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President Krislov reflects on a return to "normalcy" on campus with the move back to Green COVID-19 Alert level and what that means for the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵCommunity, the tragic loss of student Jordan Robinson, and his hopes for an exciting return to an in-person Commencement.

In their first semester at Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ, all incoming undergraduates take a class we call UNV 101, an introduction-to-college course that teaches them how to be effective students and helps them map their Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵPath, a plan that will guide them through their four years with us and bring them to graduation ready to achieve their career goals. Each year, I teach a section of UNV 101, and I find it a valuable window into the student experience.

The pandemic has disrupted so many ways we’re used to leading our lives. It has changed the world of work, as more and more of us work in remote and hybrid forms. As an educator focused on career preparation—and as the parent of three kids in their 20s—I know that recent grads have always relied on connection and camaraderie to help them establish a career and build a life. In our new and changed world of work, I want to ensure that they’re still seeing the wide-open world of opportunity they’re entitled to expect as they start their lives and careers.

Today, whatever the shifting winds of politics, leaders still know that diversity matters. CEOs recognize that for their companies to remain globally competitive in an increasingly diverse world, they require a workforce that draws from that diverse talent pool. Military leaders still know that they require a well-educated, well-trained, and diverse officer corps.

Marvin Krislov became the eighth president of Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ in August 2017. He is deeply committed to Pace’s mission of Opportunitas—providing all students, regardless of economic background, access to the transformative power of education.

President Krislov welcomes the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵCommunity back to campus for the Spring 2022 semester, and discusses how Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵis continuing to move forward as we tackle Omicron and protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff.

We live in a deeply politically polarized country. That’s no secret. But a recent study found that college students aren’t just polarized; they’re increasingly unwilling to even interact with those who have different political views. And that worries me.

It’s the time of year when Americans tend to think about charitable giving. We’re moved by the spirit of the holiday season—and we also know we have to take care of tax planning before the end of the calendar year.