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Long Island Press: LIU Post Unveils Start-Up Institute

LIU Post on Friday unveiled the first phase of an aggressive strategy to bring innovative minds, possibly the next Jobs or Zuckerberg, to its campus.

While technology giant Apple was conceived out of a California garage and Facebook in a Harvard dorm, the Brookville university is following in the direction of other universities that are hoping to foster innovation right on campus.The university’s mission is to attract creative minds to its T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, named after the billionaire philanthropist who contributed a $5 million grant to help fund the project. The goal is to put young minds, educators, and successful leaders of industry together under one roof to spearhead innovation.

LIU President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline said at the institute’s official ribbon cutting Friday that the university intends to attract entrepreneurs from around the world and cultivate young people to become leaders in their own industry.

“We are going to push you to be the very best,” Cline said.

Sanford’s generous grant helped the university renovate its historic Bush-Brown Hall. Sanford, who was in attendance Friday, acknowledged that “start-ups are tough” but recalled how his own bank steadily grew over two decades.

He said the key to success is to surround yourself with experienced people.

“At the end of the day, you need someone who has been there, done that,” said Sanford, owner of South Dakota-based First Premier Bank.

That message is at the core of the institute, officials said.

“It not only seeks to expand entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the whole region, it also is about bringing young people in and getting them started with entrepreneurship early on,” Cline told the Press.

Cline said the plan is to have 20 students each year involved in the program. They’ll be awarded scholarships, have access to faculty experts and the ability to take advantage of other campus-based institutes to help them along their path.

Dr. Robert M. Valli, dean of LIU-Post’s College of Management, noted the growth of incubators regionally and across the country. The advantage LIU-Post has, he said, is its access to investors, being in one of the wealthiest zip codes in America, and an ambitious student body.

“We want to reach out to nascent companies that are starting in New York or outside of New York, or even outside of the country,” Valli said, “and bring them here and help them launch into industry.”

Providing a base for both startups to work at the institute and students with entrepreneurial minds to learn could turn LIU-Post into a “nexus” for innovation, he said.

The institute has already attracted several start-ups, including EParel, a tech company that tries to help the hotel industry be more efficient, and Bayside Brewery, which uses a technology to speed up fermentation.

Launching the institute is just the beginning for the university. The second phase of the project includes adding a 12,000 square-foot extension to the existing building that will serve as the incubator space. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.

Newsday: LIU Post Gets $5M Incubator Gift

LIU Brooklyn Awarded $80K National Endowment for the Humanities Connections Grant for Community Urban Sustainability Program

Brooklyn (May 3, 2017) —LIU Brooklyn announced an $80,065 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the school’s Campus-Community Urban Sustainability Program (CUSP).  CUSP will provide opportunities for campus members to investigate and address urban sustainability issues from an interdisciplinary perspective richly informed by the humanities.  The program also features experiential learning opportunities for students as well as public events, programs, and activities in partnership with other urban institutions.

The project will be led by Dr. Deborah Mutnick, Professor of English and Co-Director of the LIU Brooklyn Learning Communities.  Dr. Mutnick previously received an NEH Digital Humanities Startup Grant for The Pathways to Freedom Digital Narrative Project and is co-editor of Reflections: A Journal of Public Rhetoric, Civic Writing, and Service Learning. In addition to Dr. Mutnick, the interdisciplinary team consists of Dr. Margaret Cuonzo (Chair, Philosophy Department), Dr. Timothy Leslie (Associate Professor of Biology), Dr. Carole Griffiths (Associate Professor of Biology) and Dr. Jay Shuttleworth (Chair, Adolescent Education).  This team will support the development of an interdisciplinary cluster of courses in sustainability with the option of a minor.

“This grant builds on our core roots in the humanities and provide an interdisciplinary opportunity to address critical issues of urban sustainability,” Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline said.  “I applaud Dr. Mutnick and her team for developing CUSP and the opportunities it will provide for our students and the community.”

