LIU-iF students visited Nasdaq headquarters in Times Square and participated in the iconic closing bell ceremonies. LIU-iF, the university’s student managed investment fund, provides students with the opportunity to manage a real investment portfolio of over $150,000 while also allowing them to network with advisors who have experience on Wall Street.

The Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis recently conducted a comprehensive survey to delve into the challenges that minority-owned businesses on Long Island face. The survey was distributed by key organizations including The Long Island Association, LIAACC Chamber of Commerce, and Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and aimed to shed light on the current landscape for minority entrepreneurs. View the survey here.

The inaugural “Eleanor Roosevelt Global Leadership in Health” event, hosted by The Roosevelt School culminated a dynamic panel discussion, and provided invaluable insights into global health leadership and equity.

Anthony D’Alesio secured his spot in the NCAA Wrestling Championships, becoming the first wrestler in LIU history to achieve this milestone since the school’s Division I inception. D’Alesio defeated nationally ranked Maximus Hale of the University of Pennsylvania with a score of 4-2 in the EIWA Championships, locking up the final NCAA qualifying spot in the 184-pound weight class.

Three students in the Veterinary Technology Program received scholarships: Ashley Doxey was awarded by the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association (LIVMA), Charlotte Kozlowski was awarded by the EQUUS Foundation and Amanda Antonucci Veterinary received the Technician National Examination Award from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.

Margaryta Istomina, a junior in the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, chronicled her 11-day experience working for Living Sport atSuper Bowl LVIII. Istomina appeared on the Living Sport podcast with CEO Alicia Marinelli, visited the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, attended player interviews and saw the iconic Vince Lombardi trophy. In her LinkedIn post, Istomina wrote: “I will remember this for the rest of my career, and I hope this is just the beginning!”

Zaina Arafat authored a feature article for New York Magazine entitled “Witnessing Gaza Through Instagram.” Arafat is the author of the novel You Exist Too Much, which won a Lambda Literary Award in 2021. Her stories and essays have appeared in a number of national publications, including the NewYork Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, BuzzFeed, VICE and NPR. Read the story here.

Shelly Picard was named a member of the 2025 U.S. Under-18 Women’s national team. Picard is an Olympic silver medalist and four-time International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Champion. As a player, she was a member of Team USA’s silver-medal run in the 2014 Olympics. Last year, Picard helped coach NHL draftees at the Buffalo Sabres’ development camp.

Richard Last ’74 ranked #21 on the list of “Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Education” by Thinkers360, the world’s largest and premier marketplace for B2B thought leaders and influencers. Last has over 20 years of industry experience in digital retailing and is one of the co-founders of Axcelora.

Five members of the LIU swim team, Alejandro Pascual Del Cid, Allie Bashor, Emilio Garcia, Dani Chocano Fernández and Benny Karlsson won gold medals atthe NEC Championships.