The Press Club of Long Island named Emma Robinson, editor of the LIU Post student newspaper The Tide, as the “Best College Newspaper Reporter” of the year. Robinson also earned second place in the “Best Student Feature Story” and “Best Student Investigative Journalism” categories, while former editor Dylan Valic ’21 earned third place for “Best Student News Story.”

Senior playwrighting major Brett Wolfe was awarded a certificate of merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Playwriting Program for his play, “Simulacrum.” Additionally, Wolfe’s full-length play, “Dogs of Peace: A Fantasia on the Hardship of Being” premieres in the Post Theatre Company’s fall 2022 season and will be directed by a professional guest director.

Kelly Nash was named head coach of the Sharks women’s ice hockey program after serving as associate head coach and head scout for the Premier Hockey Federation’s Metropolitan Riveters. Nash won two national championships as a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin and spent six seasons as an assistant coach at the collegiate level with a focus on player development, recruiting, practice planning, video analysis and scouting.

Dr. Zsolt Kulcsar ’20 was chosen as the medical director of the virtual care team for Lee Health, a leading health system in Southwest Florida. Dr. Kulcsar previously implemented a digital footprint for medical and surgical practices and expanded the telehealth services across White Plains Hospital as the associate medical director and chief of service rheumatology.

Jen Lapera ’04 was selected as vice president and casualty leader for M&T Insurance Agency’s real estate and construction practice. Lapera is responsible for managing casualty insurance placement, program design, and strategy for MTIA’s New York City clients and is also involved in complex casualty placements across the company’s footprint.

Timothy J. Russo ’08 was named assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Commack Union Free school District. Russo previously served as principal at Harborfields High School and works extensively with committees concerning social and emotional learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, counseling, strategic planning, and the NYS Seal of Biliteracy.

Dr. Bhaskar Das, professor of pharmaceutical sciences, earned two recent grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling $4.5 million to continue his development of life-changing treatments for brain cancer and kidney disease. His studies concentrate on glioblastoma, the most aggressive primary brain tumor, and diabetic kidney disease.

Jordan Levine brings his impressive résumé to campus as a former Major League Lacrosse All-Star and champion with the Toronto Nationals. Levine led the Mercy College men’s lacrosse team to the Division II national championship game in 2022 and produced a 110-39 overall record in 10 seasons. He earned three straight East Coast Conference Coach of the Year awards, and five overall.

Donna McGregor ’13 was appointed as the president St. Lawrence Health, which includes three hospitals and multiple facilities in Northern New York. McGregor has served nearly 25 years in the New York State health care industry as an executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of various hospitals and health systems.

Louis Onyango Otieno ’97 was chosen as board chairman of Airtel Networks Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa. Otieno previously led Microsoft’s operations in Africa in different capacities for 21 years, and he also serves as chairman of the board for Sera Afrika and Absa Asset Management.