Pace University has announced the appointments of Ajay Khorana, PhD, as dean of the Lubin School of Business, and Brian Goldstein, PhD, as dean of the College of Health Professions. The university stated that these leadership changes are part of its ongoing efforts to connect academic programs with professional preparation and respond to evolving industry needs.
University President Marvin Krislov said, “We are delighted to welcome two deans who embody excellence in every sense—distinguished scholarship, visionary leadership, and the ability to connect academic rigor with professional outcomes. The appointments of Dr. Khorana and Dr. Goldstein reflect Pace’s continued investment in quality and achievement at the highest level.”
Ajay Khorana brings experience from both academia and industry. Before joining Pace University, he served as global treasurer for Citigroup’s U.S. Personal Banking and Global Wealth businesses. In this role, he managed financial planning and risk management for a $400 billion balance sheet and advised Fortune 500 companies on corporate finance matters during his time leading Citi’s Financial Strategy Group. He also held faculty positions at Georgia Tech and the University of Virginia.
“Pace is uniquely positioned—steps from Wall Street, fueled by expert faculty, and deeply connected to the business world,” said Dean Khorana. “Having led strategic finance at a global scale, I understand what today’s employers demand and how to shape an education that delivers. There’s no better place to connect business education with the center of the financial world.”
The Lubin School holds dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting—a status achieved by fewer than 2 percent of business schools worldwide—and its programs have been recognized nationally for job placement rates, gender diversity among MBAs, ACCA certification exemptions, as well as executive doctoral program rankings.
Brian Goldstein joins Pace after serving as president and chief academic officer at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where he led five campuses serving over 4,000 graduate students. His background includes expanding hybrid learning options and building clinical partnerships at previous institutions such as La Salle University and Temple University.
“Health care is evolving rapidly—and so is health education,” said Dean Goldstein. “At Pace, we’re preparing students to lead, innovate, and serve. I’m excited to build on this strong foundation and help shape the future of care.”
The College of Health Professions (CHP) has received national recognition for its nursing bachelor’s degree program rankings from College Factual; nurse practitioner was recently ranked by U.S News & World Report as America’s top healthcare job while federal data project significant job growth in related fields.
Both new deans are expected to further strengthen their respective colleges’ connections between academics and industry practice while broadening opportunities for students in line with Pace University’s mission since 1906.
