Sherman Raskin introducing Manuela Soares as the new M.S. in Publishing Director at the Spring 2018 Student & Alumni Appreciation Dinner. (Photo: Rachael Kelly)

After 32 years as the M.S. in Publishing Director, Sherman Raskin has retired and is being succeeded by Manuela Soares. Professor Soares has been director of the Graduate Seminar in the Publishing Program since 2004 and associate director of the Pace University Press since 2015. Prior to joining Pace University, Professor Soares worked in both book and magazine publishing for 30 years, holding positions at companies such as the Scholastic Trade Book division and Rizzoli International.

With a stunning background in publishing and her support for the future of M.S. in Publishing students, Professor Soares is sure to continue building Pace University’s successful reputation for the Publishing Program as its new director.

You can read more about Professor Soares here.

Congratulations, Professor Soares!