For 12 years, Pace has been supporting neurodiverse students and students on the autism spectrum through its Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program. This year, through initiatives from the President and Provost’s offices, OASIS has expanded its services to the Pace Community in Westchester.
For 12 years, Pace has been supporting neurodiverse students and students on the autism spectrum through its Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program. This year, through initiatives from the President and Provost’s offices, OASIS has expanded its services to the Pace Community in Westchester.
Expanding the OASIS program, which provides comprehensive support services for neurodiverse students, those on the autism spectrum, and those with other learning challenges, from Pace’s NYC Campus to Pleasantville was a natural next step in the program’s evolution.
“Many of our students are now pursuing graduate degrees,” says Torres.
The serene suburban atmosphere of Pace’s Pleasantville Campus was a great fit for students who do best without the sensory overload that comes from being in the hustle-and-bustle of Lower Manhattan. Plus, percentage-wise, more students in Pleasantville self-identify as being on the autism spectrum than in NYC.
“We’ve got a small cohort in Pleasantville right now, so it’s a really intimate setting,” says The Nancy A. Garvey, PhD, Director of the OASIS Program and Accessibility Resources, Kate Torres. “Of the group, three of our students switched from the NYC Campus to Pleasantville. They really like the environment up here.”
Since OASIS began, students enrolled in the program have earned enormous success with a 3.0+ academic average, several internship offers (85 percent of students receive them!), and a 100 percent graduation rate. They are passionate about fulfilling their dreams of furthering their education, and now, the OASIS team—which includes coaches, coordinators, counselors, and more—will be even better positioned to ensure that happens.
“Many of our students are now pursuing graduate degrees,” says Torres. “And now, we’re actively working to support them in not just obtaining a bachelor’s degree, but now going beyond that. Right now, we have three students who are applying to Pace graduate programs in the fall.”
At the intersection of Pace’s strategic priorities and opportunities for outstanding academic growth comes the drive to move Pace forward. We're meeting the challenges facing higher education and putting our unique positioning and competitive advantages to work, strengthening our reputation as we move into the future.
A return to normal never felt so good! Pace's campuses are buzzing with activity and New York is coming alive after nearly two years of life during a global pandemic.
Rob Sands ’84, president and CEO of Constellation Brands, brings his visionary leadership to Pace as its newly appointed Board of Trustees Chair.
This summer, Pace's digital presence got a makeover, resulting in a new-and-improved website that directly aligns with Pace's strategic priorities.
As the popular adage goes, you never get a second chance at a first impression. In today’s world, that first impression often comes via the web. Which is why, after over a year of planning and tireless work, the University is proud to present our vastly new-and-improved website, launched in the summer of 2021.
“Our new website is a wonderful launching pad to continue to tell the Pace story,” said Mary Baglivo, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of University Relations. “The enhanced utility and ease of access for current and future Pace Community members will certainly pay dividends in the coming years. Our team—many of whom spent countless hours on the ins and outs of this substantial undertaking—should be enormously proud of their work.”
Thanks to the diligence and foresight of University Relations, ITS, and Enrollment Management, the new Pace website was designed with several critical goals in mind, including: improving recruitment and enrollment success across all educational tracks; engaging our audience with compelling stories that showcase the best of what Pace has to offer; the creation of easy-to-use content hubs for current students, faculty, and families, and; optimizing the mobile experience. In fact, because nearly half of all our web traffic comes from handheld devices, this website was designed mobile first.
The website is also designed to improve our SEO, and brings the University in full compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
"While the front end of the website is beautiful, the back end is really where this upgrade shines. All of the content you’ve seen, all the images, the H1 header tags, the meta descriptions, all are designed with SEO in mind—as a result, our SEO partner agency, Path Interactive, is very excited to work with us," explains Director of Online Communication Gisela Tirado-Tewes. "Another thing to keep in mind here is that the old pace.edu site was built before web-design really took web-accessibility into account. The new site will be fully compliant allowing us to better serve people with visual impairments."
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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Debra Moss Vollweiler will join its law faculty as a visiting professor in the spring of 2022. While at Haub Law, she will be teaching Secured Transactions and Corporations and Partnerships.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Debra Moss Vollweiler will join its law faculty as a visiting professor in the spring of 2022. While at Haub Law, she will be teaching Secured Transactions and Corporations and Partnerships.
