The Global Service Institute at Long Island University will host Secretary Ben Carson, as part of the virtual speaker series “Headliners of Service.” Distinguished retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson joins us to talk about his current roles and latest developments as the 17th Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and a Member of the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Task Force. Secretary Carson talks to Global Service Institute Chair and Acclaimed Journalist Rita Cosby. Register here.
Long Island University, Hornstein Center National Poll: What Americans Think Before Highly Anticipated First Presidential Debate
BROOKVILLE, NY, September 28, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis pre-debate national poll were announced on the eve of the first presidential debate for Election 2020.
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HIGH VIEWERSHIP EXPECTED
National poll results found that 75 percent of Americans are following closely news about candidates for the 2020 presidential election. A high viewership is expected with 78 percent of Americans saying they plan to tune into watch President Donald Trump debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.
BIDEN IN THE LEAD:
BIDEN 48%; TRUMP 30%; UNDECIDED 10%; ANOTHER CANDIDATE 5%
The importance of presidential debates is widely known to influence voters. Before the presidential debates kick off on Tuesday evening, Americans were asked who they would vote for if the election were held today. Respondents said they would vote today for Biden (48 percent), Trump (30 percent), and another candidate (5 percent). An additional 10 percent of respondents said they were undecided and 6 percent said they wouldn’t vote if the elections were held today. Respondents also believe that Biden will do a better job in the debate. Among respondents, 43 percent of Americans believe that Biden will do a better job in the debate, while 32 percent believe that Trump will have a stronger performance.
ECONOMY IS THE ONE ISSUE THAT MATTERS MOST FOR VOTERS
While a variety of reasons were mentioned, the one issue that mattered most on deciding how to vote among respondents was the economy (26 percent). Following close behind was racial inequality (13 percent), health care (11 percent), coronavirus (10 percent), and law and order (10 percent). Americans between the age of 30 and 60 and those with higher household income reported the economy at a higher rate as the most important issue than other demographics. Americans between the age of 18 and 29 reported racial inequality at double the rate of other age demographics (24 percent).
MINDS MADE UP
Among respondents, the majority of Americans (73 percent) say their mind is made up on their election vote, while 14 percent say they might change their minds and 13 percent say they aren’t sure.
VOTER LIKELIHOOD
Among the respondents, 87 percent said they are likely to vote in the November elections (1,314 total likely voters).
IN-PERSON VOTING – METHOD OF CHOICE
Among the respondents, 47 percent of Americans said they plan to vote in person, 36 percent plan to mail in their ballot, and 17 percent said they still aren’t sure. Americans over the age of 60 plan to mail in their ballot at a higher rate than other demographics.
NATIONAL POLL DATA
SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2020
1,508 RESPONDENTS
MODEL OF ERROR +/- 3.5%
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling & Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from September 24-26, 2020 among a national sample of 1,508 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from the nearly three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography 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 3.5 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. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at Long Island University participate in data collection and analysis. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from the pre-debate 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, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Obama Appointee Headlines Hutton House Lineup
Long Island University’s Hutton House announced a star-studded Fall 2020 virtual lecture series. The distinguished speakers include Four-star Army General Curtis “Mike” Scaparrotti, award-winning oceanographer and conservation scientist Dr. John T. Tanacredi, former Chief of the Division of National Resources of the National Park Service, and Dr. Libby O’Connell, Chief Historian Emerita at the History Channel and former Senior Vice President at A&E Television Networks. In 2013, President Obama appointed Dr. O’Connell as a commissioner on the United States World War I Centennial Commission.
Renowned Author Kicks Off Polk School Podcast
Renowned, award-winning author Stephanie Elizondo Griest will serve as the inaugural guest on the new podcast “How do I Become You?,” part of The Polk Professional Series within the George Polk School of Communications. Dr. Robin Hemley, Director of the George Polk School of Communications, will host the podcast, which will feature a diverse group of media figures in journalism, film, and literature.
Amazon Ranks Professor’s Book a Top New Release
The latest book from Dr. Simon Sheppard, Associate Professor of Political Science, was ranked the #1 new release on Amazon for titles on Ancient Military History, Conventional Weapons and Warfare History, Assyria, Babylonia and Mesopotamia History, and Ancient Mesopotamia History. Roman Soldier vs Parthian Warrior: Carrhae to Nisibis, 53 BC–AD 217 (Combat) analyzes the clash of Roman and Parthian forces in 53 BC.
