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Meet Azeem Azhar: a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Psychology, Azeem continued into the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville program, which he aims to have completed in December 2025. We connected with him to learn more about his leadership opportunities within the PA program!

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ awarded full accreditation in Human Simulation by the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).

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The Communication Sciences and Disorders program students work across the boroughs during their externships, to give students a diverse, hands-on education. Julia Bonoan, class of 2025, secured one of the most desired medical site locations for students at the Staten Island University Hospital.

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ is proud to be named among a select group of universities driving innovation and equity. Explore our national recognitions in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.

Michelle Novominski, now in her final semester of the RN-4 BS in Nursing program at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ, has made her mark through leadership roles in both the National Student Nurses Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. We caught up with Michelle to hear about her journey, her love for nursing, and the impact of getting involved on campus.

From volunteering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to finishing her degree, Nurse Practitioner Emily Fitzgerald’s journey to graduation embodies a #PaceGoGetter.

For the next installment of our "Importance of Professional Development" series, we connected with Alison Rebels, OTD, clinical assistant professor for the Occupational Therapy, MS program.

This past fall, Alison presented at the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) conference, sharing her research on spirituality in occupational therapy. Most recently, Alison was awarded the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 2024 President's Award for Outstanding Contribution. We connected with her to learn more about the presentation process, and the importance of being passion.

The Lienhard School of Nursing, part of the College of Health Professions at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ, has received a $206,711 grant from the to lead a three-year initiative aimed at removing barriers for students with physical disabilities in nursing education.

We’re proud to announce this year’s Honorary Degree Recipients, speakers, and honorees—an extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers who bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and inspiration to the Class of 2025.