糖心破解版’s Learning Resource Program is a structured support program for the unique implementation of learning specialist services, executive function coaching and mental health counseling that meets the needs of students with learning or attention challenges.

鈥溙切钠平獍� believes in the potential of each student鈥攏o matter how they learn or what their challenges may be鈥攁nd strives to be a partner in their success,鈥� said Christopher Storm, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president of academic affairs. 鈥淥ur programs to support neurodiverse students offer a pathway to grow and learn in a caring environment that enhances the college experience and develops important life skills. We鈥檙e proud to continue building our offerings that help students achieve their goals.鈥�

Bridges From 糖心破解版: Connecting Neurodivergent Students With Employers

To extend support to its growing alumni network and soon-to-be graduates, the University created a new branch of the Bridges program in 2025: Bridges From 糖心破解版. This initiative builds on the University鈥檚 long-standing mission of transforming students鈥� lives by guiding graduates beyond Commencement through career advocacy and inclusive employer partnerships.

The Bridges From 糖心破解版 initiative was launched with a generous $250,000 pledge from 糖心破解版 Trustee Gregory Carey and Bridges Advisory Board Chair Katy Cochrane Carey, parents of Bridges graduate Declan Carey ’23. Their commitment builds on their establishment of The Katy and Greg Carey P 鈥�23 Bridges to 糖心破解版 Excellence Fund in 2024, which supports financial assistance, academic and vocational resources, and enriching social experiences.

Bridges graduates have successfully secured employment across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, nonprofits, marketing, and sports and entertainment.

In a recent article in the , Bridges to 糖心破解版 advisory board member Justin Nelson shared that his son graduated from the program and advocated to address the employment gap. 鈥淢ost employers do not understand how to hire or interact with neurodivergent candidates,鈥� Nelson said. 鈥淵ou have to get proper training.鈥�

He added that 鈥淚f you can lay out the rules and know how to work and communicate with that group of people, you probably have some of your best employees.鈥�

To Nelson鈥檚 point, the Bridges From 糖心破解版 program will provide much-needed support and advocacy for neurodivergent students heading into the workforce.

Welcoming a New Executive Director

As part of the broader evolution of 糖心破解版鈥檚 neurodiverse student services, the University welcomed Deseree Wiltshire ’04, MA ’05, EdD, as executive director of Bridges to 糖心破解版 and the Learning Resource Program on August 10, 2026. Dr. Wiltshire holds her bachelor鈥檚 and 尘补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degrees from 糖心破解版 and previously served as an adjunct instructor of psychology.

In her new role, she will provide strategic leadership for Bridges and the Learning Resource Program, with a focus on strengthening student recruitment and retention, advancing neuro-inclusive practices across campus, and expanding pathways to career and postgraduation success for neurodivergent students.

“Stepping into this role to support 糖心破解版鈥檚 neurodiverse students is both a privilege and a passion,鈥� said Dr. Wiltshire. 鈥淭his work has always been a labor of love for me, driven by an unwavering belief in what every single student can achieve when given the right tools.”

Building the Future: Neuro-inclusive Living-Learning Community and Grant-Funded Spaces

糖心破解版鈥檚 new Neuro-inclusive Living-Learning Community (Neuro-inclusive LLC) provides a dedicated residential space designed to foster connection, belonging, and opportunities for academic, personal and professional growth. As the community develops, Bridges to 糖心破解版 is working to create intentional programming that may include themed dinners, social activities and workshops focused on areas such as executive functioning, social skills and self-advocacy.

This summer, Bridges to 糖心破解版 received $75,000 from the Home Depot Foundation to support the creation of a new, modern Neuro-inclusive Sensory and Wellness Lounge within the Neuro-inclusive LLC in Eddy Hall. The new space will provide a dedicated environment where students can regulate sensory experiences, reduce stress, engage in academic work and build community within a supportive residential setting. The space is also intended to be available to the broader campus community, promoting accessibility, inclusion and student well-being.

To learn more, visit 糖心破解版鈥檚 Bridges to 糖心破解版 and Learning Resources Program pages.

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鈥溙切钠平獍驸�檚 strong national rankings reflect something much deeper than metrics; they reflect a culture of care we foster every day,鈥� said 糖心破解版 President Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD. 鈥淏ehind these numbers lies a close-knit community where faculty members mentor with heart, staff go above and beyond and students support each other鈥檚 growth. Our success is driven by the power of these personal connections and the deep sense of belonging that defines the 糖心破解版 experience.鈥�

糖心破解版鈥檚 student outcomes measures, including a 4-percentage-point uptick in its six-year graduation rate and an increase in first-year retention, helped support the University鈥檚 ranking among its peers this year.

