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Published:Showstopping performances by alumni and students joined heartfelt tributes to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» standout supporters as the University honored its rich legacy and contributions to the arts at the 23rd annual President's Gala, An Evening for the Arts at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»: Legends and Legacies, on June 10 at the Garden City Hotel.
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, In December 2019, our university was fortunate to gain the service of Dr. Jacqueline Jones LaMon, JD, MFA, as its vice president of diversity and inclusion, bringing with her more than 13 years of prior leadership in the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community as a professor of English, program director for our MFA in Creative…
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I’m saddened to inform you of the passing of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Thomas F. Motamed, BA ’71, JD, on April 18, 2023. The namesake of our Garden City campus stadium, Motamed Field, Tom was a loyal friend and generous supporter of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» who served with distinction as a…
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Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, As most of us settled safely into our evening routines last night, tragic news broke that a shooter on the Michigan State University campus killed three students and critically wounded five more. I am heartbroken for the MSU community. They endured unimaginable fear and dread yesterday, like too many campuses before them.…
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President Riordan is interviewed about successful initiatives at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» and future plans for the University.
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Welcome to Fall 2022 at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
CategoriesPublished:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Students, Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to welcome everyone to Fall 2022 on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s campuses to continue our 126-year tradition of student success. This academic year marks the launch of our Momentum 2 strategic plan, which will guide our University through 2027 with increasingly innovative goals. Our mission to transform the lives…
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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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Every year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» honors four exceptional employees with a President’s Award for Excellence and one employee with the President’s Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to President Christine M. Riordan, the honorees “have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing an extraordinary level of service to the University, and working to advance our shared…
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Every year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» honors four exceptional employees with a President’s Award for Excellence and one employee with the President’s Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to President Christine M. Riordan, the honorees “have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing an extraordinary level of service to the University, and working to advance our shared…
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Every year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» honors four exceptional employees with a President’s Award for Excellence and one employee with the President’s Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to President Christine M. Riordan, PhD, the honorees “have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing an extraordinary level of service to the University, and working to advance our…
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Every year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» honors four exceptional employees with a President’s Award for Excellence and one employee with the President’s Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to President Christine M. Riordan, the honorees “have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing an extraordinary level of service to the University, and working to advance our shared…
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Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, Our senior leadership and I are heartbroken and angered by the tragic events in Buffalo, New York, over the weekend. We grieve with the victims’ families and friends and their communities. It is deeply troubling that violent hate crimes have become commonplace. We explicitly condemn white supremacy and violence of any kind.…
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» welcomed more than 350 participants at its fifth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 26. The day of learning, empowerment and career networking was held in the newly renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Garden City, New York, campus.
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Published:Record-breaking day generates support for scholarships, athletics and student-centered programs.
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Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, As we continue to witness Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many of us are concerned and anxious about the human toll and implications for our global community. Our Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» family cares deeply about the safety and well-being of all people, especially those most impacted by the ongoing violence. The Office of International Student…
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President Christine Riordan shares her predictions for higher education in 2022.
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The Nassau County executive-elect named several Long Island leaders to his transition team, including Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» President Christine M. Riordan. The announcement was also in Patch.com.
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Published:Goal 5 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», 2015–2021, directed the University to build on its “financial and operational strength.” Over the past six years, we have taken greater advantage of our existing resources, streamlining operations and integrating new processes. Our goal is to maintain a seamlessly high-functioning, highly regarded enterprise. Below, we share…
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Published:Goal 1 of the Momentum plan committed the University to placing a new "emphasis on world-class academics."
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Published:Goal 3 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», 2015-2021 committed the University to becoming a "model of diversity and inclusion."
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President Christine M. Riordan is featured on the list of the most influential individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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In a podcast episode, President Christine M. Riordan discusses her own journey into higher education leadership, how students benefit from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» experience, and the University's role in academia, the region and the world.
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Published:Thomas Kline, EdD, will join Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Executive Leadership team as vice president of University advancement and external relations beginning November 1. Dr. Kline is currently vice president for institutional advancement at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he has served in several roles since 2013.
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Family, For many of us, the images and emotions of September 11, 2001, are etched in our memories—20 years old but unforgettable and vivid. When we honor this day collectively, we turn terror into unity. We care for one another. We remember what unites us. As a community and as individuals, we grieve…
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Students, Faculty and Staff, In this, the 125th anniversary year of our founding, we are pleased to welcome everyone to Fall 2021 on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s campus, at our satellite centers and in our online programs. After these unusual 18 months and with the many adjustments we have all made for health and safety, we want to…
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Marsha J. Tyson Darling, PhD, Appointed Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives
CategoriesPublished:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marsha J. Tyson Darling, PhD, to the position of special assistant to the president for strategic initiatives. Dr. Darling’s appointment will be effective September 1, 2021. Dr. Darling has been a dynamic member of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community as a leader, scholar, program manager, professor and…
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is pleased to announce the creation of a Staff Council.
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On a podcast featured on InnovateLI, President Christine M. Riordan, PhD, discusses managing the pandemic, innovation and the future of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».