College of Health Professions News

Pace University's Class of 2025 is outperforming national benchmarks for employment and starting salaries. Behind the numbers: hands-on experience, industry connections, and career opportunities that start long before graduation.

From photography to nursing, Karen O’Connell ’26 found her calling in caring for others. Through Pace’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, she discovered a supportive community, inspiring faculty, and invaluable hands-on clinical experiences that prepared her to turn her passion for helping underserved populations into a meaningful career.

Pace health science student Michael Savchuk is calling on the Pace Community to help brighten the days of patients and healthcare workers at White Plains Hospital. All it takes is a little creativity.

Pace University has named Robert “Bobby” Ahdieh its ninth president, effective January 1, 2027. A transformational higher education leader with a track record of driving innovation, expanding access, and elevating academic excellence, Ahdieh returns to his New York roots to lead Pace into its next chapter.

For 60 years, Pace University’s Lienhard School of Nursing has helped shape healthcare in Westchester County, New York City, and beyond. From developing a top-ranked collegiate nursing program to pioneering nurse-led care and clinical innovation, Lienhard celebrates six decades of preparing nurses, advancing healthcare, and transforming communities.

Christina Tram ’27 came to Pace inspired by a nurse who changed her life. At the Lienhard School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions, she’s discovering how she can do the same for others, through patient care, research, leadership, and advocacy to raise the age of consent for sex.

Fall is here, and there are a few important financial aid updates to keep on your radar. From filing your 2027–2028 FAFSA to understanding new federal student loan rules, here’s what undergraduate students and families need to know.

Your Commencement isn’t just about walking the stage—it’s about celebrating the people and values that got you here. That’s why we want the Class of 2027 to help choose our Commencement speaker. Think of someone whose story will light up the room, inspire your classmates, and leave a lasting mark. Ready? Nominate now.

Pace University’s undergraduate nursing program climbed 25 spots to #135 nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, highlighting the strength of a program built around clinical experience, hands-on learning, and career preparation.

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