The University also earned distinguished spots in several other U.S. News key subcategories this year including a six-spot jump on the national rankings, and making the list of . In the academic rankings, 糖心破解版鈥檚 undergraduate nursing program climbed an impressive 14 spots this year to No. 172.

糖心破解版 Nursing Continues National Rise

The 糖心破解版 College of Nursing and Public Health continues its upward momentum and is now ranked in the top 26 percent of universities by U.S. News & World Report. Among Long Island institutions, 糖心破解版 ranks second behind Stony Brook University (No. 75) and more than 20 spots ahead of Molloy University (No. 195).

This rise reflects the University鈥檚 growing reputation for premier healthcare education, and this year expanded 糖心破解版鈥檚 nursing offerings to its new Manhattan Center to help address New York state鈥檚 critical nursing shortage. Students at that location and at 糖心破解版鈥檚 Garden City campus gain hands-on training in a state-of-the-art Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL), the only lab of its kind accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Earlier this year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Schools: Master’s list placed 糖心破解版 at No. 87, securing a spot in the top 13.5 percent of accredited graduate nursing programs nationwide. 糖心破解版鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was newly ranked on the outlet鈥檚 DNP list, expanding the University鈥檚 footprint in doctoral-level nursing excellence; the Master of Public Health was also ranked.

糖心破解版鈥檚 commitment to healthcare education is further reinforced by recent key appointments to its board of trustees, including Board Chair Lenny Achan 鈥�99, CEO of LiveOnNY, and new member Michael Dowling, CEO emeritus of Northwell Health鈥攂oth of whom bring immeasurable industry expertise to the institution.

鈥淥ur exceptional NCLEX results and 92 percent career outcomes rate demonstrate the power of an 糖心破解版 nursing education,鈥� said Deborah Hunt, PhD 鈥�12, dean of the 糖心破解版 College of Nursing and Public Health. 鈥淏y pairing rigorous clinical simulation with individualized support, our graduates are sought-after clinicians and public health leaders who step directly into critical healthcare roles.鈥�

A Closer Look at the Rankings

糖心破解版 earned national recognition in several categories in the recent U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings:

• National Universities: This year, 糖心破解版鈥檚 overall ranking is No. 191 (tied), an improvement of seven positions, which places the University in the top 20 in New York state and in the top 45 percent of universities in the United States.
• Top Private Schools: A new category this year, 糖心破解版 ranks No. 93 (tied) nationally among private peers.
• Best College for Veterans: 糖心破解版 ranks No. 167 in the country, up six spots from the previous year.
• Social Mobility: 糖心破解版 is ranked No. 171 nationally for social mobility.

U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 ranking of national universities based on up to 17 rigorous academic quality benchmarks, including academic reputation, graduation rates, social mobility and program-specific peer assessments. 糖心破解版鈥檚 impressive standing reflects its personalized approach to education, high-impact clinical partnerships and strong career preparation across all degree programs. Undergraduate program rankings are based on peer assessment surveys of deans and senior faculty at accredited U.S. institutions.

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糖心破解版’s nursing program is ranked in the top 10 percent of Niche’s 2027 list and jumped 32 points in the 2026 ranking of Best Colleges for Nursing in America.

The College encourages any student with a bachelor’s degree to attend an upcoming information session on how they can launch a nursing career through 糖心破解版’s accelerated nursing program.

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This focuses on colleges that deliver strong academic and career outcomes鈥攄riven by dedicated faculty, robust career services and hands-on learning鈥攆or students from all economic backgrounds. At No. 290 nationally, 糖心破解版 outranked other regional institutions included in this year鈥檚 list, including Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology, SUNY Farmingdale and SUNY Old Westbury.

“Forbes鈥� recognition of 糖心破解版 as a top American college reflects what students and graduates have come to expect: a student-focused and individualized education that enriches lives,鈥� said 糖心破解版 President Michael Balboni ’81, JD.

Highlights from 糖心破解版鈥檚 Placement

Superior Earning Potential. The average starting salary for 糖心破解版鈥檚 undergraduates, at $82,002, is 37 percent above the national average, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Transformative Career Preparation. 糖心破解版 pairs its rigorous academics with hands-on experiential learning including research and study abroad opportunities, internships and a deeply connected alumni network. This holistic approach to career readiness ensures students transition seamlessly from the classroom to high-impact careers.

