Happiness Health Hub: Pace University’s new initiative

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Pace University’s Lubin School of Business has developed a new initiative, Happiness Health Hub, headed by Professor Ipshita Ray.

Led by multiple CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, alumni and faculty, the new initiative aims to foster in students emotional intelligence, soft skills, leadership skills and will offer an expertise in making and strengthening connections, working towards excellence.

The belief that happiness is not a luxury—it’s a core competency for those that want to be in charge of their lives — both personally and professionally, forms the foundation of the Happiness Health Hub (the Hub hereafter) to be launched in Fall 2025.

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The Hub will comprise of multiple components, all of which will allow participants to learn cutting-edge tools and strategies to create a more purposeful, values-driven life, full of long-lasting enjoyment and satisfaction. Students and other members of Pace will be able to take advantage of it.

The initiative is structured as a series of interconnected components. A semester-long experiential course, open to all undergraduate students, will help participants explore foundational ideas and apply them to their everyday lives through actionable insights.

At the same time, thought leaders and experts from fields such as positive psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and social science will speak regularly on campus, bringing timely ideas and transformative research to the forefront of the Pace Community.

Supplementing these efforts, “PaceEd Talks”—short, applied talks modeled after the popular TED format—will focus on emotional intelligence in action. And through outreach efforts, the Happiness Health Hub will extend its impact beyond the University, partnering with local high schools to deliver workshops and presentations on resilience and emotional well-being.

All of these efforts are expected to work toward a shared goal: helping students and the wider Pace Community explore the many definitions of happiness, understand how factors such as genetics, economics, and social dynamics shape our emotional lives, and learn how to harness the power of science, psychology, and community to create deeper joy.

Ray is known for bridging academic learning with real-world business applications. Pace blends rigorous academics with real-world experience. The Pace Path, the signature experiential learning model, ensures that students graduate with knowledge, skills and connections to launch their successful careers. According to Ray, these qualities are as critical as technical knowledge in achieving long-term business success.

An educator, a mentor, a leader, and a source of inspiration for students navigating the complexities of business and life, Ray is rooted in her teaching philosophy of practical learning, resilience-building, and leadership development. She makes sure that her students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the confidence and adaptability needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Ray has placed dozens of students in the world’s largest analytics and other firms, including Google, GroupM, IBM and Spotify, Accenture and Facebook. According to Ray, Pace University, is the real deal when it comes to manifesting a path forward for our students starting here in downtown New York, with internships and careers that one can only dream of.

Ray continues to expand her mentorship efforts, advocate for student success, and champion emotional intelligence as a core business skill. She says she wants students to not only excel academically, but also develop inner strength to navigate through challenges and lead with purpose. Ray has made it her mission to ensure that students are successful not only succeed in business, but also in life.

Ray mentors students who face cultural and professional challenges, having overcome personal challenges herself. With her own resilience stemming from her belief in happiness as a choice, she advocates accepting sufferings and enjoyment without indulging in it or repressing it for a mindful living. Ray says she awakened to her highest potential when faced with life’s biggest challenges.

Ray is determined to instill the same confidence and happiness in her students. Her aim is to make them the best leaders in their own fields. She endeavors to give back by ensuring that students experience the same sense of belonging and support she has experienced. She does that through mentorship, career guidance, or personal encouragement.

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