A recent article in the Financial Times features the expert analysis of Dr. Alexander More, associate professor and director of the Honors College, who said increased concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne diseases due to climate change should focus government’s attention on the need to stop fossil fuel use and halt global warming.
Women’s Lacrosse Wins Multiple Academic Honors
Fourteen women’s lacrosse players earned a spot on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division I Academic Honor Roll during the 2020-21 season. The team was recognized as a 2021 Academic Honor Squad – an accolade earned by only 100 other Division I programs in the nation.
Innovative Physician Named Best Doctor in New Jersey
Dr. Gary D. Schwartz ’85 was recognized among Jersey’s Best magazine’s Top Doctors of 2021 in New Jersey for the third time. Renowned for his “concierge” medical service 24/7 patient attention model, he has also been named by Jersey’s Best as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area for three consecutive years.
Roc Nation School merch is here!
The Roc Nation School unveiled its inaugural merch collection for fall available at the University’s new student-run store – canteen – or online at canteen.shop. All proceeds from items purchased at canteen go toward the Roc Nation Hope Scholarships, which provide a debt-free education for 25% of enrolled students at the Roc Nation School.
Educational Leader Appointed Assistant Superintendent
James McCabe ’12 was appointed by the Copiague Central School District to serve as the assistant superintendent for student services. He previously served in multiple roles as a guidance counselor and assistant dean in higher education.
Alumnus Appointed COO of Leading Beverage Company
John A. Cosenza ’95 was appointed COO of Iconic Brands Inc., a distributor of celebrity-branded alcoholic beverages. He previously served in management at Anheuser-Busch for 30 years, and most recently as the Northeast Category leader and senior manager for corporate social responsibility.
Entrepreneur Named Semi-Finalist in Innovation Contest
Nini Fan ’21 and her company MaMome is a semi-finalist for the 2021 Healthy Mom & Baby Innovation Contest 2.0 sponsored by Parkview Health and MATTER. MaMome is performing groundbreaking research on microbiome health using next-generation genomic sequencing to prevent pregnancy complications.
Volleyball Senior Honored for Stellar Defense
Senior Anastasia Scott was named Defensive Player of the Week by the Northeast Conference after she averaged 6.1 digs per set over three matches at the Temple Invitational. Scott was also named to the All-Tournament Team for her performance at the invitational.
Research Administrator Recognized as a Rising Star
Michael Marino, executive director of LIU-sponsored projects, was recognized as a Future of the Field Honoree by the Society of Research Administrators International (SRA). Marino manages all pre-award functions, creates policies and procedures, and reviews all research-related contracts for the University.
What Issues Matter Most To Voters in 2022 U.S. Mid-Term Elections: Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll
BROOKVILLE, NY, September 16, 2021 – Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll reveal the early issues that matter most to voters in the 2022 U.S. Mid-Term Elections. The two issues that mattered most on deciding how to vote among respondents were the economy (27%) and coronavirus (17%).
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TOP ISSUES FOR AMERICAN VOTERS IN 2022 U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS: #1 ECONOMY AND #2 CORONAVIRUS
Respondents were asked what one issue matters most in deciding how they will vote in the United States mid-term elections in 2022. While a variety of reasons were mentioned, the two issues that mattered most on deciding how to vote among respondents were the economy (27%) and coronavirus (17%). Following behind were health care (13%), national security (11%), climate change (10%), immigration (7%), racial/gender equality (6%), supreme court (4%), education (3%), and foreign policy (3%).
POLITICAL DIFFERENCES IN TOP ISSUES FOR VOTERS IN 2022 U.S. MID-TERM ELECTIONS
REPUBLICANS TOP ISSUES: #1 ECONOMY FOLLOWED BY #2 NATIONAL SECURITY
Americans that identified as Republicans stated the issues that mattered most in deciding how they will vote in the United States mid-term elections in 2022 were the economy (37%) and national security (25%). Other issues in order of importance included immigration (12%), coronavirus (9%), and healthcare (6%). Five percent or fewer Republicans listed foreign policy, climate change, supreme court, education, and racial/gender equality as top issues.
DEMOCRATS TOP ISSUES: #1 CORONAVIRUS FOLLOWED BY #2 ECONOMY
Americans that identified as Democrats stated the issues that mattered most in deciding how they will vote in the United States mid-term elections in 2022 were the coronavirus (22%) and economy (20%). Other issues in order of importance included healthcare (18%), climate change (15%), and racial/gender equality (8%). Five percent or fewer Democrats listed supreme court, national security, immigration, education, and foreign policy as top issues.
INDEPENDENTS TOP ISSUES: #1 ECONOMY FOLLOWED BY #2 CORONAVIRUS
Americans that identified as independent/other stated the issues that mattered most in deciding how they will vote in the United States mid-term elections in 2022 were the economy (27%) and coronavirus (17%). Other issues in order of importance included healthcare (12%), climate change (10%), national security (9%), immigration (7%), and racial/gender equality (6%). Five percent or fewer independent/other respondents listed education, foreign policy, and supreme court as top issues.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from September 2 – 3, 2021 among a national sample of 1,611 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, Long Island University offers nearly 250 degree programs, with a network of over 280,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.