Every year, students in Pace’s Lubin School of Business generate an impressive $650K in revenue through student-run businesses. That's learning for the real world.
At the Center for Student Enterprise (CSE) within the Lubin School of Business, Pace students are busy at work. They’re not just doing homework; they’re employed at and managing five different student-run businesses on the Pleasantville Campus.
More than 65 students work at the businesses. Xavier Flores ‘25, Business Management BBA and Marketing Management MBA, is one of those who has loved his experiences with the companies.
“I first got involved with CSE in the fall of my first year,” he said. “I applied right after orientation and was hired at Pace Delivers as a driver. By the end of my first year, I was promoted to General Manager.” Pace Delivers, founded in 2017, provides food delivery to students from local restaurants.
Xavier continued, “Going into the Spring 2024 semester I will be the General Manager of Pace Perk. When I first started, I had so many questions about how the business operated, and over the past three years, I have been able to answer all the questions I had.”
Working as the General Manager of Pace Delivers gave Xavier an opportunity to learn skills he might not have otherwise picked up from his classes. He says that attending board meetings improved his public speaking skills, helping the marketing manager gave him experience with Canva, Excel, and Instagram, and collaborating with the CFO gave him experience with QuickBooks. “I have learned and gained as much as I could through my time spent at CSE, but I will use all of these skills. I think it will give me a leg up going into my career because being part of and managing a student-run business is something that very few college students get the opportunity to do,” he said.
“My experience working for Pace Mart has been truly a blessing,” says Pace Mart Senior Marketing Manager and Lubin BBA student Joseph Ingles ’25. “My hard skills and soft skills have enhanced greatly. Running a business like Pace Mart, sometimes things come up out of nowhere and you just have to adapt to the situation at hand. That experience has made me stronger and prepared for what is to come.”
Maggie Glynn is another student who can testify to how working at a student-run business has impacted her experience at Pace. Maggie ‘26, Public Accounting BBA and MBA, is the Chief Financial Officer of Pace Fit, the healthy snack bar located in Goldstein Fitness Center. “I have gained so much real-world experience from the CSE,” Maggie says. “I was drawn to Pace for the internship opportunities, but little did I know I would gain a deeper understanding of the workforce and what I want my role to be from working on campus. Working at Pace Fit allowed me to get real-world accounting experience as a sophomore. I learned what I love about the profession and where I can see myself continuing after graduating.”
She adds that she has gained invaluable technical and soft skills between managing a team, problem solving, and handling finances, “I learned how to prepare, analyze, and present financial statements for board meetings. I learned the value of communication, compromise, and leadership.” Maggie insists, “This continues to be a skill that sets me apart from other candidates when interviewing for accounting internships.”
All of the student managers tell me that when they go for interviews for internships or full-time jobs that all the interviewer wants to ask them about is their position at the student-run business.
Kathryn Winsted, PhD, is the director of the Center for Student Enterprise. She has a deep understanding of how experiential learning enhances what students do in the classroom and helps them discover what really matters in the world of business. Winsted has acted as the advisor to all five of the student-run businesses since they first opened in 2010, and has helped students succeed through different challenges, including COVID-19. Throughout the years, she has seen students thrive in their roles and launch into careers they feel passionate about.
“All of the student managers tell me that when they go for interviews for internships or full-time jobs that all the interviewer wants to ask them about is their position at the student-run business,” Winsted said. “My favorite story is when the student who was one of the original founders of Pace Mart went for an interview at J.P. Morgan, she was able to answer the situational questions with real experiences she had at the business she was running. She was hired on the spot.”
Beyond seeing students find success in their careers, Winsted knows that the students “learn so much more in their courses when they use it in running the businesses and bring that practical experience to their learning.” She hopes that they learn beyond classroom concepts as well, saying that there are many opportunities to practice handling conflict and problem solving, aiding them in becoming adaptable and finding self-motivation.
Both Xavier and Maggie said that they would recommend interested students to get involved. “If any Lubin students are hesitant about joining a student-run business, do it!” Maggie shared.
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Professor and Judge Margaret M. deGuzman delivered the 2024 Blaine Sloan Lecture on International Law on Wednesday, March 20, speaking on "The Promise and Perils of International Criminal Law.” The Blaine Sloan Lecture on International Law honors F. Blaine Sloan for developing the international law studies program at Pace. The Honorable Margaret M. deGuzman is James E. Beasley Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for International Law and Public Policy at Temple Law School. She is also a judge of the Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, where she currently serves on the Trial Chamber for The Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga.