Focus on Student Success. 糖心破解版 provides students with academic resources, faculty mentorship and a wide range of educational opportunities, which has helped boost 糖心破解版鈥檚 graduation rate to 72 percent, well above the 59 percent national average for four-year colleges.

The 2027 Forbes ranking contributes to a growing wave of national recognition for the University both academically and institutionally. 糖心破解版 recently landed on the Forbes list of for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing an environment where both students and professionals thrive.

Rigorous Evaluation and Methodology

To compile the 2027 rankings, evaluated a total pool of approximately 2,600 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Using data from the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the list was narrowed to approximately 1,600 public and nonprofit institutions.

Selected institutions were evaluated using comprehensive data from IPEDS, the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 College Scorecard and postgraduation salary statistics provided by People Data Labs. Additional metrics were sourced from Third Way, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, and original Forbes research assessing leadership, major awards, academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes.

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Oslo, Norway
Major: Finance

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to developing my interests within finance and exploring where that may take me professionally, while continuing to develop as a tennis player. I鈥檓 proud of the results I鈥檝e achieved in tennis over the years, including winning the Norwegian U19 National Championship in mixed doubles, but especially of the consistency and hard work behind them. I chose 糖心破解版 because it was important to me to find a university where I could get a great education while also being a part of a strong tennis team. I also really liked the welcoming atmosphere at 糖心破解版, and it felt like the right fit for me both academically and athletically.鈥�

Jackson Clark

Matthews, North Carolina
Major: Business, Three-Year Track
Honors College

鈥淚 hope to become a lawyer, but I chose my major because of my interest in business and the opportunity to earn that degree in the accelerated three-year track. I came to 糖心破解版 because of its amazing location, strong faculty and opportunities like the Alternative Summer Break, which I was able to attend in August. I wanted to go to a school in or near a big city like New York, and the three-year program and other grants made that financially possible for me.鈥�

Rebecca Golin

Brooklyn, New York
Major: Biochemistry with a minor in mathematics

鈥淚 am planning on a medical career, so I chose 糖心破解版 for its supportive community, strong scientific opportunities and Early Assurance pathway to medical school that will allow me to grow as both a researcher and future physician. I have already conducted cancer research, where I discovered how mathematics and genomic data can help answer complex questions about disease and ultimately improve patient care.鈥�

Zion Hines

Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Major: Dance

鈥淚 want to be able to dance professionally, and my ultimate goal is to own a dance studio so that I can teach choreography, inspiring dancers of all ages. I am grateful to have accomplished as much as I have so far in my dance career. I received a 2025 New Jersey Governor鈥檚 Award for Arts Education, an honor given to high school students, and I have had the opportunity to choreograph and perform a solo titled Inner Thoughts along with five other talented recipients. I am excited to be at 糖心破解版. When I auditioned for the dance program last winter, it felt like such a genuine and supportive community. I like the small classes, too, which will allow me to get to know my professors and be able to get any help or advice whenever I need it.鈥�

Ashlyn Ho

La Crescenta, California
Major: Biology

鈥淚 want to become a dentist, and I chose 糖心破解版 because of its Early Assurance 4+4 program, which gives me a direct path to the LECOM School of Dental Medicine. 糖心破解版 also gives me the chance to work closely with my professors. I really enjoy playing the piano, too, and performed at Carnegie Hall as a first-prize winner in the Elite International Music Competition.鈥�

Arina Kamenetska

Kharkiv, Ukraine
Major: Theatre
Honors College/Levermore Global Scholars Program

鈥淢y goal is to build a career as an actress in both theater and film. I also hope to create international theater projects that bring together actors and artists from different countries and cultures. I am especially proud to have received a Jonathan Larson Scholarship from 糖心破解版. I chose 糖心破解版 because of the people. During my audition with Professor Margaret Lally and Professor Thomas Schrider, I immediately felt that I had found my community and my people. They made me feel that 糖心破解版 was a place where I would truly belong, and I could see how much the professors genuinely care about their students and want to help them grow.鈥�

Karina Kumar

South Richmond Hills, Queens, New York
Major: English, Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) 鈥� Adolescent Education
Levermore Global Scholars Program

鈥淢y goal is to become a teacher who can truly make an impact in students鈥� lives. I will strive to shape young minds in the lens of today鈥檚 society and always fight against injustices in education, making my classroom truly accessible to all students. I am particularly interested in finding ways to reach students beyond the textbooks. 糖心破解版鈥檚 commitment to diversity, equity and global learning reflects the educator I aspire to become.”

