LIU Athletics returned to the top of the Northeast Conference, capturing the Brenda Weare Commissioner’s Cup for the fourth time in program history. The Sharks claimed NEC tournament titles in men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse, while also securing regular-season championships in women’s lacrosse, baseball, and softball.
Football Earns Historic FBS Victory
LIU football stunned Eastern Michigan with a landmark road victory, its first-ever win over an FBS opponent, earning national recognition as Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week and marking a defining breakthrough for the program.
Men’s Ice Hockey Dominates Five-Time National Champions
LIU men’s ice hockey delivered one of the most stunning wins in program history, defeating five-time national champion Minnesota and earning a national top-12 ranking, cementing the Sharks as a rising force on the national stage.
Spirit Teams Claim Third Straight National Title
LIU Cheer, Dance, and Mascot teams captured their third consecutive national championship titles at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships in Orlando, Florida, marking a rare three-peat and one of the most dominant runs in program history.
Lester Holt Delivers Defining Address at the George Polk Awards
Journalism icon Lester Holt took the stage at the George Polk Awards to deliver a powerful address on truth, courage, and accountability, marking a defining moment in the awards’ legacy and reaffirming LIU’s central role in fearless journalism.
Josh Groban Headlines Sold-Out Tilles Center
Josh Groban brought the house down at a sold-out Tilles Center performance, creating a signature cultural moment that elevated the arts on Long Island while supporting education and community programming through the performing arts.
Alumni Leaders Take the Commencement Stage
Alumni Steve Bandrowczak ’88, CEO of Xerox, and Howard Murad ’62, founder of Murad Skincare, returned to LIU to deliver commencement addresses that celebrated leadership, innovation, and the far-reaching impact of an LIU education.
LIU Celebrates Inaugural “40 Under 40”
LIU honored 40 exceptional young alumni during its inaugural 40 Under 40 Alumni Excellence Awards, recognizing rising leaders whose achievements and service reflect the strength of Shark Nation across industries and communities.
Sharks to Battle Nebraska After Winning 13th NEC Title
Women’s volleyball will take on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The team punched their ticket after winning the NEC Tournament Championship for the 13th time in program history. The Sharks also claimed their 12th regular season title with a 15-1 record in league matches.
Life-Saving Stroke Therapy Earns NIH’s Top Score
In partnership with biotech start-up Aneuryst, Long Island University is developing fasudil, a Rho-kinase inhibitor with the potential to redefine care for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), one of the deadliest forms of stroke. The project’s application to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research program earned a perfect score, an almost unprecedented achievement in federal funding.