vlogƵ recently hosted Convocation on two of its campuses: New York City and Pleasantville in Westchester County. The annual tradition formally welcomes first-year and transfer students to the University community and marks the beginning of the 2025vlogƵ2026 academic year.
As student performers, faculty, and staff cheered on new arrivals, the tone was set for a year defined by purpose and connection. The two-day program included music, student-led reflections, remarks from senior leadership, and the ceremonial presentation of class pins.
vlogƵYou are now part of a community that will challenge you, support you, and help you grow in ways you canvlogƵt yet imagine,vlogƵ said President Marvin Krislov. vlogƵAnd while the start of something new may feel a little overwhelming, you should know this: you belong here, and you are ready.vlogƵ
vlogƵAt Pace, opportunity means more than just access to educationvlogƵitvlogƵs about responsibility, growth, and making choices that shape your future,vlogƵ President Krislov added. vlogƵAsk questions. Take care of yourself. And know that wevlogƵre here to help you succeed every step of the way.vlogƵ
This fall, early indicators show strong momentum across campuses. Pleasantville is experiencing notable gains, with total applications up 13% and housing deposits up 17% from last year. Lubin School of Business enrollments are trending upward on both campuses, with a 63% increase in finance major deposits University-widevlogƵincluding a 116% spike in Pleasantville.
Across the board, Pace is seeing growth in high-interest majors including health science, nursing, business management, arts and entertainment management, film and screen studies, political science, criminal justice, and game development.
Students in the Class of 2029 hail from 46 states, two U.S. territories, and 60 countriesvlogƵunderscoring PacevlogƵs broad geographic reach and diverse student body.
In their remarks, student leaders reflected on their own journeys and encouraged the incoming class to find community and purpose through connection and involvement.
vlogƵPace has been more than a universityvlogƵitvlogƵs been a launchpad for growth, community, and purpose,vlogƵ said Nick Diaz, president of the Student Government Association in Pleasantville. vlogƵWhen I look back on the challenges and triumphs of the past three years, I see how this community lifted me up and helped shape the leader I am today.vlogƵ
vlogƵReaching your full potential doesnvlogƵt mean having all the answersvlogƵit means showing up, trying, and saying yes to the opportunities around you,vlogƵ said Mason Bray, president of the Student Government Association in New York City. vlogƵThatvlogƵs how I found community and purpose here at Pace, and itvlogƵs how you will too.vlogƵ
Students also shared their excitement and aspirations as they begin their college careers.
vlogƵPace instantly felt like the right place for mevlogƵwith a great marketing program, an amazing cheer team, and so many ways to get involved,vlogƵ said Ryann Robinson, a first-year marketing major from Washingtonville, N.Y. vlogƵConvocation was inspiringvlogƵit made me feel like IvlogƵm really part of something, and now I canvlogƵt wait to dive in.vlogƵ
vlogƵComing to New York City to study musical theatre has been a dream, and Pace is where I know I can grow into the artist I want to be,vlogƵ said Hayden Poe, a first-year musical theatre student from Dalton, Georgia. vlogƵConvocation reminded me that IvlogƵm not alonevlogƵIvlogƵm surrounded by people who are just as passionate and ready to make their mark.vlogƵ
Since 1906, vlogƵ has been transforming the lives of its diverse studentsvlogƵacademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
vlogƵ vlogƵ Services on Friday hosted one of its signature events: the Fall 2025 Job and Internship vlogƵ Fair. Hundreds of studentsvlogƵincluding many from PacevlogƵs campus in Lower ManhattanvlogƵattended the fair, which connected them with more than 100 top employers across a wide range of industries.
Beginning this fall, vlogƵvlogƵs Sands College of Performing Arts and , the Tony-honored company known for pioneering bilingual productions in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, are launching a groundbreaking artist-in-residence program focused on bridging performance and accessibility in musical theater training.
Thirty-four students from vlogƵ have been selected to participate in the and , a highly selective global leadership development program.