Professor and Judge Margaret M. deGuzman delivered the 2024 Blaine Sloan Lecture on International Law on Wednesday, March 20, speaking on "The Promise and Perils of International Criminal Law.” The Blaine Sloan Lecture on International Law honors F. Blaine Sloan for developing the international law studies program at Pace. The Honorable Margaret M. deGuzman is James E. Beasley Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for International Law and Public Policy at Temple Law School. She is also a judge of the Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, where she currently serves on the Trial Chamber for The Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga.
Following welcome remarks from Elisabeth Haub School of Law Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr., Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Professor Alexander K.A. Greenawalt had the pleasure of introducing the Honorable Professor deGuzman. Professor deGuzman began her lecture by noting that “International Criminal Law (ICL) has been one of the fastest growing areas of international law over the past several decades and has garnered a huge amount of attention even more so since Russia invaded Ukraine a couple of years ago. It has been in the news constantly. And so, I think it is particularly important to think about whether it merits all of the attention and all of the resources it is receiving.”
During her insightful lecture, Professor deGuzman started with a brief overview of ICL and how it can be broadly defined. She stated that ICL can be defined “as a set of institutions, laws, rules, and norms designed to regulate certain kinds of conduct.” She notes that although the kinds of conduct included in the scope of that regulation are themselves important subjects of debate, for purposes of her lecture, she limited the subject to what are often referred to as atrocity crimes: war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and the crime of aggression. “These are crimes that at least arguably and some of the time concern the international community as a whole so they merit the attention, the resources, and the institutions of international criminal law.”
After giving a brief overview of ICL, the topics it covers, the institutions, and a brief history, Professor deGuzman discussed the “promise of ICL” or the ways in which ICL has the potential to contribute to a more just international or global society. Throughout her lecture, she gave real world examples of how ICL and the International Criminal Court function. From there, she noted some of the perils of ICL as opposed to the previously discussed promise and the ways in which ICL has the potential to harm the global community and its members.
Professor deGuzman concluded her fascinating talk with a discussion of where she sees the future of the international criminal field heading. She noted her optimistic outlook and feelings that “the promise of ICL outweighs the perils” and that she believes “some global criminal justice is better than the alternative.” She acknowledged the need for reform in some capacity. “I think we need to do more to embrace alternative justice mechanisms and bring those into the scope of what the global community thinks about in the context of mass atrocity crimes. We need to fight harder against the unfairness that comes from the imbalances of political power and the inequalities that creates. ICL should be part of a bespoke approach to justice at the global level. By engaging in that process together with all of the different actors in the process, including civil society, academics, government actors as well as the actors in the institutions themselves, we will co-create a global justice system that ultimately holds a lot of promise to do good in the world.”
Professor deGuzman’s research areas include international criminal law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and transitional justice. Her scholarship examines the role of international criminal law in the global legal order. Her publications include Shocking the Conscience of Humanity: Gravity and the Legitimacy of International Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2020), The Elgar Companion to the International Criminal Court (with Valerie Oosterveld eds., Edward Elgar Publishing 2020), and Arcs of Global Justice: Essays in Honour of William A. Schabas (with Diane Marie Amann eds., Oxford University Press 2018). Her work has appeared in numerous other books and journals, including the Journal of Criminal Law and Philosophy, Virginia Journal of International Law, and Yale Journal of International Law. Professor deGuzman is a Senior Peace Fellow at the Public International Law and Policy Group, a consultant with Global Rights Compliance, a board member of the Center for International Law and Policy in Africa, and she serves on the editorial board of the African Journal of International Criminal Justice.
Before joining the Temple Law faculty, Professor deGuzman clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced law in San Francisco, specializing in criminal defense. She served as a legal advisor to the Senegal delegation at the Rome Conference on the ICC and as a law clerk in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia. She was a Fulbright Scholar in Darou Ndiar, Senegal.
Following the lecture, law students, faculty and guests had an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session led by Professor Greenawalt. Questions from audience members ranged from topics such as the relationship between the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, questions on ecocide, and more. Following the Q&A there was a reception where audience members had a chance to meet Professor deGuzman.
