Herb Turetzky ’68, ’73 was named the official scorer emeritus for the Brooklyn Nets during his National Basketball Association retirement celebration. Turetzky holds the Guinness World Record for most professional basketball games scored and is a member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame.
France’s Highest Civilian Honor Awarded to Activist Alumna
Irene Natividad ’71 was granted the Legion d’Honneur by French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron for her lifelong commitment to gender equality activism. Natividad joins other non-French nationals to receive the award including Eleanor Roosevelt, Bill and Melinda Gates, Sir Paul McCartney, Jesse Jackson, Toni Morrison, and General Dwight Eisenhower.
Pharmaceutical Executive Appointed Board Chairman
Dieter Weinand ’87 will lead the board of directors for Inspirna Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class cancer therapeutics. Weinand previously served in executive leadership roles at major global pharmaceutical companies including Bayer Pharma AG, Pfizer, and Bristol-Meyers Squibb.
Women’s Hockey Voted Conference Preseason Favorite
The LIU Sharks have been tapped as favorites to finish atop the conference in the 2021-22 season by the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The defending champs are chasing a three-peat after winning the NEWHA championship in back-to-back seasons since joining the conference in 2019.
OnStage Blog Profiles Rising Theatre Alumnus
Tanner Bolin ’18 was interviewed by the popular theatre blog after his recent appearance in Gossip Girl on HBO Max. Bolin credited much of his success to his professors and mentors in the University’s theatre program, which OnStage ranked among the top-30 performing arts programs in the nation.
Non-Profit Executive Named Chief Financial Officer
Henry Estrada ’84 serves as the chief financial officer of The Betty Griffin Center, a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Florida. He previously served as CFO of family-support service provider The House Next Door Inc., and as a financial consultant to numerous nonprofits.
NBA’s LaMelo Ball Donates Roc Nation Scholarship
LaMelo Ball announced a four-year scholarship for a student majoring in sports management or sports communication & marketing at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year’s scholarship will award one lucky student who meets academic qualifications and submits a written essay about how the LaMelo Scholarship will help their 10-year vision come to life.
Meaghan Hogan Announced as VP of University Relations
Meaghan Hogan brings over 15 years of experience driving results in university fundraising and engagement to her new role as vice president of university relations. She previously helped drive efforts that tripled principal gifts and more than quadrupled fundraising for the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. She also served as the vice dean of institutional advancement for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Star Freshman Named NEC Soccer Rookie of the Week
The Northeast Conference selected freshman midfielder Matthias Heiland as its Rookie of the Week after he notched his first career goal to lead the Sharks to victory over La Salle University. He followed his breakout performance with 86 minutes of playing time in a draw against Columbia, extending LIU’s unbeaten streak to three games.
Accomplished Accountant Rises to CFO
Thomas J. Farley ’96 was named chief financial officer of Aditxt Inc., a leading biotech innovation company aimed at improving the health of the immune system. After attending the School of Accountancy and becoming a CPA, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and held senior leadership roles at BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation among others.