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Pace MagazineJanuary 21, 2026
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Faculty and StaffFebruary 9, 2026
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Wondering what jobs you can earn with a health science degree? From direct patient care to data analysis and public health, explore the top career paths for graduates and how PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s BS in Health Science can help you get there.
Not everyone gets to say they went to college with their dadÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”and helped inspire his second act. Discover how Sofia Speranza ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™27 and her father Frank found their calling in nursing, together.
The world is changing fast, and ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ is preparing the leaders who will change it for the better. From healthcare to public service to law, our students arenÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™t just keeping upÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”theyÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™re stepping up, driven by purpose, compassion, and the power to lead the future.
The Lienhard School of Nursing at the College of Health Professions shares sobering statistics in NJ.com on the limited access to service dogsÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ”highlighting that fewer than 1% of Americans with disabilities currently have one.
Meet Azeem Azhar: a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Psychology, Azeem continued into the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ“ Pleasantville program, which he aims to have completed in December 2025. We connected with him to learn more about his leadership opportunities within the PA program!
ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ awarded full accreditation in Human Simulation by the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program students work across the boroughs during their externships, to give students a diverse, hands-on education. Julia Bonoan, class of 2025, secured one of the most desired medical site locations for students at the Staten Island University Hospital.
Pace is proud to be named among a select group of universities driving innovation and equity. Explore our national recognitions in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.
Michelle Novominski, now in her final semester of the RN-4 BS in Nursing program at ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ, has made her mark through leadership roles in both the National Student Nurses Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. We caught up with Michelle to hear about her journey, her love for nursing, and the impact of getting involved on campus.
From volunteering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to finishing her degree, Nurse Practitioner Emily FitzgeraldÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ™s journey to graduation embodies a #PaceGoGetter.