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Published:An innovative new program, one of the first of its kind on Long Island and one of only a few in the country, now connects Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» with local community college students—streamlining their path to a bachelor's degree.
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Published:When the COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of colleges and universities to shutter their campuses, a group of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students came up with an idea: They'd build a digital replica of the Garden City campus in the popular game Minecraft so they could have a virtual college experience.
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Published:Across New York City’s diverse neighborhoods, schools struggle to attract and retain the talented teachers that students deserve. To address this critical issue, the New York City Department of Education’s Teaching Fellows Program awarded Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» a $9 million grant in April. The Teaching Fellows Program at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», which will start in January 2022 and…
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Published:This past year, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community showed its resilience and strength as we Zoomed through classes and meetings, connected with one another over FaceTime and dreamed of better days ahead. Now that the world is starting to reopen, our future is bright and the Panther community is ready to be back together in full force.
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Published:Now in its third year, our Hispanic Community Partnership Program has more than tripled in attendance and is drawing interest from Hispanic teens as far away as California. The program is just one part of our commitment to student success and access to education, and a significant stepping-stone toward our goal to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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Published:Many people look at theater as a form of entertainment, but what if theater could be a catalyst to learning? That's exactly what Micah Oelze, PhD, assistant professor of history, had in mind when he decided to bring Theatre of the Oppressed NYC to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».
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On June 24, 2021, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» will honor David Machlis, PhD, an associate professor of finance and economics at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, by presenting him with the inaugural President's Humanitarian Award.
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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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³». In addition to being able to live at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» and participate in University activities, they will gain easy access to streamlined transfer pathways for completing…
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Published:The first of its kind when it was founded almost 50 years ago, the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is nationally known for reimagining clinical psychology and for its contributions to research.
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Published:An increasing number of school districts and organizations on Long Island have signed up to participate in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Diversity Certificate program.
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Published:When classrooms were forced to adapt to virtual learning due to COVID-19, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s School of Social Work came up with a plan to ensure that students would still be able to gain experience in the field of social work.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Gives Back Month is an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» tradition. Spearheaded by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), it offers students multiple ways to make an impact on our community throughout the month of March.
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Published:Like many first-year students, Alberto Cruz didn’t come to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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…
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Published:For nearly a decade, accounting students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» have helped low-income individuals and families on Long Island prepare their tax returns. The students, working together with Bethpage Federal Credit Union, are part of a nationwide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Published:For the fourth consecutive year, an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» student has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Miguel Velasquez, a sophomore in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s prestigious Levermore Global Scholars program who is majoring in history in the accelerated 4+1 Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP), has been selected as a 2021–2022 Newman Civic Fellow.
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In 1950, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» School of Social Work was founded to better the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities. Last year, the School of Social Work celebrated 70 years of cultivating leaders who are advancing the field of social work by being strong advocates for social justice and driving forces for ethical social work practices.
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Published:Since the January reopening of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s newly renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC), several local and state government officials and community members have stopped by to visit. In early February, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Evlyn Tsimis, JD, deputy county executive for economic development, took a tour of the completely reimagined building and hub of the University's Garden City campus.
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Published:During February and into March, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» acknowledges the achievements, sacrifices and accomplishments of Black people in our own community and around the world.
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Farmingdale, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Launch Partnership for Guaranteed Admission to Four Graduate Programs
CategoriesPublished:Farmingdale State College and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» have launched a streamlined partnership to expand student success. Farmingdale students can now access articulated pathways to continue their graduate studies at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» in four master’s degree programs: Business Analytics, Computer Science, General Psychology (with a human resource management concentration) and Sport Management (offering both in-person and online options).
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Published:To Members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, In light of the profoundly disturbing events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, we invite our Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty, staff and students to join an open community forum and panel discussion. Please save the date: Tuesday, January 12 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. “Assault on the Capitol and Democracyâ€�…
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Published:Each year, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Prize for Leadership is awarded to Garden City high school students in recognition of their exemplary academic achievement and community service.
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Progress on the UC renovation is featured in The Garden City News.
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Published:In late summer 2019, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» constructed a temporary dining hall on campus to serve meals while the Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC) was undergoing major renovations and expansion. Called the Panthers’ Den, the facility has served students and others on campus well. But with the impending completion of the UC renovations—planned reopening will…
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», RJ Productions and Spot-On Entertainment are collaborating on a new concert series streaming live this November and December. The Live From Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Concert Series will bring Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Performing Arts Center (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» PAC) on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. EST.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» observes National Native American Heritage Month in a new way this year—thanks to several departments and campus groups, including a new student group, the Indigenous Peoples Awareness Coalition (IPAC).
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Dear Panthers and Families, It was great to see so many of you engaged and having fun during our successful Virtual Spirit Weekend last weekend. Capturing our Panther Pride virtually was a challenge we’ve been working on for months, and I think our community knocked it out of the park. Whether you mixed and mingled,…
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Published:What happens to live entertainment production during a pandemic? It stops, then it adapts. On October 1, two alumni in the business—Joe Minoso '01 and Dana Blair '04, MBA '08—gave an online audience an inside look at the industry's struggles this year, how it's changed now that production has resumed and where it's headed.
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Published:Voting for the annual Bethpage Best of Long Island contest has begun and, as in recent years, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is well represented among the nominations, including these “best” categories: College/University College President College Sports Program Concert Venue Theater Arts Center Mascot Public Garden College Sports Coach—with five Panther head coaches making the cut Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is…