Five-Star Surgeon Operates at Top Oklahoma Practice
Dr. Stan Pelofsky, ’62, is a five-star neurosurgeon at Neuroscience Specialists, the largest and most established neurosurgical practice in Oklahoma. Dr. Pelofsky served as a physician in the Vietnam War and was also awarded the Ellis Island Medal for his work in the neurosciences. He holds memberships in many medical associations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, serving as its President 2001-2002, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Royal Society of Medicine, London, England, and the North American Spine Society.
LIU – U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges
For the fourth consecutive year, Long Island University has been ranked on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Colleges for 2021. The distinction represents excellent performance and is widely recognized as a reliable indicator of excellence in higher education conferred by an unbiased trust agent. LIU earned additional recognition as a top national performer in social mobility. The prestigious ranking follows recent accolades from The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction.
With more than 15 measures of academic quality, the U.S. News 2021 Best Colleges provides data-driven information and guidance to help prospective students and their families understand their higher education options. In addition to the online announcement made in September, U.S. News will also publish most of the rankings with robust datasets in the “Best Colleges 2021” guidebook.
The 2019-2020 academic year was one marked by profound accomplishments and significant growth for LIU. Last fall, the University received approval for the College of Veterinary Medicine – the first in the New York metropolitan area and only the fourth in the Northeast, joining the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Tufts University.
In May, LIU announced the George Polk School of Communications, building upon the 71-year legacy of the George Polk Awards in Journalism and ushering in a new era of reporting, broadcasting, writing and production.
This summer, the University announced the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. The Roc Nation School will serve as a globally renowned destination for world-class education, exceptional career development, cultural initiatives and philanthropic endeavors.
LIU faculty achieved numerous successes, including prestigious awards from organizations like the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Research Council of Norway, among others.
The University launched new, in-demand academic programs, headlined by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) program, led by Dr. Mohammed Cherkaoui, Vorzimer Chair Professor and Deputy Chief Research and International Officer. In conjunction with international partners, planning is underway for novel academic and research linkages with LIU’s Digital Health and Engineering Initiative. Targeted collaborative research linkages will place LIU at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Personalized Medicine and Cybersecurity.
Renowned researcher Dr. Bhaskar Das joined LIU Pharmacy from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine to lead the University’s core facility in medicinal chemistry. Dr. Das has received more than 20 grants from the National Institutes of Health and his 28 patents have earned over $100 million. He has conducted groundbreaking research in cancer therapy, obesity, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer’s disease.
The Global Service Institute continued the momentum early into the 2020-2021 academic year by announcing groundbreaking initiatives and new leadership. ABC’s Good Morning America featured Institute Chair Rita Cosby, renowned Emmy-winning TV host, veteran correspondent and best-selling author, who unveiled a comprehensive Global Service app that connects volunteers with nonprofit organizations. The Institute’s Board members include Evander Holyfield, Joe Theismann, Dionne Warwick, Susan Lucci, Gary Sinise, Nelson DeMille, Buzz Aldrin, General Wesley Clark, Michael Reagan, Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg, Robert Irvine, Ken Sunshine and others.
California Commission Funds Faculty’s Dietary Research
The California Table Grape Commission awarded a grant to Dr. Jeffrey Idle, Endowed Professor and Director of the Division of Systems Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, and Dr. Diren Beyoglu, Associate Director and Associate Professor of Systems Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics. Dr. Idle and Dr. Beyoglu will investigate the biological effects of a table grape diet on human metabolism and compare it to a grape-free diet in order to reveal the biological processes that underlie the benefits of a healthy diet containing table grapes.
Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs
Sheila Enriquez, ’96, Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer of Briggs & Veselka Co., the largest independent CPA firm in Houston and the third largest in Texas, earned recognition on Houston Business Journal’s list of 2020 Most Admired CEOs. Enriquez was previously featured on the cover of Houston Business Journaland has been recognized as a 2019 Business Journal National Finance Influencer and 2020 Breakthrough Women by The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
New York Times Best-Selling Author Publishes New Book
Phil Bildner, ’95, a New York Times best-selling author of numerous books for kids, published his latest book A High Five for Glenn Burke. Bildner is also the founder of The Author Village, an author booking business, and winner of a Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.