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Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I am thrilled to share more exciting news regarding the governance and future of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Healthcare visionary and social impact leader Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, has officially joined our Board of Trustees. Michael’s remarkable career spans global leadership roles in healthcare, public policy and crisis management. During his…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was exactly where many of you will be tomorrow: in an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ classroom. At the time, I was serving as a New York state senator, but I was also an adjunct faculty member here, teaching a political science course. When I received a call…

Dear Â鶹´«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 Â鶹´«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…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Cheung-Gaffney, JD, as Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s general counsel, as well as the formal establishment of the Office of Legal Affairs. This strategic shift to internal legal counsel was one of my first priorities after taking office in June. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has traditionally relied on outsourced…

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.

Before becoming the 11th president of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, board of trustees chair Michael Balboni ’81, JD, sat down with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students in a TikTok series that won national recognition—and earned thousands of views.

Â鶹´«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, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ undergraduate and graduate students from all eight of the University’s schools and colleges celebrated their milestones and achievements.

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I write to you today with a profound sense of gratitude, excitement and humility. It is the honor of a lifetime to be selected as the 11th president of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. I want to extend my deepest thanks to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Board of Trustees, Acting Chair William Fuessler and the Presidential…

The Â鶹´«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

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we open our doors for Spring 2026, I hope you are feeling rejuvenated and ready for a great semester ahead. Whether you are returning to campus, joining us for the first time or logging in online, welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­! Over the next few months, I encourage you to take…

After 18 years at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, one of New York State’s most lauded private universities, Interim President Christopher Storm knows a thing or two about preparing students for the workplace.

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Nearly 400 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students currently rely on federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to meet their basic food needs. With reports that these benefits could be halted as soon as November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, many in our community may soon face serious food insecurity. We…

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ officially launched the national search for its 11th President this week, welcoming applicants from across the nation to consider leading this U.S. News & World Report Best College.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has once again been recognized among the nation’s top institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, with the undergraduate nursing program making one of the most significant gains in recent years.

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I’m saddened to share the news that Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Board of Trustees Member Emerita Angela Jaggar ‘62, MA ‘65, PhD, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Remembered fondly for her intellect, generosity and warmth, Angela’s transformative impact on the University and our students will endure for generations to come. She served…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, The Board of Trustees has begun the process to identify and select Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s next president. We are seeking a visionary leader who understands the mission of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and appreciates its distinguished legacy, is able to balance the needs of students, faculty and staff, while recognizing that change has come for the…

This recognition highlights Dr. Christopher Storm’s significant contributions to education and commitment to shaping the future of learning.

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, Please join us in welcoming Jennifer M. Lancaster, PhD, to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ as the new dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) and executive director of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Manhattan Center—a dual role requiring innovative and experienced leadership to meet the needs of modern students and working professionals. Dr. Lancaster will begin…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dinan, PhD, as interim provost of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Dr. Dinan has served as dean of the Â鶹´«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…

Dear Panthers, Let me be the first to welcome you to a new year at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, where we offer limitless opportunities for students to explore both academic and personal interests—and grow as people, professionals and citizens of the world. I’m proud to serve as the interim president of the extraordinary University you have made…

Dear members of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community, I am honored that Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Board of Trustees has called upon me to serve the institution as interim president. I accept this role with a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to our shared mission. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is a strong community, comprising thousands of current students, a dedicated and…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community,  After ten years leading the University, Dr. Christine M. Riordan is concluding her service as the 10th president of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.  During her tenure, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has been elevated to become a nationally recognized, modern metropolitan university. Dr. Riordan spearheaded the development of the University’s Momentum and Momentum 2 strategic plans with…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, For nearly 130 years, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has weathered change with resilience and integrity. This spring, as shifting federal policies have impacted higher education, our mission has become even more meaningful. We transform the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor, research, creativity and deep community engagement. We…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, As the holiday season arrives, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year we’ve shared and express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for what you bring to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ family. Our story is filled with countless examples of what makes our community special. Together, we’ve overcome challenges…

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Community, I’m saddened to inform you that former Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Board of Trustees Member Thomas J. Donohue, MBA ‘65, ‘98 (Hon.), passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 86. Tom is remembered as a dedicated family man, friend and mentor who built a widely respected presence in the business and political…

Â鶹´«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.

Â鶹´«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.