Occupational Therapy Professor Creates Innovative Planner for Students and Practitioners
Dr. Robin Akselrud, assistant professor of occupational therapy, recently released a 2021 mindfulness/motivational planner, the My OT Journey Planner. The planner, specific to occupational therapy,...
Social Work Student Recognized by NYPD
Jada Shipmon-Richards, a sergeant in the New York Police Department (NYPD) and student in LIU’s Master of Social Work program, was recognized by the...
Experienced Midwife Joins Award-Winning Hospital System
Cheshire Medical Center, part of New Hampshire’s award-winning Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health network, announced that Julie Virgin ’11 has joined the women’s health department. Virgin most...
Prestigious Banking Executive Named Board Chairman
Lester Owens ’79, senior executive vice president and head of operations for Wells Fargo & Company, was appointed as chair of the RWJBarnabas Health...
Dean Seinfeld Voted to Prestigious Foundation Board
The Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation (LEAF) announced that Dr. Laura Seinfeld, dean of the Long Island University School of Education, was unanimously voted...
$2 Million Gift for College of Veterinary Medicine
Long Island University has received a $2 million gift from the 2007 Forbes Entrepreneur of the Year Clint Severson and Conni Ahart for the new College...
Women’s Volleyball Advances to NCAA Tournament
The LIU women's volleyball team is heading to “The Big Dance.” The Sharks earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament and won the Northeast...
Superintendent Elected President of National Association
Shari L. Camhi ‘90, superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District in Baldwin, New York, has been elected as the 2021-22 president-elect of...
New York Regents name Alumna as Long Island Representative
The New York State Legislature voted to appoint Felicia Thomas-Williams ’96 as Long Island’s representative on the New York State Board of Regents, the...
Experienced Principal Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
Timothy J. Russo ’08 was named assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Commack Union Free school District. Russo previously served as...