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Recently, 51¶¯Âþ welcomed five new members to its visionary board of trustees. The new trustees join us at a dynamic time in 51¶¯Âþ history; they will guide our path as we take the first steps in achieving our transformative new strategic plan, Momentum 2.

51¶¯Âþ President Christine M. Riordan has been recognized by Long Island Business News (LIBN) and the Long Island Press Power List for her leadership and influence.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision against Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s use of race-conscious admissions practices. While this ruling will have a widespread impact on the landscape of higher education, I want to take a moment to explain how it affects 51¶¯Âþ and reiterate our commitment to…

Showstopping performances by alumni and students joined heartfelt tributes to 51¶¯Âþ standout supporters as the University honored its rich legacy and contributions to the arts at the 23rd annual President's Gala, An Evening for the Arts at 51¶¯Âþ: Legends and Legacies, on June 10 at the Garden City Hotel.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, In December 2019, our university was fortunate to gain the service of Dr. Jacqueline Jones LaMon, JD, MFA, as its vice president of diversity and inclusion, bringing with her more than 13 years of prior leadership in the 51¶¯Âþ community as a professor of English, program director for our MFA in Creative…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, I’m saddened to inform you of the passing of 51¶¯Âþ Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Thomas F. Motamed, BA ’71, JD, on April 18, 2023. The namesake of our Garden City campus stadium, Motamed Field, Tom was a loyal friend and generous supporter of 51¶¯Âþ who served with distinction as a…

We have set the stage for 51¶¯Âþ’s future with a plan to make a difference for a new generation of higher education students, our community and our world.

President Riordan is interviewed about successful initiatives at 51¶¯Âþ and future plans for the University.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Students, Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to welcome everyone to Fall 2022 on 51¶¯Âþ’s campuses to continue our 126-year tradition of student success. This academic year marks the launch of our Momentum 2 strategic plan, which will guide our University through 2027 with increasingly innovative goals. Our mission to transform the lives…

Three inspiring alumni have joined the 51¶¯Âþ Board of Trustees, bringing a wealth of international experience and business success. We are delighted to introduce them.

51¶¯Âþ welcomed more than 350 participants at its fifth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 26. The day of learning, empowerment and career networking was held in the newly renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center on 51¶¯Âþ's Garden City, New York, campus.

Record-breaking day generates support for scholarships, athletics and student-centered programs.

Goal 5 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for 51¶¯Âþ, 2015–2021, directed the University to build on its “financial and operational strength.” Over the past six years, we have taken greater advantage of our existing resources, streamlining operations and integrating new processes. Our goal is to maintain a seamlessly high-functioning, highly regarded enterprise. Below, we share…

Goal 1 of the Momentum plan committed the University to placing a new "emphasis on world-class academics."

Goal 2 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for 51¶¯Âþ, 2015-2021, committed the University to maintaining a "relentless focus on student success."

Goal 3 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for 51¶¯Âþ, 2015-2021 committed the University to becoming a "model of diversity and inclusion."

Thomas Kline, EdD, will join 51¶¯Âþ's Executive Leadership team as vice president of University advancement and external relations beginning November 1. Dr. Kline is currently vice president for institutional advancement at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he has served in several roles since 2013.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Family, For many of us, the images and emotions of September 11, 2001, are etched in our memories—20 years old but unforgettable and vivid. When we honor this day collectively, we turn terror into unity. We care for one another. We remember what unites us. As a community and as individuals, we grieve…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Students, Faculty and Staff, In this, the 125th anniversary year of our founding, we are pleased to welcome everyone to Fall 2021 on 51¶¯Âþ’s campus, at our satellite centers and in our online programs. After these unusual 18 months and with the many adjustments we have all made for health and safety, we want to…