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Today, whatever the shifting winds of politics, leaders still know that diversity matters. CEOs recognize that for their companies to remain globally competitive in an increasingly diverse world, they require a workforce that draws from that diverse talent pool. Military leaders still know that they require a well-educated, well-trained, and diverse officer corps.

Marvin Krislov became the eighth president of Pace University in August 2017. He is deeply committed to Pace’s mission of Opportunitas—providing all students, regardless of economic background, access to the transformative power of education.

President Krislov welcomes the Pace Community back to campus for the Spring 2022 semester, and discusses how Pace is continuing to move forward as we tackle Omicron and protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff.

We live in a deeply politically polarized country. That’s no secret. But a recent study found that college students aren’t just polarized; they’re increasingly unwilling to even interact with those who have different political views. And that worries me.

It’s the time of year when Americans tend to think about charitable giving. We’re moved by the spirit of the holiday season—and we also know we have to take care of tax planning before the end of the calendar year.

Pace University President Marvin Krislov: For more than 50 years, Pell Grants have been a cornerstone of the American dream. They’re the foundation of our financial aid system, a subsidy from the U.S. government for every postsecondary student who demonstrates need. Since the program was created in 1965 (when it was called the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant), the percentage of Americans over 25 years old with a college degree has quadrupled from 9.4% to 37.5%.

For more than 50 years, Pell Grants have been a cornerstone of the American dream. Caption: Pace University President Marvin Krislov congratulates graduate Maria Loughitano after she received her diploma during commencement.

Today’s college student often isn’t who you think she is. More and more, students fall into one of the categories labeled “non-traditional.” They may be older. They may have taken some time off. They may be veterans, have work experience, or be able to study only part-time. They may have children or other family members to support.

Marvin Krislov, president of Pace University, is committed to providing all students, regardless of economic background, access to the transformative power of education. He was previously president of Oberlin College and, prior to that, vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan, where he led the legal defense of the University’s admission policies that resulted in the 2003 Supreme Court decision recognizing the importance of student body diversity.