“Both Secured Transactions and Corporations and Partnerships are two of the most complex courses in a law student’s curricular journey. The Elisabeth Haub School of Law is extremely fortunate to have Dean Debra Moss Vollweiler joining us for a semester to share her expertise in these areas with our students. Haub Law students who have the opportunity to learn from her in the spring will benefit greatly from that experience,” said Jill I. Gross, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law.
Debra Moss Vollweiler currently serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a tenured Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and is the former Interim Dean of the College of Law. At NSU Law, Dean Vollweiler teaches Contracts, UCC: Secured Transactions, UCC: Sales, and other business and commercial law courses. A frequently published scholar, her works have focused on professionalism, teaching, learning, and attorney discipline. Dean Vollweiler’s latest works, entitled, If you Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em (Virtually): Institutionally Managing Law Students as Consumers in a COVID World and If you Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: Institutionally Managing Law Students as Consumers, are both published in the Pace Law Review.
In 2016, Dean Vollweiler was named a fellow for the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism, presenting on the inclusion of professional identity and other professionalism learning outcomes in the law school curriculum. An expert on the law school curriculum, she is also the co-author of "Legal Education at a Crossroads," a book examining curricular change in law schools nationwide and advocating for data based curriculum development. In 2017, she was also recognized by the Florida Bar with the statewide Law Faculty Professionalism award.
Very well-regarded by the students at NSU Law, in 2017, Dean Vollweiler also received NSU’s Distinguished Professor of the Year award for the College of Law. She was also named "Professor of the Year" by the College of Law Student Bar Association in 2007, 2014, and 2015. In both 2019 and 2021, she was the NSU College of Law Executive of the Year.
Further, Dean Vollweiler is a member of two executive committees of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS), both the Teaching Methods section and the Section on Associate Deans for Academic Affairs and Research. She serves as a site inspector for the ABA accreditation process and has spoken nationally on teaching, learning, and professionalism at the AALS, Southeastern Association of Law Schools, and ABA Conferences, among others. She also has forthcoming articles on Syllabus Out, “Skillabus” In: A New Kind of Academic Road Map for Legal Education and The COVID Crisis Impact on Legal Education.
Horace E. Anderson, Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, said, “We are grateful to have the opportunity to welcome Dean Debra Moss Vollweiler to Haub Law for a semester this upcoming spring. Dean Vollweiler has experience as a practitioner, a scholar, a professor, and as an expert on the law school curriculum. We were honored to publish her work in the Pace Law Review and we are now honored to have her teaching as a visiting professor at our law school.”
Debra Moss Vollweiler is a graduate of Boston College Law School and Tufts University and began her work in legal education by establishing the Public Interest Law Center at the NSU College of Law in 1995.
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University offers JD and Masters of Law degrees in both Environmental and International Law, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law. The school, housed on the University’s campus in White Plains, N.Y., opened its doors in 1976 and has more than 9,000 alumni around the world. The school maintains a unique philosophy and approach to legal education that strikes an important balance between practice and theory. Haub Law launched its Environmental Law Program in 1978, and it has long been ranked among the world’s leading university programs, with a current #1 ranking by U.S. World and News Report. Pace’s doctoral graduates teach environmental law at universities around the world. Pace’s JD alumni are prominent in environmental law firms, agencies and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and abroad. In 2016, the Law School received a transformational gift from the family of Elisabeth Haub, in recognition of its outstanding environmental law programs.
Adjunct Professor Cristina Buccola writes about the intersection of employment and adult-use cannabis laws.
A return to normal never felt so good! Pace's campuses are buzzing with activity and New York is coming alive after nearly two years of life during a global pandemic.
A return to normal never felt so good! Pace's campuses are buzzing with activity and New York is coming alive after nearly two years of life during a global pandemic.
On campus, our students have returned to classrooms, our faculty are once again at the head of the class, and Pace is beginning to feel a bit more...normal. Check out the gallery below to see some of the great moments we captured early in the start of our Fall 2021 semester.
For 12 years, Pace has been supporting neurodiverse students and students on the autism spectrum through its Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program. This year, through initiatives from the President and Provost’s offices, OASIS has expanded its services to the Pace Community in Westchester.
Rob Sands ’84, president and CEO of Constellation Brands, brings his visionary leadership to Pace as its newly appointed Board of Trustees Chair.
The Lubin Center for Sustainable Business is equipping students, faculty, professionals, and communities with education, research, and the job skills necessary for maintaining sustainable business models in the 21st century.
