President Krislov welcomes the Pace community to Fall 2025 with reflections on resilience, connection, and the importance of caring for ourselves and each other. Read his message to kick off the semester with purpose and momentum.
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Semester!
I hope you had a restful and rewarding summer and are returning to Pace with fresh energy for the year ahead. Whether you are just joining us or returning after some time away, I’m glad you’re here.
To our returning students—welcome back. I hope you’re reconnecting with your peers, settling into your routines, and setting new goals for the semester ahead. To our faculty and staff: thank you for all that you do to support our students and strengthen this University. Your commitment and care make a real difference, and I’m grateful for the energy you bring to this new academic year.
A special welcome to the Class of 2029. It’s always a joy to celebrate the start of the year at Convocation. Whether I’ve already had the chance to greet you or will see you soon, I look forward to welcoming you into the Setter family.
As we come together across our campuses, I want to remind everyone of something essential: take care of yourself. Get enough sleep. Eat well. Try new experiences. Meet new people. Set boundaries when you need them—and give yourself the space to grow. When you prioritize your well-being, you set yourself up for success in every area of life.
College is a unique time—one that is meant to be both challenging and joyful. Even in a world that can sometimes feel unpredictable, your time at Pace can be filled with connection, curiosity, and purpose. Be open. Be present. And don’t be afraid to ask questions or change direction along the way.
You’re not doing this alone. Our faculty and staff are here to support you, and your peers are part of the journey, too. If you need help, ask for it. If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a conversation. This is a community that believes in lifting one another up.
Later this month, we’ll host our Welcome Back receptions on both campuses (insert date). I hope you’ll stop by to connect with others and celebrate the start of a new chapter.
Let’s make this semester one of purpose, growth, and momentum.
Welcome back,
Marvin Krislov
President
A Tony nominee. A Citigroup executive. A water law strategist from the White House. This summer, Pace welcomed an extraordinary group of new leaders—each bringing a remarkable career, a bold perspective, and a shared commitment to student success. From the performing arts to business, environmental law to healthcare, these trailblazers are more than accomplished professionals—they’re mentors, visionaries, and changemakers.
Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as the semester kicks off. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
Want to host an event during Pace’s sixth annual Social Justice Week? Apply by Friday, September 26. Read the article to learn more about the origins of Social Justice Week and how to get involved.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Professor Alexander K.A. Greenawalt has been appointed as James D. Hopkins Professor of Law for the 2025–2027 term.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Professor Alexander K.A. Greenawalt has been appointed as James D. Hopkins Professor of Law for the 2025–2027 term.
The title of James D. Hopkins Professor of Law is awarded to a member of the faculty for a two-year term in recognition of outstanding scholarship and teaching. The designation is considered to be among the Law School’s most significant faculty honors. During the holder’s term, the James D. Hopkins Professor delivers a lecture that is open to the entire law school community and members of the public.
“Professor Greenawalt joined the Pace Haub Law faculty in 2006 and has contributed tremendously to the Law School in the last nearly twenty years. His scholarship in criminal law, international law, and the laws of war has been published in prestigious law journals and recognized by his peers (including with Pace Haub Law’s distinguished Goettel Prize for Faculty Scholarship in 2024, 2018, and 2016). He was also previously honored with the Richard Ottinger Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the law school and the legal profession. We are honored to have Professor Greenawalt serve as our next Hopkins Professor,” remarked Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr.
Prior to joining the faculty of Pace Haub Law, Professor Greenwalt was an attorney with the firm Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where his practice focused on international disputes. He was a teaching fellow at Columbia Law School in 2005 and was previously a clerk for the Honorable Stephen F. Williams of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Professor Greenawalt is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was a James Kent Scholar and Articles Editor of the Columbia Law Review.
