Long Island University and Omnicell announced the opening of the Center for Innovative Medication Management (CIMM) with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. The CIMM is a state-of-the-art laboratory that will provide an immersive pharmacy technology and analytics experience for students.
Palmer School Student Selected to Study at National Institute
Palmer School Ph.D. student AJ Fernandez was selected to attend the Archives as Data Summer 2023 Institute at Columbia University, a program funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Fernandez will participate in the program’s Archiving Digital Record track.
College of Veterinary Medicine Student Receives Prestigious Award
April Hampton, a student enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Local Leader Award. The organization selects one student who demonstrates leadership and advocates in the best interest of their institution and fellow peers.
University of Alabama’s Spence Howell Named LIU Band Director
Long Island University announced the addition of Spence Howell as Marching Band Director. Howell comes to LIU from The University of Alabama and brings an array of experience as a performer and staff member in nationally-recognized athletic band programs including the “Million Dollar Band.”
LIU Magazine Spring Issue 2023
This issue highlights the University’s position as a leader in delivering research and education with a high social impact. We have welcomed renowned scientists from around the world to LIU in partnership with Fortune Future 50 company Dassault Systèmes and RegenLab and have expanded our footprint in pharmacy by partnering with Omnicell to launch the Center for Innovative Medication Management.
This spring we opened the state-of-the-art Veterinary Learning Center, which serves as the home of the College of Veterinary Medicine, one of just four veterinary medicine programs in the Northeast. The University is committed to serving as a leader in the life sciences through elevated programming and infrastructure projects. Governor Kathy Hochul also announced LIU as a recipient of a $10 million grant to assist with the construction of a new science research and training facility.
LIU’s global network of more than 285,000 alumni around the world continues to support the University.
Read full LIU Magazine Spring Issue 2023 here.
Baseball Alumnus Records First MLB Save
Baseball alumnus Justin Topa ’13 recorded his first major league save with the Seattle Mariners. Prior to joining the Mariners, Topa appeared in three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013.
Entertainment & Legal Affairs Executive Speaks at Roc Nation School
Darren Traub, an entertainment business and legal affairs executive with more than 20 years experience, spoke to students at the Roc Nation School. Traub is currently the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Cruncyhroll, a popular anime brand connecting more than 50 million registered users.
Women’s Tennis Team Punches Ticket to NCAA Tournament
The Northeast Conference postseason champions secured an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament with a victory over Sacred Heart University. The Sharks competed in the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships in Orlando, Florida.
Long Island University Hosts Animal Adoption Event
Long Island University hosted an animal adoption event in conjunction with London Jewelers and the Rescue Paw Foundation. Hundreds of LIU community members attended the event to see more than 60 rescue animals, including dogs, horses and rabbits.
Palmer School Alumna Published in Academic Journal
Palmer School alumna Amanda Raquel Dorval’s piece, “The Cultural Genocide of the Iraqi Archives and the Iraqi Jewish Archive and International Responsibility,” was published in Information & Culture, an academic journal that publishes peer reviewed articles examining social and cultural influences.