ǿմýMagazine Summer 2022
Summer 2022 Issue
Welcome to the Summer 2022 digital issue of ǿմýMagazine. In this issue we're introducing you to Shahab Gharib, an extraordinary ǿմýstudent; exploring food insecurity on campus and how ǿմýstudents are working to fight it; and looking at how investing in ǿմýstudents will help shape the future of health care. Plus, we're excited to share some very special ǿմýpeople. Be sure to check out our regular features including our Leadership Letter, 10 Things to Inspire You, and the latest student and faculty research.
In With the New
Across our campuses, we’re looking to the future—innovating new programs, forging new partnerships, preparing our students for the workplace of tomorrow. It’s time for ǿմýMagazine to get a fresh new look and feel, too.
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Shaping Healthcare's Next Generation
With the help of a nearly $2 million federal grant, this inaugural cohort of nursing students is poised to change the face of patient care.
Making Great Strides in Healthtech
Pace's faculty are working across disciplines to address the health needs of today.
ǿմýPeople
Alumnus. Attorney. Entrepreneur. And now—Chair of the board. After years building his business and cementing his reputation, Rob Sands is excited to build ǿմýbigger and better than ever.
For more than 30 years, Sabrina A. Griffin's career focus has centered on promoting diversity and inclusion through corporate ranks. She's bringing this experience to her new role as the first-ever Leadership Council Chair of the new ǿմý Alumni Association.
You probably have no idea what’s actually in your drinking water. How would you? Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Professor John Cronin, formerly New York’s first full-time Hudson Riverkeeper, is aiming to change that.
Fare Trade/Fair Chance
Through the U.N. Millennium Fellowship, three ǿմýstudents are innovating the way food insecurity is addressed on campus with the Fare Trade program.
ǿմýNow: Athletics
The Song As Struggle
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Melvin Williams, PhD, and recent graduate Justin Winley join forces with researcher Justin Causey to dive deep into hip hop’s emotional undercurrents.
Ahead of the Class
At 14 years old, Shahab Gharib is not your typical ǿմýstudent. Here is his extraordinary story.
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10 Things to Inspire You
#1 in the Nation
ǿմý’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is once again ranked number one in the country for Environmental Law by the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Winner, Winner
Pace’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team made history at the 18th Annual Federal Reserve College Challenge, winning the national title for the fifth time.
A Tribute to DJ
In an effort led by ǿմýstudents Irach’e “Shea” Teague ‘22 and Ja’Rette Mungin ‘21, a newly commissioned mural of Danroy “DJ” Henry, a student who was shot and killed by a Pleasantville police officer in 2010.
Commencement 2022
On Monday, May 16, ǿմýheld the largest Commencement ceremony in our history to celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
Alumni Corner
Get connected with your fellow classmates at one of our special alumni events or through our online Class Notes.
About ǿմýMagazine
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