Pace Now

Pace University’s Go-Getters are shaping the future with achievements in innovation, global advocacy, and the arts. From top rankings to Broadway stars, discover how our students and alumni inspire confidence, resilience, and real-world impact.

At Pace University, we're driven by renewal, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. As we step into this exciting chapter, we reflect on the incredible progress we've made as a community of leaders, changemakers, and innovators.

The days of John Gotti and The Godfather are long behind us, but organized crime has continued to evolve. A Pace student teams up with two faculty members to investigate.

When generative AI burst onto the scene, Seidenberg faculty were already deep into the work. Learn how the school’s legacy of AI excellence has set the stage for groundbreaking work today and is preparing Pace students for the possibilities of tomorrow.

The Pace Community honors Morgan Jenness and Professor Vanessa Merton, two extraordinary individuals who left a lasting impact on our University. Their legacies live on in the lives they touched and the communities they inspired.

Meet Director of Energy and Resiliency Ryan McEnany. Under his leadership, Pace has achieved a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, saved more than $7 million through energy efficiency, and implemented innovative programs that inspire our community.

At Pace, innovation and impact go hand in hand. This past fall, our faculty and staff secured transformative awards and impressive grants that spotlight Pace’s leadership in environmental justice, experiential learning, cybersecurity, and student well-being.

After answering an unexpected call to the field of mental healthcare, Daniel Crotty ’23 has earned the title of Obama Foundation Scholar and the chance to make a far-reaching impact.

After seven years of transformative leadership, alumnus Gary Laermer ’80 retires as VP of Development and Alumni Relations. His legacy of philanthropy and student impact will inspire Pace for years to come.

Lisa Fastenberg, PhD—associate professor and chair of Pace University’s Mathematics Department—has been appointed to the Board of Trustees. A leader in math education and student success for over two decades, she’s now bringing her expertise to guide Pace’s future.