CUSP will create: (1) an integrated set of courses in four disciplines (biology, English, philosophy, and adolescent education); (2) experiential learning opportunities for students through internships, service learning, and research with community collaborators, including the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation and the Brooklyn Collection of the Brooklyn Public Library; and (3) spaces and opportunities for dialogue with the campus and community. A major aim of the grant project is to institutionalize sustainability studies at the LIU Brooklyn Campus.

“CUSP tackles the compelling need for humans to live more sustainably within the limits of the planet’s ecosystems,” Dr. Mutnick said.  “Following the lead of national organizations like the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, CUSP aims to build a campus-wide initiative at LIU Brooklyn to cultivate consciousness and promote civic and ethical behavior among all community members, especially undergraduate students, through engagement in interdisciplinary studies of sustainability.”

Another major consequence of CUSP’s work is the development of partnerships within the wider community of Brooklyn and New York City. Partnering with cultural institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History and the Brooklyn Public Library will enrich CUSP’s core classes and activities through public events, programs, and opportunities. In addition, the program will strengthen ties with local urban farms and smaller groups like The Youth Farm, Kingsborough Community College Urban Farm, and the Old Stone House permaculture garden. CUSP will plan events and activities with these organizations, including class visits to farms, guest lectures on campus, and research and service-learning projects, which will be integrated into ongoing programs and partnerships. CUSP is also committed to developing a small, on-site community garden to serve as both a lab for the students and an inspiration for the campus.

This grant was one of just 208 humanities projects funded throughout the nation.  These grants include programs that support international collaboration, engage students in interdisciplinary courses, and help veterans.

“NEH grants matter in the many communities we serve around the country–in preserving cultural heritage, supporting local cultural organizations, and helping teachers teach and students learn,” said Chairman William D. Adams. “Our grants also matter at the national level, where they preserve our history and acquaint people more deeply with our cultural and political traditions. In making the humanities accessible to all Americans, NEH serves the common good.”

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by this study do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

LIU Announces Launch of T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute

BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (May 5, 2017) – Long Island University has partnered with celebrated entrepreneur and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford to advance the University’s leadership in entrepreneurial education through the creation of the LIU T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute. This bold initiative exemplifies how thought leaders across academia and industry can collaborate to provide a business education that meets the needs of 21st century students.

The official ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of Phase I of the project, which consists of 3,935 sq feet of newly renovated space within historic Bush-Brown Hall, adjacent to the LIU Post campus. The ribbon cutting event included remarks from Brookville Mayor Dan Serota, LIU President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, Chairman of the LIU Board of Trustees Eric Krasnoff, and T. Denny Sanford.  New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra and Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker attended as well.

“LIU is shaping an entrepreneurial culture powered by innovation and ingenuity,” Dr. Cline said. “We are proud to join with T. Denny Sanford as we take the next great step forward in our history of leadership in business education and our commitment to cultivating a creative spirit alongside genuine business intelligence in our students.”

“Helping LIU students discover and develop an entrepreneurial mindset is an investment that will have ripple effects throughout the northeast and across the globe,” Mr. Sanford said. “The Sanford Institute at LIU will create the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, job creators, and industry leaders, guided by LIU’s world-class faculty as they launch careers and ventures that will transform our world.”

The creation of the Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute in Brookville is funded by a $5 million grant from Mr. Sanford, and is the latest in a series of forward-thinking initiatives designed to encourage student entrepreneurship. Through the new Institute, LIU will continue its work to connect the University’s innovative community of scholars to the young companies of New York’s vibrant business culture. LIU’s on-campus incubators are modeled on the shared workspaces at the heart of that culture, allowing students to collaborate on their own emerging ventures. LIU students also consult for a wide range of clients and start-ups, at LIU Post’s student consultancy, LIU-iQ Consulting.  There, they develop executive-level experience through the University’s national leadership in student-run businesses, enabling them to graduate with résumés that command respect in the job market.

The Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute will be led by Dr. Robert M. Valli, Dean of the AACSB-accredited College of Management at LIU Post, now in its 15th consecutive year as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools.” Dr. Valli is an internationally renowned expert on innovation ecosystems and the convergence of higher education, business, and technology.  His expansive professional background includes leadership roles at CSFirstBoston, Montgomery Securities, and the Ewing M. Kauffman Foundation. Dr. Valli’s frontline experience in vetting, identifying, and nurturing innovators and entrepreneurs is a natural fit with the University’s goals for the Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute.

“The creation of the Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute is a shining example of why it’s such an exciting time to be at LIU,” Dr. Valli said. “The opportunity to partner with T. Denny Sanford is a demonstration of the formidable reach and relevance of this University, as well as the University’s never-ending commitment to preparing our students for the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.”

The Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute’s state-of-the-art research complex at LIU’s University Center will attract top researchers and executives, creating new jobs in the region.   Recruitment for startups and entrepreneurs is underway, already having attracted the following businesses and institutes to the space:

  • EParel, which is developing a web-based technology platform designed to help the hotel and hospitality industries be more efficient in their management of uniforms worn by employees.
  • Founded by BrewMaster Anthony LoSardo in 2012, Bayside Brewery delivers refreshing and inspirational flavors to the beer industry and strives to revolutionize how people enjoy beer. It operates on technology developed at LIU and previously raised $25K on Kickstarter.
  • Savyroo, a web-based technology platform that crowdsources ideas and solutions for businesses
  • Cloud consulting and IT company, AcornLogic
  • LIU’s Hornstein Center: Established in 2014, the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis at LIU Post conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at LIU Post participate in data collection and analysis.
  • Generations Institute at LIU: The Generations Institute at Long Island University (GI) is an academic center geared towards understanding and improving the lives of younger generations. The Institute will conduct scholarly research using cutting edge data tools in an effort to provide insights and policy solutions to improve the lives of Millennials and Gen-Z Americans.

Alongside Dr. Valli, the Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute will be overseen by the incoming Vorzimer Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship – a newly endowed position – with additional scholars and practitioners joining the University to participate in an innovative collaborative research model built on the study of entrepreneurship across disciplines.

With Phase I of the project complete, Phase II will add an additional 12,000 square feet of incubator space, which will be attached to Bush-Brown Hall.  LIU received $500,000 in funding from the New York State Regional Economic Development Council for that project which is currently slated to commence construction in the fall.

The University will also establish the Sanford Scholars Program, recruiting the most passionate student innovators from across the country to join a formal program of immersive experiences. Students will participate in leadership workshops and face entrepreneurship challenges while working through a dedicated program of personal development and coaching to prepare them for successful careers.

“Educational institutions can make a tremendous impact on our economy,” said Eric Krasnoff, Chairman of LIU Board of Trustees, and former Chairman, President, and CEO of Pall Corporation. “The LIU T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute is a bold initiative that is transformational for students and strengthens the economic underpinning of our communities.”

The creation of the Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute marks an ongoing and expanding partnership between the University and Mr. Sanford benefiting communities throughout the Northeast. LIU’s advancement of the Sanford Education Programs has transformed the way more than 140,000 children learn in 5,500 classrooms across the New York metropolitan area, while the University’s Sanford Institute of Philanthropy is poised to dramatically increase the fundraising capabilities and positive impact of nonprofit organizations in the Northeast region.

LIU Post Named to Prestigious National Transfer Honor Roll

Named as One of Just 65 Top Universities in Nation by Phi Theta Kappa

Brookville, NY—LIU Post was recently recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as one of the top four-year universities in the country for creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfer students. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. LIU Post is among just 65 colleges and universities recognized as members of PTK’s 2017 Transfer Honor Roll.

