One of the University’s most decorated athletes, Brendon Rodney ’16, added to his track & field medal collection with a gold in the 4×100-meter relay for team Canada at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. Rodney holds multiple school records and is a two-time Olympic medalist, winning the bronze in the 4×100-meter relay for Canada in 2016 and 2020.

Shari Camhi ’90, superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District, was sworn in as the president of The School Superintendent’s Association. Camhi has led Baldwin Schools to earn national recognition for its innovative and rigorous academic programs, numerous partnerships, redesigned classrooms and 98% graduation rate.

Results of a study conducted by faculty researchers reveal significant upticks in math and reading scores among elementary school students who participated in an unstructured play program. The LIU research team released its findings after studying the Play Club at Central Academy of the Arts in South Carolina, an after-school program that gives students the opportunity for daily independent play time.

Col. William J. Gallagher ’92 was named the 18th headmaster of Holy Cross School in New Orleans after a 28-year career in the United States Army. Gallagher is a former trustee of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a faculty member at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, president of Riverside Military Academy and dean of Valley Forge Military Academy & College.

The Northeast Conference men’s baseball champion Sharks sent shortstop EJ Exposito and right-hand pitcher Joshua Loeschorn to the Major Leagues. Exposito was selected in the 16th round of the MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves, and NEC Pitcher of the Year Loeschorn was selected in the 20th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Nadia Owens ’02, DXC Technology senior vice president of HR global performance & rewards, was honored as one of the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine. Owens is recognized for fostering a culture of well-being through diverse and inclusive programs and policies that create the conditions for people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams ’04 joins the Bethlehem Central Board of Education as its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. Dr. Ellis-Williams has more than 25 years of experience in education systems across the country with expertise in student development and designing culturally responsive programs focused on meeting diverse student needs.

Laila Sales ’17 was chosen as the new director of fine, performing and culinary arts for the West Hempstead School District. Sales has an impressive dance background performing with the Martha Graham School at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, and she has been an arts educator for more than 20 years.