The Blaine Sloan Lecture on International Law honors F. Blaine Sloan for developing the international law studies program at Pace. A member of the United Nations Legal Office for three decades and Director of the General Legal Division, Professor Sloan has contributed significantly to the development of private and public international law. He represented the Secretary General at the 1978 UN Conference on the Carriage of Goods by Sea; at the sessions from 1969–1978 of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL); and at the 1966–1978 sessions of the Legal Sub-Committee on the Peaceful uses of Outer Space. His UN service involved him in that organization’s work on Vietnam, relief for Palestinian refugees, peacekeeping in the Middle East, the UN Commission on Korea, and as Legal Advisor to Security Council sessions in Africa and Latin America. Past Sloan lectures were delivered by various distinguished experts and academics in the field of International Law, including Benjamin B. Ferencz, Shoshana Netanyahu, Dr. Boris Kozolchyk, Professor Sarah Cleveland, and others.
The Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC) is proud to announce that its esteemed Executive Director, Cindy Kanusher, Esq., has been selected for inclusion on City & State’s inaugural "Trailblazers in Law" list. The Trailblazers in Law award spotlights attorneys, academics, public officials, and other influential figures who have made an impact in the legal field in New York.
The Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC) is proud to announce that its esteemed Executive Director, Cindy Kanusher, Esq., has been selected for inclusion on City & State’s inaugural "Trailblazers in Law" list. The Trailblazers in Law award spotlights attorneys, academics, public officials, and other influential figures who have made an impact in the legal field in New York.
With over 25 years of dedicated service to PWJC, Cindy Kanusher has demonstrated unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership in advocating for victims and survivors of abuse as well as providing representation to the underrepresented. Throughout her illustrious career, Cindy has been instrumental in shaping PWJC's mission and vision. During her tenure, PWJC has grown into a highly respected, multi-faceted legal services and training center serving over 3000 victims and survivors of interpersonal violence annually, providing invaluable legal assistance to those in need and tirelessly championing the cause of justice.
Shortly after becoming PWJC’s Executive Director, Cindy identified a need for a more flexible service model and developed the idea of a walk-in clinic that provides free, bilingual legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, in a safe and non-threatening location. She was also integral in spearheading fundraising efforts to build a brand-new clinic and office space for PWJC, which allowed increased services. Cindy’s leadership has empowered survivors to navigate the legal system with confidence and obtain the support they need to rebuild their lives. Cindy recently accepted the Visionary of Justice Award at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s 29th annual Law Leadership Awards Dinner.
The Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is a self-funded nonprofit legal center located at Elisabeth Haub School of Law, under the 501(c)(3) status of Pace University. Each year, PWJC provides free legal services to over 3,500 victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, as well as conducts or participates in over 140 training and outreach events. Serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, PWJC’s mission is to pursue justice for victims and prevent abuse through quality legal services, community partnerships, education, and awareness. With an experienced staff and a team of dedicated volunteers, including attorneys, other professionals, and students, PWJC has built an effective, coordinated community response to interpersonal violence.
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New York legislation has paved the way for easier voting access among college students. Discover how Pace students benefit from this game-changing law, get registered to vote, and leverage campus resources for active participation in democracy.
On April 2, for the first time ever, Pace students will have the opportunity to cast their votes directly on campus. Thanks to the diligent efforts of student leaders and organizations like the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR), the Student Center at One Pace Plaza in NYC and Willcox Hall in Pleasantville will serve as the designated polling place for the New York Presidential Primary. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing voter accessibility and engagement among college students.
CCAR student leaders, supported by the Andrew Goodman Foundation, have tirelessly advocated for this change to address the challenges faced by residential student voters. Despite high voter turnout rates among Pace students, logistical hurdles such as split polling places have hindered full participation. Now, with the establishment of an on-campus polling site, students can easily exercise their voting rights without the hassle of navigating multiple locations.
“Finding and getting a voting site can be difficult and filled with unforeseen bumps along the road. Having a campus voting site finally accomplishes for Pace students what student voters across the nation have been wanting for years–accessibility right at their front door.”
The significance of this achievement extends beyond the Pace Community. It aligns with a statewide initiative following the 2022 law mandating on-campus polling places for institutions with over 300 registered voters, aiming to eliminate campus gerrymandering. Through collaborative efforts with organizations like the Andrew Goodman Foundation and ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, CCAR is part of a broader network advocating for increased on-campus voting options across New York.
Assistant Director of CCAR Erin Mysogland emphasizes the importance of making voting accessible and enjoyable for students in a recent Inside Higher Ed article. With the convenience of voting in between classes or with friends in the familiar setting of the Student Center, barriers to participation are lowered, fostering a culture of civic engagement.
“It’s where most student events are, most big lectures,” she said. “For us, our consideration was, this is where students are used to going to events, fun events, events for class, so this helps fold it into their normal day.”
