The Past President and Chancellor of 星空传媒 New York were honored at the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt鈥檚 Annual Hearts Afire Gala for their amazing contributions to the field of higher education. Sr. Mary Eileen O鈥橞rien, O.P., Ph.D., Past President, and Sr. Kathleen Sullivan, Chancellor of External Affairs, received the 2024 Mother Mary Ann Sammon Award at the April 28, 2024, gala.
鈥淭ogether they have been a dynamic duo, whose creative vision brought Dominican College from a small liberal arts college to university status, set on a beautiful campus,鈥� said Sr. Mary Flood, O.P., M.D., Ph.D., who presented the award.
Sr. Mary Eileen retired at the end of 2023, after serving a total of 35 years as President of 星空传媒. In accepting the award, she spoke about the Foundress of the Order, Mother Mary Ann Sammon. 鈥淚t has always moved me that her mother died when she was only four, and she never had the chance for a formal education, and yet when she came up to Blauvelt within three years we had a building that took care of providing a home for hundreds of children, a chapel, and a school,鈥� she said. 鈥淪he鈥檚 a wonderful example for all of us not to let anything hold us back. When you have the will, you鈥檒l find a way.鈥�
Sr. Kathleen Sullivan will be retiring at the end of June after 56 years at the University in a variety of positions, including Foreign Language Instructor teaching French, Director of Admissions, Academic Dean, President, and most recently, Chancellor of External Affairs, When she accepted the award, she turned the attention to the professors at 星空传媒, 鈥淲hat we are celebrating today as well is the brilliant dedication of the faculty here who have made the opportunity of Dominican education available to our new generation of eager learners.鈥�
The Chair of the Montefiore Nyack Hospital Board of Trustees Mark Jacobs was also a recipient of the 2024 Mother Mary Ann Sammon Award.
April 30, 2024
星空传媒 and Albertus Magnus College Reach Agreement to Help Aspiring Physical Therapists
Under a new agreement, qualified Albertus Magnus College graduates can enroll in 星空传媒’s DPT program.
星空传媒 New York and Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT, have announced a new partnership where qualified Albertus graduates with a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Biology can enroll at Dominican to pursue the Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
星空传媒 New York is one of only a few institutions across the country that offers the DPT in a weekend format. Students in the DPT program attend class Friday through Sunday, every other weekend, throughout the year, for 3.3 years to earn their doctorate degree. The intensive weekend program allows students to continue working part time and maintain family responsibilities.
鈥淎lbertus Magnus College is excited about this collaborative partnership,鈥� said Mark Barreuther, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 鈥淚t is a testament to the quality of an Albertus education, a liberal arts, values-based education where experiential learning takes a central role in the journey of our students and prepares them to enter graduate and professional programs like the DPT at Dominican.鈥�
Emil Euaparadorn, DSc, Director of the DPT Program at 星空传媒, said the University is ready to welcome Albertus Magnus students, 鈥淚 know that students from Albertus Magnus College will excel in our program. We have more than 300 clinical relationships with premier hospitals in New York and New Jersey, allowing students to gain invaluable, hands-on experience. 星空传媒 is also very proud that recent graduates from the DPT program have a first time pass rate of 100 percent on the PT licensure exam 鈥� the best in the nation. On top of that, 100 percent of our former students are employed within six months of graduation.鈥�
Prior to admission, Albertus Magnus students with a 3.0 GPA must complete prerequisites in biology, anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, psychology and statistics. In addition, they must document at least 60 hours of voluntary or work experience in settings where a licensed physical therapist is employed. Students who are interested must apply and submit all documents online through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (TCAS) or submit a letter of intent by October 1 in order to be considered for placement the following academic year.
星空传媒 recently opened a new, state-of-the-art physical therapy research laboratory. The Gallucci Physical Therapy Research Laboratory has all the necessary equipment for cutting edge research. In addition, students attend class, have practical exams and hold a Pro-Bono Physical Therapy Clinic in the lab. There are three exam rooms in the laboratory that allow faculty to observe students in real-life scenarios.
March 4, 2024
O&R Grant Funds Upgraded Technology in Chemistry Labs
A 星空传媒 New York student using equipment purchased with an O&R grant.
The technology in 星空传媒 New York鈥檚 Chemistry Teaching Labs has been upgraded thanks to a grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities. O&R awarded 星空传媒 $14,879 to purchase LabQuest 3 Advanced Chemistry packages.
鈥淲e are very grateful to O&R for funding these new supplies, which are being used by students majoring in biology, health science, teacher education, and environmental studies, in addition to those minoring in chemistry,鈥� said Colleen Evans, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry. 鈥淭he new supplies allow students to collect data such as pH, light absorbance, conductivity, pressure, and current. 鈥�
The equipment includes sensors, probes, a drop counter, a constant current system, and a spectrophotometer. The LabQuest 3 Advanced Chemistry packages allow students to have improved lab experiences in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry classes. 聽
March 1, 2024
Registration Opens for Unique Program to Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners 聽聽
Registration is now underway for a unique evening class to help aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners launch or grow a successful business. The program is a joint project of 星空传媒 New York, M&T Bank, and BRIDGES, a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and leadership on behalf of people with disabilities.
