News at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ
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Some people may think, in a world of rapidly evolving technology, that English is becoming an outdated major.
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The Dean’s Advisory Board of the ºüÀêÊÓÆµ College of Nursing and Public Health [CNPH] has added two new members: Marc Adler ’88, MD, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk (formerly Long Island Community Hospital), and Jennifer McIntosh, PhD ’21, MS ’24, senior lecturer at the Yale University School of Nursing.
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Some of their titles have included conference champion, regional champion, and even national champion.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ raised $15 million in 2024–2025 from donors inspired by the public launch of the University’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever.
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When Jack Kaye ’76, PhD, first looked up at the sky as a boy growing up in Malverne, New York, he never imagined that one day he would study Earth itself—from space. Yet over the course of a 41-year career at NASA, he has done just that, gazing at our planet from vantage points few have ever known and helping humanity understand the fragile systems that sustain life.
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According to the Innocence Project, 63 percent of the wrongfully convicted individuals the organization helped to exonerate were victims of eyewitness misidentification and 29 percent gave false confessions.
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Samuel Abrams ’23 and Daniel Hickey ’20 are using their vision and skills at jobs with top-flight companies in the creative industry—Abrams for Universal Studios in Orlando, and Hickey for the video game company High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, California.
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Undergraduate finance majors in the Student Investment Fund course manage a portfolio of holdings that are part of the University's endowment. How savvy are they? Quite savvy—their portfolio has tripled in value.
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A talk with Michael Balboni ’81, JD, former New York state senator and deputy secretary for public safety under two of the state’s governors, about his long connection with ºüÀêÊÓÆµ and plans for leadership of the University’s board.
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James Rigano ’74 has always been passionate about doing what he loves.
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Sarah Solarz ’15, JD, is a staff attorney at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A graduate of ºüÀêÊÓÆµ and Pace Law, she’s also a mentor, volunteer and mom. Sarah credits ºüÀêÊÓÆµ for inspiring her path in environmental law and her commitment to public service.
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Stephen Scelfo ’15, MBA ’16, is a senior manager at KPMG, specializing in audits for higher education and not-for-profits. A dedicated mentor and national trainer, he actively supports ºüÀêÊÓÆµ students and promotes financial literacy in local schools. Stephen credits ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s community and mentorship with laying the foundation for his success.
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Gordon Purdie Jr. ’19, MA ’21 is a teacher, coach and mentor in the Herricks School District and co-leader of Checkmate Lacrosse. A legacy Panther and former ºüÀêÊÓÆµ lacrosse standout, he empowers young athletes through coaching, innovation, and international play—continuing a family tradition of excellence in sport and education.
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Sean Kildare ’19 is chairperson of the Collaborative Care Council at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and developer of Blossom Care, a behavioral health initiative. A former ºüÀêÊÓÆµ track captain and nursing student, Sean now mentors young nurses and credits ºüÀêÊÓÆµ for shaping both his career and personal growth.
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Rahanna Khan ’17, MS, is a PhD student at NYU studying toxicants and child health. At ºüÀêÊÓÆµ, she majored in biology, performed in music ensembles and found her research path through the Honors College. A dedicated mentor and science communicator, Rahanna believes creativity is key to impactful research and outreach.
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Kimberly Carstens ’16, DDS, is a second-generation Panther and owner of Family Dental Care of Massapequa. She chose ºüÀêÊÓÆµ for its dual degree dentistry program and family legacy—and now leads a thriving practice. Her advice to students: follow your goals with clarity, intention and pride in your roots.
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Mary Camarano ’17, DMD, is lead associate dentist at a private practice in NYC. A former NE10 champion and Honors College alum, she mentors future dentists, lectures on post-grad success and volunteers in her community. She credits ºüÀêÊÓÆµ with giving her the foundation for both academic and professional excellence.
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Beth Ann Balalaos ’15, MA ’16, is access and inclusion program director at the Long Island Children’s Museum. A champion for disability inclusion and social justice, she credits ºüÀêÊÓÆµ for igniting her advocacy journey. She speaks nationally on accessibility and serves on state and local boards advancing equity in cultural spaces.
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Herbert Liberman ’61 has spent a lifetime chasing possibilities and turning bold ideas into successful ventures across education, business, nonprofit and beyond.
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An educational experience abroad is an invaluable one, and no one understands that better than Anastasia Dakis ’22. She spent seven days performing optometry services in Senegal, a country in West Africa.
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Arvind Kajaria ’87 came to ºüÀêÊÓÆµ from India in 1985, and what he experienced as a student at the University was truly eye-opening. Since earning his bachelor's degree in business, he’s applied what he learned both in and beyond the classroom and established numerous businesses, including one of the world’s largest ecard websites, 123Greetings.com, Inc. We talked with him about his transformative ºüÀêÊÓÆµ journey.
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The new collaboration of ºüÀêÊÓÆµ alum Chuck D ’84, ’13 (Hon.), with Flavor Flav is featured after the surprise reunion of Public Enemy, which was born at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ in the 1980s.
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Jack Abramowitz '66, a retired Grumman aerospace engineer, spoke with Chabad Jewish Student Group president Hannah Gold. He explained his commitment to sharing his experiences with Nazi Germany.
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The ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of alumnus Michael Balboni '81, founder and managing director of RedLand Strategies Inc., as chair.
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Data scientist Tamanno Maripova uses machine learning to reduce no-show rates by 40%, earning her the Best Big Data Solution Award at the BrainTech Awards 2024 and streamlining operations at Dantist, a dental clinic in Taraz, Kazakhstan.
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Launched in 2023 to promote understanding among ºüÀêÊÓÆµ students, the award-winning program has now expanded to include students and leaders from four other universities.
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More than 350 students, alumni, professionals, industry leaders and community members were encouraged to “empower, lead and inspire†at ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s eighth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29.