News at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
- Giving
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Published:The double alumna and longtime Garden City educator established a new endowed scholarship at ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s 2026 gala.
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Published:With 25,000 donors and 74,000 gifts, the University’s largest fundraising campaign expanded support for scholarships and created more than 250 new funds.
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Published:“A Celebration of Firstsâ€� spotlighted first-generation students, welcomed ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s first alumnus president and celebrated the $103 million impact of the Momentum Campaign.
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Published:For ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±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:A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.
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Published:The Achan family’s generous gift supporting the mission of ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Interfaith Center is a true family affair — and a proud reflection of their own diverse heritage.
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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»â€™s 2026 Giving Day campaign raised a record-breaking $2.25 million in support of its students. Taking place on April 22 and 23, the “1,896 Minutes to Giveâ€� event united the community and far surpassed the initial fundraising goal of $750,000.
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Published:Getting a college degree isn’t always simple—especially when balancing school with life’s responsibilities like work and caregiving.
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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:A $1.77 million planned gift supports both immediate upgrades and long-term excellence at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Performing Arts Center in Garden City, New York.
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An Alumna With Momentum: Helping the Next Generation Go the Extra Lap
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Published:Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Community, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary generosity you have demonstrated. Together, we broke ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s GivingTuesday fundraising record—a bar we’ll challenge ourselves to pass next year! This year, we surpassed our $100,000 goal by more than double, raising $228,471.38 from 356 donors, who made 403 gifts in support of many vital…
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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:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» raised $15 million in 2024–2025 from donors inspired by the public launch of the University’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever.
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Published:A talk with Michael Balboni ’81, JD, former New York state senator and deputy secretary for public safety under two of the state’s governors, about his long connection with Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» and plans for leadership of the University’s board.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with the Audacia Foundation and 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) to offer fully funded scholarships to students pursuing careers in vital healthcare and social service fields. More than 100 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students are expected to benefit from this initiative, with additional scholarships still available…
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» broke records for Giving Day 2025, fueled by the University's Momentum Campaign, Extraordinary Impact, and the generosity of the entire Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community. The theme, 1,896 Minutes of Giving, honored Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s founding in 1896.
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Published:More than 350 students, alumni, professionals, industry leaders and community members were encouraged to “empower, lead and inspireâ€� at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s eighth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29.
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Published:“Making myself available as a mentor and perhaps a role model to aspiring students was an easy and a quite natural extension of my everyday endeavors.�
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Published:Loretta Cangialosi ’80, vice chair of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Trustees, is continuing her unwavering commitment to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students by committing $5 million to the University in support of The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.
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Published:The cookbook offers 30 recipes using ingredients found in the Panther Pantry and the meal kits contain everything pantry-goers need for Thanksgiving except the turkey.
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Published:“These scholarships are a way to give back because ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s given me so much,â€� said the proud Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alumna.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» celebrates the generous members of the Million Dollar Roundtable and unveils a recognition wall in their honor.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» announced the Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact at the annual President's Gala on September 21, launching the public phase of a $100 million fundraising initiative to ensure the University's future as a premier institution and engine for social mobility.
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Published:At the launch of the Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations Thomas Kline, EdD, answers questions about the initiative’s ambitious goals and the lasting benefits it will provide for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students and the University.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Launches Historic $100 Million Fundraising Campaign at 24th Annual President’s Gala
CategoriesPublished:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» officially launched The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, its most ambitious fundraising campaign in the University’s 128-year history, on September 21 at its annual President’s Gala.
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Published:The scholarship established by the former dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health will help students in need pursue their nursing career dreams.
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Published:The $100 million, multiyear effort aims to ensure the University's ability to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of students far into the future.