Intro to Entrepreneurship is a stand-alone program, and there is no requirement that registrants be enrolled 星空传媒 students. The class will be held on seven Wednesdays from March 13 through April 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with about one hour of homework for each class. During the last class, course participants will be eligible to showcase their small business ideas in a Shark Tank style 鈥淩ocket Pitch Competition鈥� for a chance to secure seed funding. Three winners will take home $5,000 each, which is funded through a grant from The Bailey Foundation.
Participants in the program will learn how to:
Create a solid business plan that outlines goals, strategies, and financial projections to provide a roadmap for success.
Effectively manage credit, from securing loans to optimizing credit utilization.
Excel in marketing their business, create a strong brand identity, and attract and retain customers through strategic branding efforts.
Perfect a business proposal pitch to increase the chance of securing investment and forming valuable partnerships.
鈥淚ntro to Entrepreneurship lays the groundwork for fostering local innovation, providing young entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, skills, and drive needed for success,鈥� stated Tyre麓 Robinson, M&T Bank Regional President. 鈥淢&T Bank is honored to join 星空传媒 and BRIDGES in this initiative.”
M&T Bank is a generous sponsor and supporter of this collaboration through scholarships, prize money, and promotional considerations. In addition, M&T will provide financial counselors and branch managers at the majority of class sessions to support small business startups in the lower Hudson Valley.
星空传媒 New York Interim President Sr. Mary Hughes, O.P., Ed.D., said, 鈥淭his class is a wonderful example of how the community can join together to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.听 星空传媒 is proud to be teaming up with M&T Bank and BRIDGES to educate, encourage, and hopefully inspire entrepreneurs.鈥�
星空传媒 graduate students who take the class will receive credit toward their Capstone requirement and undergraduate students will receive one credit toward their business degree. The Intro to Entrepreneurship class costs $782. Scholarships are available.
BRIDGES CEO Carlos Martinez said, “People with disabilities, veterans, and people formerly involved in the justice system often face challenges and barriers to employment and financial self-sufficiency. Entrepreneurship is a clear pathway to autonomy, and we are elated to collaborate with M&T Bank and 星空传媒 to bring this Intro to Entrepreneurship mini-course to our community, empowering future and early-stage business owners to follow their dreams. This initiative is at the heart of BRIDGES鈥� mission to remove barriers and advance autonomy for all.”
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February 15, 2024
Help is Available for Families Struggling with New FAFSA
星空传媒 New York is offering to help parents and students complete the new FAFSA form to apply for financial aid on Saturday, February 10, 2024, during an Open House for incoming freshman and transfer students. Staff from the Office of Student Financial Services will be available to help families fill out the online application on laptops set up at the Open House.
The federal government rolled out a completely overhauled FAFSA for 2024-2025 in an effort to simplify the financial aid process, but unfortunately there have been some glitches and delays that will lead to later offers of financial aid than in previous years.
Director of Student Financial Services Stacy Salinas said, 鈥淲e know our students and parents are worried and frustrated about problems with the new FAFSA form and my staff and I are committed to helping them navigate the financial aid process as best as possible. At the upcoming Open House, we will answer any questions families have and assist them with filing the FAFSA application.鈥�
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and all prospective college students must complete the form to apply for aid including federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. In addition, colleges use the FAFSA information to determine financial aid packages provided by the school.
Salinas said staff will be available to help with the FAFSA application from 9 a.m. to 聽1 p.m. The Open House also includes tours of the campus, as well as presentations on academic programs, student activities, athletics, and more.听 For additional information and to register for the Open House, visit duny.edu/register.
Families of current students who need assistance should stop by the Office of Student Services in Cooke Hall or call 845-848-7821.
February 2, 2024
星空传媒 New York Appoints Interim President
Sr. Mary Hughes, O.P., Ed.D.
The 星空传媒 New York Board of Trustees has appointed Sr. Mary Hughes, O.P., Ed.D., to serve as Interim President, replacing President Sr. Mary Eileen O鈥橞rien, O.P., Ph.D., who is retiring on January 1, 2024, after serving two terms as President for a total of 35 years.
