Pleasantville Campus

Accounting Society: valuable networking opportunities, “Big Four” interview workshop, presentations, and other activities. For more information, check out the Accounting Society's SetterSync page.

Center for Student Enterprise: Students who join the Center for Student Enterprise manage five different businesses on campus: Pace Perk Cafe, Pace Mart store, Pace Fit smoothie/snack bar, Pace Delivers food delivery, and Pace Connect research center. Learn more about the Center for Student Enterprise.

Delta Sigma Pi: a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. For more information, check our the Delta Sigma Pi SetterSync page.

Fantasy Investment Club: aids students in acquiring qualitative and quantitative investment analysis, while providing an exciting experience of trading in real markets with virtual capital. Club members participate in stock pitches and are eligible to enter equity competitions as well as network with industry professionals. Check out the Fantasy Investment SetterSync page for more information.

Lubin Business Association (LBA): serves as a business resource for Pace students focusing on management, marketing, and finance. For more information, check out the Lubin Business Association SetterSync page.

New York City Campus

ASCEND: committed to advancing the finance and accounting professions in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

Association of Latin Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA): brings visibility and opportunities to Latino professionals in accounting, finance, and other related fields. With more than 23,000 members nationwide, the ALPFA strives to empower and develop Latinos to succeed in every sector of the American global market. For more information, email ALPFA and check out the ALPFA SetterSync page.

Beta Alpha Psi: is the national honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals. The Beta Alpha Psi mission is to inspire and support excellence by encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, and information systems, providing opportunities for service, leadership, and professional development, and fostering relationships among members and financial professionals. In 2019, Beta Alpha Psi celebrated their 100th year anniversary recognizing the 300,000 members who have been initiated since the formation in 1919. For more information about the Lubin's Iota Lambda Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi and its activities, check out Beta Alpha Psi's website and the Beta Alpha Psi SetterSync page.​

Hospitality and Tourism Association (HATA): provides opportunities for Hospitality and Tourism Management students to gain value-added educational experience beyond their course work, helping them to become future business leaders and entrepreneurs. For more information, check out the HATA's SetterSync page.

INdustry Network: provides a sense of community amongst current, incoming, and graduates of Lubin’s Arts and Entertainment Management program. For more information, check out the INdustry Network's SetterSync page.

INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences): a 12,000 member society representing professionals in the fields of operations research and the management sciences. For more information, check out INFORMS' SetterSync page.

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA): builds leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession. NABA openly welcomes students of all nationalities and majors. For more information, check out NABA's website.

Pace Advertising Club: dedicated to providing members with a crucial leg up in the fast-paced, ever-competitive advertising industry. Open to all majors, this club meets weekly during Common Hour. For more information about the Pace Advertising Club and its activities, check out the Advertising Club SetterSync page.

Pace Blockchain Association: is an organization dedicated to the discussion of cryptocurrencies from Bitcoin to Litecoin to anything in between. The Association is dedicated to learning and understanding the rapidly growing market that is crypto trading and mining. For more information, check out the Pace Blockchain Association SetterSync page.

Pace Investment Club: helps students interested in investments (regardless of their previous knowledge or investment experience) strengthen their understanding of how to invest for one’s future. Students will learn to analyze stocks in particular sectors, participate in a virtual stock exchange, hear from speakers, participate in debates, and more! For more information, check out the Pace Investment Club SetterSync page.

Pace University Economics Society: Are you interested in economics? Do you want to know more than your classes offer? Have you been looking for ways to reach out to Pace alumni to see what life is like after graduation? The Economics Society wants to make all this possible and more! For more information, check out the Economics Society SetterSync page.

Pace University Marketing Association (PUMA): provides students with the opportunity, education, and experience to differentiate themselves from the competition. A successful collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), PUMA places strong emphasis on professional development, so that its members are properly prepared for any job or internship opportunity. For more information check out their SetterSync page.

Profashionals: provides a forum for education, practice development, guidance, and advocacy of the best business practices in the fashion industry. Over the years, they’ve brought you the Dress for Success networking event featuring CollegeFashionista and “The Intern Queen” Lauren Berger, business card workshops, and much more! Check out the Profashionals SetterSync page for more information.

