Pace University News

In MedShadow Foundation, CHP Associate Dean and Professor Beau Anderson discusses the evolving role of acupuncture in pain management, noting that what was once considered a fringe treatment is now supported by a growing body of rigorous research and increasingly recognized as a legitimate medical intervention.

Pace University is rising in the national spotlight, with multiple graduate programs ranked among the Top 100 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, including the #1 Environmental Law program in the country. See which programs are leading and climbing.

Lester Holt, award-winning journalist and anchor of Dateline NBC, will deliver the keynote address at Pace University’s 2026 Commencement and will receive an honorary doctorate, the University announced.

For Reese H. Frisch ’26, the path to law school was shaped by a deep-rooted commitment to justice and a desire to serve her community—values that have guided her academic and professional journey from the very beginning.

This year’s Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into what’s next.

As the semester draws to a close and the Pace Community prepares for Commencement, President Krislov reflects on this meaningful moment of transition—celebrating the Class of 2026 and announcing the distinguished speakers who will help mark the occasion.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that the Honorable Francesca E. Connolly ’82, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, will deliver the Law School’s commencement address at its 48th Commencement Ceremony, to be held May 21 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Justice Connolly will also receive the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the highest honor conferred by the Law School.

Criminal justice major Alexis Pickering ‘26 didn't just dream of making it to New York City—she made it all the way to the mayor's office. Now, as an intergovernmental affairs intern under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, she's learning to change systems from the inside out.

Kiara Medina '27 set out to study mentorship—but found it shaping her own path. Through close collaboration with faculty, she co-authored research on representation, built confidence as a scholar, and discovered her voice. Now, she’s stepping into the role she once searched for, helping create a more inclusive future for others.