Pace University News

Pace President Marvin Krislov writes a piece in Forbes about the growing importance of esports in higher education, highlighting Pace’s program as a model for career-building, community, and innovation. Director of Esports Jesse Bodony says the program offers students “community, competition, and career-building wrapped into one.”

Professor Tamman also weighs in for Lohud on the potential 2026 rematch between former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and Republican Mike Lawler, suggesting Maloney’s moderate stance and name recognition make him a formidable contender.

Professor Gershman speaks with the New York Post on the long-delayed ruling in President Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil fraud decision against him, suggesting that political interference may be slowing the judicial process.

Dyson Professor Adam Klein contributes expert analysis to The Guardian on extremist symbolism embedded in a Department of Homeland Security painting, linking it to broader propaganda trends in political media.

Westchester Magazine spotlights Pace University’s film program for its strong emphasis on hands-on training and early immersion in the craft of storytelling. The piece underscores Pace’s growing influence in Yonkers’ burgeoning film industry—known as “Hollywood on the Hudson”—where student filmmakers gain direct access to professional-grade equipment, production spaces, and real-world opportunities. Chair of Department of Media, Communications, and Visual Arts Paul Ziek, emphasized the program’s commitment to experiential learning and industry collaboration, positioning students to thrive in a fast-evolving entertainment landscape.

Pace University’s documentary film team, PaceDocs, appeared on the Sustain What podcast to discuss their latest film Viola da Terra: Harmony of the Azores, which celebrates the cultural legacy of the traditional Portuguese string instrument.

Time Out includes Pace University dancers in its preview of Battery Dance’s summer festival in New York City, spotlighting choreography led by Robin Cantrell through the Dancing to Connect program. In BroadwayWorld, Pace is named among top-tier institutions participating in the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation’s scholarship program, which has awarded more than $26 million to aspiring young dancers.