In a recent interview, Owen McGonigle (Class of ‘21) , a Pforzheimer Honors College alumnus, sat down with Honors students Cassie Hasaj (‘26) and Rachel Zachariah (‘24) to share his insights into his time at Pace, his experiences in the Honors College, and his career as a writer and teacher. McGonigle, who studied English Literature… Read More People of Pace: A Conversation with Honors Alum Owen McGonigle
By: Cameron Maruszewski, Class of 2023 I graduated from Honors in May of 2023, and if I had to pick what I’m most thankful for (I hope I never have to pick), it would be that Honors ignited my love for research. During my Welcome Week in 2019, I was fortunate enough to see a… Read More A Walk Down Memory Lane: Two Honors Alum Talk Research Experiences!
By: Margaret Kelly ’24 You can tell it’s the week before Thanksgiving break on a college campus when everyone starts getting real sick of the cafeteria, yearning for that overflowing plate of home-cooked food you know is just around the corner. With exams and presentations running us down for weeks, I know we’re all ready… Read More Give it up for Pacegiving!
By: Margaret Kelly ’24 As we wrap up the summer and transition into the school year, we have to recognize one of the best moments from the ending of summer: the Honors College’s incredibly memorable Welcome Week for the incoming Class of 2027! From August 31st through September 2nd, first year students were treated to… Read More Welcome Back Setters: A Glimpse into the Honors Welcome Week Experience
Towering buildings and honking cars rush by, lights from food trucks and stop lights alike illuminate a scene quite opposite from the usual hustle and bustle of city life. A mother runs after her small child, both of whom are giggling with delight as they run here and there, playing together, darting in and out… Read More “Geo:” The New Outdoor Modern Art Installation That is Turning Heads in FiDi
This Tuesday, Honors had yet another successful movie night to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This time, the feature film was none other than the early-2000s classic, 13 Going on 30. The movie was accompanied by Valentine-themed snacks and treats, Rom-Com movie bingo, a banging playlist, and beautiful, festive decorations. The lounge was fully decked out, and… Read More Rom-Com Movie Night: Honors is Our Valentine!
by Marg Kelly ‘24 Going to college in the city opens up endless opportunities for fun activities that other college students can’t experience. One of the best examples of this is the Honors $5 tickets. This time around, Honors students had the opportunity to put their name in for a Yankee game, and a lucky… Read More Take Honors Out to the Ballgame!
By Margaret Kelly ’24 Despite being almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still have a difficult time staying above water on what the science of the sickness really means. This difficulty extends to the collegiate level, where students do their best to juggle schoolwork, stay healthy, and understand what they need to… Read More COVID-19 at Pace: Do our students understand it?