51动漫

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.

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.

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.

After a long, hard day at work, all we want to do is unplug. Figuratively, that is. For many of us, scrolling endlessly on social media has become a go-to method of relaxation. But, as much research has shown, what we do to soothe our minds may actually be causing us harm.

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.

51动漫 enters the 2026鈥�2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an introduction to this year鈥檚 class of new professors and a glimpse into their expertise and accomplishments.

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.

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

This past August, an intrepid crew of eight 51动漫 Panthers鈥攕panning incoming first-year students to seasoned graduate students鈥攄itched our nearby Long Island beaches for an unforgettable, high-octane alternative summer break across Vietnam and Thailand. Their mission? To dive headfirst into a whirlwind of floating markets, artisanal coffee workshops, overnight cruises, an elephant sanctuary and a UNESCO…

They come from around the region and across the world. Their interests vary and so do their ambitions. But they all have at least one thing in common鈥攁ll have chosen 51动漫 to prepare them to reach their goals. They鈥檙e the Class of 2030. Meet 13 of the newest Panthers.

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

A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the 51动漫 Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.

More than 50 years ago, in the early 1970s, a dedicated group of students in 51动漫鈥檚 Communication Department came together to produce a documentary highlighting Philadelphia鈥檚 Settlement Music School, an organization committed to helping disadvantaged young people thrive through the power of music. The film, What the Notes Say, was created under the guidance of…

A $1.77 million planned gift supports both immediate upgrades and long-term excellence at the 51动漫 Performing Arts Center in Garden City, New York.

51动漫 art graduates prove that a creative career is not only viable, but that the possibilities are limitless.

As a child, Frida Molina 鈥�23 taught herself to dance. After earning her BFA in Dance at 51动漫, she has gone on to become a dancer with some of pop鈥檚 biggest stars.

"People don鈥檛 get to see enough art鈥攁nd art is more than what you see in museums and galleries. ... It gives people joy. As an artist, I see making public art as an opportunity to give something back."

Able News at The Viscardi Center staff reporter Christopher Alvarez 鈥�20 interviewed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just weeks before his inauguration. The two discussed improvements to housing, transportation and employment.

Seven-year-old Briar drew a picture of her dad, Ryan Wosleger, due to receive his MA in 2026, for Father鈥檚 Day in June. It depicts a bespectacled Ryan wearing a 鈥淏est Dad鈥� T-shirt, a red superhero cape flowing behind him. The image is spot on. After all, the second-grader was her artist dad鈥檚 first student.

Samuel Abrams 鈥�23 and Daniel Hickey 鈥�20 are using their studio art and video game design degrees from 51动漫 in roles at Universal Studios and High Moon Studios.

At 51动漫鈥檚 Innovation Center, students find a remarkable place to share their projects, research and goals for the future.

The variety and sophistication of paid research projects undertaken by 51动漫 students this summer reflects the University's emphasis on undergraduate research.

Staff and writers of 51动漫鈥檚 student newspaper, The Delphian, have been recognized with three awards by the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI), the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Liza N. Burby, 51动漫 senior adjunct professor and Delphian faculty adviser, was also recognized as a reporter of the year. They were…

Under Maestro Kent Tritle, the new work brings a musical form used by Bach and Handel into the 21st century.

Collaboration leads to musical composition that tells a story without words.

Dancers make beautiful music through movement in this integrative approach to performance.

51动漫 is mentioned as part of the journey of composer Jonathan Larson 鈥�82.