St. Joseph’s wastes no time making ‘university’ switch
By GREGORY ZELLER // Another jewel of Long Island’s academic crown has added some extra luster, with St. Joseph’s College becoming the latest Island school to earn a promotion. The…
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New York Tech co-ops open doors for IT undergrads
By GREGORY ZELLER // The New York Institute of Technology will create new professional onramps for computer science students with help from an old friend of Long Island innovation. Peter…
Innovation in its eyes, Molloy earns overdue promotion
By GREGORY ZELLER // An island blessed with a pantheon of leading universities is adding another. And like Stony Brook University, Hofstra University, Adelphi University and the other jewels of…
In latest chancellor search, SUNY paces itself
By GREGORY ZELLER // A State University system that proudly skipped “a costly and lengthy search process” last time around is taking no chances in the selection of its new…
International OPM bulks up Adelphi’s online offerings
By GREGORY ZELLER // A fresh collaboration with a leading Online Program Management provider will provide Adelphi University with a half-dozen new online degree programs over the next two school…
SBU joins SUNY Buffalo as Flagship Public University
By GREGORY ZELLER // Stony Brook University has joined The University at Buffalo to split a rare distinction: They now share the mantle as New York State Flagship Public Universities….
Yo, Adrian! ‘Fraud’ arrests made at SUNY Old Westbury
By GREGORY ZELLER // Following a special Internal Revenue Service operation, several arrests were made this week at SUNY Old Westbury. Fortunately – at least, for the apprehended suspects –…
In Long Island first, FSC eyes ‘dreamer’ scholarships
By GREGORY ZELLER // Front-page fights over women’s rights may divide us, border security may frighten us and faith in our elected officials may be staggeringly low – but the…
Redesigning fabrication, with a familiar helping hand
By GREGORY ZELLER // A major initiative funded by a forward-looking foundation will help the New York Institute of Technology fabricate a brilliant future. New York Tech’s School of Architecture…
New teachers gain inside track with inner-city training
By GREGORY ZELLER // An Adelphi University teacher-training program with an eye on inner-city schools is recruiting its first cohort. The university’s College of Education and Health Sciences is partnering…
Better late than never, SBU officially installs McInnis
By GREGORY ZELLER // Twenty months since she was announced by the SUNY Board of Trustees – and more than 16 since she actually assumed the office – Maurie McInnis…
At Hofstra, big changes only start with new president
By GREGORY ZELLER // Hofstra University’s new president has been ceremonially inaugurated – and with the pomp and circumstance finished, she’s getting right back to business. Susan Poser actually took…
Bush, Obama aides named Hofstra Presidential Fellows
By GREGORY ZELLER // Two heavy-hitting political operatives with presidential pedigrees will share their insights and expertise with the Hofstra University community. Philip Schiliro, director of legislative affairs and special…
‘Court TV’ gives SCCC interns production experience
By GREGORY ZELLER // Suffolk County Community College is helping attorneys in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office make their case. Seven SCCC Radio and Television Production interns are producing…
Albany all-in as Hofstra science center breaks ground
By GREGORY ZELLER // Hofstra University is digging in, literally, on a high-profile plan to meet the growing regional demand for young scientists and healthcare professionals. The Hempstead-based university has…