Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau speaks with The Chronicle of Higher Education discussing his innovative use of AI to support student learning through a chatbot that offers accessible, shame-free guidance while maintaining human oversight. Professor Brusseau also joined South Korea’s Morning with Busan radio to discuss the reliability of AI detection services.
Pace President Marvin Krislov pens an op-ed in Newsday about the importance of filing the FAFSA early and not letting uncertainty delay opportunity. Drawing on his leadership at a university committed to access and affordability, President Krislov emphasizes how timely financial aid guidance can help families plan for college success.
In Gothamist, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman described the record early turnout among young voters as a “meaningful shift” favoring Zohran Mamdani, while in Suarakita, she pushed back against claims that Mamdani’s proposals are unrealistic, noting that “they’re very likely to happen.”
Pace Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in amNewYork exploring the power of nonviolent movements and their capacity to transform societies. The piece highlights compelling research showing that when just 3.5 percent of a population participates actively, meaningful change almost always follows.
The Commercial Observer spotlights the renovation of One Pace Plaza East, home to the Sands College of Performing Arts. Set to open in 2026, the project will add new theaters, maker spaces, and state-of-the-art labs—an investment that, as Director of Campus Planning and Facilities Wayne Chen notes, “puts Pace on the map for performing arts education.”
In Law.com, Haub Law Professors Emeriti Michael Mushlin and David S. Cohen co-author an op-ed, urging judges to visit correctional facilities annually to better understand the realities of incarceration. The proposal, now under public comment, reflects their ongoing leadership in advancing humane and informed criminal justice reform.
Dyson Public Administration Professor Stephen Rolandi writes a piece in Yonkers Times analyzing the historic New York City mayoral race and other key gubernatorial contests, projecting Zohran Mamdani’s win.
Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we head into the Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
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Got an idea that could help the planet? Turn it into something big with Project Planet 2025–2026. You could win $6,000 and help make the world cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. Five winners will be chosen, so start brainstorming and get your entry in by December 31.
Harrison Bench ’27 has always been a self-starter and highly motivated to make a lasting impact. He describes his professional career, thus far, as being marked by a robust passion for identifying and promoting policy solutions to the environmental challenges we face today. It was during high school that Harrison co-founded Students for Climate Action, an environmental non-profit organization. “The goal of Students for Climate Action is to connect youth with their elected officials to lobby for common-sense climate and renewable energy policy.”
Pace University sponsored a workshop with Dr. Nancy Peluso, funded by the Mellon grant: “Islands, Archipelagoes, and Cultural Ecologies.” The workshop, titled, “How to Tell Stories with Maps” grappled with how to use maps to tell stories about changes in the environment over time and its relationship to human migration.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that ten policy motions led by Pace Haub Law students were officially adopted at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, held October 8–16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A cohort of four Pace Haub Law faculty members, five students, and six alumni traveled to Abu Dhabi for the 2025 World Conservation Congress where they negotiated revisions to motions, crafted new and urgent motions, presented at sessions, addressed the IUCN President, and continued their environmental advocacy.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that ten policy motions led by Pace Haub Law students were officially adopted at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, held October 8–16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A cohort of four Pace Haub Law faculty members, five students, and six alumni traveled to Abu Dhabi for the 2025 World Conservation Congress where they negotiated revisions to motions, crafted new and urgent motions, presented at sessions, addressed the IUCN President, and continued their environmental advocacy.
“These motions are a testament to Pace Haub Law’s deep engagement with real-world environmental issues,” said Achinthi Vithanage, Professor of Law for Designated Service in Environmental Law & Executive Director of Environmental Law Programs and IUCN Faculty Lead, Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies. “Our students are not only learning about international environmental law and policy, but they are also actively participating in its progressive development. Our work may begin in the classroom, but it does not end there. Our students and alumni are helping shape the frameworks that guide environmental law and global sustainability.”
Since 2023, Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies (GCELS) students, alumni, and faculty at Pace Haub Environmental Law have been preparing for the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, a premier international environmental policymaking forum held every four years. Under the mentorship of Professor Achinthi Vithanage, students in Advanced International Environmental Law and subsequent Guided Research courses researched and developed their own policy proposals. Students went on to secure support for those motions among IUCN members, negotiated them during online discussions, and ran advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the issues discussed in the motions.
“The level of commitment towards the success of these motions by these students, alumni, and faculty is exemplary,” said Professor Vithanage. “Even after graduation from Pace Haub Law, alumni continued their advocacy and involvement, staying on as GCELS Staff Interns, while more experienced alums served as mentors. Ultimately, it was the dedication of these individuals, who worked collaboratively, that led to the successful advocacy for innovative solutions to pressing global environmental challenges.”
