Winter 2025: 10 Things to Inspire You

Every semester, Pace University delivers extraordinary stories of ambition, achievement, and impact that exemplify the dynamic spirit of the Pace Community. From game-changing innovations like the “Sewsen” AI project tackling urban flooding to alumni shining on Broadway and Netflix, these highlights showcase the remarkable outcomes of a Pace education. Our students are influencing policy on a global stage, breaking career records at job fairs, and claiming top rankings in academic and professional excellence. Each of these stories, whether from our classrooms, labs, or community initiatives, reflects the confidence, resilience, and drive that define our Go-Getters. Dive into this semester’s top ten and let their journeys inspire yours.

Pace's Rankings Are on the Rise

Pace University is climbing the academic rankings for 2025, and the results are turning heads! Undergraduate programs are surging ahead, with Psychology leaping to the top 26% (up from 66%) and Economics breaking into the top 200. On the graduate side, Nursing–master’s now ranks in the elite top 5% nationwide, Physician Assistant studies lands within the top 100, and Public Administration continues to deliver consistent excellence. These achievements underscore Pace’s commitment to real-world learning and student success.

Pace Gets Jobs! Job and Internship Fair Draws Record Student Turnout

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The Fall 2024 Job and Internship Fair at Pace’s Pleasantville Campus broke records with more than 900 students attending. Sponsored by PwC, the fair brought together 120+ top employers, including Deloitte, EY, the FBI, KPMG, Northwell Health, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, offering internships and entry-level roles. Career Services continues to connect Pace students to premier career opportunities across New York City and the Hudson Valley.

Pace Student Advocates at UN for Global Youth Inclusion

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Layne Davis ’25, a Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science major, addressed the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, advocating for youth inclusion in disarmament and security policies. Her statement, supported by more than 100 global organizations, urged leaders to amplify the voices of those affected by armed conflict and intersecting challenges, including climate inaction and marginalization.

A Monster Role: Alumnus Stars in Netflix True-Crime Drama

Alumnus Cooper Koch ’18 took center stage as Erik Menendez in Netflix's highly anticipated series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. This drama, based on the true-crime case that captivated the world, showcased Cooper’s powerful performance alongside Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny.

Fed Challenge Team Wins Big

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Pace University’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team continues its legacy of excellence, winning the 2024 New York Regional College Federal Reserve Challenge competition and ranking in the top five nationally out of 119 participating institutions— the largest in the competition’s history. The team also received an honorable mention as national finalists, competing against prestigious schools such as Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Michigan.

We’re Ranked in the Top 5 for Broadway Representation

Wicked. Suffs. The Outsiders. Hamilton. Cabaret. How To Dance In Ohio. Pace University clearly knows how to make it to the main stage! Playbill’s Big 10 list highlights the schools with the most Broadway representation from last season, and Pace claimed the number four spot—outranking both Juilliard and Yale.

"Sewsen" Project Shines in AI Innovation Challenge

Third place in the prestigious AI Innovation Challenge went to none other than Pace’s own “Sewsen” project! This groundbreaking sewer sensor + AI solution was celebrated for its standout creativity, technical edge, and commitment to community impact. Designed to empower residents with real-time data on urban flooding, "Sewsen" redefines how we prepare for and respond to city water challenges. Yet another example of how our Pace innovators are setting new standards in tech with real-world impact!

Setting The Pace of FinTech

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Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, in collaboration with global investment firms Sixth Street and Goldman Sachs, hosted the inaugural "Pace of Fintech: Accelerating Innovation" conference. The event featured discussions on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of finance, including automating analog markets, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, and generative AI. Esteemed speakers such as Marco Argenti, Chief Information Officer at Goldman Sachs; R. Martin Chavez, Partner and Vice Chairman at Sixth Street; and Stephanie Cohen, Chief Strategy Officer at Cloudflare, shared their insights. The conference also provided upcoming and recent graduates with career-building advice through an Early Careers Networking workshop led by Sixth Street and Pace Career Services.

Pace Named a Leader in Green Initiatives by The Princeton Review

Pace University has once again made the cut! We’re thrilled to be featured in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition, a spotlight reserved for schools that go above and beyond in sustainability. This prestigious honor, drawn from surveys of nearly 600 institutions, recognizes Pace for our top-notch environmental programs, forward-thinking policies, and impactful practices. With more than 25 data points proving our commitment, Pace continues to set the bar for sustainability in higher education.

Pace Students Among 5% Selected for Exclusive UN Fellowship

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Twenty-five Pace University students were selected for the prestigious UN Academic Impact–Millennium Fellowship, placing them among the top 5% of over 52,000 applicants worldwide. This program empowers Fellows to lead projects advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals, including clean water advocacy, reproductive justice, and refugee rights.