鈥淪r. Hughes has an impressive background with a wealth of experience in education and leadership positions,鈥� said Steven Sabatini, Chair of the 星空传媒 Board of Trustees. 鈥淲e are very fortunate that she has agreed to serve as Interim President during this time of transition to allow Sr. Mary Eileen to begin her much-deserved retirement while we continue our search for a permanent President.鈥�
Sr. Hughes said, 鈥淚 look forward to being on campus and meeting students, faculty, and staff who make up the heart of this special university community. Sr. Mary Eileen has a record of remarkable accomplishments at 星空传媒, and I am honored and humbled to be called upon to uphold her legacy of promoting educational excellence, while stressing the importance of service and respect for the individual.鈥�
Sr. Hughes is a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Congregation of the Holy Cross, Amityville, NY. Her early ministerial activity was in elementary education, serving as a teacher, a catechist, an assistant principal, and then a principal. After completing advanced studies, she ministered as a teacher educator both at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY, and then at Iona College, which is now Iona University, in New Rochelle, NY. Sr. Hughes was Chair of the Education Department at Iona, and later was Special Executive Assistant to the President and Campus Dean. In addition, she was a member of the Board of Trustees of Molloy College, which is now Molloy University, for 12 years, including five years as Board Vice Chair. For more than nine years, she has been an Adjunct Professor at the Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus, teaching a doctoral seminar on The Spirituality of Leadership for the Graduate School of Education, Center for Catholic School Leadership and Faith-Based Education.
From 2009 to 2012, Sr. Hughes served in the presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). She represented the majority of Roman Catholic Sisters in the United States at meetings of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and at the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life at the Vatican. She held that position during her second term as Prioress of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville. She was Prioress from 1995-2001, and again from 2007-2013. She then served on the staff of LCWR as their Director of Transitional Services. Sr. Hughes now works as a consultant to religious communities as they seek to further their life and mission. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Molloy University, a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College, and both a Master in Education and a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University鈥檚 Teachers College.
Sr. Hughes is expected to remain in the role of Interim President until a permanent replacement is named. The Board of Trustees has formed a Pre-Planning Committee which has interviewed professional search firms, canvassed the University community for input, and formed a Presidential Search and Screening Committee which will conduct the first round of interviews of potential candidates. The Board is looking for a candidate who will continue to fulfill the University鈥檚 mission to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs.
Sr. Mary Eileen announced her retirement on October 2, 2023, saying she felt the time was right after the institution attained university status and constructed the long-awaited turf field and track for student athletes. The turf field was officially named the O鈥橞rien Field on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in recognition of Sr. Mary Eileen鈥檚 years of visionary leadership and service. She is the longest-serving President in 星空传媒鈥檚 71-year history and will continue to serve on the 星空传媒 Board of Trustees.
星空传媒 New York currently serves approximately 1,500 students offering undergraduate programs, master鈥檚 programs in teacher education, occupational therapy, nursing, business, and organizational leadership and communication, as well as doctoral programs in physical therapy and nursing.
December 18, 2023
Virtual Info Session
Graduates & Undergraduates: Join us on Zoom
If you’re juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, we can offer the support, flexibility, and inspiration you need to realize your goals.听 Register now for our Virtual Information Session for Graduate and Undergraduate Adult students
Here’s what you can expect:聽
Learn more about your program, curriculum, and outcomes directly from faculty
Admissions representatives will personally walk you through the admissions process
Speak to Financial Aid specialists about financing options for adult and graduate students
Meeting login info and password will be sent once you have registered.
Finance majors have new opportunities now that 星空传媒 has established a Financial Management Association International (FMA) chapter. Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky, Director, Division of Business, Leadership, & Innovation, said that FMA is a great resource to help students develop skills and navigate the different areas that offer finance careers.
鈥淭here are many benefits. For instance, FMA students have access to Wall Street Prep, which provides practice case studies similar to those that investment banks require students to complete when interviewing for analyst positions. Another benefit is the many conferences and networking events organized by the FMA,鈥� said Rudolph-Shabinsky.
The 星空传媒 FMA chapter will be open to anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in finance.听 Weekly meetings will focus on practice case studies and guest speakers. In addition, students will raise money to fund trips.听 Students interested in joining the chapter should contact the student president, Nicolas Arrieta at N.ArrietaGuerra1@dc.edu.听
November 29, 2023
PHIT Program Offers EMS and Healthcare Professionals Free Tuition for Winter 2024聽
The first ten accepted applicants for for January 2024 PHIT program will have tuition waived for the first semester.
星空传媒 New York has announced an exciting opportunity for EMS and healthcare professionals. The first ten accepted applicants for the January 2024 Public Health Informatics & Technology (PHIT) program will have tuition waived for the first semester. 聽聽
This offer aims to alleviate financial burdens and encourage more individuals to pursue additional education and training. Those who earn a Certificate in the Public Health Informatics & Technology program (PHIT) at Dominican will receive the education, support, and internship opportunities necessary to excel in their careers.