Meet Steven Montesantos '19,'21, a double Lubin graduate currently participating in the Veteran Immersion Program at ViacomCBS who balances his busy student life with a passion for sailing.
Senior Associate, Management Consulting M&A, RSM
Class of 2019, 2021
MBA in Marketing Management
Member Of: Student Veterans of America, Zeta Beta Tau, American Marketing Association (AMA), Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME)
Meet Steven Montesantos, a double Lubin graduate currently participating in the Veteran Immersion Program at ViacomCBS. This Marine Corps veteran balances his busy student life with a passion for sailing. He has been a member of multiple student organizations, has participated in case competitions, and has maintained an active relationship with Career Services, his Lubin professors, and his classmates. As a member of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) Leadership Institute—which only accepts the top 1% of student leaders who join—Steven is currently preparing to be a speaker at the SVA National Convention. He has even landed a second internship with ViacomCBS' Integrated Marketing Activation Team for Nickelodeon and has more than one full-time offer to choose from after graduating in December 2021.
After earning my associate’s degree from Nassau Community College, I considered many universities where to pursue my bachelor's degree, but a few things about Pace University stood out. First of all was the location. Although it seemed more glamorous to go to a university with a lustrous campus and vibrant dorm life outside of the city, my goal was to position myself in a location that afforded me the best path to multiple opportunities. The second thing that differentiated Pace among other universities is the reputation of the Career Services department. I've heard many current students and alumni consistently sing the department’s praises. The third reason I chose Pace is because of its arsenal of tried-and-true professionals at the Lubin School of Business. Fourth, I chose the university because of its Veterans Services Office and the tremendous support it has for its veteran students. The cherry on top is that Pace is my father's alma mater (Class of 1980).
I was truly honored to be selected for this program. The content of this program has been a lot to take in, in such a short time, but the experience is like none other. Immediately you're brought on to projects and given a first-hand view of how the nation's largest media network company operates. I've had the privilege of meeting many leaders within the company and had the opportunity to exchange experiences and stories with them, which has been motivating, impactful, and memorable.
"If it weren't for Career Services, this opportunity would have never presented itself. Not only did Career Services help me put together a flawless resume, but they also prepared me for interviews and future career success.”
Absolutely. If it weren't for Career Services, this opportunity would have never presented itself. Not only did Career Services help me put together a flawless resume, but they also prepared me for interviews and future career success. Career Services invited ViacomCBS to attend the Career Fair. Although I could not meet with representatives from the company during the event, Career Services still connected me to the recruiters afterward, which led to an interview. Career Services then came through for me again, this time with RSM, which led to an offer letter for the position of Strategic Management Consultant: Mergers & Acquisitions, Senior Associate.
I can't stress this one enough: Use your time wisely and take advantage of various resources during your tenure at Pace University; you are paying for it! You only get so many years of college, so make the most of them. There are a myriad of astounding and insightful professors and staff eager to help you achieve your goals. Further, make sure you surround yourself with like-minded students who are motivated and committed to personal growth. Lastly, join a club! There are so many clubs and organizations at Pace that have valuable resources and connections at their disposal.
Joining the Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity has vastly expanded my network with not only a phenomenal group of friends and brothers on campus, but outside of Pace as well. Our alumni network and other ZBT chapters at different universities such as Columbia, City College, and Brooklyn College are always reaching out to offer their help. I've also found that my Lubin classmates are much more than just classmates; they are more like business partners or colleagues. I am still close to many of them today. And of course, there are the many professors at Lubin who have made an everlasting impact, as well as guided and mentored me during my time at Pace.
#LubinLife implies that I'm motivated and committed to personal growth and success. It represents a culture of young professionals with an unyielding drive for competition. It is comprised of a network of professionals, executives, forward thinkers, and individuals who aren't afraid to try. #LubinLife is full of faculty and students who will help you take advantage of great opportunities.
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If you’re looking to make an impact in environmental law, there is no better place to be than our Elisabeth Haub School of Law, which U.S. News & World Report crowned number one in the country for environmental law in their latest rankings.
“For decades our environmental law program has led the way in training environmental defenders and advocates who have gone on to serve in law firms, government agencies and NGOs around the world,” said Dean Horace Anderson. “We are proud that the faculty scholarship, teaching quality and the experiential learning opportunities we provide our students are recognized at the pinnacle of the field.”
