“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.
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 January 2020: On January 27, Pace University hosted more than 100 people—including County Executive George Latimer and Westchester leaders, among many others—on our Pleasantville Campus as part of a kick-off to the 2020 Census. |
 January 2020: President Krislov traveled to Miami, Florida, to meet with Pace University alumni living and working in the area. |
 December 2019: Former First Lady, Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea Clinton were at Pace University in Pleasantville on December 18 to talk about their new book, The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience, on the final stop of their 2019 book tour. Actress and singer Vanessa Williams moderated the discussion. |
 December 2019: President Krislov and Chief Diversity Officer Tiffany Hamilton were in attendance at the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards right here on Pace’s NYC Campus. Now entering its 21st year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. |
 December 2019: President Krislov attended the annual alumni holiday party at Naples 45 in New York City. More than 200 Pace University alumni were in attendance. |
 November 2019: Bringing together imagination, technology and sustainability, Pace University unveiled a “Solar Tree” on its Pleasantville Campus with the support of Consolidated Edison Company of New York. The e-tree will provide a shaded resting area with benches that can seat six, Wi-Fi, six USB ports, an interactive LCD display screen, night lighting, and a panic button feature. Read the full press release. |
 November 2019: President Krislov traveled with other members of the Pace Community to meet with Pace alumni living in Mumbai, India. While there, he got to tour the Govardhan School of Sustainability, an education initiative based in Govardhan Ecovillage, a multi award-winning eco-community located outside Mumbai. President Krislov also had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the Education Summit, hosted by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development. |
 November 2019: More than 200 Pace University students attended the 4th Annual Smashing Pumpkins/Smashing Stereotypes event on November 4 organized by Pace student organizations. President Krislov and students lined up to smash pumpkins with a sledge hammer after writing their most hated stereotype on it. The event is a cathartic way for students to express their distaste for stereotypes that pigeon hole us into unwanted roles. Read the full story on Patch. |
October 2019: Pace University contributed $359.9 million to the regional economy and was responsible for more than 1,500 jobs in Westchester County announced Pace University President Marvin Krislov. Read the press release. |
October 2019: The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems hosted their annual Cybersecurity Conference which broughtleaders and professionals from business, government, and academia to address the Economics of Cybersecurity in Healthcare. |
September 2019: President Krislov announces that the construction of a new Student Veterans Center on Pace’s Pleasantville Campus will begin this winter with an expected completion in spring 2020. New York State Senator Peter Harckham announced a $200,000 grant to help get the center up and running. |
September 2019: Pace’s Pleasantville Campus hosted its inaugural Communiversity Day, which brought members of the local community to campus where they could experience all that Pace has to offer. As part of Communiversity Day, The Harris Project hosted their annual CODA Walk. |
September 2019: As part of 1010 WINS neighborhood spotlight in Downtown New York, President Krislov got to talk about the transformative presence of Pace in lower Manhattan with hosts Juliette Papa and Rob Walsh. |
September 2019: President Krislov met with alumni and faculty in Brooklyn for the kick-off of the Pace Proud alumni tour. |
September 2019: Attorney General of New York Letitia James met with President Krislov and Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. |
September 2019: President Krislov shared his take on building relationships as higher education shifts to the digital realm in his latest Forbes column. Said Krislov: “Distance learning is mostly asynchronous, meaning that students and faculty can participate on their own time. But adding elements that happen at the same time—whether that’s an optional online group gathering or something as simple as virtual office hours—can create a strong sense of presence. So can optional low-residency experiences, where distance learners come to campus for short-term, face-to-face interactions.” Read the article. |
September 2019: President Krislov commemorated the anniversary of the September 11 attacks with Pace’s Student Veterans Association and Dean for Students Marijo Russell-O’Grady here in Downtown New York. |
August 2019: President Krislov and Provost Quiñones assisted with first-year move-in day on the Pleasantville Campus. |
August 2019:In President Krislov’s latest Forbes column, he explores the mental health crisis facing American college students. “Resilience, in its literal definition, means being able to withstand or quickly bounce back from challenging situations. In psychological terms, resilience means knowing how to react to adversity, trauma or stress. It means knowing how to acknowledge these roadblocks, address them and adapt to them. Building resilience means building an ability to bounce back from the things life throws at all of us. And it’s key for effective functioning as an adult—or as a college student.” Read the article. |
July 2019: President Krislov attended NSA-funded GenCyber’s Camp Cryptobot on the Pleasantville Campus. The camp, for high school students, was run by Seidenberg’s Pauline Mosley, DPS, and featured drone flights, cyber-forensics, and team-building. Read the press release. |
July 2019: President Krislov traveled to Alexandria, Egypt, to celebrate a new partnership between Pace University and Alexandria University. |
June 2019: In President Krislov’s latest Forbescolumn, he and Pace University Dean of the Lubin School of Business, Neil Braun, offered their insights on how business education remains crucial in a changing science, tech, engineering and mathematics world (STEM). Read the article. |
June 2019: President Krislov attended the annual Spirit of Pace Awards dinner at the American Museum of Natural History, right here in New York City. This annual event is the University’s opportunity to come together as one community, proudly celebrating our rich history and bright future. |
June 2019: Pace University President Marvin Krislov spoke about Pace’s mission to drive social mobility for our students at the Education Trust and TIAA Institute conference on Social Mobility in Washington, DC. |
May 2019: President Krislov’s analysis on the College Board’s SAT score was highlighted on CNN. "It won't let admissions officers know if the student has overcome a major disability or illness," he said in a statement. "Or if the student has experienced a significant loss. But it can be a useful new factor in a holistic admissions review." Read the article. |
May 2019: "Teatown Preserve has been an invaluable partner for our Environmental Studies and Science program and our Elizabeth Haub School of Law…We're excited about this new environmental science center and many more years of educating environmental conservationists together," said President Krislov at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Teatown Preserve’s new environmental center. |
May 2019: President Krislov was all smiles as he presided over the Pace University Commencement ceremonies for the second year. Congratulations to the Class of 2019! |
May 2019: Pace’s 2019 Reunion was held in our brand new space on our NYC Campus and President Krislov was in attendance to welcome Setters home. See more photos from the evening. |
April 2019: President Marvin Krislov attended the Pace Athletics Hall of Fame dinner where the 1993–1994 women’s basketball team was named Team of Distinction. |
April 2019: President Krislov had the chance to meet a few of the members of Pace’s inaugural Fiscal Challenge Team and their advisor, Dyson Economics Professor Mark Weinstock. |
April 2019: President Krislov joined Admission staff from Pace University and members of Latino U College Access for a roundtable that addressed the national admission scandal, #OperationVarsityBlues. |
April 2019: President Krislov met with one of our latest Fulbright Award winners, Gerrard James ’17. He will be attending The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art where he will receive his MA in Classical Acting. |
March 2019: The 28th Annual President’s Scholarship and Benefactor Dinner brought together donors and scholarship recipients in a night of celebration. See more photos from the night. |
March 2019: Pace University President Marvin Krislov attended PrideWorks, an conference for LGBTQ youth and their allies held on Pace’s Pleasantville Campus. Also in attendance was Westchester County Executive George Latimer. |
March 2019: President Krislov offered his analysis on the college admissions scandal with NY1’s Pat Kiernan. Watch the news clip. |
 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. |
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. |
 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: President Krislov welcomes the Pace community to the 2017-2018 academic year. |
September 2017: President Krislov welcomes the Class of 2021 at the 10th annual Convocation held on both the NYC and PLV campuses. View more pictures of the NYC and PLV |
August 2017: The Pace Community welcomes Pace University’s eighth president Mavin Krislov. |
