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.
The Society of Presidential Descendants Announce Biennial Book Award on Presidential Leadership
Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award Brings Awareness
to Civic Education and Programs
Brookville, N.Y. (September 15, 2021) – The Society of Presidential Descendants at Long Island University today announced the finalists for the coveted Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award, a prestigious award recognizing the best books published about our nation’s highest office, and the strategies that have shaped United States history and policies.
The Society will host a ceremonial dinner on October 23, 2021, with Master of Ceremonies Douglas Brinkley presiding. Dr. Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and professor of history at Rice University, and a nationally-acclaimed CNN presidential historian and contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
The three finalists for the award:
Susan Berfield, The Hour of Fate (Bloomsbury) about two of American history’s most colossal characters – Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan – struggling for mastery in an era of social upheaval and rampant inequality.
Diana Preston, Eight Days at Yalta (Atlantic Monthly Press) discusses how Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Stalin – “The Big Three” – shaped the post-war world over an eight-day meeting in Yalta.
Ted Widmer, PhD, Lincoln on the Verge (Simon & Schuster) tells the dramatic story of America’s greatest president discovering his own strength to save the Republic as a divided nation plunges into the deepest crisis in history.
The winner will be announced at the October 23 dinner.
“This prestigious book award, judged by a board of renowned historians and journalists, will underline the importance of our shared history and presidential legacies,” said Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, LIU professor, chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University, and president of The Society of Presidential Descendants.
The Society of Presidential Descendants are all direct descendants of United States presidents who united to offer a contemporary educational platform that highlights the present-day relevance of historic presidential leadership. Their mission is to enable the public to better understand the leaders who have shaped the nation and encourage all Americans to exercise their civic rights.
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of the 33rd U.S. President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman, stated that “civics education is an engine driving this country forward. As my grandfather said, ‘Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.’”
The partnership between The Society of Presidential Descendants and The Roosevelt School of Long Island University models how local institutions can advance civic-oriented public policy in the United States. Their educational programs will teach students, and all Americans, about the importance of their roles and responsibilities in the democratic process.
Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of the 36th U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and his First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, commented, “In this time of polarization, I hope that this Society can encourage the study of our country’s history and how its Presidents have influenced it. We look forward to having an impact on the dialogue of what unites us as a country.”
The Roosevelt School prepares students for careers in international relations, diplomacy, leadership, service, and policy making at multinational corporations, foundations, think-tanks, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies around the globe. The School features the Global Service Institute, which inspires community service by connecting volunteers with non-profit organizations around the globe. It is also supported by the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis, which conducts empirical research, independent polling and analysis to inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
“This biennial book award reflects the best works published about our country’s leaders – from George Washington to Joseph Biden – and how our nation has advanced as a result of their leadership,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline. “The Society of Presidential Descendants is influencing education to develop future world leaders.”
About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, with innovative programs and high quality and research. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers nearly 250 degree programs, with a network of over 280,000 alumni across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Field Hockey Topples Georgetown in Thrilling Match
The field hockey team defeated Big East foe Georgetown University in a nail-biting 2-1 match on a go-ahead goal in the fourth quarter from junior Felicia King. The Sharks earned their first win of the season and are eyeing a second-straight trip to the Northeast Conference Championship.
Top Advisory Firm Appoints Alumnus to Leadership Team
Donald Apgar ’82 was appointed director of merchant services by Mercator Advisory Group, the leading independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments industry.
Education Leader Appointed Assistant Superintendent
James DeTommaso ’92 was appointed assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the East Rockaway School District. His 28-year career in education includes special education teacher, coach of varsity football and lacrosse, and dean of students.