News at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has once again been recognized among the nation’s top higher education institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, jumping seven positions overall from 2026 to No. 191 and placing among the top 20 universities in New York State. Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is also debuting at No. 93 in the new…
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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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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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Published:Recent history graduate Joseph D’Andrea ’25, MA ’26, interviewed Anagnostis P. Agelarakis, PhD, an internationally recognized bioarchaeologist of Greek antiquities, about the accuracy—and relevance—of the summer blockbuster The Odyssey.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» joins top-ranked universities in the United States on Money’s prestigious list of the 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. With this recognition, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» secures its place ahead of several peer institutions, highlighting the University’s high-value private education, low student debt and strong career outcomes. “This recognition affirms Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s standard of excellence, proving…
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Published:Graduates in the Class of 2026 are going places, many of them quickly. Meet 19 new degree holders who walked off the stage at Commencement knowing exactly where their next steps will be taking them. Whether it’s professional or graduate school or jobs in finance, education, technology, healthcare or business, they’re on their way to leadership positions in their fields.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, in two commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 21. Surrounded by family and friends, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» undergraduate and graduate students from all eight of the University’s schools and colleges celebrated their milestones and achievements.
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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: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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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.
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Published:When Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history, there was quiet confidence that its $100 million goal could be met.
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Published:For many students, study abroad means trips to well-known European destinations. But at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», students traveled farther east —to experience the history and cultures of Vietnam and Thailand.
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Published:Some people may think, in a world of rapidly evolving technology, that English is becoming an outdated major.
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Published:Rahanna Khan ’17, MS, is a PhD student at NYU studying toxicants and child health. At Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», she majored in biology, performed in music ensembles and found her research path through the Honors College. A dedicated mentor and science communicator, Rahanna believes creativity is key to impactful research and outreach.
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Published:Mary Camarano ’17, DMD, is lead associate dentist at a private practice in NYC. A former NE10 champion and Honors College alum, she mentors future dentists, lectures on post-grad success and volunteers in her community. She credits Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» with giving her the foundation for both academic and professional excellence.
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Published:The variety and sophistication of paid research projects undertaken by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students this summer reflects the University's emphasis on undergraduate research.
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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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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Celebrates the Class of 2025 at its 129th Commencement Ceremony on May 20
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Published:Launched in the fall of 1994, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Honors College is now celebrating three decades of excellence in education. As part of that celebration, we spoke with the founding dean, Richard Garner, PhD, and the current dean, Susan Dinan, PhD, about the College and how it has evolved over the years.
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Published:Honors College Sophomore Errah Fawad is relaunching AU PAWS Web Radio (PAWS) and reviving Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s rich history of student broadcasting.
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Published:Seven alumni share how Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» opened doors, helped them overcome personal obstacles and set them up for professional and personal success.
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Published:Inspired by his grandfather’s struggle with Broca’s aphasia, molecular neuroscience major Hemish Naidoo explores scientific literature for patterns in language loss. His goal is to find clues that could inform future treatments and support those affected by similar conditions.
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Published:At Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», research is highly valued for undergrads as well as graduate students. This summer, six undergraduates are making new discoveries—inside and out of the lab.