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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Students, Faculty, Administration and Staff, As we come to the close of the Spring 2026 semester, we’d like to share some updates on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaccreditation process and how we’ve progressed during the semester. A successful reaccreditation relies on the voices of our entire community, and…
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Published:How do birds make parenting decisions? An Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty member is conducting fascinating research to understand the complexities of the avian parent and child relationship.
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Published:Few students—or parents—would say that homework is their favorite time of day. And parenting approaches vary from completely hands-off to über-involved when it comes to providing assistance with assignments. What’s really best for kids when it comes to homework help?
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Published:With vaccines dominating the news, and misinformation spreading rapidly, an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» professor specializing in public health and disease prevention launched a study. The goal: to get to the heart of why parents choose—or refuse—to vaccinate their children.
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Published:Leading intimate partner violence expert shares eye-opening data and a call to action
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Published:Clinical associate professor Stephen Shore advises the first PBS Kids show headlined by a character with autism
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Published:Does too much empathy increase anxiety—or vice versa? A group of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» researchers sought to find out.
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Published:An Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty study shows how government subsidies may fail to get more electric vehicles on the road.
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, Please join us in welcoming Jennifer M. Lancaster, PhD, to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» as the new dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) and executive director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Manhattan Center—a dual role requiring innovative and experienced leadership to meet the needs of modern students and working professionals. Dr. Lancaster will begin…
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, It’s a profound pleasure to share with you, in my first announcement as interim provost, that Nicole C. Rudolph, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Honors College. Dr. Rudolph is a valued leader, respected colleague and educator, and a wealth of knowledge—as evidenced by her title of Jeopardy!…
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dinan, PhD, as interim provost of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³». Dr. Dinan has served as dean of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Honors College since 2019, and her thoughtful and strategic leadership in this role has consistently diversified recruitment and strengthened student success. As interim provost, Dr. Dinan…
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New Leadership for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Libraries
CategoriesPublished:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, In the year-and-a-half period during which Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Libraries has been under interim leadership, we have been able to reflect upon the needs and opportunities of this pivotal Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» institution. After much consideration, we will embark on a different approach than has been taken in the past with a shared goal to deepen and…
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Sandra Castro, PhD, Appointed Interim Dean of College of Professional and Continuing Studies
CategoriesPublished:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Castro, PhD, as interim dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), effective March 15, upon the retirement of Andy Atzert, EdD, the College’s dean since 2019. In this role, Dr. Castro will provide leadership continuity in support of the CPCS mission…
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, The Bhisé Global Understanding Project (BGUP) was founded at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» in 2023 through the generosity of Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, with a multidisciplinary vision to explore critical issues in our world and educate students to become globally minded thinkers and leaders. Among its activities, this initiative has taken two groups of…
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Published:Watch Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s president, provost, board of trustees chair, and faculty and student leaders share words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories. Their messages highlighted a day to remember.
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Published:A $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the largest ever received from the NSF by the University, will fund scholarships for high-achieving, Pell-eligible students from local high schools who want to major in STEM fields.
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Published:Who are Gen Z, and how can we understand them better? Two of our faculty members have recently published research providing insights into the mental health challenges facing this distinctive group and its political viewpoints. Now 20 percent of the American population, Gen Z individuals are a powerful voice for change.
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Published:For the first time ever, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject.
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Published:Thanks to a major gift from Bharat Bhisé, MBA '78, students and faculty will examine history, relations and economics to address global issues and increase understanding.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s largest first-year class ever became “official" on Sunday at the annual Matriculation ceremony at the University's Center for Sports and Recreation.
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Published:Dear Students, As we prepare for the exciting move to our new location in Brooklyn, we want to provide you with information and resources to make your transition as seamless as possible. As we’ve shared previously, our new location at 179 Livingston Street (floors five to seven) at the St. Francis College (SFC) campus in…
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Published:At Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», from day one, our new PATH core curriculum—with its focus on Preparation, Awareness, Transformation and Hands-On Learning—points students in the right direction on their pathway to college and lifetime learning.
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Published:In Fall 2022 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» opened the new Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works to further our emphasis on and support of student research.
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Published:Three inspiring alumni have joined the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees, bringing a wealth of international experience and business success. We are delighted to introduce them.
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Published:After a national search, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has named Deborah Hunt, PhD, as the next dean of its College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), effective July 25. Dr. Hunt is currently a professor and associate dean of nursing at Mercy College.
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Welcoming Deborah Hunt, PhD '12, as Dean of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s College of Nursing and Public Health
CategoriesPublished:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I’m pleased to share that after a national search for the next dean of our College of Nursing and Public Health, I have appointed Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, a highly qualified administrator, experienced nursing professor and esteemed graduate of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s PhD in Nursing program to this pivotal role. Dr. Hunt’s appointment will…
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Published:Unique to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», the Viret Family Faculty Leadership Fellows Program develops aspiring University administrators and leaders. Paris-based donor Lionel Viret ’95 established this innovative program with a $1 million donation. (This year's Fellows, above.)
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Published:The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced that Diann Cameron Kelly, PhD, associate provost for student success at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2022–2023.
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Published:The path to earning a bachelor's degree doesn't always run smoothly. Sometimes students are sidelined by personal responsibilities, or they have a change of heart or a career opportunity.