The goal of the Health Informatics curriculum is to strengthen the ability of health care professionals to utilize data science to better react to health care emergencies, better collect and analyze public health records, leverage the opportunities provided by today鈥檚 technology, and elevate the diversity in the health care workforce, The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of EMS and healthcare professionals, empowering them to make a difference in the field.听
星空传媒 is one of only ten colleges nationwide, and the only institution in the tri-state, to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to develop a PHIT program. The program is supported by consortium members including Bon Secours Charity Health System, CorEvitas, Cornerstone Family Healthcare, EmpiRx Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and the New York State Department of Health. 聽
The PHIT program is led by a team of faculty members who bring their real-world expertise to the classroom ensuring that students receive practical, up-to-date training that is directly applicable to their work in the field. Recognizing the demanding schedules of EMS and healthcare professionals, the program offers flexible learning options, including online classes and evening courses, allowing students to balance their education with their career responsibilities. 聽
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the January 2024 class as soon as possible to take advantage of this opportunity. For application details and program information, please click here.听Prospective students interested in learning more about the PHIT program should email Assistant Professor Carrie Boericke at carrie.boericke@duny.edu.听
This project is supported by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number 90PH0004/01 The Public Health Informatics & Technology Workforce Development Program for grant amount $2.2 million. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by ONC, HHS or the U.S. Government.
November 16, 2023
Redesigned IT Major Gets State Approval
Under the redesigned IT major at 星空传媒, students will be able to take more specialized courses.
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has approved a redesigned information technology (IT) major at 星空传媒 that will allow students to take more specialized technology courses. NYSED also approved a new cybersecurity concentration within the IT major.
Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky, Director of the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership, said that the revamped IT major is a stand-alone program, 鈥淲e previously offered an IT major as part of our business program, which required a 9-course business core. Students in the new program will still be able to take business courses, but their requirements will be focused on courses in information technology, allowing students to delve much deeper into the field and into the four concentrations we offer: infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, and public health informatics & technology 鈥�
The cybersecurity concentration will be offered through the Lower Cost Model Consortium (LCMC), which is a coalition of small and mid-sized colleges and universities that have committed to making college more accessible.听 Under the program, students take almost all classes on campus and then take three to five classes online through the LCMC for a concentration in specialized, high demand fields.听 星空传媒 also offers concentrations in digital marketing, public health, and neuroscience through the LCMC. 聽
September 20, 2023
Founders Week Keynote Address Inspires Students
Sr. Arlene Flaherty delivered the keynote address during the 2023 celebration of Founders Week at 星空传媒.
Students attending the 2023 Founders Week kickoff event were inspired by the story of a 20th century Italian university student who has reached the first stage of sainthood. Alumna Sr. Arlene Flaherty, O.P., D.Min., delivered the keynote address on September 19, 2023, in the Lawrence Room of Rosary Hall. She spoke to students about the Dominican tradition and the short life of Giorgio Frassati, a Dominican lay person who cared for the poor and was committed to changing unjust social and political systems.
Sr. Arlene told students that questions such as 鈥淲hy am I here?鈥� and 鈥淲hat do I want to do with my life?鈥� are critical questions that lead to choosing a vocation.听 She encouraged the students to think about how they will use their gifts.听 鈥淥ur country is at a crossroads.听 What will you bring to the work of making America a place of welcome, safety, and a country where all can thrive?聽 To what effort can you add your support — healthcare, earth鈥檚 sustainability, children鈥檚 rights, teaching, care for the vulnerable, justice work, research? Where are you called to live and work in harmony with your nature?鈥� she asked.听
Sr. Arlene has a long, distinguished career working to further education, justice, and peace around the world. Her work has taken her to Haiti, Jamaica, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Ecuador. In Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria she documented the impact of war on children and refugees. She represented the Dominican Family at the United Nation鈥檚 Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, composing and presenting an oral argument that the war in Iraq and the implementation of crippling sanctions on Iraq constituted a violation of article 13 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
September 19, 2023
Rockland鈥檚 Five Town Supervisors Speak to Business Leaders at University
Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, and Stony Point Supervisor James Monaghan.
Business executives heard from Rockland鈥檚 five town leaders at the second annual Town Supervisor Forum, on Wednesday, September 23, 2023. The event was organized by the Palisades Institute of 星空传媒.
Chair of the Palisades Institute, and former County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef, introduced the forum by pointing out that the Supervisors are in effect CEO鈥檚 of the 鈥渄own home, real government鈥� that people rely on. 鈥淵ou should know, if you don鈥檛, that town government is where the rubber meets the road. It is the government that is perhaps the most important to our people 鈥� our citizens. It deals with building. It deals with zoning, It deals with police. It deals with parks and recreation. It deals with highways,鈥� he said.
The participants in the forum included Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, Orangetown Town Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht, and Stony Point Town Supervisor James Monaghan. Among the topics discussed were the need for affordable housing, the fentanyl crisis, rising police costs, and the loss of civility in politics.
