Office of the President

“I am honored to be chosen to lead Pace University during this exciting period of growth and revitalization as the University advances its position as one of the nation’s foremost institutions in fostering the leaders of tomorrow. Pace’s commitment to access and pathways to success for students inspires me. I look forward to joining a community of scholars and leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and who have such a powerful impact on so many lives.”

Marvin Krislov
President

President Krislov welcomes your comments; email him at mkrislov@pace.edu.

Spotlight

Ongoing: Read the most recent messages from Pace University President Marvin Krislov.

Ongoing: Listen to the latest episode of PaceCast hosted by Pace University President Marvin Krislov.

Ongoing: President Krislov's Instagram Feed.

March 2019: Pace University President Marvin Krislov joined WAMC Northeast Public Radio host Brian Shields to weigh in on the college admissions-bribery scandal that came to light this week after criminal charges were announced by federal authorities.
Listen to the segment.

February 2019: On February 25, President Krislov delivered his first State of the University Address at all three Pace campuses.
Read his speech (PDF).
View the video.

January 2019: On Monday, January 28, 2019, the Pace Community hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened our revitalized spaces in One Pace Plaza and 41 Park Row.

December 2018: President Krislov and Provost Quiñones attended the annual Alumni Holiday Party at Naples 45 where we honored our notable 30 Under 30 guests.

November 2018: Pace University President Marvin Krislov got to take a tour of the floor where Pace students, hired by the AP, were part of history as they entered Midterm Election results from 15 states including Alaska, New York, Connecticut, Indiana, and even his home state of Kentucky.

October 2018: In October, President Krislov visited Pace University alumni in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

October 2018: President Krislov and Provost Quiñones hit the high notes with Pace students at another Cafeteria Karaoke party.

September 2018: On September 4, Pace University celebrated its eleventh annual Convocation ceremony in Pleasantville with keynote speaker Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestseller, Behold the Dreamers.

September 2018: President Krislov and Provost Quiñones were on-hand in NYC to help new students move into Pace’s residence halls.

June 2018: Honored to have been there for the ribbon-cutting at the new and expanded space for the Pace Women’s Justice Center, which provides free legal services to nearly 3,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Its new walk-in legal clinic will serve up to 500 more per year.

June 2018: I visited Governor’s Island and the Harbor School with Phil Weinberg, Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at the New York City Department of Education, and Pace faculty member Lauren Birney. #BillionOyster

May 2018: This candid was taken before the start of my first time presiding over a Pace University Commencement. Such a special day for so many students!

May 2018: Here I am with my former boss, the Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman, at the release party for The Class of ’74: Congress After Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship.

April 2018: I had the honor of helping to cut the ribbon on Pace’s new University Health Care space.

April 2018: I had a chance to meet with Pace’s Student Veterans Association and my colleagues from Career Services, Student Affairs, and Enrollment. Great conversation!

April 2018: I was able to attend the Infinity Awards at the International Center of Photography with Pace University faculty and students.

March 2018: I had the privilege of introducing Pace double alumna and NYS Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins at the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York president’s meeting.

February 2018: I joined the students on our Pleasantville Campus as they rallied against gun violence in schools.

February 2018: Wakanda forever! Performing Arts students accompanied me to a screening of Black Panther, featuring Pace alumna Nabiyah Be.

January 2018: NBC’s The Voice held exclusive auditions for Pace students, so we decided to host our own performance as part of Cafeteria Karaoke.

December 2017: Congratulations to Pace student Brian Maxwell ’19 on winning a Gilman Fellowship!

December 2017: Hanging out with the residents of Maria’s Tower as part of the Snapchat Challenge.

October 2017: On Sunday, October 29, the installation ceremony was held for Marvin Krislov. He is Pace University's eighth president.

October 2017: Pace University in Pleasantville held a tree planting ceremony Saturday, October 28, to celebrate the inauguration of the University's new President, Marvin Krislov.

September 2017: Setters stay unbeaten at home this season with a 24-23 win over AIC! View the video of the team celebrating after the game with Pace Athletics staff and President Krislov.