Twelve-time Grammy Award winner John Legend will give a special solo performance at the Tilles Center Gala on Saturday, November 11th. To view ticket options, click here.
Long Island University Approved for Degree Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering
Long Island University has received approval from the New York State Education Department to establish a Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering degree program, which will prepare students for the workforce of the future through an interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on engineering, design, computing and Artificial Intelligence.
The degree program will equip students with the tools and hands-on learning experience to design and produce innovative and cutting-edge solutions which can address real-world problems and challenges through digital medicine, personalized health, bioengineering, logistics, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoTs).
The new program will be supported by Long Island University’s laboratories and centers within its College of Science, College of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine and Center of Excellence in Life Science and Research, as well as its strategic partnership with Dassault Systemes, a global leader in digital engineering. Classes will be offered at both the Long Islandand Brooklyn campuses.
Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, Long Island University President, announced the program will be chaired by Dr. Mohammed Ghriga who is Chairman of the Department of Computer Science, Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. It will be supported by the University’s distinguished team of full-time faculty, post-doctorate fellows and new hires.
“Our focus at Long Island University is to create an experiential learning environment where graduates are not just ready for the workplace, they are ready to solve some of our most pressing global challenges,” stated Dr. Cline. “Approval of our Digital Engineering degree program is another exciting step forward as Long Island University continues to build and expand on our strong research and technology emphasis.”
Dr. Cline noted that Carnegie Classification has ranked Long Island University in the top 7% of research universities nationwide.
Through a cross-disciplinary approach of project-based learning, research, the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies and global student collaboration, students in the program will be challenged to engineer solutions in:
- Digital health
- Personalized and regenerative medicine
- Tissue engineering
- Drug discovery
- Medical devices
- Additive manufacturing
- Robotics and unmanned vehicles
The culmination of the four-year degree program will be a Capstone Design program in which students design and build a patient-specific digital heart or digital liver to study functions of the organs as well as drug interactions.
Your Opinion Matters
As a member of the Long Island University community, we value your voice and invite you to participate in the American Opinion Panel that provides a voice for Americans on critical issues and trends through opinion surveys.
The American Opinion Panel was created by the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis at LIU.
Alumnus Restoring Renowned Alligator Reef in Florida Keys
The volunteer work of Art Zupko ’73 is helping revitalize the world-famous Alligator Reef in Islamorada, FL. Zupko serves as a volunteer scuba diver with Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education (I.CARE). The Florida Keys are home to one of the world’s largest coral reefs. Zupko and other scuba divers transplant and monitor the reefs, which have collectively lost over 50 percent of the coverage they had in 1970.
Coach, Olympian and National Champion
LIU head fencing coach and 2004 US Olympian Ivan Lee defended his title at the 2023 USA Fencing Summer National Championships, bringing his count of championship titles to 20. “I’m beyond blessed to still be able to fence,” said Coach Lee. “Winning is icing on the cake, but for me, just being able to compete at my age and remain healthy and enjoy the sport that I love is so amazing.”
National Contest “Fashion Reimagined” for High School Students
Entrepreneurial high school students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their fashion and business savvy in LIU’s upcoming Fashion Reimagined competition. Open to high school students with a clothing line or fashion business, the entrants will compete for scholarship money to LIU.
LIU’s Post Ladge Speech and Hearing Center Hosts Open House for Aphasia Awareness Month
In collaboration with New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, the Ladge Speech and Hearing Center welcomed visitors to the Post campus to learn more about aphasia, a disorder that results from damage to parts of the brain that are responsible for language, and resources available for patients and their families.
Save the Date: Homecoming is October 7!
Join your fellow students, alumni, families and friends for a weekend packed with exciting events. Visit liu.edu/homecoming to view the schedule and register.
President Cline Named to the Long Island Press Power LIst
Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Cline, who was recently recognized by Schneps Media, the parent company of Long Island Press, for her commitment, impact and influence on Long Island.
Middle States Reaffirms Long Island University Accreditation
In June 2023, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) fully reaffirmed Long Island University’s accreditation. This concludes a multi-year self-study process by Middle States evaluators. LIU’s self-study was selected as a best practice for the Middle States Self-Study Institute for accredited institutions. The next eight-year reaccreditation evaluation will occur in academic year 2030-2031.
“The Middle States Self Study effort provides an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on LIU’s strategic vision, programs, and processes. The entire University community participated in meaningful dialogue about our shared goals and commitment to elevating Long Island University to a top nationally recognized teaching and research institution,” stated Dr. Kimberly Cline, president of Long Island University.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) that serves as an independent voice in higher education. MSCHE establishes equitable standards for accreditation with member institutions that advance the impact of accreditation in the ever-changing landscape of higher education and promotes educational excellence through innovation across diverse institutions.
Long Island University earned commendations from Middle States accreditors indicating transformational progress throughout two consecutive inclusive strategic plans.
Recognition of Long Island University “exemplary practices” cited by the Middle States Commission Evaluation Team Report included:
- “The culture around continuous improvement guided by the Policy of Institutional Effectiveness and the Policy of Educational Effectiveness creates a level of reflection and accountability in a simple sustainable way.”
- “The goals of the strategic plan are widely recognized throughout the campus by deliberate mapping of all program and unit goals to University goals. Stakeholders are integral to the success of the strategic plan.”
- “The impact of The Promise Success Coaches and other Enrollment Services professionals in supporting access and improving on-time graduation is demonstrated in large part through improved year-one retention rate and improved 6-year graduation rates, which have improved annually. The graduation rates among Pell Grant recipients are also improving consistently. This progress is commendable; robust assessment methods at the macro-level, campus-level and across various student populations can assist campus leadership in directing targeted interventions and boosting resources to proven successful programmatic initiatives.”
- “The University has a robust Educational Effectiveness Policy that outlines assessment protocol that meets or exceeds contemporary higher educational standards regarding identifying educational goals and periodic evaluation of institutional learning outcomes or competencies, outcomes assessment, and program review.”
- “The team commends the institution for the number of supplemental student learning experiences beyond the classroom ranging from internships, partnerships with external organizations for students to experience learning in their program discipline, ‘simulation learning opportunities,’ and student led experiences such as the Student Consulting Program and Student Investment Fund. The institution is also to be commended for the number of programs that have been approved, certified, or accredited by reputable external agencies, reflecting transparency and academic rigor.”
- “The student athletic program and student-athlete outcomes are highly successful; performance standards are consistently high and student-athletes are substantially engaged with other non- athletic programs such as residence life and leadership of student organizations. Student-athletes speak highly of their experiences at LIU. As the program matures in its Division 1 status, we encourage the continuation of student-athlete involvement across the co-curricular experience.”
- “Strong strategic and financial planning increased the endowment, operational capacity and sustainability from an unstable condition over ten years ago to a stronger position to allow for moving forward taking the institution to 2030.”
- “Dr. Kimberly Cline has served the university well since 2013. Her education, experience and skills have advanced LIU during a time when many higher education institutions are facing difficulties. Dr. Cline is to be congratulated for her vision and ability to advance Long Island University.”
—Middle States Commission
Self-Study Evaluation Team Report, March 2023