
Discovering Direction In The Details
Pace University President Marvin Krislov writes in Forbes about discovering clarity in unexpected moments and how real-world work experiences—even those that seem mundane—can shape career paths and personal growth.

Get Ready for Spring 2025: Key Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
As the Spring 2025 semester approaches, students and families should stay ahead of important deadlines and events. From tuition due dates and the start of classes to exciting opportunities like study abroad fairs and career fairs, this semester is full of essential moments that can shape your Pace journey.


As the Spring 2025 semester approaches, students and families should stay ahead of important deadlines and events. From tuition due dates and the start of classes to exciting opportunities like study abroad fairs and career fairs, this semester is full of essential moments that can shape your Pace journey. Be sure to review these key dates and take action to ensure a smooth and successful semester!
Monday, January 6
Spring 2025 Tuition and Fees Due: Tuition and fees for the Spring 2025 semester are due. Access your account information and make secure payments via the Payment Portal. Note: Students who do not make a payment by this deadline may be dropped from their classes. Learn more about billing, policies, and payment plans.
Tuesday, January 21
Spring Semester Classes Begin: Spring semester classes start. If you have not yet registered, visit the Pace Portal and register today.
Tuesday, January 21 through Monday, January 27
Student Solutions Centers: Get in-person assistance with your financial aid, student billing or course registration questions at our Pop-up Student Solutions Centers. No appointment is necessary. Hours vary. Locations: 161 William St, 8th Floor (New York City) and Administrative Building (Pleasantville).
Monday, January 27
Last Day to Add a Course Without Faculty Approval: This is the final day to add a course for Spring 2025 without faculty approval. Contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns about your course schedule.
Wednesday, January 29
New York City: Study Abroad Fair
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
15 Beekman, Bianco Room
Explore how studying abroad can enhance your Pace experience.
Thursday, January 30
Pleasantville: Study Abroad Fair
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Kessel Student Center, Gottesman Room
Learn more about the opportunities to study abroad as part of your Pace journey.
Monday, February 3
Last Day to Add Course with Faculty Approval for Spring 2025 Semester Classes and Deadline for Undergraduate to File Pass/Fail or the Audit Option for the Spring 2025 Semester. This is the final day to file for pass/fail/ or audit, and/or to add a course for Spring 2025 without faculty approval. Contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns about your course schedule.
Friday, February 7
Spring 2025 Job and Internship Fair: Prepare to meet with potential employers from a variety of industries and learn about jobs, internships, and career opportunities. Plan ahead for professional business-casual attire and an updated resume. The Spring 2025 Job and Internship Fair event is open to all Pace students and will be held in Pleasantville. Registration is required.
Saturday, February 15
Fall 2025 Study Abroad Exchange Semester Program Application Deadline: Students enrolled in an Exchange Partner Institution Program pay Pace tuition and fees, while room and board are paid directly to the host institution. All federal and New York State financial aid applies, along with 100% of Pace scholarships and grants. Pace tuition remission also applies. Review the Steps to Study Abroad instructions (PDF) to learn more about the application process.
Saturday, March 15
Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Study Abroad Partner Program Application Deadline: The application deadline for Summer and Fall 2025 Study Abroad Partner Programs is approaching. Download the Steps to Study Abroad instructions (PDF) to begin the application process.
Math Professor Lisa Fastenberg Appointed to Pace’s Board of Trustees
Associate Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Department on the Pleasantville campus Lisa Fastenberg, PhD, has been appointed to Pace’s Board of Trustees.


Associate Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Department on the Pleasantville campus Lisa Fastenberg, PhD, has been appointed to Pace’s Board of Trustees.
Fastenberg, who has been a member of Pace faculty since 2001 and has served as chair of the Mathematics Department since 2013, will begin a three-year term, during which she will bring a wealth of academic leadership and expertise in mathematics education to the board.
Her teaching has included the full spectrum of the mathematics curriculum at Pace, ranging from developmental to advanced courses for mathematics majors, with her research focus being the rank of elliptic surfaces in characteristic zero, a topic within the field of Number Theory.
Also active in the Pace community outside of the academic sphere, Fastenberg has served in leadership roles including co-chair of the Retention Task Force, chair of the Westchester Faculty Council Admissions and Retention Committee, and three terms on the Executive Committee of the Westchester Faculty Council.
“I am honored to join the Board of Trustees and contribute to the continued growth and success of Pace University,” said Fastenberg. “Having spent more than two decades teaching and supporting our students, I look forward to bringing the faculty perspective to the Board’s work.”
Mayor Adams Denied $4M In Public Funds For 2025 Campaign Over Federal Corruption Indictment
Political Science Professor Laura Tamman speaks to New York Daily News regarding the New York City Campaign Finance Board’s decision to deny Mayor Adams nearly $4 million in public matching funds for his 2025 re-election bid, citing his ongoing corruption case.

TikTok Appeals Ban, Says It Violates First Amendment Rights
Pace University Haub Law Professor Leslie Tenzer spoke with PIX 11 about TikTok’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to delay the new law passed by Congress which will force the Chinese owner to sell or face a ban. According to Professor Tenzer, the likelihood of anything happening at the highest court is slim. “If you look at how the Supreme Court has dealt with social media issues generally speaking, they have basically thrown up their hands, that social media is so big that they don’t know what to do,” she said.

Minimum Wage In Westchester To Increase In 2025
Economics Professor Mark Weinstock speaks with News 12 about the minimum wage increasing to $16.50 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, noting that a true living wage would range from $20 to $25 per hour.

18 Pace University Grads Take the Stage in the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
This year, 18 Pace graduates and one current student will take the stage in the Christmas Spectacular as Rockettes and members of the ensemble, Dance Magazine reports.
Communicating Science
Environmental Science Professor Anne Toomey’s recently published book, Science with Impact: How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy, gains media attention in WCAI.

Paterson Group Helps Grieving Moms Get Through The Holidays
Psychology Professor Anthony Mancini speaks to NJ.com about how losing a child to violence can intensify grief.
Does The SALT Tax Deduction Cap Unfairly Penalize Women?
Pace University Haub Law Professor Bridget J. Crawford was featured in Financial Planning for her insightful analysis of the gender implications of the SALT tax deduction cap. The current limits for a deduction tied to state and local duties, combined with the ongoing debate around the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), provide a critical lens to examine gender-based disparities in tax policy.