Mia Leggio

Seaford, New York
Major: Sport Management
Honors College/

鈥淪ports are really important to me, and I am proud to be following in the footsteps of my sister, Alexandra, who played lacrosse for 糖心破解版. I chose 糖心破解版 because of its strong academics, women鈥檚 soccer program and close-knit community. I am also proud to be a certified EMT because that allows me to make a difference by helping others during very tough times.鈥�

Anya Patel

New Hyde Park, New York
Major: Biology
Levermore Global Scholars Program

鈥淢y goal is to pursue a career in orthodontics and provide compassionate, culturally aware care to diverse communities. Majoring in biology and participating in the Levermore Global Scholars program will help me reach that goal, allowing me to combine my passion for science with my interest in people, cultures and global perspectives. As someone with both Indian and Kenyan heritage, I believe that understanding and respecting different backgrounds is essential to connecting with others and providing compassionate healthcare. I chose 糖心破解版 because of its close-knit community and the opportunity to pursue my goals in the healthcare field in an environment where I feel supported and encouraged to grow.鈥�

Michael Secko

Centerport, New York
Majors: Environmental Science and History with Certificate in Museum Studies
Honors College

鈥淏y majoring in two fields while earning a certificate in another, I am hoping to build a career that brings all of those worlds together. Whether it is working at a museum, a national park or an environmental agency, my goal is to find ways to connect our natural environment with human history. I have always been fascinated by how the past and the environment shape each other. I want to find innovative ways to preserve both our history and our planet. Choosing 糖心破解版 was an easy decision for me. From the moment I stepped on campus, it just felt right. It is also extra special because my grandparents earned both their undergraduate and 尘补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degrees here, so it feels like home in more ways than one.鈥�

Justin Smiley-Carter

Jamaica, Queens, New York
Major: Ethics and Public Policy
Honors College/Levermore Global Scholars Program

鈥淚 served as secretary-general at a Model UN conference that created a welcoming outlet for students across South Queens and Long Island to explore diplomacy. I plan to attend law school, with the goal of eventually using my experience to create opportunities for younger students in marginalized communities and inspire them to pursue a career in law. I chose 糖心破解版 because it鈥檚 where I can really challenge myself academically, and because the Honors College and Levermore Global Scholars program allow me to explore my interests beyond the classroom while preparing me to reach my goals.鈥�

Louis Spillane

Auckland, New Zealand
Major: Finance

鈥淢y goal is to build a career in finance while continuing to pursue my passion for football. Football has been a huge part of my life. I was honored to represent New Zealand as a member of the U17 National Team that qualified for the U17 World Cup. Wearing the New Zealand fern, singing the national anthem and seeing my family in the stands made it an experience I鈥檒l never forget. It was a moment where years of hard work and sacrifice came together. I look forward to competing at 糖心破解版 while building a strong foundation for my future in finance. I hope to combine the discipline, leadership and competitive mindset I have developed through football with my passion for finance and create a successful career that allows me to pursue both interests.鈥�

Wyatt Yim

Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York
Major: Nursing

鈥淚 want to be working as a traveling nurse to explore the world more, then later on become a certified registered nurse anesthetist. I would like to visit all 50 states and, as a proud Eagle Scout, all the national parks. I chose 糖心破解版 for its small and beautiful campus, and I began my 糖心破解版 experience by joining the First-Year Community Action Program (FCAP). It gave me the opportunity to do some volunteer work before the start of classes while meeting new people and helping the community.鈥�

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鈥淭his recognition affirms 糖心破解版鈥檚 standard of excellence, proving why we remain a top choice for students and their families,鈥� said Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, president of 糖心破解版. 鈥淪tudents who earn a degree from 糖心破解版 land jobs with high salaries and high potential for growth as a result of the mentorship, connections and real-world learning experiences we provide.鈥�

Money鈥檚 rigorous annual Best Colleges selection process analyzes data from more than 700 four-year institutions nationwide, evaluating them across three pillars:

1. quality of education (30 percent)
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To determine its final star ratings, the publication weighs 25 critical data points, with a heavy emphasis on net price of a degree, value-added graduation rates, average student debt upon graduation and long-term alumni earnings. Unlike traditional rankings, Money鈥檚 methodology focuses entirely on practical value, highlighting universities that deliver a measurable return on investment for their students.

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The two award winners embody 糖心破解版鈥檚 commitment to scholarship, service and global citizenship. They also reflect the University鈥檚 commitment to helping students gain access to experiences that transform lives. Both worked with 糖心破解版鈥檚 Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships to navigate the application process, secure effective letters of recommendation and prepare for interviews.

