Kennedy Center Gives National Recognition to Student Playwright

Senior playwrighting major Brett Wolfe was awarded a certificate of merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Playwriting Program for his...

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,...

Olympic Medalist Defeats Harvard Fencer for NCAA Championship

Junior Mo Elsayed won a gold medal and claimed the NCAA Division I collegiate fencing championship in the men's epee, defeating Henry Lawson of...

The New Vice President at Capitol Studios

LIU alumnus Roey Hershkovitz (BFA in Broadcasting, ’00) is the new Vice President at Capitol Studios, the iconic recording studio located in Hollywood’s landmark...

Showcasing Student Entrepreneurship on Long Island

LIU hosted more than 3,000 students from approximately 100 high schools and middle schools across Long Island as part of the Virtual Enterprises Regional...

Veterinary Medicine Students Win Awards at National Competition

LIU College of Veterinary Medicine students participated in the American Veterinary Medical Association’s 22nd Annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest. Long Island University was the only...

Brooklyn Paramount Theater Reopening

Live Nation opened the Brooklyn Paramount theater on the Brooklyn campus with a performance by Damian & Stephen Marley. Brooklyn Paramount’s grand opening marks...

Championship Victory Sends Morris to NCAA Regionals

Syd Morris won the 2024 EAGL Conference All-Around Championship, becoming the first gymnast in LIU history to win the prestigious title. The Pennsylvania native...

Top Principals in New York

Two LIU alumni, Dr. Alison Clark (’01) and Jonathan Slaybaugh (’90) earned Principal of the Year honors in their respective categories by the School...

Insurance Firm Merges With Leading Metropolitan Area Partner

  Stephen J. Folan, ’81, owner of The Folan Agency Ltd., an independent insurance firm located for 60 years in Port Washington, joined The Whitmore...