Summer 2024: 10 Things to Inspire You
Top of the Class!
Ƶ’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is shining bright, ranked #1 in the country for Environmental Law by U.S. News & World Report. Also, Haub Law’s trial advocacy program is a standout at #13 in the nation, making us proud to be in the top 10% of schools nationwide.
Marching Through History
A group of 20 students from Haub School of Law and Dyson College took a life-changing journey to Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama. Guided by esteemed professors Randolph McLaughlin, Debra Cohen, and David Dorfman, they immersed themselves in civil rights history at the Equal Justice Initiative and Legacy sites.
Campus Polling Power
For the first time, Pace students cast their votes directly on campus! Thanks to student leaders and the Center for Community Action and Research, Ƶ is now an official polling place, boosting voter accessibility and engagement like never before.
The 1906 Challenge Triumph
In a whirlwind 1,906 hours, the Pace Community rallied together, raising $279,823—surpassing our $250,000 goal! With 922 generous donors, we’re paving the way for future Pace students.
Navigating NYC Waters
Ƶ is excited to launch "The City and the Sea: A New York City Fellowship in Civics and Public Service," thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation. This fellowship will empower the next generation of leaders in New York City's waterway governance.
Cybersecurity Champions
Ƶ’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems signed an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency. As a re-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Ƶ is developing top-tier talent for national security challenges.
Film Debut: Double Feature!
PaceDocs premiered The Cooper: Crafting the Soul of the Cask at the Jacob Burns Film Center, with a historic debut in both English and Spanish. The Spanish language version premiered in Montilla and Cordoba, Spain, showcasing our global reach.
Tech Visionaries Unite
During NYC Tech Week, Pace’s Front Yard highlighted immigrant startups, with a keynote by Dr. Javier Navarro-Machuca, CEO of IO Connect Services. His inspiring journey and insights on digital transformation and cloud security left the audience in awe.
Marketing Mastery
Our Brand Marketing Team snagged the “Best Chemistry” award at the 2023–2024 National Student Advertising Competition for their stellar Tide campaign. Big applause for their creativity and teamwork!
$350K for Humanities Excellence
Ƶ received a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to enhance experiential learning in humanities courses. This funding strengthens our leadership in experiential education and our partnerships with NYC’s cultural and service organizations.
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From campus renovations to pioneering research, the Summer 2024 edition of Pace Magazine captures the vibrant spirit and accomplishments of our community. We are proud to share stories of our top-ranked Environmental Law program, new faculty members, and much more.