Fall 2025 #LubinLife - a publication of the Lubin School of Business
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Innovation Day

Transformation. As the new Dean of the Lubin School of Business, I am delighted to step into this role at such a pivotal moment. I have been working in tandem with students, faculty, alumni, and all our stakeholders to enhance and transform our programs to ensure they reflect contemporary relevance. As disruption and innovation redefine the business landscape, a Lubin education, rich with rigorous academics and career readiness programs, prepares our students to rise to the challenge and meet marketplace demand. In this issue of #LubinLife, see how we are moving forward and delivering outcomes that demonstrate why Lubin is a nationally ranked leader in business education.

- Dean Ajay Khorana

 
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Top MBA ROI-Ranking

ROI-Rankings

The Lubin School of Business is on LinkedIn’s Top MBA Programs 2025 list and stands out as a top 5 school for job placement. Rankings are based on actual alumni outcomes. At Lubin, we prepare our students to chart their own path, empowering them with the tools and skills they need to advance at every step of their careers.

Want a Chance to Win $6,000

Want a Chance to Win $6,000?

Speedemissions, in partnership with The Front Yard at Pace University, is bringing back the Project Planet U.S.A initiative for a third year! Through the initiative, students are encouraged to submit their concepts, innovative ideas, or solutions aimed at addressing climate change. Contestants from the Pace community stand a chance to win a $6,000 prize. Project Planet U.S.A applications will be accepted through December 31, 2025. Winners will be announced in March 2026.

Ernst & Young Scholarship Recipients

Ernst & Young Scholarship Recipients

The Ernst & Young Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education provides scholarship awards of $5,000 to outstanding Lubin students in a qualified undergraduate or graduate accounting program. Congratulations to this year's eight scholarship winners who were celebrated at a special dinner on September 24.

PCAOB Scholarship

PCAOB Accounting Scholarship

Three exceptional Pace accounting students have been selected as 2025 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholars, each receiving a $15,000 scholarship. Congratulations to Adrian Brzozowski ’28, Robert Capolongo ’27, and Stephanie Rosario ’27 on this outstanding achievement!

Apply for the KPMG Scholarship

Alumni and CPA Firm Accounting Scholarships

More than 30 accounting students have received over $500,000 in merit-based scholarships, including the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship, the EY Scholarship for Excellence in Accounting, and the KPMG Scholarship for Excellence in Accounting. These awards have been granted in recent years, including the 2025–2026 academic year, and are offered in addition to university-wide scholarships available to students.

Meet Lubin's UN Millennium Fellows

Several Lubin students were selected for prestigious United Nations (UN) Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellowships. These students will launch their own individual or group projects related to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will connect them with peers and leaders from all over the world while they engage in world-class professional development sessions.

The Front Yard

Choose Your Happy!

Professor Ipshita Ray, PhD, has launched the Center for Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (or EI) in partnership with Professor Arthur Brooks, PhD, director of Harvard University's Kennedy Center for Leadership and Happiness Laboratory. The Center’s mission is to create a leadership movement built on a foundation of emotional intelligence. The curriculum has been carefully designed by Dr. Brooks for his students at Harvard Kennedy School of Business and is based on the bestselling book he co-wrote with Oprah Winfrey, titled, Build the Life You Want. See what the Center offers!

Lubin Travel Courses

Lubin travel courses will take students to Denmark, Sweden, and Mexico in the spring. Travel scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and $3,500, respectively, are available to help qualified students participate in travel courses and semester abroad programs. Apply now!

Founders' Day: Happy Birthday, Joseph Lubin

Founders' Day: Happy Birthday, Joseph Lubin

Lubin celebrated the birthday of our school's namesake, Joseph I. Lubin, as well as the lives of the University's founders, Homer and Charles Pace, during a special Founders’ Day event on Thursday, November 13. The entire Pace Community joined us for a walk through history, exciting games with prizes, photos in our Instagram corner, and a slice of birthday cake.

Tuned in to The Lubin Link Podcast?

We’re back for Season 3! This year, we’re bringing you conversations with industry leaders in law, entertainment, and more—sharing insights that connect your coursework to the real world. We’ll be asking questions submitted by the Pace Community, along with our own, to spark authentic conversations about careers, leadership, and success. Tune into the podcast every month for fresh episodes, inspiring stories, and valuable advice straight from the experts.

SBDC

Small Business Development Center

The Pace University Small Business Development Center was designated as the 2025 NYSBDC of Excellence and Innovation by the US Small Business Administration’s Metro New York District office. This designation recognizes the Pace SBDC’s value to small businesses from diverse backgrounds. The Center offers in-depth and confidential one-to-one business advisory services and training programs from Pace and six satellite locations in Brooklyn, all at no cost. Sign up for a free session!

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Compliance Certificates

Lubin's Center for Global Governance, Reporting, and Regulation's Certified Compliance and Regulatory Professional (CCRP®) program offers high-quality online (asynchronous) training for banking and compliance professionals working in today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment. The Center also offers online certification programs in cybersecurity for regulatory compliance professionals, as well as financial crimes compliance. To learn more, visit the Certificates webpage or contact Brian Pew at ccrp@pace.edu.

Student Success title header
Digital Storyteller: Bianca Mazur '27

AMA Maven

Bianca Mazur ’26 is pursuing a BBA in Sports Marketing and an MS in Social Media and Mobile Marketing while making her mark as president of the American Marketing Association at Pace. Under her leadership, the chapter has ranked among the top 10 nationwide, has hosted industry events, and has built meaningful connections for students across campus. From interning with Madison Square Garden Sports to competing at the International Collegiate Conference, Bianca embodies the drive, leadership, and passion that define #LubinLife.

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Professor Kate Richardson – From Corporate to Classroom

Professor Kate M. Richardson, PhD, is associate dean for graduate programs and a professor in the Department of Management and Management Science. With more than 15 years at Pace, she brings experience in accounting, finance, and marketing to her teaching and leadership. Her research focuses on employee well-being, work–life balance, and stress management. She has a passion for helping students navigate change and preparing them for careers that match their strengths.

Faculty Awards For Excellence

Congratulations to Lubin's outstanding faculty who have won well-deserved departmental and scholarly awards for teaching, research, and service: Vincent Barrella, Marcus Braga-Alves, Susanna Cahn, Philip Cohen, Burcin Col, Canan Corus, Birgit Elchoueri, Freddy Huang, Eric Kessler, Leigh Klein, Picheng Lee, Jessica Magaldi, Kaustav Sen, Kathy Winsted, and Mingming Zhou. We are thankful for their unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and exceptional contributions to our academic community.

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Alumni Spotlight, Luk Coeccon

Alumni Spotlight

Graduating from college can feel like stepping into the unknown—but Luke Ceccon ’24 knows how to navigate that transition. After earning his degree in Business Management, with a focus on human resources, Luke landed a position in UBS’s competitive Graduate Talent Program, where he rotates through multiple human resources departments before moving into a permanent role.

#RiseTUEgether on Giving Tuesday

Save the date for Giving Tuesday on December 2! This is your opportunity to support our hardworking students on this global day of giving.

Alumni Events

Looking for ways to stay connected to Pace? We have some exciting upcoming events. Visit our events listing to see what is happening in the coming months.

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