Women in Corporate America (WICA): dedicated to being future leaders of Corporate America by building inner strength, excelling professionally and academically, and helping fellow students succeed in the community. WICA fosters a leadership environment, develops relationships among current members and alumni, hosts professional workshops, networks with external organizations, and is involved in community service. For more information, check out the WICA SetterSync page.

For more information on professional organizations and for business-related honors societies, visit the Lubin website.

Pleasantville Campus

Alpha Chi: serves as the honor society for the top 10% of junior and senior students at Pace University. It admits students from all academic disciplines across the university. Founded in 1922, Alpha Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. It has 300+ chapters across the nation, and inducts 11,000+ members each year. Alpha Chi provides academic recognition, the opportunity to compete for Alpha Chi specific scholarships and fellowships, and the chance to attend annual conventions.

Criminal Justice Society: promotes awareness and interest in the many fields that criminal justice has to offer and prepares students for future careers. Students participate in hands-on activities in criminology outside of the classroom, and membership is open to anyone in the Pace Community who has a general interest in criminal justice. For more information, check out the Criminal Justice Society SetterSync page.

Future Educators Association (FEA): encourages and supports those interested in the field of education. Students interested in education can belong to an organization that is tailored to the profession by providing beneficial workshops like Project Learning Tree, and guest speakers discussing up-to-date educational information, skills, and strategies that are necessary to become a successful educator. For more information, check out the FEA SetterSync page.

Future Leaders in Health Care: founded by the student nurses attending Pace for a common goal: to one day care for, treat, and potentially save lives in a rewarding nursing career. For more information, check out the Future Leaders in Health Care SetterSync page.

Psychology Club: for students interested in the field of psychology provides resume-building professional experiences outside the classroom. Members attend lectures, professional meetings, and colloquia. For more information, check out the Psychology Club SetterSync page.

Seidenberg Tech Collective: is an organization that is committed to enriching the lives of students and promotes an interest in technology. Every week we hold meetings and talk about different topics regarding all things tech related. For more information, check out the Tech Collective SetterSync page.

New York City Campus

Alpha Chi: serves as the honor society for the top 10% of junior and senior students at Pace University. It admits students from all academic disciplines across the university. Founded in 1922, Alpha Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. It has 300+ chapters across the nation, and inducts 11,000+ members each year. Alpha Chi provides academic recognition, the opportunity to compete for Alpha Chi specific scholarships and fellowships, and the chance to attend annual conventions.

ASPIRE (Alumni, Students, and Professors Influencing Recruitment and Enrollment): a volunteer program that engages enthusiastic and well-informed students in a variety of recruiting activities. Students volunteer in the activities like inviting high school seniors to shadow you to actual college classes. To join, email ASPIRE your name and phone number. Check out the ASPIRE website for more information!

Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta): or the National Biological Honor Society, which is “dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.” They've sponsored trips to the Bronx Zoo, NY Botanical Garden, the Philadelphia Mutter Museum, and the Van Cortlandt Manor Jack-O-Lantern Blaze. For more information, check out the Tri-Beta SetterSync page.

Chemistry Club: hosts different activities that help students apply chemistry to the real world. These activities include guest speakers, tours to local points of scientific interest, and more. For more information, check out the Chemistry Club SetterSync page!

Criminal Justice Society: promotes awareness and interest in the many fields that criminal justice has to offer and prepares students for future careers. Students participate in hands-on activities in criminology outside of the classroom and membership is open to anyone in the Pace Community who has a general interest in criminal justice. For more information, check out the SetterSync page for the Criminal Justice Society.

Forensic Science Students Organization (FSSO): promotes and educates the community about forensic science as well as career tracks and specialization fields for those interested. FSSO also hosts popular campus events, such as the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. For more information, check out the FSSO SetterSync page.

Law Society (Mock Trial Team): the central pre-law organization within Pace, aiding students in the Law School admission and selection process, providing free LSAT tutoring, and informing about the vast field of law. For more information, check out the Law Society SetterSync page.

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA): a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. For more information, check out the NSSLHA SetterSync page.

Pace Computing Society: committed to promoting interest in technology among Pace students. Pace Computing Society fosters good discussions, cool lecturers from all sides of the computing field (from our students to professors, alumni, even other professionals working in many different companies), awesome projects, and, yes, free pizza. For more information, check out the Pace Computing Society website.