LIU Post was honored last month at the PTK Convention in Nashville, Tennessee based on its programs that support transfers, including: increasing the number of Phi Theta Kappa scholars into the University’s Honors College, creating a policy to respond to transfer student admission applications within 48 hours, and providing dedicated academic and admission advisors to transfer students.

“This honor is very meaningful because LIU Post places high importance on welcoming and supporting transfer students,” Rita Langdon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions said. “We value PTK scholars from our local institutions such as Nassau Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and Queensborough Community College, as well as across the country, and we hope they will make LIU Post their new home for undergraduate and graduate studies.”

Additionally, LIU Post was recognized for instituting the LIU-PTK Honors Scholarship Program, which provides one of the nation’s highest academic merit scholarships to PTK transfer applicants with a GPA of 3.5 and higher.

“Increasingly, students of all ages and achievement levels are choosing the community college, not only as their first step, but also their first choice, in the pursuit of a quality, affordable bachelor’s degree,” Phi Theta Kappa CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner said. “With this designation, we hope to connect community college students with institutions who value their unique transfer experience and prioritize their success.”

Transfer students considering their next step can learn more at LIU Post’s Transfer Registration Night on Wednesday, May 17 from 5:30-7:30pm in the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library.  For more information, students can contact LIU Post Transfer Admissions at 516-299-2900 or email post-transfer@liu.edu.

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LIU Post’s Palmer School Awarded Prestigious iSchool Designation

LIU Post’s Palmer School Awarded Prestigious iSchool Designation

LIU Post becomes first New York Metropolitan area member of iSchool Consortium, joining University of California, Berkley, Penn State and Carnegie Mellon

BROOKVILLE, N.Y.–Long Island University’s prestigious Palmer School of Library and Information Sciences was recently admitted to the elite community of iSchools, an international consortium of prominent information schools with robust research traditions and well-established Ph.D. programs.  The organization promotes high-level research and higher education in the information disciplines.  Being part of this prestigious consortium is an honor shared with leading information schools around the world, including University of California, Berkley, Penn State and Carnegie Mellon.

“LIU’s Palmer School is honored to be a part of the prestigious iSchools consortium,” said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, President of LIU. “As a member of iSchools our Palmer School students and alumni will have access to expanded opportunities in the global information industry, where they have already proven to be leaders in the field.”

One of the primary benefits is the close participation with other leading programs around the globe and the possibility of research and study collaborations that would benefit students, faculty and the greater LIU community.  The Palmer School is the only institution in metropolitan New York City with full tiered membership in the organization signifying its evolving emphasis in information studies.   Full membership requires an outstanding record of scholarship, a mature Ph.D. program, and significant external funding.

The Palmer School is a recognized leader in information and library science and is one of just 62 schools accredited by the American Library Association.  It also offers the only Ph.D. program in Information Studies in the New York metropolitan area and is looking forward to celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the program this coming Fall.

Once a year, the iSchools hold their international iConference, consisting of scores of papers related to information-related research, covering topics from information seeking behavior, to the economics of information, information ethics, information retrieval, applications of big data, social implications of the internet and other technologies, and knowledge organization.  The iConference has a unique emphasis on promoting a collective understanding of the evolving field of information studies.

Dr. Thomas D. Walker, Associate Dean of the College of Education, Information, and Technology and the Director of LIU’s Palmer School of Library and Information Science attended the most recent iConference in Wuhan, China.  He said, “Actively contributing to the iSchools’ annual iConference is a tangible way for the Palmer School and extended LIU community to be involved in international discussions of information studies research and education. The Palmer School is already playing a leadership role in related developments in the New York City area and through our inclusion in the iSchools consortium, we look forward to working with an expanded network to place LIU at the forefront of the evolving, 21st-century information culture.”

Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford to Speak at LIU Post’s 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Long Island University’s 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony to Celebrate Graduates

T. Denny Sanford, one of the country’s most celebrated philanthropists and innovative entrepreneurs will be the featured keynote speaker at LIU Post’s commencement ceremony on May 5, 2017 on the Great Lawn.   Ceremonies for bachelor’s degree candidates will begin at 10 a.m., the doctoral, master’s and dual degree candidates will receive their degrees at 3 p.m.   The graduates celebrated in this ceremony, from LIU’s Post, Brentwood and Riverhead campuses, will include 904 undergraduates, 1095 masters candidates, 174 receiving advanced certificates, 43 doctoral candidates and 56 students receiving dual bachelor-master degrees.

“As one of the nation’s most celebrated entrepreneurs and philanthropists, T. Denny Sanford’s keynote address will honor the hard work of LIU’s graduates and their aspirations for the future,” said Kimberly R. Cline, President of LIU.  “Mr. Sanford’s vision, to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders and give back to community, is one that reflects LIU’s own values, and we are eager to watch the Class of 2017 achieve great things as they begin their careers.”

Sanford, is chairman of United National Corporation and has been honored as one of America’s top philanthropists by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.  Sanford’s growing collaboration with LIU has made it his premier partner on the East Coast as he continues to nationally expand the Sanford Education programs: Sanford Harmony, Sanford Inspire and the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy.  Each of the programs, coordinated by National University, a private nonprofit university based out of California, is designed to provide innovative, research-based solutions to address critical needs in teacher education, PreK-12 instruction and nonprofit fundraising.

LIU is currently housing all three institutes and helped bring Sanford Inspire and Sanford Harmony the New York City schools as well as districts on Long Island, impacting the lives of thousands of teachers and touching nearly 150,000 children in the New York region.  LIU’s Sanford Institute of Philanthropy launched with its Inaugural Seminar, “Tectonic Shifts in Philanthropy,” on April 27, 2017, in advance of deploying the full course load this fall, aimed at increasing the impact of nonprofits through a unique focus on frontline fundraising and donor relations.

Most recently, Sanford donated $5 million to launch the LIU T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute to advance the University’s leadership in entrepreneurial education. This bold initiative exemplifies how thought leaders across academia and industry can collaborate to provide a business education that meets the needs of 21st century students. The Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute will be led by Dr. Robert M. Valli, Dean of the AACSB-accredited LIU Post College of Management, now in its 15th year as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools.”

 

Sanford will be joined on stage by LIU’s distinguished Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Melissa Peet from Monroe, Connecticut is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Health Care Administration. Salutatorian Kelly Carey from Holbrook, New York is graduating with a Bachelor of Science after studying Forensic Science.

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New York Times Publicizes Study Recognizing LIU as a Leader in Economic Mobility

New York Times Publicizes Study Recognizing LIU as a Leader in Economic Mobility

LIU was ranked 18th out of 578 private colleges nationwide in the “Overall Mobility Index,” a new study by the Equality of Opportunity Project, conducted by scholars from Harvard, Stanford and Brown Universities and recently publicized in theNew York Times.  The Index measures the likeliness that a student could see significant income growth, enhancing their chance at greater financial and career success.

LIU-iQ Consulting Hosts Conference at PwC Headquarters

LIU-iQ Consulting Hosts Conference at PwC Headquarters

LIU-iQ Consulting, LIU Post’s fee-based student consultancy, hosted its inaugural student consulting conference at the global headquarters of PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City. More than 100 students from across the country and around the world attended the landmark event, which featured powerful workshops and seminars designed to give attendees an advantage in their future careers, including remarks by internationally renowned sustainable development expert L. Hunter Lovins

A Cappella Sensation Vocalosity Comes to Tilles Center

A Cappella Sensation Vocalosity Comes to Tilles Center

From the movies to television, a cappella is soaring in popularity. Vocalosity, with artistic direction from Pitch Perfect’s Deke Sharon, captures this excitement live, onstage at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 20. Ten performers in unlimited combinations explore styles from the old to the most YouTube-worthy hits.

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