The latest black hole research from Physics Professor Steve Liebling was published in Universe. The study simulated plausible gravitational wave (GW) signatures in two exotic scenarios: black hole emission and black hole absorption. Liebling, winner of the prestigious Buchalter Cosmology Prize, has worked alongside members of LIGO, the world’s largest gravitational wave observatory.

Elizabeth Jensen, a PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program, presented her research at the 33rd International Congress of Psychology (ICP) Conference in Prague, Czech Republic. The paper examined reported stress and attitudes toward seeking psychological help among law enforcement officers.

Faculty members in the Department of Counseling and Development, Dr. Alyssa Sceppaguercio and Dr. Devyn Savitsky, presented their research at the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) 2025 World Conference in New Orleans. Sceppaguercio and Savitsky presented on “Exploring Student-Athlete Mental Health, Coach-Athlete Dynamics, and the Enhancement of Familial Relational Development in the Pursuit of Athletic Endorsement.”

Ph.D. candidate Prashanth Parupath, ’21, co-authored a study published in Pharmaceutics, a Q1 journal ranked among the top 25% in the field. The paper explored the potential of nozzle-based additive manufacturing techniques for developing patient-centric, on-demand medications.

Long Island University announced the winners of the George Polk Awards in Journalism for 2024. The latest winners were selected from 493 submissions of work that appeared in print, online or on television or radio, nominated by news organizations and individuals or recommended by a panel of former winners. The awards, which place a premium on investigative and enterprising reporting that gains attention and achieves results, are conferred annually to honor special achievement in journalism.

Billboard named the Brooklyn Paramount the “Top East Coast Club or Theater” on its list of Top Music Venues for 2025. The historic venue, which has been part of the LIU campus since 1960, opened in 1928 and played host to dozens of iconic musicians, including Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Chuck Berry. The theatre reopened to the public in 2024 following a comprehensive restoration.

Jared Ebersol ’23 and Luke St. Amand ’22 appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank to pitch their startup Lectec and its innovative build-your-own electric skateboard kits. The recent graduates met as students on the Post campus and quickly bonded over their shared passion for electric skateboards. The primetime appearance was a success, as Lectec’s dynamic duo accepted Robert Herjavec’s offer of $100,000 for 15% equity in the burgeoning company.

The LIU Model UN team competed at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in Washington, DC and brought home five awards. The team represented France in seven committees, earning one team award and four individual awards. NMUN is the world’s largest, most prestigious, most diverse, and oldest ongoing university-level Model UN.

The New York Times published an article profiling Frank Kendall ’80 and his contributions as the 26th U.S. Secretary of the Air Force. Kendall was appointed to the Post by President Biden in 2021 and has served in several senior positions in the U.S. Department of Defense. A West Point graduate, he retired as a Lieutenant colonel LTC from the U.S. Army Reserves. Read the story here.