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of the Graduate Publishing program offered at Pace University’s Downtown New York Campus in the heart of the publishing world at 163 William St, 18th floor.

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”

– Neil Gaiman, Coraline

Welcome Spring 2025 students!

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Spring 2025

Thursday, January 9 : 6 – 7 pm

Thursday, February 20 : 9:30 – 10:30 am

Tuesday, March 25: 6 – 7 pm

Wednesday, April 16: 9:30 – 10:30 am

Thursday, May 1: 6 – 7 pm

Publishing Events

Spring Break Bookstore Tour Recap

by ogalvismarin | April 4, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC | 0 Comments

On March 16th , to welcome Spring Break, the Pub Office hosted a Bookstore Tour, where students met up and visited three bookstores in the area. The trip consisted of discovering McNally Jackson at the Seaport, Yu and Me Books in Chinatown, and Bluestockings...

Hailey’s London Book Fair Experience

by ogalvismarin | March 27, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC | 0 Comments

Hailey ’s London Book Fair Experience The annual three-day London Book Fair was held this month, from March 11th until March 15th. Gathering thousands of publishers, literary agents, editors, readers, and students, the fair offered attendees the opportunity to...

Kayleigh’s London Book Fair Experience

by ogalvismarin | March 25, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC | 0 Comments

Kayleigh’s London Book Fair Experience The annual three-day London Book Fair was held this month, from March 11th until March 15th. Gathering thousands of publishers, literary agents, editors, readers, and students, the fair offered attendees the opportunity to...

Valentine’s Day Book Swap Recap

by ogalvismarin | February 18, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC | 0 Comments

The first book swap of the semester took place on the eve of Valentine's Day. New and returning students from the MS in Publishing program gathered at the Pub Office lounge to enjoy a sweet treat, exchange book recommendations, and choose the next title to add to...

Celebrating the 2025 ALA Award Winners

by Char | February 10, 2025 | Events, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the winners of its 2025 awards, recognizing outstanding books and media for children and young adults. The event took place on January 27th at ALA’s 2025 LibLearnX conference in Phoenix and highlighted the hard work...

In the News

Are Big-Five Publishers Finally Realizing Spanish-Language Trade Publishing Potential?

by nhook | April 8, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The trade publishing industry in the U.S. has largely depended on American markets that cater to English-dominated, white communities. While that has been successful, it is clear the industry is, not only in need of internal and external diversity and inclusion but...

The Symbiotic Bond Between U.S. and U.K. Publishing

by nhook | March 11, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With the upcoming London Book Fair at the Olympia London from Tuesday March 12th, 2024 – Thursday March 14th, 2024, the buzz between U.S. and U.K. relations is ever-growing. In the past, the U.S. and U.K. markets have worked in parallel, as many of the publishers were...

Texas Book Rating Law Rejected by the Fifth Circuit: A Major Win for Book Advocates

by nhook | January 29, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On January 17th, 2024, the Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals backed up the lower court decision to block specific provisions in HB 900, one of Texas’s most controversial book rating laws. The court found the law to very likely violate First Amendment rights...

Spotify Unveils Audiobook Program for Premium Members

by kkeel | December 4, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On November 8th, Spotify USA debuted a new audiobook program for their premium subscribers. Paid members now can listen to up to 15 hours of audiobooks for no additional cost every month. They also have the option to add ten-hour listening increments for an additional...

Barbara Kingsolver Wins United Kingdom’s Women’s Prize for Fiction

by kkeel | July 14, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

American novelist Barbara Kingsolver has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction for the second time in her career and is the first recipient to do so. Her 2022 release, Demon Copperhead, follows the story of a boy born to a single mother in the Appalachia Mountains....

Alumni Spotlight

Graduating Student Spotlight: Brooke Sufrin

by shenion | May 9, 2023 | Alumni in the Spotlight, Blog Feature | 0 Comments

Favorite Course: Marketing with Professor McIntyre What are your plans post-graduation? I completed my undergraduate degree from Pace University on May 17th, 2021, with a double major in English and Communication Studies. On May 18th, 2021, I started working at...

Graduating Student Spotlight: Greyson Corley

by shenion | May 8, 2023 | Alumni in the Spotlight | 0 Comments

Favorite Quote: "For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it" - Amanda Gorman. Favorite Course: My favorite course that I've taken in the publishing program would have to be Children's Book Publishing with...

Graduating Student Spotlight: Aleaha Smith

by shenion | April 28, 2023 | Alumni in the Spotlight | 0 Comments

Favorite Quote: "...if we aren't vigilant, we can move through our entire lives feeling smaller than we actually are—by playing it safe, by unconsciously giving away our power, by dimming our radiance, by not recognizing there is always so much more waiting for us on...

Graduating Student Spotlight: Eleni Karavoussianis

by shenion | April 28, 2023 | Alumni in the Spotlight | 0 Comments

Favorite Quote: "They paint the world full of shadows... and then tell their children to stay close to the light. Their light. Their reasons, their judgments. Because in the darkness, there be dragons. But it isn't true. We can prove that it isn't true. In the dark,...

