Alexis Durante ’23 and Amanda Dorval ’22 were selected for a rare opportunity to participate in the “Winter Seminar on Papal Archives” program run by the Sangalli Institute of Florence. They will study Catholic archives in Rome this January with high-level scholars. Alexis is one of five currently enrolled students accepted to this program.
Accomplished Business Journalist Joins CBS News
CBS News announced that Javier E. David ’11 will contribute to its streaming network, covering business, markets and the economy. David most recently served as a business and markets managing editor for Axios and has had an extensive career as a reporter, with prior roles at Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Dow Jones Newswires/The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.
LIU & Dassault Systèmes Host Symposium on the Development of Virtual Human Twin
Long Island University partnered with Dassault Systèmes to host the 8th Annual International Symposium on the Living Heart & Virtual Human Twin. The event brought the world’s largest gathering of experts dedicated to using virtual human twins in biomedical research, regulatory science and clinical care. This year’s Symposium also featured a kickoff for the Living Liver Project, led through LIU’s Education Center of Excellence designated by Dassault.
Music Industry Executive Hosts Lecture at Roc Nation School
Andrew Gould, Executive Vice President of Publishing at Roc Nation, spoke with students about the legal aspects of the music industry. He shared his advice from his more than 15 years of experience in music publishing, offering insight on music contracts and royalty types. Gould’s previous publishing roles included a leadership role with Downtown and an A&R position at BMG; his signings include Andra Day and Lewis Capaldi and the placement of the Zedd/Maren Morris song, “The Middle.”
Veterinary Medicine Students Win Awards at National Competition
LIU College of Veterinary Medicine students participated in the American Veterinary Medical Association’s 22nd Annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest. Long Island University was the only veterinary school in the country to place in the individual and team veterinary student categories. Congratulations to Magnus Yoshimura ’24, who received top accolades in the individual veterinary student category.
Alumna Anchors Albany Newscast
Tamani Wooley ’12 continues to thrive in broadcast news, anchoring and reporting for Spectrum News 1 in Albany. Tamani is the morning features anchor and hosts “Weekend Buzz,” a weekly entertainment show. In addition, she has a restaurant segment called “On The Menu.” Outside of the newsroom, Tamani teaches journalism as an adjunct professor.
#GivingTuesday Lasts Through December 31
#GivingTuesday is celebrated each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and continues as part of a month-long community campaign to support student scholarships at LIU. Every annual fund donation directly impacts the success of our 15,000 students and our global reputation. Ready to make your gift now? Click here to help LIU provide an exceptional education for all.
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.