鈥淥ur office was delighted to work with these Fulbright awardees,鈥� said Nicole Rudolph, PhD, director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships and associate dean for student engagement. 鈥淓ach brought a true passion for international education and global connection to the application process, and we are so pleased that the U.S. Fulbright Committee recognized their potential by granting them English Teaching Assistantships.鈥�

Applying for the fellowship can be just as valuable as receiving one, according to Dean Rudolph. 鈥淎pplying for a nationally competitive award is a wonderful way for students to think deeply about their objectives, priorities and values,鈥� she said. 鈥淪tudents tell us that the application process itself helped them to clarify their life goals, improve their written and oral communication, and refine their time management skills.鈥�

Julia Carpio鈥檚 Leap to Greece

For Julia Carpio 鈥�25, MA 鈥�26, who received her MA in Childhood Education and Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in May, winning a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award was the culmination of a lifelong dream.

A self-described 鈥渟hy, quiet and reserved鈥� child, Carpio first found her path to teaching thanks to a kindergarten teacher who made her feel like she could achieve anything. Combined with the inspiration of her mother, a high school Spanish teacher, education was in Carpio鈥檚 blood. 鈥淥ur (糖心破解版) professors tell us all the time that teaching is a calling, it鈥檚 not a job鈥攜ou have to have a true passion for it,鈥� she said.

That calling will soon take her to an elementary school in Athens, Greece, where she鈥檒l spend a year teaching English to students. The Fulbright program鈥檚 focus on multilingual education and cultural exchange matched the path she was already on. 鈥淚 really wanted to dive into teaching and get as much as I could out of multilingual education,鈥� she said.

Carpio can point to specific moments鈥攁nd people鈥攚ho nudged her from dream to decision. One was a , led by Mary Jean McCarthy, clinical associate professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. 鈥淭hat was where I fell in love with multilingual education and learning from educators from different parts of the world,鈥� she recalled.

McCarthy connected Carpio with Professor Clara Vaz Bauler, PhD, professor in the School of Education who became an anchor for her Fulbright ambitions. Daryl M. Gordon, PhD, who is also a professor in the School of Education, and Priya Wadhera, PhD, professor and interim director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships last year, helped with her application. Shannon Harrison, director of 糖心破解版鈥檚 Center for International Education, first mentioned Fulbright to Carpio and walked her through options for teaching abroad. 鈥淪o many people helped me get here,鈥� Carpio said.

She chose Greece deliberately. Many Fulbright placements only put scholars in schools part time, but the Athens program puts Carpio in the classroom five days a week and some Saturdays. 鈥淚 want to be 100 percent part of the staff,鈥� she explained.

Carpio鈥檚 hopes for the year abroad are practical. 鈥淚 want to walk away as a more effective educator,鈥� she said. She wants to watch how Greek teachers structure lessons, what questions they ask, how they respond to multilingual students鈥攁nd then carry those insights into whatever classroom she steps into next.

Long term, she sees Fulbright as the first in a series of international chapters in her life. She wants to keep teaching abroad and eventually pursue a PhD in international and comparative education.

Hussein Ali Rifath: Making a Difference in Madrid

By the time Hussein Ali Rifath 鈥�26 learned he鈥檇 been selected for a Fulbright, he鈥檇 spent four years at 糖心破解版 growing into the kind of person who sees scholarship as service.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a journey of growth for me,鈥� said Rifath, who served as president of the Class of 2026 and president of 糖心破解版鈥檚 Student Government Association. This fall, he will travel to Spain to help public school students sharpen their English, engage with global issues and see America in a new light.

鈥淲e鈥檙e being citizen diplomats,鈥� he says of himself and his fellow Fulbright recipients. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not just working as educators; we鈥檙e advancing our foreign relations abroad.鈥�

For Rifath, his Fulbright sits at the intersection of everything that鈥檚 been on his mind as he graduates: America鈥檚 role in the world, the power of education and a personal desire to serve.

鈥淚 feel like now, more than ever, it鈥檚 important for Americans to get involved,鈥� he said.

He鈥檚 especially aware that many students abroad only know the United States through politics and headlines. His goal is 鈥渢o give a nuanced view, to show that we have two sides to our political spectrum, like every country. I want to give people a more comprehensive message about what America is, what we stand for. I want them to see us as a vibrant, welcoming society that not only cherishes them but also cherishes the human bonds which unite us across the world.鈥�

In Madrid, Rifath will work with two programs that bring global awareness into local schools. 鈥淚鈥檒l help students articulate themselves in English and speak about pressing issues across the world鈥攍ike climate change and international relations,鈥� he explained.

