News at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has announced the appointment of its next provost and executive vice president, Christopher Storm, PhD, who will take on the role effective July 1.
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Published:Beginning in Fall 2021, students enrolled at Nassau Community College (NCC) will be able to continue earning their associate degrees while being a part of campus life at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ. In addition to being able to live at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ and participate in University activities, they will gain easy access to streamlined transfer pathways for completing…
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Published:Here in New York, too few science students were trained to write the custom code required for high-level research. ºüÀêÊÓÆµ answered the need by creating the first minor in scientific computing in New York state, in partnership with Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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On Tuesday, April 27, student entrepreneurs from ºüÀêÊÓÆµ competed for cash prizes in an annual Shark Tank–style Strategic Plan Competition, hosted by the University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business and the Innovation Center.
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Published:The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted an event, The Chauvin Trial and Our Nation's Current Experience: Collective Understanding, Support for Our Community, Implications and Responses.
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Published:The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) released a report on the statewide impact of its member institutions, including ºüÀêÊÓÆµ, based on the 2018–2019 academic year.
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Marsha J. Tyson Darling, PhD / They My identity as a Black woman, an intellectual, an engaged scholar-activist and a two-spirit being has influenced my many and varied choices and decisions during my life and my 40 years in the academy. Ranging from research and scholarship on critical social justice issues to teaching pedagogy that embraces…
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Published:Jacqueline Jones LaMon, JD, current vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, initiated the interdisciplinary 360 courses in the Fall 2019 semester when she was associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The 360 courses have become popular with both faculty members and students—and a mainstay of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Published:Olivia Maybee, Junior, Art Major and Business Minor Olivia Maybee is a member of the Seneca Nation, an indigenous tribe in western New York state. She is an artist, businesswoman and activist, and an undergraduate at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ studying business management and fine arts. She is also an active member of the prestigious and oldest…
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The College of Arts and Sciences Salons: Creating a Supportive (now Virtual) Intellectual Community
CategoriesPublished:The College of Arts and Sciences is a diverse intellectual community—“from A (Anthropology) to T (Theatre),†as I sometimes quip. Our intellectual richness is a major strength, as our faculty’s teaching and research guide our students’ learning, expand the boundaries of knowledge and creativity of our human experience and support ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s educational missions. To…
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Salvatore J. Petrilli ’05, EdD, is the associate dean for academic operations and general education in the College of Arts and Sciences. This is a leadership position with primary responsibilities for curriculum design (including serving as the co-chair of the University General Education Committee), academic administration, budgeting and assessment. Previously the chair and associate professor…
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Five recent College of Arts and Sciences graduates were named in 2020 to ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's 10 Under 10, a prestigious honor celebrating grads who have achieved exceptional career and professional accomplishments—before even celebrating their 10-year ºüÀêÊÓÆµ reunion. We celebrate their success.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has been ranked No. 24 on the list of best addiction counseling programs in the United States for its MA in Mental Health Counseling and MA in General Psychology, both with a substance abuse counseling concentrations.
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Published:On May 6, Long Island Business News will honor Graziela Fusaro, the director of ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's Innovation Center, with a 2021 Executive Circle Award. The award recognizes senior-level executives who have demonstrated remarkable vision and leadership.
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Published:Understanding data—and how to use it—is a critical part of any career today. Beginning Monday, May 31, in collaboration with the IBM digital badging program, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ’s Innovation Center will offer a six-week synchronous online class in data science and design thinking. Led by ºüÀêÊÓÆµ experts accredited in IBM Skills Academy, this new collaborative program will…
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Published:An increasing number of school districts and organizations on Long Island have signed up to participate in ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s Diversity Certificate program.
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Andy Atzert, dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, shares expertise in an Abound: Finish College/Colleges of Distinction story about returning to college.
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Published:Like many first-year students, Alberto Cruz didn't come to ºüÀêÊÓÆµ with a career planned out. He was from nearby Hicksville, New York, and wanted to stay local. He also knew he wanted to help people. “Coming out of high school, I wanted either to be a nurse or a social worker," he said, adding that ºüÀêÊÓÆµ offered him a scholarship and had strong programs in both fields.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has introduced a Bachelor of Arts program designed to give students the foreign language and intercultural skills necessary to thrive in today's global economy. The new BA in Languages and Cultures is a versatile degree that empowers students to become global citizens.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is taking a major step forward in serving nontraditional students and adult learners looking to acquire new skills and advance their careers. The University's College of Professional and Continuing Studies has introduced more than 50 certificate programs and workshops in a number of high-demand areas.
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Published:COVID-19 has sparked a greater need for mental health care—and mental health practitioners and scholars. ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is at the forefront with three prestigious mental health-focused programs, including two at our renowned Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology and one at the College of Nursing and Public Health that prepares nurses for advanced practice in caring for body and mind.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business has introduced three new advanced graduate certificate programs—in business analytics, digital marketing and marketing analytics.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ’s master’s degree program in nursing is 109th nationally on the recently announced 2022 U.S. News & World Report Graduate School Rankings—up from 131st in last year’s list. The latest U.S. News review compares 220 nursing programs nationally. ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is one of 11 from the state of New York to be ranked among the top 166 (with…
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Published:This summer, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ will offer more than 200 courses, in a mix of in-person, online, hybrid formats. Summer at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is a great opportunity to help students get ahead, catch up or even learn new skills.
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Published:Interested in earning a master's degree in teaching—with a paid internship? Graduate enrollment is now open for ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's New York Noyce STEAM Pipeline Program. Seven scholarships are available for candidates applying for the 2021–2022 school year.
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100-Percent First-Time Pass Rate for Student Psychiatric Mental Health–Nurse Practitioners
CategoriesPublished:The demand for skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners is growing and ºüÀêÊÓÆµ graduates are ready to answer the call. ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has announced a 100-percent first-time pass rate for graduates who took the ANCC Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam in 2020.
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Published:It's one of ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's newest majors and one of the most innovative ways we are expanding in the field. Our BS in Health Sciences creates pathways to a variety of careers in healthcare.
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Published:ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is determined to advance women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. See how our mentoring approach, small class sizes and commitment to overcome a historic imbalance are yielding results.
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Published:The Niche Best Colleges for Nursing in America rankings have just been released, and ºüÀêÊÓÆµ's nursing program landed fifth in the state and in the top 15 percent nationwide. Hear insights from our students and faculty—and meet our remarkable pediatric simulator, Hal.