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Students

Meet Raquel Sammartano! In May she represented the College of Health Professions (CHP) at the national in Denver, Colorado with her father, Robert Sammartano, PA-C, also in attendance!

We connected with Raquel to learn more about her academic and professional journey, inspired by her father to follow in his footsteps as a PA.

August 1, 2025
Faculty and Staff

Elijah Salzer, DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM, CAQ-OBGYN, clinical professor for the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program-NYC has been selected for the Paul Lombardo, MPS, PA-C Emeritus Educator of the Year Award.

July 23, 2025
In the Media

The Chronicle of Higher Education reports: Pace University has named Dr. Brian Goldstein as Dean of the College of Health Professions. He previously served as President and Chief Academic Officer at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

July 18, 2025
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Press Release

After an extensive nationwide search that included candidates from across the country, Pace University today announced the appointment of Brian Goldstein, Ph.D., as Dean of the College of Health Professions (CHP).

July 14, 2025
Press Release
Students

Wondering what jobs you can earn with a health science degree? From direct patient care to data analysis and public health, explore the top career paths for graduates and how Pace’s BS in Health Science can help you get there.

July 14, 2025
Pace Magazine

Not everyone gets to say they went to college with their dad—and helped inspire his second act. Discover how Sofia Speranza ’27 and her father Frank found their calling in nursing, together.

July 9, 2025
Pace Magazine

The world is changing fast, and Pace University is preparing the leaders who will change it for the better. From healthcare to public service to law, our students aren’t just keeping up—they’re stepping up, driven by purpose, compassion, and the power to lead the future.

July 9, 2025
In the Media

The Lienhard School of Nursing at the College of Health Professions shares sobering statistics in NJ.com on the limited access to service dogs—highlighting that fewer than 1% of Americans with disabilities currently have one.

July 3, 2025
NJ.com
Students

Meet Azeem Azhar: a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Psychology, Azeem continued into the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville program, which he aims to have completed in December 2025. We connected with him to learn more about his leadership opportunities within the PA program!

June 11, 2025
Announcements and Statements

Pace University awarded full accreditation in Human Simulation by the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).

June 9, 2025