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On December 5, 2025, IBM partnered with the Seidenberg School’s Pace Data Science Society to host a full-day hackathon at Pace University.

Being able to analyze data in this day and age will take you very far. For so long, business students have been taught that spreadsheets are “King,” but the ability to extricate meaning from data is what will set them apart from the masses vying for top spots in companies and organizations. Sarita Himthani ’25 shares her thoughts on the importance of data science and its application across industries. Professor Vishal Lala, who teaches quantitative courses in marketing at Lubin, offers his expertise on industry’s need for data scientists who understand business. Prepare for the future by being data literate.

In a Forbes article, Pace University President Marvin Krislov explores why developing tech talent starts with teaching students how to solve real-world problems—not just write code. Drawing on Pace’s experiential learning model, he highlights how students apply their skills to projects with real impact, including building systems that support emergency services. The piece underscores the importance of hands-on, purpose-driven education in preparing students for today’s technology-driven workforce.

As mental health becomes a global priority, expanding initiatives like mental health first aid can create lasting change across communities worldwide. Here's how we’re making it happen right here at Pace.

Coming from a small town in Arizona, Daisy Molina was curious about how the big changes of moving to New York City would impact her. She wondered whether she would be able to find her place and a sense of community in one of the world’s busiest cities. But she found a sense of belonging at Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Pace Haub Law Professor Gershman wrote an op-eds for amNewYork  analyzing police conduct during Mangione’s initial encounter with law enforcement.