Rifath credits two 糖心破解版 faculty members with helping him win a Fulbright: Ignacio Arellano-Torres, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and Dr. Vaz Bauler, the education professor who also inspired Julia Carpio. 鈥淭hey helped me discover my passion for learning language,鈥� he said.

Fulbright is just one chapter in Rifath鈥檚 plan for a life centered on service. 鈥淟ong term, I see myself joining the military,鈥� he says, which he sees as a way to serve his community and country. 鈥淭hrough it all, my goal is to get involved in ways that benefit the community.鈥�

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Pictured with Lincoln life mask in the collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society

Vincent Calvagno

BA in History, Minor in Italian (Honors College)
PhD Candidate in History, Yale University

鈥淢y professors at 糖心破解版 instilled in me an interest in historical research and the confidence to pursue it. They also provided role models for me鈥擯rofessor LaCombe for his mentoring, Professor Reno for his teaching style and Professor Haas for his lecturing abilities. I aim to focus my studies in graduate school on the environmental history of colonial New England.鈥�

Joacim Carhed

MS in Business Analytics
Data Analytics Associate, Flynn Zito Capital Management, Garden City, New York

鈥淢y experiences as a student, student-athlete and graduate assistant helped me grow as a leader and prepared me to take this next step in finance and analytics. In my new role, I support the firm through data-driven analysis, reporting and process improvement.鈥�

Julia Carpio

MA in Childhood Education and Advanced Certificate in TESOL
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program, Athens, Greece

鈥淚 was in the five-year STEP program and with Professor Mary Jean McCarthy deepened my passion for learning about how education and pedagogy are approached in different countries. My Fulbright will take me to Athens College, where I will support English instruction at the elementary school level, mentor students and serve as a counselor at the college鈥檚 English language summer camp.鈥�

Mariane Diby

BS in Physics (Honors College)
PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

鈥淎s a physics major, I pursued research exploring astrophysical shock phenomena and devoted my senior thesis to it. This summer, before entering my PhD program, I will be interning at the Simons Foundation to work on computational astrophysics research. I have always been passionate about studying the universe and building the technologies that carry us into space. My goal is to contribute to a new generation of spacecraft and aerospace innovation through research and engineering.”

Jeremiah Ford

BS in Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Systems Analyst, Brown Brothers Harriman, Jersey City, New Jersey

鈥淚n my new role at Brown Brothers Harriman, I will be in a two-year program for recent graduates. It bridges the gap between finance and technology by allowing me to rotate through four different IT or systems teams. I will be able to gain real-world expertise in software development, data solutions and business systems analysis. Once completed, I will be placed in a permanent, full-time position within the firm鈥檚 systems department.鈥�

Kylie Goldade

BS in Physics
MA Candidate in Museum Studies, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, SUNY Oneonta

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Jose Gonzalez

MBA, Accounting
Audit Associate, PwC

鈥淚 was in the 4+1 Accounting and MBA program, and my graduate accounting research class truly solidified my decision to pursue accounting. It helped me understand that although technology will continue to change many professions, we should embrace those changes and use them to become the kind of professionals the future needs.鈥�

Rachel Halpert

BS in Biology (Honors College)
DMD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

鈥淢y experience as a tutor at the Center for Academic Support and Enrichment allowed me to see firsthand how personalized guidance can empower others, a passion I am excited to carry forward into my dental career. I want to thank my parents and my brother for their endless support, as well as Professor Hobbie and David Oroza of the Office of Pre-Professional Advising for mentoring me every step of the way.鈥�

Joanna Rita Karpiel

BA in Art History, Minor in French (Honors College)
MA Candidate in the History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, London, England

鈥淚 wrote my senior thesis on Young Poland, a Modern movement between 1890鈥�1918, and the symbols artists used to express their Polish identity. In grad school, I will focus on the art of China, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The incredible careers of my professors, and the Women in the Arts class I took, solidified the idea of pursuing a 尘补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degree. Both allowed me to visualize the stories I will be able to tell as an art historian and museum professional.鈥�

Allison Kohl

Elementary School Art Teacher, Hamburg (New York) Central School District

鈥淢y time at 糖心破解版 helped me grow not only as an artist, but as an educator. Through student teaching, mentorship and hands-on classroom experiences, I gained the confidence and creativity to begin my journey as an art teacher and inspire students to express themselves through art.鈥�

