NEW YORK -- Sponsored by Pace University students and backed by state politicians, a newly-signed New York bill is sending a strong message to circuses currently featuring performance elephants: not in our state.Legislation developed by students in Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Environmental Clinic was recently signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, making New ...

ELMSFORD, N.Y. – The Pace University men's basketball team recently paid a visit to the Food Bank of Westchester in Elmsford, and helped prepare food for those in need.The Setters assisted at the Food Bank of Westchester by sorting, organizing and packaging different types of bread. Then, once prepared, the bags were placed into large boxes, which were sealed and sent out for delivery. ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- One week removed from cracking the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's Poll for the first time in program history, the Pace University field hockey team is showing no signs of slowing down.After receiving their first-ever national ranking in mid-September, the Setters have moved up to No. 7 in the most recent rankings, after splitting a pair of contests ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – It wasn't all sun and fun in the islands for the Pace University women's basketball team, which recently returned from a six-day, basketball-filled trip to the Barbados.During the team's voyage to the Caribbean, the Pace Setters competed in three games against the combined Junior and Senior players of Barbados' National Team and hosted a free youth clinic for ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In light of President Trump's controversial decision to suspend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Pace University's president, Marvin Krislov, met with congresswoman Nita Lowey, immigration advocates, legal experts and immigrants themselves at Pace’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law to discuss the complex political environment stemming from the ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University:John Cronin, a senior fellow for environmental affairs, and Michelle D. Land, director of the Pace Environmental Policy Clinic, wrote an op-ed in LoHud about the need for the US Coast Guard to do a full environmental review of any proposed anchorages for the Hudson River. It can be read ...

HARRISON, N.Y. – The Pace University Athletics Department is calling all golfers this fall, as it takes to one of Westchester County's premier courses at the annual golf outing in September.The 20th Annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. A fun, yet challenging course, Willow Ridge contains several iconic holes ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Viewing the upcoming solar eclipse anywhere will be an amazing experience, but watching through a high powered telescope surrounded by professors and astronomy experts can make the once-in-a-lifetime moment truly incredible.That's why Pace University is hosting a special gathering on the school's Pleasantville campus this Monday. From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the ...

NEW YORK -- Millions of visitors travel to the New York City area each year for a variety of reasons. Some seek nightlife and fine dining, while others look to experience world-class culture, museums and entertainment. However, for several of the area's most recent -- and largest -- visitors, the bright lights of Broadway aren't what's brought them to town.In what has become somewhat of ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University:Elisabeth Haub School of Law professor Vernon Brown was named to Billboard's Top Music Industry Lawyers 2017 list. To learn more about his work with today's biggest stars, click here.Joe Ogren, a Pace Performing Arts alumnus, was recently profiled in the Santa Maria Times. He is ...