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On October 16, 2026, sociology grad Vincent Tizzio 鈥�89 stepped onto the New York Stock Exchange platform with his staff to ring the closing bell. He was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company he leads, AXIS Capital, now a multibillion-dollar enterprise.

A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family.

The double alumna and longtime Garden City educator established a new endowed scholarship at 51动漫鈥檚 2026 gala.

On September 11, 2001, history did not just unfold on television screens across the globe鈥攊t hit directly at the heart of the 51动漫 community.

With the recent appointment of Leonard C. Achan 鈥�99 as chair of the 51动漫 Board of Trustees and the election of Northwell Health CEO Emeritus Michael Dowling as a trustee, 51动漫 is reinforcing its leadership in the field of healthcare education.

For 51动漫鈥檚 many first-generation students, and those balancing financial hardship, the dream of a degree is too often overshadowed by fears like these: uncertainty, constant anxiety and the looming threat that financial barriers will cut their journey short. Then comes the email: You have been awarded a scholarship.

51动漫 has spent decades quietly outthinking and out-innovating institutions many times its size. The following 鈥渇irsts鈥� aren鈥檛 just milestones鈥攖hey are the blueprints for how 51动漫 is changing the world.

From aquariums to courtrooms to emergency rooms, 51动漫 biology graduates are building careers in a variety of fields.

51动漫 celebrates the careers of alumni within the entertainment industry, from award winners to the artists working behind the scenes.

51动漫 theater graduate Lucas Iverson 鈥�17 has hit a major career milestone. At just 30, the actor plays fourth-year medical student James Ogilvie on HBO Max鈥檚 hit drama series The Pitt鈥攚hich recently took home the award for Best Drama Series at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. He will be making his off-Broadway debut this month.

Sean Culkin 鈥�17, MS 鈥�22, chose 51动漫 because Bridges to 51动漫 offered the support he needed as an autistic student.

Lori Jabour 鈥�16, DDS, found at 51动漫 a strong science curriculum, close faculty attention and broad opportunities that shaped both her profession and her purpose.

Deanna Young 鈥�18, RN, chose 51动漫 for the strength and reputation of its nursing program.

Andrew Jacobson 鈥�20, MS 鈥�21, saw 51动漫鈥檚 ability to develop students as leaders through his older sister's experience as an 51动漫 graduate.

Jeneanne DeBois 鈥�16 arrived at 51动漫 planning to become an English teacher, but the University gave her room to discover a different way to bring stories to young people.

Ivana Berlin 鈥�18, JD, found her academic direction at 51动漫 when courses in criminal justice, sociology and law gave her a framework for examining systemic inequality and imagining better systems.

Erica Ram 鈥�16, MS, found at 51动漫 the close faculty relationships and hands-on opportunities that would launch their career in technology.

Jordan Daniel 鈥�17, PsyD came to 51动漫 as a transfer student seeking the opportunity to compete in soccer at a high level while earning a strong education.

Marion Davidson 鈥�17, MSc, PhD (anticipated), came to 51动漫 seeking the freedom to pursue two seemingly different interests: dance and anthropology.

Hira Javed 鈥�16, MS 鈥�18, JD, built the intellectual foundation for a wide-ranging legal career at 51动漫, where her studies in languages, literatures and cultures and biology encouraged her to stay curious and approach problems from different perspectives.

Vincent Calvagno is a first-year PhD student in History at Yale University. His research concentrates on the intersection between environmental and intellectual history in colonial New England.

Lacrosse All-American Kyle Lewis and NE10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver have jumped directly from 51动漫 to the professional ranks. Now they鈥檙e proving that Division II athletes can perform at the next level鈥攁nd shining a spotlight on 51动漫鈥檚 powerhouse athletics programs.

Dear 51动漫 Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our distinguished alumni who is making an incredible impact in our community. The 51动漫 Board of Trustees appointed Leonard C. Achan 鈥�99, MA, RN, ANP, as our new board chair following a special meeting in July, taking over from Trustee…

When we last caught up with Heather Mau 鈥�11, she had just joined the New York Knicks as a senior athletic trainer. Now, she鈥檚 reached the pinnacle of the league as an NBA champion鈥攚orking alongside stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

The ink left by student journalism can teach us a great deal about 51动漫鈥檚 history.

When global soccer fans filed into Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chris Leonard 鈥�26 was on the front lines to ensure their match day went smoothly.

Bruce A. Jones 鈥�82, PhD, LeeAnn Black 鈥�83, Kristopher Amplo 鈥�00 and Walter P. Schmidt 鈥�84 bring decades of experience as leaders in higher education, law, business and finance to the University鈥檚 board.

When Robert Darling 鈥�81, MD, arrived at 51动漫 in 1977, he planned to become a physician. Early in his college career, he sought guidance from biology professor Warren Eickelberg鈥攁 respected educator, former U.S. Air Force officer and chair of the council that helped develop 51动漫's early pre-professional and joint-degree programs in medicine and dentistry.

Ask Elliot Gordon MA 鈥�68 what he remembers most about his time in the Navy, and it isn鈥檛 a ship. It isn鈥檛 Alaska. It isn鈥檛 even bringing a landing ship safely into port while the captain watched from one side of the bridge and the harbor pilot from the other.

When William Greenhut 鈥�66 graduated from 51动漫, America was at war. Like many young men of his generation, he faced a decision. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 avoid the draft,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 enlisted.鈥