Alumni in the Spotlight | Rachel Smithline

by wairimu | June 29, 2022 | Alumni in the Spotlight | 0 Comments

What are your plans post-graduation? Take a moment to breathe before (hopefully) starting a full-time job. It’s been a wild two years, guys, and I’ve been informed by several people that I don’t know how to take a vacation. How did the classes you took during...

Campus News & Events

Pace University MS in Publishing Pre-College Summer Immersion Program

by Char | April 16, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, Opportunities | 0 Comments

Become the author of your own story this summer! From July 14-July 26, high school students have the chance to explore the world of publishing through the Pace University MS in Publishing Pre-College Summer Immersion Program. This two-week program offers hands-on...

The David Pecker Distinguished Professor Lecture : AI in Publishing

by Char | March 12, 2025 | Around Town & Campus | 0 Comments

On Tuesday, March 4th, the MS in Publishing program held a thought-provoking Zoom event discussing the intersection of AI and publishing, featuring insights from industry experts. The event featured: Ken Brooks, President of Tradewell Media Group Kristen Sandberg,...

David Pecker Distinguished Professor Lecture: AI in Publishing Spring 2025

by Char | February 26, 2025 | Around Town & Campus | 0 Comments

On Tuesday March 4th from 6:00-7:30 pm, join the MS in Publishing Program for an AI panel discussion, led by four distinguished industry professionals. We will kindly be joined by: Ken Brooks, President of Tradewell Media Group Kristen Sandberg, Editor-in-Chief at...

Speed Mentoring Recap

by Char | February 19, 2025 | Around Town & Campus | 0 Comments

On Wednesday February 12th, an Alum/Student Speed Mentoring event was held on Zoom by the MS in Publishing program that featured nine industry professionals in publishing that are Pace University alums as well. The lineup of mentors included: Ana Ban Former -...

Valentine’s Day Book Swap Recap

by ogalvismarin | February 18, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC | 0 Comments

The first book swap of the semester took place on the eve of Valentine's Day. New and returning students from the MS in Publishing program gathered at the Pub Office lounge to enjoy a sweet treat, exchange book recommendations, and choose the next title to add to...

Faculty Spotlight

Welcome to Professor Debra Polansky

by ogalvismarin | February 21, 2025 | Faculty and Staff Bios, Faculty in the Spotlight, Spotlight, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to welcome the new adjunct Professors to the MS in Publishing program: Professor Jodie Cohen, Professor Sonny Regelman, and Professor Debra Polansky! Debra Polansky Schor has worked in children's book publishing for over 30 years. She has worked in...

Welcome to Professor Sonny Regelman

by ogalvismarin | February 20, 2025 | Faculty and Staff Bios, Faculty in the Spotlight, Spotlight | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to welcome the new adjunct Professors to the MS in Publishing program: Professor Jodie Cohen, Professor Sonny Regelman, and Professor Debra Polansky! Sonny Regelman has been a publishing professional for nearly 30 years. She is a leader in editorial...

Welcome to Professor Jodie Cohen

by ogalvismarin | February 19, 2025 | Faculty in the Spotlight, Spotlight | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to welcome the new adjunct Professors to the MS in Publishing program: Professor Jodie Cohen, Professor Sonny Regelman, and Professor Debra Polansky! Jodie Cohen is a dynamic publishing industry executive who has held key marketing leadership...

Welcome to Brian Young

by ogalvismarin | October 30, 2024 | Faculty and Staff Bios | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to welcome three new adjunct Professors to the MS in Publishing program: Professor Hudson-Underwood, Professor O’Sullivan, and Professor Young! Brian Young is an alumnus of McGill University and currently serves as VP of IT Applications at Penguin...

Welcome Kelly O’Sullivan

by ogalvismarin | September 27, 2024 | Faculty and Staff Bios, Spotlight | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to welcome three new adjunct Professors to the MS in Publishing program: Professor Hudson-Underwood, Professor O'Sullivan, and Professor Young! Kelly O'Sullivan is a seasoned writer, editor, and content strategist with over a decade of experience in...

The Pub Lab

Introducing the 2024-2025 Publishing Lab Team

by kwoltal | July 1, 2024 | The Pub Lab | 0 Comments

The Pace University MS in Publishing program is happy to announce The Publishing Lab team for the 2024-2025 academic year! The Publishing Lab aims to give students hands-on experience through the publishing process, preparing them for their future careers, and to...

Thanks for Supporting The Publishing Lab!

by pm61427n | November 17, 2023 | The Pub Lab | 0 Comments

In the spirit of the season, we wanted to share what some members of our team are thankful for this November. We also want to thank all of you for supporting The Pub Lab! “This year I was blessed with amazing friends and professors who decided to...

Meet The Publishing Lab Staff

by pm61427n | October 20, 2023 | The Pub Lab | 0 Comments

The Publishing Lab has a dedicated team of students working on the first issue of the Pace M.S. in Publishing program’s new literary journal. The team is passionate about publishing and looks forward to bringing that passion to the first issue. The editors are eager...

Introducing The Publishing Lab

by pm61427n | October 20, 2023 | The Pub Lab | 0 Comments

Who Are We? Created in May 2023, The Publishing Lab is a brand-new literary arts journal published and run by students of the MS in Publishing Program at Pace University. The journal will showcase the original works of our fellow students consisting of fiction and...

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