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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology Joins $5.2 Million Mental Health Research Initiative
CategoriesPublished:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has been selected as a collaborative partner in a $5.2 million grant.
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The National Science Foundation has awarded an ºüÀêÊÓÆµ physics professor a grant to research the limits of image resolution.
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The chair of the ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a worldwide leader in helping people survive and recover from strokes—from championing an intergenerational initiative to recognize stroke symptoms to international stroke organization leadership.
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Professor Sean Bentley, PhD, weighs-in on the engineering shortage and enrollment trends in those areas.
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Bob Otto, PhD, director of ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s Human Performance Lab, is quoted in this article.
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Maggie Gray, PhD, associate professor of political science, shares how the Trump Administration’s immigration push has challenged New York farm owners and workers. This story was also syndicated by MSN.
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A longtime member of the Derner faculty passed away in 2025—Richard Hansen, PhD, was extremely important not only to ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s postgraduate psychology programs but to the entire psychoanalytic profession. Below is a tribute to Dr. Hansen’s contributions to the field of psychology and the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology.
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Hoaxes, Swindles and Fraud: Imaging the Brain to See Why Older Adults Fall Victim to Scams
CategoriesPublished:According to a 2025 survey by AARP, approximately 95.4 million people make themselves vulnerable to theft by responding to calls, texts or friend requests from people they don’t know. Deciding who we can trust versus who is out to scam us is growing increasingly difficult in a world where scams are becoming more convincing and…
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At ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s Innovation Center, students find a remarkable place to share their projects, research and goals for the future.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Environmental Sciences Professor Ryan Wallace, PhD comments on the status of shellfish sanctuaries on Long Island.
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A raven’s nest on the ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Garden City campus reflects growing awareness of biodiversity, sustainability and the quiet presence of wildlife in our shared spaces.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is pleased to announce the launch of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, an advanced degree program tailored to busy working professionals.
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Lou Starkey, PhD, was a beloved professor, friend and colleague who brought history to life for students, colleagues and readers of his well-received books.Â
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After five years at the helm of the ºüÀêÊÓÆµ College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), Andy Atzert, EdD, has retired from the role of dean—but will always remain a believer in the College’s mission to serve and support nontraditional students.Â
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Credit cards for bad credit offer you the best chance to rebuild your credit. We recommend getting a secured credit card rather than an unsecured credit card for bad credit because of the lower fees and higher likelihood of being approved.
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Dominic Fareri, PhD, to lead collaborative study on how understanding personality traits impacts the navigation of social situations.
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Autism experts and autistic people are pushing back on Robert F Kennedy’s “terrible†approach to autism as the health secretary plans more expansive monitoring of autistic people’s health records and proposes cuts to disability services.
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The launch of an artificial intelligence undergraduate degree program will equip students with the skills to design and understand AI algorithms for real-world impact, and prepare them for a smarter world.
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Parents often look down at the whorl on the top of their children’s heads and wonder what, exactly, is going on inside. An industry of books, video games, films, merchandise and museums offers some insight: They’re probably thinking about the Titanic.
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Learning to plan ahead is a great strategy when it comes to taxes. Many Americans are looking for ways to limit what they owe via credits or deductions. Yet, with ever-evolving regulations and sometimes arcane tax laws, it can be tricky to do so.
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Starting May 5, the Education Department will begin collection on student loans that are in default.
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Under the second Trump administration, the social work profession is facing unprecedented challenges—new executive orders have upended traditional methods of social work practice, cutting communities off from vital resources and leaving practitioners to scramble.
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Dr. Beth Counselman-Carpenter: Advancing Healing, Equity, and Impact in Social Work Education
CategoriesPublished:Dr. Beth Counselman-Carpenter, Associate Professor of Social Work at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ, combines clinical expertise, innovative research, and a passion for education to advance the field. Specializing in trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, particularly with breast cancer survivors, her work helps individuals thrive after trauma.
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China's rising influence in the Caribbean and Latin America in recent years has raised concerns about its potential political and economic impact on Florida.
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This guest essay reflects the views of Louise Skolnik, professor emeritus of social work at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ and former Nassau County director of human services and deputy commissioner of the county's Department of Social Services.