WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- More than 250 of the region’s high school writers had the chance to work with the pros – authors of murder mysteries, thrillers, horror stories, stage plays, screenplays and more – at the 28th annual Young Authors’ Conference at Pace University’s Graduate Center in White Plains on Monday. Sponsored by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES and hosted by Pace ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Dr. Jennifer Powell-Lunder, a clinical psychologist and professor at Pace University who develops and monitors content for TheAlcoholTalk.com, is part of the initiative that is seeking teens to be part of a multi-month commitment to answer periodic questionnaires and write blogs for the website.  TheAlcoholTalk.com is a website dedicated to providing sound ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Steven Ciocci has joined the Pace University football coaching staff as the offensive line coach, head coach Andrew Rondeau announced. Ciocci served previously as the tackles and tight ends coach at Wagner College. While at Wagner College, Ciocci was responsible for installing the offensive concepts for the tight ends in addition to organizing practice plans and ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Lienhard School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions at Pace University was selected to receive funding to pilot a “White Coat Ceremony” designed to instill a commitment to provide compassionate care among future health professionals. The project was made possible with a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation (APGF). The foundation has ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Harriet R. Feldman, dean and professor at the College of Health Professions and the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University, was selected to receive the 2015 New York University College of Nursing Rose and George Doval Award for Excellence in Nursing Education. The award will be presented at the college’s annual student awards reception on Tuesday, March ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University hosted a full-day educational conference called PrideWorks on Wednesday. The conference was for LGBTQ youth, their allies and the adults in their lives in the lower Hudson Valley. Workshops and seminars focused on creating safe and supportive environments and improving self-advocacy and leadership skills so attendees can better understand ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Forensic traumatologist and human-trafficking expert Halleh Seddighzadeh will share her knowledge with the Pace Community at a series of events on Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26 in New York City and Pleasantville.  Her visit is part of a university-wide effort to bring important social justice themes to Pace students. She will be involved in a ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University baseball alum James Pjura has signed a free-agent contract with Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and will report to spring training. Pjura played four seasons as a Setter, and played in 161 games as an outfielder and designated hitter. He ranks 16th in school history with 171 hits, 15th in RBI with 103 and is tied for sixth in doubles ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pace University is hosting its alumni and reunion weekend for graduates to celebrate milestones and reconnect with fellow alumni from both the Westchester and New York City campuses.  The Westchester alumni reunion will take place from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, and the New York alumni reunion will be held from Friday, May 1, through ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Three-time Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper recently visited his alma mater, Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, and discussed the importance the school had on his professional career. Moderated by the Chair of the ASDS, Andreas Manolikakis, one of his former masters of fine arts acting teachers, Cooper spent a long evening discussing his ...