Lubin School of Business News

For 120 years, Pace University graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

Lubin School alumnus Henry Richard ’25 has a deep passion for running. He’s completed nine marathons to date, and April 20’s Boston Marathon will mark his tenth. It will also be a return to the site where his life changed forever—where tragedy struck his family during the Boston Marathon bombing thirteen years ago this month. Read more about how Henry has used marathon running as a way of overcoming loss, building community, and becoming the best version of himself.

Sierra Vendas ’27 is turning classroom lessons into real-world experience. From student organizations to national competitions, see how Lubin is helping her build connections, skills, and a future in marketing.

Lubin Professor Jessica Magaldi has been named one of Poets & Quants for 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Professors. The outlet highlights Professor Magaldi’s student-centered teaching approach and innovative courses—including Music Industry Law (Taylor’s Version) and Pop Culture and the Law—which connect legal concepts with contemporary culture and real-world legal issues.

From co-founding Women in Lubin to studying business analytics in New York City’s Financial District, Dafina is gaining hands-on experience, building leadership skills, and turning opportunity into impact.

A seasoned finance executive turned educator, Professor Mathew brings real-world insight, rigorous mentorship, and hands-on learning to the Lubin School of Business—helping students turn complexity into confident decision-making.