Pace Cyber Team: is committed to building a community that fosters and grows the next generation of cybersecurity talent at Pace through a weekly team practice for the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), held annually, and the National Cyber League (NCL) held every semester. For more information, check out the Pace Cyber Team SetterSync page.

Psi Chi: promotes academic excellence in the exciting, ever-changing, field of psychology. Events include panel discussions, psychology conferences, and volunteer events. For more information, check out the Psi Chi SetterSync page.

Jonathan Mathai

Class of 2025

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Currently Studying: BBA/MBA in Public Accounting

In the fall of his freshman year, Jonathan was sitting in his dormitory floor’s lounge in Maria's Tower when he was approached by students Jacob Selman and Ethan McKellar with an invitation to join their startup: F14 Entertainment. Two semesters and a slew of content later, Jonathan has become a sophomore with an enviable resume who is taking on his career with dedication and perseverance.

Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business?

When I initially started looking for colleges, I thought I'd like to go to an out-of-state school because I'm from Long Island, New York. But, after receiving a few letters from Pace and other universities in New York, the idea of staying in the state intrigued me. Specifically, Pace intrigued me because of the New York City campus. And once I took a virtual tour of the campus, I knew that Pace was the type of place where I would want to study and have my career take off. Now, as a sophomore, I'm so happy I decided to come to Pace, and it's one of the best feelings ever.

Tell us about F14 Entertainment. How did you get involved with this initiative?

F14 Entertainment is a company run by Pace students. We create Gen Z content for Gen Z. When we started, we didn't know each other. The connections began after I moved into Maria's Tower. One day, as we were sitting in our dorm's lounge, I got to meet Ethan and Jacob, two exceptional individuals, and we started thinking about starting a company that would allow us to create the content that we wanted to see. Ethan and Jacob asked me if I would be interested in handling the company's financials, and I said yes, not even knowing what I was getting into, but knowing I could figure it out. Now, I can confidently say that I made the right decision.

How are you using what you learn in your classes to inform your role within F14?

Academics are my priority, but I've found that handling F14's everyday business activities helps me with my schoolwork. I get to do all the budgeting and all financial work that we might need for F14’s projects, including purchasing items for the set of a short film, drafting agreements for signing new artists, or filing any financial paperwork. My classes have also really helped me understand what's going on in the business.

"We had to follow COVID-19 protocols, so even meeting with one another was a difficult thing to do. But we still had our determination, and we were able to connect with many incoming first-year students from different majors. I think that as I get to collaborate with others and work as hard as I can, I will be unstoppable."

You recently completed an internship at a recording studio; what was that experience like?

When I started looking for a summer internship, I knew that I wanted to hone my business skills and work in a field that I wouldn't get tired of. I started out looking for bookkeeping positions or anything accounting or finance-related. Since I'm also a music producer, I felt confident about approaching some recording studios and doing a couple of cold calls; that is how I landed an internship. My job was to handle anything financial, including cash and checks, help out with budgets, and create any Excel spreadsheets that the recording studio needed. I also got a chance to meet and hear stories from many great musicians, producers, and very passionate artists. And a lot of them, surprisingly, were business majors!

How did you manage to connect and collaborate with your peers in a remote learning environment?

That was a serious adjustment, balancing F14 and my freshman year at the Lubin School of Business was challenging; I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I took many tough classes, and in terms of F14, making connections became significantly more difficult. We had to follow COVID-19 protocols, so even meeting with one another was a difficult thing to do. But we still had our determination, and we were able to connect with many incoming first-year students from different majors. I think that as I get to collaborate with others and work as hard as I can, I will be unstoppable.

What is your advice for incoming students?

My advice for the incoming class would be to socialize. Because of the current circumstances, we might find it hard to talk to people and get immersed in a new community. I think it's all about reaching out. If you find a friend or someone who shares many interests with you, talk to them and make as many connections as you can. This will help you out.

What does #LubinLife mean to you?

Community. Lubin provides a lot for its students. The benefits range from educational support to just talking to professors about business or life in general. Community is important, and I think that many people coming into the Lubin School of Business will appreciate that and love the community.