institutions wait for the future to arrive. Pace has spent 120 years going after it—preparing lawyers, nurses, technologists, and artists not for the world that was, but for the one taking shape now. This isn’t ambition or luck. It’s 120 years of deliberate evolution.

The Women’s Association of Law Students (WALS) at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted its annual Pioneer of Justice and Equality Award ceremony on March 18, 2026, recognizing Cindy Kanusher, Esq., Executive Director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center, as this year’s honoree.

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.

At Pace, Psychology Professor Courtney Gosnell, PhD, explores how relationships shape our lives, from celebrating good news to navigating differences, while mentoring students through hands-on research.