Jasmine Cintron, one of CCAR's Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassadors, underscores the significance of accessibility. “Finding and getting a voting site can be difficult and filled with unforeseen bumps along the road. Having a campus voting site finally accomplishes for Pace students what student voters across the nation have been wanting for years–accessibility right at their front door.”
The process of establishing the on-campus polling site has been meticulous, involving thorough inspections by the Board of Elections to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and logistical requirements. From testing Wi-Fi connectivity to measuring indoor and outdoor spaces, every detail has been carefully considered to guarantee a seamless voting experience for Pace students.
In essence, the introduction of an on-campus polling place represents more than just a logistical achievement; it symbolizes a commitment to democratic principles and the empowerment of student voices. By removing barriers to participation and fostering a culture of civic responsibility, Pace University sets a precedent for universities nationwide, demonstrating the transformative impact of prioritizing student engagement in the democratic process.
All residential students have the right to register to vote either with their residence hall address or with their home address. If you’re planning on voting in the New York Presidential Primary, you must be registered by March 23. Pace students can register online to vote in any state, at an upcoming CCAR event, or by visiting the CCAR office on their campus:
NYC Campus
41 Park Row, Room 404
Pleasantville Campus
Choate House, Room 51W
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Many first-year students focus on adapting to their new college environment, but Isabella Betancourth jumped right in, going after opportunities that would make her a better business owner. From joining the Entrepreneurship Club to using on-campus resources to learn about strong business practices, Isabella is on the right path to grow her business, Isabella’s Jewels – and she’s just getting started.
Class of 2027
Currently Studying: BBA in Finance
Member Of: Entrepreneurship Club
Pronouns: She/Her
Many first-year students focus on adapting to their new college environment, but Isabella Betancourth jumped right in, going after opportunities that would make her a better business owner. From joining the Entrepreneurship Club to using on-campus resources to learn about strong business practices, Isabella is on the right path to grow her business, Isabella’s Jewels – and she’s just getting started.
Growing up in New Jersey, I constantly visited Manhattan, which led me to fall in love with the city. There are so many fun things to do and places to discover, so it was a no-brainer to continue my studies at Pace University. As for studying at Lubin, attending a business school that is well known for preparing their students for the real world was important to me.
Most of all, being in the heart of the Financial District as a finance major is incredible, and I can’t wait for the opportunities I will have over the next few years.
So far, I’ve joined the Entrepreneurship Club, which really spoke to me and my passions. This club has introduced me to Pace University’s Small Business Development Center and Pace Entrepreneurship Studio here at Pace - both of which I’m excited to start working with and use their resources to grow my business.
Isabella’s Jewels is a fine jewelry company featuring 925 Sterling Silver and 14k gold vermeil pieces. Our website features a high-quality curated collection of trendy and timeless accessories at an affordable price point. Isabella’s Jewels pieces are designed in New York City and imported from Italy, ensuring that each piece is not only a style statement but also a lasting investment intended for everyday wear. Our pieces are available online, as well as through pop-up events through partnerships with small businesses such as boutiques, salons, and workout studios across New Jersey and New York.
I’ve always been very entrepreneurial - it’s how I express my creativity. Ever since I was young, I would launch little businesses that revolve around the latest trends. It went from selling handmade rainbow loom bracelets, stickers, and lip scrubs in my elementary school years to shipping hundreds of custom college apparel pieces across the country through my last business, Icon Sweats. Using my experience and funds from four years of growing Icon Sweats, I decided I wanted to start something new and chose jewelry, something every woman wears and loves.
Although I only just finished my first semester here at Pace, my professors and the courses I’ve had have helped me strengthen the business foundation I already had. I’ve been able to use the concepts I’ve learned to make better business decisions. Mastering Excel spreadsheet skills in my Intro to Computing course has also made a big impact. Excel has helped me organize my business materials and inventory in a way I had not been introduced to before!
Being on the Dean’s List with first honors after my first semester was amazing. Hard work pays off! Also, this experience - having a profile written on me for the Lubin School of Business - is such an honor. I’m grateful for the recognition and support that Pace University is giving me and my business.
Follow your dreams, stay focused, and make connections. People from all over come to New York City to pursue their dreams. There are so many opportunities and resources here, and you should go for it. Stay focused, show up to class, and take your coursework seriously because there are no do-overs once these four years pass. Most importantly, make connections. You are in the business capital of the world, and the people you know can make a difference in your career.
To me, #LubinLife means embracing the community around you at Pace University in order to succeed. Students appreciate learning from their diverse classmates, taking advantage of the business opportunities around them, and challenging themselves in order to grow into better people and professionals.
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