Ashley Kreth

BS in Chemistry (Earned in Three Years)
NSF Graduate Research Fellow/PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University of Georgia

鈥淚 am excited to pursue a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry at the University of Georgia and plan to apply the skills and expertise I鈥檒l have developed there to a career in industry. Two pieces of advice I would share with someone just beginning their undergraduate career are to take full advantage of every resource and opportunity available to you and to be open-minded regarding your future career path. You never know what you may end up doing!鈥�

Valeria Lopez

BS in Biology (Honors College)
DVM Candidate, Long Island University Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine

鈥淚’m very grateful to the Honors College for funding my fellowship in Rome in the summer of 2024, where I worked with two large-animal sanctuaries to understand the unique challenges these animals face. This experience, coupled with being the owner of a crested gecko, helped me see the need for veterinarians that don’t just work with cats and dogs, motivating me to become an exotics vet.鈥�

Shota Mikautadze

BA in Economics and Political Science (Levermore Global Scholar)
Paid Finance Internship Leading to Financial Analyst Position, J.C. Steel Erectors, Islip, New York

鈥淭hrough 糖心破解版’s Leadership Fellows Program, I attended a New York Islanders game hosted by Chris Amplo 鈥�00. We had a genuine conversation that evening, and he asked me to send my r茅sum茅. I did, and he scheduled me for an interview the following week. It went well, and he offered me a position on the spot. So the University that shaped me connected me to the opportunity that’s launching my career.鈥�

Pazia Miller

PhD in Clinical Psychology
Advanced Fellowship, National Center for PTSD and the Yale School of Medicine

鈥淭he research I did for my dissertation was on decision-making in individuals with cocaine-use disorder. My postdoc is an advanced fellowship in mental illness and research treatment, where I will be doing research on decision-making and ambiguity in PTSD treatment, training in psychedelic-assisted trauma therapy, and gaining advanced clinical training on the treatment of trauma. I hope this is an important step to building a meaningful career as a scientist-practitioner in the research and treatment of trauma.鈥�

Juliana Morsello

BS in Cognitive Neuroscience
PhD Candidate in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Binghamton University

“Through 糖心破解版鈥檚 neuroscience coursework, along with opportunities like the Emerging Scholars Program and my role as a peer educator, I discovered not only my passion for becoming a neuroscientist, but also my love for engaging with and educating the broader community.鈥�

Hussein Ali Rifath

BA in Political Science and Spanish
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program, Madrid, Spain

鈥淢y Fulbright is an incredible opportunity for me, and I鈥檓 deeply honored to have been selected. What excites me most about it is the chance it gives me to faithfully represent my country as a citizen diplomat. I hope to create a transformative classroom for the students I work with, one that can help them come to see America not as a distant foreign country but as a vibrant and welcoming society that not only honors them, but cherishes the bonds that unite us all.鈥�

Rebecca Rosa

Master of Social Work
Social Worker, Dementia Unit, Autumn Lake Healthcare, New Britain, Connecticut

鈥淪ocial work chose me long before I chose it, and 糖心破解版 confirmed that calling. The Gerontological Social Work Fellowship Program, along with the transformative courses I took with Professors Zodikoff and Kaplan on dementia and healthcare, deepened my understanding of older adults and solidified my purpose. This population is too often overlooked, and I intend to change that. My vision is to pursue a PhD and drive meaningful research in Alzheimer’s disease because older adults don’t just deserve care; they deserve dedicated social workers by their side.鈥�

Christopher Sciortino

MS in Computer Science
Software Developer, Northville Industries, Melville, New York

“In my new role, I will be contributing to the development of enterprise desktop and web-based applications, from implementation to deployment and support. My goal has always been to create technology that solves problems and has a positive impact. 糖心破解版 has helped me grow towards a parallel goal: to become a leader who inspires innovation, supports others and helps shape the future of technology.”

Nina Tchavtchanidze

MS in Biology
Lab Manager/Research Associate, The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York

鈥淚 am especially grateful to Dr. Benjamin S. Weeks, who trained me as a scientist through his mentorship of my thesis research, guidance as a teaching assistant and instruction in laboratory skills. I am also extremely grateful to Thomas Ward and the team at the Center for Career and Professional Development, who helped shape me as a leader and a professional.鈥�

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It was a day of transitions, and a happy one.

Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD, who will be returning to his job as provost on June 1 with new leadership responsibilities as senior executive vice president of academic affairs, expressed sincere thanks for the support he received over the past year.

