Winter 2025 #LubinLife - a publication of the Lubin School of Business

Winter 2025 Issue

Message from Dean Lawrence G. Singleton title header

With winter comes introspection. As I look at our achievements at the Lubin School of Business over the past few years, one word comes to mind: grit. We instill in our students and our community the importance of grit and harnessing it to achieve their goals. As you peruse this issue of #LubinLife, observe our individual and collective successes. Know that grit is operating behind the scenes. We continue to embrace our pursuit of excellence, relevance, and impact. Have an enjoyable read!

- Dean Lawrence G. Singleton

Dean's Roundtable

The Dean's Roundtable event series continues to provide valuable active learning opportunities for students. Join Dean Singleton as he hosts online conversations with accomplished alumni from many industries including finance, retail, entertainment, and more.

Front Yard

Bringing bold ideas to campus, The Front Yard at Pace University is a space where companies and entrepreneurs engage with the Pace Community to drive innovation. It's a launchpad for collaboration, growth, and new partnerships. Explore current Startups in Residence at The Front Yard.

Project Planet U.S.A. - Extended Deadline

Speedemissions, in partnership with The Front Yard at Pace University, has extended the deadline for the Project Planet U.S.A. initiative to March 31. Students and faculty still have time to submit their innovative ideas and solutions for tackling climate change. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact—contestants from the Pace community have the chance to win a $6,000 prize!

Ranked Among the Best

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lubin School of Business online MBA programs among the best in the nation. Lubin is #75 on the Best Online MBA Programs list, which represents a significant advance from 107 and 142 in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Similarly, Fortune ranks Lubin's MBA program among its Best MBA Programs for 2025. Both rankings are a great external signifier of the quality of Lubin's MBA programs.

Center for Student Enterprise Recognized by the SRBA

Owen Raisch, president of the national Student-Run Business Association (SRBA), commended Pace's Center for Student Enterprise (CSE), a consortium of five student-run businesses on the Pleasantville Campus that collectively employs 80 Lubin students. Raisch visited the campus and spoke to Professor Kathryn Winsted, PhD, CSE director, to see how these budding entrepreneurs have made such a big impact on the Pace Community.

UN Millennium Fellows

Twenty-five Pace University students were selected for prestigious and highly competitive United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellowships, including four Lubin students. Abdulla AlSuwaidi '25, Madison Everlith '27, Akithma Moraes '27, and Mikaela Regan '26 will launch their own individual or group projects relating 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.

Next Stop - Brussels and London!

The Fall 2025 Lubin travel course to Brussels, Belgium, and London, England will bring students to these historic European capital cities in January 2026. Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 for the course and $3,500 for semester abroad programs are available to help qualified students participate. Apply now!

Women in Lubin

The Lubin Society has welcomed a new club, Women in Lubin. This student-led organization is dedicated to empowering women in business by fostering community, providing professional development, and celebrating the impact of women in the business world.

Tuned in to The Lubin Link Podcast?

In the latest episode of The Lubin Link podcast, Suzan "Semii" Gebreyonas '16 shares her journey into the entertainment industry, highlighting her drive to keep moving forward until she started her own record label and creative agency.

One of Pace's Best Kept Secrets: Charmaine L. Slack '91

Charmaine L. Slack '91, a member of the Lubin Advisory Board, is an attorney in private practice in New York and the US Virgin Islands. Leveraging the work experience she gained as a student in Pace's Co-Op program granted her access to first-class careers and ivy league opportunities. Through those experiences, she crafted careers that afforded her opportunities to work in different places around the globe and uniquely positioned her to work with and advise international business leaders. Never one to rest on her laurels, Charmaine Slack is the true embodiment of a Pace Go-Getter whose entrepreneurial thinking and experiences have opened doors to extraordinary opportunities.

Stepping Up the Pace

Walking, jogging, and running marathons are among the many things members of the Lubin community are doing to stay fit and healthy. Their motivation and drive are inspirational and demonstrate their commitment to "stepping up the Pace."

Lubin's Got That Lovin' Feelin'

This month, Lubin is shining a spotlight on love. Read our "love news" and meet couples who met at Pace or have a "lovely" Pace connection. Prepare to fall head over heels in love with our special Valentine's Day-inspired feature.

Supreme Connections: Christian Campanile '26

Christian Campanile '26, a BBA in Finance student, is the founder of Pace's Pre-Law Society. From hosting speaker events to interning at the New York State Supreme Court, his #LubinLife is about seizing opportunities and building connections.

Meet Professor Noushi Rahman

Professor Noushi Rahman, PhD, brings 22 years of expertise to his teaching. He seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical application, empowering students with the critical thinking skills and real-world tools they need to excel in today's complex business world.

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—and financial crimes compliance. To learn more, visit the Certificates webpage or contact Brian Pew at ccrp@pace.edu.

Reunion

Our All-Class Reunion and Golden Graduates Luncheon are on Thursday, June 5! Join us!

Alumni Service Awards

Pace University Alumni Association Service Award nominations are now open and will close on Friday, February 28, for the Harry D. Mayo III '61 '78 Distinguished Service Award, the Emerging Alumni Leader Award, and the GOLD Alumni Service Award. Nominate your fellow Setters today!

The 1906 Challenge is Around the Corner!

From April 23-24, the Pace Community will come together to show their support for Pace students. Get ready for two days of exciting opportunities to raise funds for the Lubin School of Business, student scholarships, and other areas that help make Pace great!

Tell us your #LubinLife story. We want to hear about your internships, jobs, exciting hobbies/interests, awards, scholarships, and more to feature them on our social spaces and website. Contact Hallie Robcke, assistant director—Digital/Social Content, hrobcke@pace.edu.