UNIVERSITY NEWS

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ON CAMPUS

University Welcomes Renowned Authors

Long Island University partnered with Theodore’s Books of Oyster Bay to launch a new Author Series program. LIU hosted a variety of authors and public figures to speak to students and the general public on campus, including New York Times Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley at the Roosevelt House, Congressman Adam Schiff, broadcast meteorologist Janice Dean and journalist Mary Calvi.

ACADEMICS

LIU Announces World Class Hospitality Program

Long Island University announced a partnership with Las Vegas Sands and Nassau Community College in principle to create a new, comprehensive hospitality program. The strategic alliance will generate new career opportunities for students and graduates. LIU will seek approval for additional bachelor’s and master’s degree offerings that support in-demand careers in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts.

ON CAMPUS

College of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Inaugural White Coat Ceremony

The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its first White Coat Ceremony to celebrate the school’s inaugural Class of 2024. The ceremony serves as a milestone to students who will continue their studies through hands-on experience with affiliated and clinical partners in their final year of study at LIU while balancing the need for excellence along with passion and care towards its patients.

Tilles Center Hosts Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine

The Tilles Center of the Performing Arts hosted the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine as an evening of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The exterior of the Tilles Center was lit up in blue and gold to represent the Ukrainian flag.

On Campus

Spence Howell Named LIU Band Director

Long Island University announced the addition of Spence Howell as Marching Band Director. Howell comes to LIU from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and brings an impressive array of experience as a performer and staff member in nationally recognized athletic band programs including The University of Alabama’s “Million Dollar Band.”

Emmy Award Winning Comedian Shines at Tilles Center

New York Times bestselling author and Grammy Award nominee Trevor Noah performed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. The event featured an intimate conversation with Noah, formerly of The Daily Show, moderated by Emmy-nominated comedian, writer and producer Roy Wood, Jr.

On Campus

Hornstein Center Forms American Opinion Panel

The American Opinion Panel, created by the Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis at Long Island University, is building a nationally representative panel to provide a voice on critical issues and trends through opinion surveys. Studies from the Hornstein Center inform the public and policymakers about critical issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.

Emma Robinson

Class of 2023

Major: Digital Marketing

Emma, from Melbourne, Florida, has been the Editorin-Chief of The Tide for the past two years, publishing over 30 issues of the publication. In addition to excelling in the classroom with a 3.99 grade point average, Emma is a student leader serving in various leadership roles. She was an executive board member for the Student Body Collective for three years and co-founded and served as the first President of RISE, an organization that advocates for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and prevention.