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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,†he says. “I enlisted.â€
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Published:May graduates Julia Carpio and Hussein Ali Rifath are jump starting their careers with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant fellowships that will place them in front of classrooms in Greece and Spain.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alumnus Evan Pfeufer ’24 has “gone viral†across the country for a prediction he made about the New York Knicks in 2020.
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Dawn Januszkiewicz, MA ’12, assistant director of federal aid programs, provides information on student loan repayment.
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A high school yearbook prediction by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alum Evan Pfeufer ’24 became a popular story in the media across the country. The story has been in dozens of outlets, including People, MSN, Yahoo Sports and News 12 Long Island.
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Long Island’s most influential leaders to be honored at the 2026 Long Island Press Power List
CategoriesPublished:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» President Michael Balboni ’81, JD, is announced as a leader on the outlet’s 2026 Long Island Press Power List.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s involvement in the rise of hip-hop on Long Island is mentioned.
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Published:The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Michael Balboni ’81, JD, a distinguished leader in government, public safety and the private sector, as the University’s 11th president. Balboni will officially take the helm on June 1, 2026
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Published:Giving Day at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has raised record donations in three of the past four years, but the 2026 event on April 22 and 23 reached a heady new level, tripling its goal of $750,000 and becoming the first to raise more than $1 million.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has announced the featured speakers and honorary degree recipients for its 130th Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Published:More than 50 years ago, in the early 1970s, a dedicated group of students in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Communication Department came together to produce a documentary highlighting Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School, an organization committed to helping disadvantaged young people thrive through the power of music. The film, What the Notes Say, was created under the guidance of…
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Published:It is the year of Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.). The bestselling novelist will host Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s third annual Writers & Readers Festival just as her new anthology is published, her iconic novel Practical Magic readies for a return to the screen, a new Broadway adaptation debuts, and her latest novel hits bookstores.
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Published:For alumnus Mark W. Jordan ’63, the scholarship support he received as a student at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» shaped his successful career and inspired a lifelong commitment to creating the same opportunity for others.
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Michael Fernez ’15, information security analyst at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», shares his expertise in this story about identity theft.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» art graduates prove that a creative career is not only viable, but that the possibilities are limitless.
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The return of rap group Public Enemy, featuring Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alumnus Chuck D ’84, ’13 (Hon.), to the stage is featured.
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Published:A new “collective of perspectives†has been tapped to guide College of Arts and Sciences strategy and ensure that future generations of graduates are equipped to lead in an unpredictable world.
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Published:The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community mourns the loss of Patrick Coonan ’78, EdD, dean emeritus of the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), whose visionary leadership, dedication to service and deep love for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» shaped generations of students and the future of healthcare education at the University.
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An Alumna With Momentum: Helping the Next Generation Go the Extra Lap
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Published:The 100 percent acceptance rate of Honors College students who applied to medical school in 2025 highlights the College’s long success in preparing students for professional schools.