At Pace Haub Law, Professor Greenawalt previously served as the Stevens Family Faculty Scholar and has taught Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Administrative Law, International Criminal Law, United States Foreign Relations Law, and National Security Law. His recent publications include ‘With Intent to Destroy, in Whole or in Part’: Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, and A Lost History, published in the Wisconsin Law Review in 2024. He was a Visiting Professor at Columbia Law School during the Spring 2017 semester, and has also been a Visiting Professor at St. John’s Law School.
The James D. Hopkins Professor of Law is an endowed chair, which was established with contributions from alumni of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and members of the legal community in honor of Judge James D. Hopkins, who served as Interim Dean of the Law School from 1982 to 1983. His distinguished service to society and to the legal community was a shining example of the life one should live in the law.
Immediately prior to the appointment of Professor Greenawalt, Professor Margot Pollans served as the James D. Hopkins Professor of Law. Learn more about the James D. Hopkins Professor of Law chair and its past recipients.
Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as the semester kicks off. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
Starting a new semester is exciting—but it can also come with a lot of logistics. From figuring out your financial aid package to making last-minute schedule changes, Pace’s Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are here to help you navigate it all, so you can focus on what really matters: going for it this semester.
Whether you’re on the New York City Campus or the Pleasantville Campus, you’ve got dedicated support from teams across Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Registrar’s Office. No appointments needed—just show up during operating hours and get the answers you need.
From adjusting your class schedule to understanding your tuition bill, the Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are here to simplify your start to the semester. Because when things run smoothly, you can spend less time in line—and more time chasing what’s next.
From hands-on client work to behind-the-scenes content shoots, Skye Tchegnon ’28 is turning her first internship into a launchpad for a career in social media marketing and analytics.
Want to host an event during Pace’s sixth annual Social Justice Week? Apply by Friday, September 26. Read the article to learn more about the origins of Social Justice Week and how to get involved.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Sara Gonzalez-Rothi will join its faculty as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Law. Prior to joining the Haub Law faculty in 2025, Professor Gonzalez-Rothi served in a variety of roles within the United States Senate and the Executive Office of the President. Most recently, she served as the Senior Director for Water at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. During her time at Pace Haub Law, Professor Gonzalez-Rothi will be teaching Administrative Law and Water Law.
Lubin Professor Chiagouris weighs in on podcast engagement metrics, noting that incentivized downloads may distort actual listener interest.
Environmental Studies and Science Conservation Center Manager Jacob Reiter speaks to WSRYR-TV about how fall bird migration may impact avian flu patterns. Reiter, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and NYS conservationist, discusses implications for wildlife management— the story gets picked up by Yahoo News and The Extinction Chronicles.
Lubin Professor Andrew Coggins Jr. provides expert insight to WalletHub’s annual ranking of the Most Fun States in America, highlighting travel trends and leisure metrics.
Marketing Professor Larry Chiagouris speaks to Channel News Asia about how younger U.S. consumers are more price-conscious and willing to try new brands.
Lubin Professor Philip Cohen pens an op-ed in The Journal News warning that cutting IRS funding would lead to increased fraud and revenue losses. He argues the agency is crucial to maintaining tax system integrity and compares cuts to defunding police amid a crime surge— the story gets picked up by Times Herald-Record, Poughkeepsie Journal, Times Telegram, The Democrat and Chronicle, Asbury Park Press, and more.
Pace Haub Law Professor Imre Szalai provides expert commentary to Bloomberg Law regarding the Second Circuit’s recent decision in Flores v. New York Football Giants, Inc., which struck down the NFL’s arbitration provision giving Commissioner Roger Goodell final authority over discrimination disputes. Highlighting why commissioner-controlled arbitration fails in civil rights contexts, Professor Szalai explained: “Goodell would be a perfect decision maker about sports rules, like the notorious Tom Brady ‘Deflategate’ case, but not for a legal claim.”
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks to Reuters about the reported use of social media teams during FBI arrests in D.C. “It’s an outrageous tactic for promotional purposes,” he said, calling it constitutionally and ethically problematic— the story garners national and international pickup.
