The Tribeca Film Fesitval hosted a special screening to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Casino (1975), written by alumnus Nicholas Pileggi ’56 and director Martin Scorsese. The film starred Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci and was nominated for several academy awards. Pileggi is a celebrated journalist and screenwriter best known for writing classic mob movies Goodfellas, American Gangster, and The Irishman.
Haagmans’ Hat Trick Follows Third NEC Recognition
Sophomore forward Lotte Haagmans of the field hockey team was named an NEC Prime Performer for the third time this season following her two-goal performances in back-to-back games versus Mercyhurst University and Lehigh University. Haagmans followed up the conference honors with a hat trick in the Sharks 5-1 win over Merrimack College, scoring 3 goals and assisting one another.
New Research Offers Safer Biomedical Implants
Biochemistry professor Azzedine Bensalem co-authored new research detailing a novel approach for strengthening hydroxyapatite, a material often used in medical implants, by adding carefully balanced silver nanoparticles. Published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B, the study suggests that the method can boost antibacterial protection while remaining safe for human cells, an advancement that could lead to safer and more effective orthopedic and dental implants.
Top Industry Outlet Features Fashion Merchandising Program
Fashionista, one of the largest independent fashion news sites, highlighted the B.S. in Fashion Merchandising & Management program. The article spotlighted programs at other top schools across the country, including Ohio State, USC, Syracuse, Baylor, and the University of South Carolina. LIU is one of just 28 colleges and universities in the U.S. to offer a program in fashion merchandising.
Alumna Tapped as President & CEO
Pamela Agnone ’83 was named President and CEO of United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU), which oversees $9.7 billion in assets and 250,000 members in over 200 countries. In 2015, she helped found and served as chair of the UNFCU Foundation.
Women’s Soccer Team Undefeated in Conference
The Sharks are undefeated in NEC competition. The team’s success has coincided with several conference awards for individual players. Midfielder Brooklyn Menard was named NEC Rookie of the Week twice, forward Grace Hennig was named NEC Player of the Week, and goalkeeper Keely Thomas earned NEC Defensive Player of the Week honors twice.
NY Times Best-Selling Author Launches Tour
Mitch Albom, #1 best-selling author, launched his new novel, Twice, as part of the Centennial Author Series at Long Island University. Albom is the author of international bestsellers including Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, For One More Day, Have a Little Faith, The Time Keeper, and The Stranger in the Lifeboat. His books have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
Women’s Volleyball Racks Up 8 Straight Victories
LIU’s women’s volleyball team won eight consecutive matches. During the win streak, Junior Sara van Gisteren, junior Yasmeen Muhammad, and senior Karly Klaer all received NEC Prime Performer honors, while sophomore Miabella Musignac was named the NEC/Molten Women’s Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week. Van Gisteren was named the NEC/Molten Women’s Volleyball Co-Player of the Week.
Josh Groban Performed at Sold-Out Tilles Center
Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban’s performance at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts raised funding for Tilles Center’s arts education programs and other initiatives.
National Book Award Honors American Presidency
The Society of Presidential Descendants announced the finalists for the 2025 Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award: Derek Leebaert’s Unlikely Heroes, James H. Read’s Sovereign of a Free People, and Harold Holzer’s Brought Forth on This Continent. The winner will be announced at the award dinner on October 23 at the University Club, hosted by former Congressman Steve Israel. The event will also feature the presentation of the 2025 Distinguished Presidential Historian Award to Mark K. Updegrove, President and CEO of the LBJ Foundation.