The successful motions address critical global issues such as combating illegal fishing, protecting Indigenous languages, conservation, restoring native grasslands, biodiversity, soil security, and more (see below for full listing). “Consistently at the forefront of environmental leadership and advocacy, these achievements represent another landmark success of the Pace Haub Law Environmental Law Program. Pace Haub Law’s students, alumni, and faculty continue to lead globally on environmental governance and diplomacy,” said Smita Narula, Haub Distinguished Professor of International Law and Co-Director of the Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies. “Their research, advocacy, and diplomacy in Abu Dhabi underscore the power of experiential learning and the impact that a law school community can have on shaping global policy.”
Since enrolling at Pace Haub Law, I have been eager to not only study international environmental law, but participate in the endless opportunities that the Law School has for student advocacy and real-world impact.
—Harrison Bench '27, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University student
Pace Haub Law students who traveled to Abu Dhabi for the Congress described the experience as transformative. “I have seen firsthand how influential citizen advocacy can be,” said student participant Harrison Bench ‘27. “Since enrolling at Pace Haub Law, I have been eager to not only study international environmental law, but participate in the endless opportunities that the Law School has for student advocacy and real-world impact. Participating in the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi allowed us to give a voice to those that are most impacted by environmental policies. I feel fortunate to be at a law school that creates life-changing opportunities like this.” Isabella Mazzei, a 2024 LLM graduate, shared a similar sentiment of her experience. “While I was an LLM student, my research on land conservation in Guatemala, a country home to 22 Indigenous languages, sparked my interest about the connection between language and environmental conservation practices, leading me to explore how Indigenous languages serve as vessels of ecological knowledge. I quickly realized the importance of protecting those languages as a way to promote conservation. Being able to advocate for protecting Indigenous languages at the Congress, and seeing our motion adopted, was an extraordinary privilege.”
Pace Haub Law faculty also held a prominent role during the Congress, presenting on several panels.
Additionally, during the Congress, GCELS hosted a Learning Zone Deep Dive Session on the topic From Classroom to Congress: Engaging Youth in International Environmental Policy-Making. The session brought together educators and young professionals passionate about empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. Led by Professor Achinthi Vithanage, the session featured insights from Professor David Forman (University of Hawaii) and CEO of World Future Council Neshan Gunasekera. “This was a very hands on session, where youth facilitators, including GCELS students and alumni from the Pace | Haub Environmental Law Program, guided participants through the process of drafting motions in a classroom setting to attending Congress,” shared Professor Vithanage. “These discussions not only deepened understanding of international environmental governance, but also sparked meaningful conversations about youth participation in decision making and the role of educators in enabling those spaces for participation.”
The Pace Haub Law delegation included a mix of current students, alumni, and faculty representing the Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies (GCELS). Students attending in person were Nicole Trent, Harrison Bench, Lara O’Callaghan, Victoria Sawchuk, and Francesca Gugino. Alumni attending in person included Samuel Carvalho, Isabella Mazzei, Morgan Martin, Justyna Maksimiuk, and Madison Routledge-Pettus, while Séverine Ginot participated virtually. Additional student delegates joining virtually were Kiran Chahal, Aubrey Welsh, Jake Firestein, Ashley Gentile, Karina Krul, Sara Curran, Joseph Mason, and Leonore Gaboardi Carandell; student Juliette Planes worked diligently on a motion leading up to the Congress, which ultimately passed. Together, these participants collaborated with faculty members Achinthi Vithanage, Nicholas Robinson, Victor Tafur, Shakeel Kazmi, Maria Lambert, and Michael Hamersky, contributing research, policy drafting, advocacy, and presentation support throughout the Congress.
This extraordinary experience was made possible through the generous support of the International Consortium of Ecological Law and the Haub family, whose continued commitment empowers Pace Haub Law students to engage in global environmental leadership.
MPA vs MPH: Discover the key differences to determine which degree best aligns with your career goals in public health, administration, or policy.
Deciding between a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) is an important step in shaping your path toward a meaningful and impactful career. While both degrees prepare graduates for leadership roles in public service, each offers a distinct focus: A MPA develops leaders and analysts in public, and nonprofit organizations (which can be government agencies, healthcare institutions and non-profit organizations) with strong applied analytical and administrative skills to solve complex public service problems and manage public service programs, whereas a MPH equips professionals to address public health challenges through data-driven solutions in community health, disease prevention, and healthcare management.
In this guide, we’ll examine the core differences between these two degrees—including curriculum, program duration, and career outcomes—so you can determine which path best aligns with your professional goals and passion for public service.
A Master of Public Administration prepares professionals to lead and manage in the public and nonprofit sectors. With a curriculum rooted in public service management, operations, policy, and organizational leadership, this degree gives students the skills to develop and implement policies, manage resources and programs, and drive change within communities through evidence-driven assessment.
At Pace University, those core leadership competencies are further strengthened by a STEM designation that emphasizes advanced, data-analysis-driven social science methods, an advantage that also extends STEM OPT eligibility to international students. The program is fully accredited by the NASPAA, the global benchmark for public service education, and is ranked #121 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 list of Best Graduate Public Affairs Schools.
In addition to a stand-alone MPA, different types of specializations are available to tailor the degree toward specific career paths. For example, Pace University offers unique options such as a combined MPA/Juris Doctor, JD for those interested in expanding career possibilities across law, government, and public service through an accelerated dual-degree program.