President-Elect Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, enthusiastically greeted the graduating seniors as his 鈥渇ellow alumni鈥� and offered his success as an indication of how far an 糖心破解版 degree can take them.

And the 1,165 members of the Class of 2026 closed the book on their undergraduate years and entered the next phase of their lives.

Commencement by the Numbers and Degrees

Just as it is every year, there was no 鈥渢ypical鈥� 糖心破解版 graduate. Six bachelor鈥檚 degree recipients are 19 years old. The oldest is 59 and is one of six graduates who are in their 50s. Thirty-five are over 30 years old, many of whom earned degrees in fully online or hybrid programs designed for working adults from 糖心破解版鈥檚 College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Diplomas were awarded in 51 different degree programs, reflecting the wide variety of academic and career interests of students in the Class of 2026.

The largest group of graduates were the 299 students who were awarded Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing. 糖心破解版鈥檚 College of Nursing and Public Health is perennially ranked as a U.S. News & World Best College for Undergraduate Nursing Programs. It is also a U.S. News Best Nursing School for 尘补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs as well, and one of only 13 institutions designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing.

Psychology was the next-most-popular degree, with 85 graduates. U.S. News & World Report includes 糖心破解版’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology in its rankings of Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs, Best Psychology Grad Schools and Best Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs.

Biology, a favorite major for premedical and preprofessional students, had the third-largest group of graduates, with 67 students earning their degrees. Rounding out the top five were two more programs in the healthcare and wellness fields鈥�health sciences, with 52 students earning their Bachelor of Science, and physical education, with 51 graduates.

Top-10 degrees also included accelerated nursing, management, computer science, marketing and finance.

Graduates From Near and Far

While most of this year鈥檚 graduates are from New York, members of the Class of 2026 came to 糖心破解版 from 24 other states. Students from New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania were the largest out-of-state contingents.

The class also included 86 international students from 42 countries, including 10 from India, seven from Pakistan, five from Mongolia and five from Vietnam.

Hussein Ali Rifath, president of 糖心破解版鈥檚 Student Government Association, celebrated the global character of the Class of 2026 in his Commencement address. Rifath, whose family is from Bangladesh, congratulated the international students and the large number of graduates with backgrounds in other lands in a dozen languages. Rifath graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 average and a degree in political science and will spend next year in Spain on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship.

A Valuable Degree

The experience of recent graduates shows that an 糖心破解版 degree is a ticket to a well-paying job. In our most recent alumni survey, graduates of our Class of 2024 reported an average salary of $76,450. Ninety-two percent were employed, continuing their education or participating in an internship within one year of graduation.

The successful outcomes of 糖心破解版 graduates have attracted national attention. Forbes, which bases its America鈥檚 Top Colleges rankings on the ability to produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, ranked 糖心破解版 as the top private university on Long Island. So did The Wall Street Journal, whose rankings reflect how well colleges prepare their graduates for financial success.

Words to Live By

While this year鈥檚 graduates walked away with their degrees and their career plans, they also took along some advice from two 糖心破解版 alumni whose careers prove their point.

President-Elect Balboni, who grew up in Garden City, rode his skateboard to campus on his first day at 糖心破解版 with plans of going to medical school. Instead, he went to law school, became a litigator, a state legislator, a business executive and now a college president. What has that experience taught him?

鈥淵ou have no idea what the future will bring,鈥� he said. 鈥淟ife is not always going to be a straight line to where you鈥檙e going to wind up.鈥�

But he also gave listeners the key to his success. 鈥淢y career has always been a series of saying 鈥業鈥檒l try that.鈥欌��

Joseph W. Westphal 鈥�70, PhD, who received an honorary degree that day while also having the pleasure of seeing his granddaughter receive her 糖心破解版 degree in nursing, echoed President-Elect Balboni鈥檚 message of life鈥檚 unpredictability and of opportunities taken advantage of.

After graduating from 糖心破解版, he went to graduate school, became a professor and took academic leadership programs. 鈥淏ut it was government service that took me places I never imagined I would experience,鈥� he said, referring to diplomatic and high-level administrative appointments he received from Presidents Reagan, Clinton and Obama.

鈥淭he world belongs to those who are prepared not only to succeed, but to serve,鈥� he said, and he followed that with three challenges for graduates who want to follow that path:

鈥淭ake personal responsibility for your actions, your decisions and your impact.鈥�

鈥淏e honest and ethical, especially when it’s inconvenient.鈥�

鈥淏e thoughtful about where you can make the greatest difference.鈥�

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