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On October 16, 2026, sociology grad Vincent Tizzio ’89 stepped onto the New York Stock Exchange platform with his staff to ring the closing bell. He was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company he leads, AXIS Capital, now a multibillion-dollar enterprise.
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Published:A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family.
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Published:The double alumna and longtime Garden City educator established a new endowed scholarship at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s 2026 gala.
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Published:On September 11, 2001, history did not just unfold on television screens across the globe—it hit directly at the heart of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community.
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Published:With the recent appointment of Leonard C. Achan ’99 as chair of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees and the election of Northwell Health CEO Emeritus Michael Dowling as a trustee, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is reinforcing its leadership in the field of healthcare education.
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Published:For Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s many first-generation students, and those balancing financial hardship, the dream of a degree is too often overshadowed by fears like these: uncertainty, constant anxiety and the looming threat that financial barriers will cut their journey short. Then comes the email: You have been awarded a scholarship.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has spent decades quietly outthinking and out-innovating institutions many times its size. The following “firstsâ€� aren’t just milestones—they are the blueprints for how Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is changing the world.
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Published:From aquariums to courtrooms to emergency rooms, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» biology graduates are building careers in a variety of fields.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» celebrates the careers of alumni within the entertainment industry, from award winners to the artists working behind the scenes.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» theater graduate Lucas Iverson ’17 has hit a major career milestone. At just 30, the actor plays fourth-year medical student James Ogilvie on HBO Max’s hit drama series The Pitt—which recently took home the award for Best Drama Series at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. He will be making his off-Broadway debut this month.
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Sean Culkin ’17, MS ’22
CategoriesPublished:Sean Culkin ’17, MS ’22, chose Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» because Bridges to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» offered the support he needed as an autistic student.
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Lori Jabour ’16, DDS
CategoriesPublished:Lori Jabour ’16, DDS, found at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» a strong science curriculum, close faculty attention and broad opportunities that shaped both her profession and her purpose.
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Deanna Young ’18, RN
CategoriesPublished:Deanna Young ’18, RN, chose Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» for the strength and reputation of its nursing program.
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Andrew Jacobson ’20, MS ’21
CategoriesPublished:Andrew Jacobson ’20, MS ’21, saw Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s ability to develop students as leaders through his older sister's experience as an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» graduate.
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Jeneanne DeBois ’16
CategoriesPublished:Jeneanne DeBois ’16 arrived at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» planning to become an English teacher, but the University gave her room to discover a different way to bring stories to young people.
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Ivana Berlin ’18, JD
CategoriesPublished:Ivana Berlin ’18, JD, found her academic direction at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» when courses in criminal justice, sociology and law gave her a framework for examining systemic inequality and imagining better systems.
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Erica Ram ’16, MS
CategoriesPublished:Erica Ram ’16, MS, found at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» the close faculty relationships and hands-on opportunities that would launch their career in technology.
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Jordan Daniel ’17, PsyD
CategoriesPublished:Jordan Daniel ’17, PsyD came to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» as a transfer student seeking the opportunity to compete in soccer at a high level while earning a strong education.
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Hira Javed ’16, MS ’18, JD
CategoriesPublished:Hira Javed ’16, MS ’18, JD, built the intellectual foundation for a wide-ranging legal career at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», where her studies in languages, literatures and cultures and biology encouraged her to stay curious and approach problems from different perspectives.
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Vincent Calvagno is a first-year PhD student in History at Yale University. His research concentrates on the intersection between environmental and intellectual history in colonial New England.
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Published:Lacrosse All-American Kyle Lewis and NE10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver have jumped directly from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» to the professional ranks. Now they’re proving that Division II athletes can perform at the next level—and shining a spotlight on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s powerhouse athletics programs.
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our distinguished alumni who is making an incredible impact in our community. The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees appointed Leonard C. Achan ‘99, MA, RN, ANP, as our new board chair following a special meeting in July, taking over from Trustee…
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Published:When we last caught up with Heather Mau ’11, she had just joined the New York Knicks as a senior athletic trainer. Now, she’s reached the pinnacle of the league as an NBA champion—working alongside stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
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75 Years of Unfiltered Student Voices: Inside Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Award-Winning Newspaper, The Delphian
CategoriesPublished:The ink left by student journalism can teach us a great deal about Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s history.
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Published:When global soccer fans filed into Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chris Leonard ’26 was on the front lines to ensure their match day went smoothly.
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Published:Bruce A. Jones ’82, PhD, LeeAnn Black ’83, Kristopher Amplo ’00 and Walter P. Schmidt ’84 bring decades of experience as leaders in higher education, law, business and finance to the University’s board.
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From Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» to Air Force One: Dr. Robert Darling ’81, MD Reflects on a Lifetime of Service
CategoriesPublished:When Robert Darling ’81, MD, arrived at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» in 1977, he planned to become a physician. Early in his college career, he sought guidance from biology professor Warren Eickelberg—a respected educator, former U.S. Air Force officer and chair of the council that helped develop Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s early pre-professional and joint-degree programs in medicine and dentistry.
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Published:Ask Elliot Gordon MA ‘68 what he remembers most about his time in the Navy, and it isn’t a ship. It isn’t Alaska. It isn’t even bringing a landing ship safely into port while the captain watched from one side of the bridge and the harbor pilot from the other.
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From the Korean DMZ to the Finish Line—William Greenhut ‘66 Reflects on a Lifetime of Service
CategoriesPublished:When William Greenhut ‘66 graduated from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», America was at war. Like many young men of his generation, he faced a decision. “I didn’t avoid the draft,â€� he says. “I enlisted.â€