Kartik B. Athreya, Director of Research and Head of Research and the Statistics Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, visited Long Island University to discuss the current outlook for the U.S. economy. Athreya is the author of Big Ideas in Macroeconomics (2013, MIT Press), and his writing has been published in a variety of academic journals.
Oxford Scholar Awarded Prestigious NIH Fellowship
Alumnus Ryan Herold ’18 was awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The competitive award is given to applicants who have the potential to become productive and successful independent cancer research investigators. Herold was awarded Oxford University’s prestigious Clarendon Scholarship in 2019 after earning his B.S. in Molecular Biology at Long Island University.
National Foundation Funds Vet Professor’s New Research
Dr. Ching Yang, Assistant Professor of Anatomic Pathology, has received funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Westie Foundation of America to investigate how bacterial toxins contribute to canine pyoderma. The research has the potential to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies for skin infections in dogs.
Women’s Gymnastics Defeats George Washington
Women’s gymnastics defeated George Washington University, the defending East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) champion and the conference’s top-ranked team at the start of the season. The Sharks posted a team-best vault score of 48.700, contributing to the 192.375 to 191.000 final.
New York Knicks Hall of Famers Visit Roc Nation School
New York Knicks legends Walt Frazier, Bernard King, Stephon Marbury, Allan Houston, and Rod Strickland, head coach of the men’s basketball team, visited campus for a panel discussion hosted by ESPN and Knicks broadcaster Monica McNutt. The constellation of star guards recalled memorable moments during their careers with one of the most storied franchises in professional sports.
Women’s Lacrosse & Softball Earn Top Spots in NEC Pre-Season Polls
Women’s lacrosse and softball both earned top spots in the NEC preseason polls, with lacrosse unanimously picked to repeat as conference champions. Lacrosse pursues a third straight NCAA tournament appearance, opening Feb. 8 vs. George Mason, while softball, under first-year head coach Rich Calvert, kicks off Feb. 6 vs Florida Gulf Coast.
Men’s Ice Hockey Vaults to Projected Top Seed After 4th Straight Win
Men’s ice hockey won its fourth straight game after defeating the University of Alaska Anchorage 4-3. Junior defenseman Nate Benoit, a 6th round draft pick of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, recorded a hat trick in the victory. The Sharks are currently the projected top seed for the United Collegiate Hockey Cup in St. Louis (Mar. 5–7).
Bernard King Honored on NY Knicks Night as the Sharks Shine
LIU honorary alumnus ’10 Bernard King, New York Knicks legend and 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee, was honored during New York Knicks Night as the men’s basketball team defeated Le Moyne 83–61. The victory marked the team’s 13th win of the season, the most in the NEC, keeping the Sharks in first place.
Kadidia Toure Named USBWA National Player of the Week
Kadidia Toure has been named the USBWA National Player of the Week, earning national recognition for her standout performances and continued dominance in conference play. The senior forward leads the NEC in scoring at 18.6 points per game and ranks among the conference leaders with 9.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. She also tops the league with 334 total points scored.
Sharks Football Kicks-Off 2026 Season with National Matchups
Football opens the 2026 season at North Dakota on Aug. 27, followed by a matchup against Big 12 opponent Kansas on Sept. 4. The Sharks’ full schedule will be released this spring, with season tickets going on sale shortly thereafter.