Ideal for those interested in public service, a MPA is considered one of the best master’s degrees for business-minded professionals who want to make a tangible impact through leadership in government, public organizations, and nonprofit sectors.
A Master of Public Health prepares graduates to tackle health issues at community, national, and global levels. Focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and policy advocacy, this degree equips students with the skills to analyze public health data, design impactful health programs, and implement strategies that enhance population health.
Different types of concentrations are available within MPH degrees that help tailor the program-specific career goals. Pace University offers a unique concentration in global health equity (hyperlink to program page) for those interested in pursuing careers that use public health sciences to identify, engage, and support communities who experience barriers to improved health.
A public health degree provides the foundation and expertise to work in healthcare settings, government health departments, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and the private sector making it one of the best graduate programs for those dedicated to advancing public health and community well-being in a variety of settings.
While both degrees can lead to impactful careers in public service, a MPA and MPH prepare students for different types of roles and responsibilities.
Broadly speaking, a MPH is clinically oriented, meaning it is centered on how to prevent disease and improve population health, whereas a MPA is operationally oriented, or focused on how to run, finance and govern the organizations that deliver those services. Both programs teach data analysis but deploy it differently: MPH students apply epidemiological methods to track health threats and evaluate interventions, while MPA students use quantitative management tools to allocate resources, measure program performance, and shape policy.
Here, we break down the essential differences between the two programs, including education requirements, program length, areas of specialization, and average salary expectations.
| MPH | MPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Emphasizes public health coursework, including fieldwork, internships, and a capstone project | Focuses on public management, analysis and policy development, with courses in financial management, organizational leadership and data analysis. |
| Program Duration | Typically 2 years full-time | Two years full time, with options for longer part time study |
| Specializations | Tracks available (depending on the institution) in epidemiology, global health, and health equity | Specializations in government management, nonprofit management, and healthcare administration |
| Average Salary, New York City | $88,680 (Public Health Analyst) | $103,390 (Public Policy Analyst) |
A Master’s in Public Health opens doors to diverse roles focused on promoting health and preventing disease on a community and global scale. MPH graduates often work in healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations, using their skills to tackle public health issues, conduct research, and design health initiatives.
Explore some of the rewarding career options available to MPH graduates:
| Career Path | Description | Average Base Annual Salary (New York City) & Job Growth Outlook (2023–2033) |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologist | Studies disease patterns to control and prevent public health issues | $128,488 16% |
| Public Health Advisor | Develops and implements health policies to improve public health outcomes | |
| Health Service Manager* | Manages operations in healthcare facilities to ensure efficient delivery of services | |
| Community/Public Health Program Manager* | Oversees programs that address specific health needs within communities | |
| Environmental Health Specialist | Focuses on environmental factors that impact public health, such as pollution control | 7% among Environmental Scientists and Specialists career path |
*This role overlaps with many facets of public administration and may be pursued by MPA graduates as well.
A MPA prepares graduates for leadership roles in public administration, policy analysis, and nonprofit management. These professionals typically work in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and policy think tanks, where they implement programs, manage resources, and influence public policy.
Consider some of the dynamic career paths open to those with a MPA:
| Career Path | Description | Average Base Annual Salary (New York City) & Job Growth Outlook (2023–2033) |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Oversees the operations and services of a city or municipality, ensuring effective local government | |
| Policy Analyst | Researches and evaluates public policies to recommend improvements or new strategies | |
| Nonprofit Executive Director | Leads a nonprofit organization, focusing on fundraising, program development, and strategic planning | |
| Public Affairs Director | Manages communication between organizations and the public to build awareness and influence public policy | 7% among Public Relations and Fundraising Managers career path |
| Health Services Administrator | Directs operations in healthcare facilities, often within the public sector |
Deciding between a MPA and a MPH ultimately depends on your career goals, interests, and preferred work environment. Both degrees offer pathways to impactful roles, but each focuses on different areas of public service.
Here’s a quick comparison to help clarify your path:
| MPH | MPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Career Goals | Ideal for careers in public health, disease prevention, and healthcare management | Suited for leadership roles in public service organizations (government agencies, nonprofit organizations and healthcare institutions) |
| Work Environment | Commonly work in healthcare, public health departments, NGOs, and research institutions | Typically employed in government agencies (local, state and federal), nonprofit organizations, and healthcare institutions. |
Both the MPA and MPH degrees offer rewarding paths in public service, each tailored to distinct professional goals. A MPH is ideal for those dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing public health challenges, while a MPA prepares leaders to shape policy, manage resources, and drive change in government and nonprofit sectors.
If you’re ready to take the next step, explore the MPA and MPH programs at Pace University, where you’ll gain the skills, connections, and experience needed to make a meaningful impact in your field. For added convenience and flexibility, Pace offers these degrees both in-person and online. Reach out today for personalized guidance on how Pace can support your journey.