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LIU Receives State Grant Funding to Advance College of Science
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Long Island University will receive a $10 million grant from the Empire State Development Corporation to help fund the construction of a state-of-the-art research and training center for the University’s College of Science. The College of Science will house the Center of Excellence in Life Science and Research in collaboration with Dassault Systemes, a Fortune Future 50 company and a global leader in digital engineering.
Men’s Ice Hockey Team Defeats Ohio State University
The men’s ice hockey team defeated #12 Ohio State University. Adam Goodsir scored the game winning goal with over seven minutes remaining in the third period. The win marks the Sharks’ first-ever victory against a ranked opponent since the program’s inception in 2020. Tickets are available for remaining home games here.
Technology Leader Named One of Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTOs
Maysara Rabah ’98, Chief Technology Officer of Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, is featured in The Healthcare Technology Report’s Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTOs of 2022. Rabah manages a technology system that functions in a company of more than 2400 employees, across 17 countries. He joined Tabuk Pharma in 2004 and has been CTO since 2012.
Teacher Receives Grant From Fiesta Bowl Charities
Gabriella Vetro ’19 received a grant through the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program. Wishes for Teachers, in coordination with the Fiesta Bowl, grants money to Arizona educators to enrich the lives of students through technology improvements and educational programs. Vetro is a speech therapist at Harris Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona.
Volleyball Players Earn Top Awards
Two volleyball stars earned top awards at the end of their season. Graduate student Anastasia Scott was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Year, making history as the first player to receive the award three times. Freshman player Amaris Smith was selected as Rookie of the Year. Additionally, four Sharks student-athletes were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communications: Anastasia Scott, Barbora Hošková, Karolina Nova and Rumur Rouille.
LIU Hosts Innovative International Scientific Conference
Long Island University hosted the first-ever Biobridge International Scientific Conference. More than 500 international scientific leaders were updated on the latest research and advances made in regenerative medicine. Event organizers also announced collaborative research frameworks between LIU and RegenLab.
Acclaimed Presidential Historian Speaks at Roosevelt School Event
Author and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley recently spoke on campus about his latest book, Silent Spring Revolution. Representative Steve Israel sat down with Brinkley to discuss the book, which addresses environmental activism as it pertains to presidential administrations in the 1960s. The event was held in the White House Press Room at the Roosevelt School.
NFL Executive Speaks at Roc Nation School Speaker Series
Marissa Solis, Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing for the National Football League, recently spoke to Roc Nation School students as part of the ongoing Speaker Series. Students learned about her 30 year career in consumer marketing, including leadership roles at Frito Lay and PepsiCo. Solis says authenticity and hard work have carried her through her career.
Student Entrepreneur Sells Company
Long Island University senior Jared Ebersole sold his startup company, Build Kit Boards (BKB), to ImpactU. Ebersole started BKB, a manufacturer of high-performance electric skateboard kits, when he was in high school. In the last six years, the company has sold its products to over 6,000 riders from 28 different countries.