Our College of Health Professions recently received the prestigious Workforce Diversity grant, funded through the U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration. The grant, which totals nearly $2 million will enable Pace to address the current nursing shortage and is designed to increase educational opportunities and retention rates for first generation college students from underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
“Pace University has always been about creating opportunities for its students,” said Provost Vanya Quiñones. “These funds will go a long way in helping students start a rewarding career in nursing while helping our communities provide critical care practitioners that are the backbone of our healthcare system.”
Looking for something to binge watch this long weekend? We've got you. Lubin alumna Jo Franco '14 is hosting a new travel show on Netflix called The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Jo got her start with fellow Pace alumnus Damon Dominque, vlogging their travel adventures during college and since then, her career has skyrocketed.
The Haub School of Law has appointed Professor Noa Ben-Asher, JD, as the James D. Hopkins Professor of Law for the 2021–2023 term, in recognition of outstanding scholarship and teaching. The designation is considered to be among the Law School’s most significant faculty honors.
Since joining the Haub Law faculty more than 10 years ago, Ben-Asher has made significant contributions teaching torts, family law, and sexuality, gender, and the law. Additionally, their work has been published in prestigious journals including the Columbia Journal of Gender and the Law, Tulane Law Review, and many more.
There’s a new permanent cast member at Firehouse 51. Pace Performing Arts alumna Hanako Greensmith '18 has been made a series regular for her role as paramedic Violet Mikami on the NBC drama Chicago Fire. Tune in every Wednesday!
"I never thought I would find myself in this moment," said Jeremiah Williams '23. "Delivering a speech to the United Nations First Committee on behalf of civil society as I represent the youth of the world." On October 8, Jeremiah delivered the joint statement on youth engagement and peace, disarmament, and non-proliferation education at the United Nations General Assembly's First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) meeting. "We have ambition and energy. But youth can only plead so much for our futures while power is held tightly," he said to the Committee. "It is time we are more meaningfully included in conversations about our lives." Watch Jeremiah's statement, which was co-authored by Taylor Mangus '23.
School of Education Adolescent Special Education Teaching Fellow Erin Levfevre ’21 has a multitude of talents. In addition to being a full-time teacher, she is also an accomplished photojournalist with a powerful mission. Lefevre is the creator of Liam’s World, a project that documents the life of her younger brother Liam and aims to show “a more faithful portrayal of living with autism.” Each photo contains a caption handwritten by Liam, enabling him to tell his own story in hopes of inspiring others with disabilities to do the same.
June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This year, Juneteenth was declared an official state holiday in New York and at Pace. As part of Pace’s recognition of Juneteenth, our Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) hosted a special virtual event on diversity, equity, and inclusion featuring special guest speaker and moderator, Ericka Riggs, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at Omnicom Specialty Marketing Group.
Beyoncé was spotted in Brooklyn this summer wearing a gorgeous design by Pace alumnus Telfar Clemens, the powerhouse behind TELFAR, a unisex fashion line he established in 2005 while still a student at Pace. Telfar has been getting much-deserved national and international attention for his accessible, genderless, forward-thinking fashion. His signature Telfar Shopping Bag, which is made using vegan leather and branded with a recognizable T, is known locally as the “Bushwick Birkin” for its unique design—a must-have Brooklyn status symbol.
Recently, Telfar designed the official uniforms for the Liberian team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics—proving his reach, his prowess, and his true talent.
New York is back! On July 7, NYC hosted a ticker tape parade to honor the frontline healthcare staff, essential workers, and first responders who served our community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants marched up the “Canyon of Heroes,” or Broadway, early in the morning with a ceremony culminating in City Hall Park just across from the Pace NYC Campus. Members of the Pace Community celebrated under a special banner reading “Thank You, Hometown Heroes,” and watched the parade from 41 Park Row. It was a special time for all of us affected by these unprecedented times.
Twenty years ago, the Pace Community lost 47 members—students and alumni alike—and was closed for several weeks as we worked toward recovery. To mark the solemn occasion, we asked members of the Pace Community to share their experiences and recollections of the day and the time after.
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At the intersection of Pace’s strategic priorities and opportunities for outstanding academic growth comes the drive to move Pace forward. We're meeting the challenges facing higher education and putting our unique positioning and competitive advantages to work, strengthening our reputation as we move into the future.
Riley has earned a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal and a Meritorious Services Medal. As a civilian, he is veterans services director at Pace University.
Pace Haub Law Professor Michael Mushlin commented about execution delays in Texas over religious rights claims, saying it’s likely the Supreme Court will issue a ruling on two specific issues, but broader rulings are unclear.