Pace University Celebrates Opening of 15 Beekman, a State-of-the-Art New Residence Hall, Academic Space, and Campus Center

Board Chair Rob Sands and President Marvin Krislov Lead Ribbon-Cutting for 26-Story Mixed-Used Building, Latest Phase of University's Investment in Lower Manhattan Campus

With a lobby full of excited students, faculty, staff, and community members, Pace University cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of its brand-new building at 15 Beekman.

15 Beekman is a 26-story mixed use vertical learning hub that represents the next step in the years-long investment that Pace is making in its lower Manhattan campus. At the corner of Beekman and Nassau streets, the building features a residence hall housing nearly 500 students, dining facilities, a state-of-the-art library and learning center, tech-enabled classrooms, and three floors that constitute a dedicated home for the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pace Board Chair Rob Sands, President Marvin Krislov, and New York City Council Member Christopher Marte provided a warm welcome and congratulations to the diverse group in attendance.

President Krislov spoke to students about how the new building is more than just amazing architecture and swaths of natural light and cityscapes—it puts the academic experience at the fore.

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“15 Beekman is part of the amazing transformation of our New York City campus and a symbol of the powerful new future we’re building for Pace University,” President Krislov said in his remarks to the crowd. “We could not be more excited for this new space that will provide even more incredible opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff for decades to come.”

Pace Board Chair Rob Sands connected the investment into 15 Beekman with Pace’s motto of Opportunitas.

“I’m a big believer in Pace University and the work that we do here,” said Chair Sands. “We create opportunities for our students, and we help to change lives. The transformation of this campus is about ensuring that we remain equipped to deliver on that commitment, and this building demonstrates clearly that we’re ready to do that for the 21st century.”

Vice President of Campus Planning and Facilities Ibi Yolas highlighted the collaborative efforts that went into ensuring the successful construction and opening of 15 Beekman.

“I’m grateful to the countless designers, contractors, project managers, and others who made this ribbon cutting possible,” said Vice President Yolas. “15 Beekman is a state-of-the-art facility that combines living and learning. The building establishes a strong public presence and affords access to views and natural light throughout, so it will be an incredible experience for all who use it.”

“Pace University is such a great asset to our downtown community and we are excited to join the opening of 15 Beekman,” said Council Member Marte. “The environment that students learn in is so important to their ability to focus, to relax, to socialize, and to study. This new building exceeds the standards of academic buildings and I am eager to see how it will contribute to Lower Manhattan as a whole.”

NYC Student Government President Aman Islam celebrated the diversity of uses and services that 15 Beekman provides for students here at Pace.

“Seidenberg is one of the hottest schools here at Pace and I am so glad they are getting to move into a gorgeous and innovative space on our campus,” Islam said. “I am also extremely impressed with the design of the building, allowing for academics to be at the forefront of its use as the bottom half of the building while still ensuring epic views for all of our residential students.”

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.