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Deep DiveNovember 18, 2025 -
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The Associated Press celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes, highlighting PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s pivotal role in shaping the iconic troupe. The story features Lauren Gaul, chair of PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s Commercial Dance program and a former Rockette, reflecting on the rare joy of dancers taking center stage. Pace proudly celebrates nineteen Rockettes and fifteen ensemble dancers performing in this yearÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s Christmas SpectacularÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”more than any other university. ItÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s a dazzling testament to the world-class training and mentorship of the Sands College of Performing Arts, where precision, artistry, and professionalism begin long before the curtain rises.
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 stressÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
Sands College of Performing Arts students learn to navigate the industry from day one. In addition to designing, choreographing, stage managing, directing, and forming theater ensembles around the world, hereÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s where youÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™ve recently seen us.
Got an idea that could help the planet? Turn it into something big with Project Planet 2025ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ“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.
Sands College of Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre have launched an artist-in-residence program dedicated to bridging accessibility and performance in musical theater training. The partnership reflects PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s commitment to inclusive education and innovation in the arts, Broadway World reports.
Pace advanced 15 places in The Wall Street JournalÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, earning recognition for student success, affordability, and diversity. With a perfect diversity score of 100, Pace stands out as a leader in access and opportunity.
Beginning this fall, ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s 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.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ is ranked No. 5 on PlaybillÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s list of colleges with the most alumni performing on Broadway during the 2024ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ“25 seasonÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”recognizing PaceÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™s strong pipeline from classroom to center stage at the Sands College of Performing Arts.
Sands College of Performing Arts recently announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025: Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee as clinical assistant professor of musical theater, Broadway performer Shonica Gooden as clinical assistant professor of commercial dance, and Broadway stage manager Matthew Stern as clinical assistant professor and program head of stage management.
A Tony nominee. A Citigroup executive. A water law strategist from the White House. This summer, Pace welcomed an extraordinary group of new leadersÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”each bringing a remarkable career, a bold perspective, and a shared commitment to student success. From the performing arts to business, environmental law to healthcare, these trailblazers are more than accomplished professionalsÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ”theyÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓƵ™re mentors, visionaries, and changemakers.