MayFest 2024
From April 29 through May 3, students, faculty, and staff celebrated the end of the academic year at MayFest. This year鈥檚 festivities were hosted by the Office of 蘑菇传媒 in collaboration with various student organizations.
A long-standing 蘑菇传媒 tradition, MayFest kicked off with a swag giveaway on the Long Island campus and karaoke night in New York City. The week followed with a bevy of activities, including working on DIY projects while sipping bubble tea in New York City, Taco Tuesday on Long Island, Arcade Day in the 11th-floor auditorium in 16 W. 61st St., Final Roar Senior Toasts at Three Monkeys in New York City and Buffalo Wild Wings on Long Island, carnivals on both campuses, and a fashion show on the New York City campus featuring the styles of up-and-coming designers.
Building a STEM Pipeline Through Summer Research for High Schoolers
Assistant Professor Robert Alexander, Ph.D., has opened his lab to more than a dozen high school students, giving them hands-on experience in psychological and biomedical research, as well as a path to 蘑菇传媒.
Bridging Generations鈥gain
In addition to his studies, medical student John Mari (B.S. 鈥�23) is leading the charge in making intergenerational connections.
In Demand
With the enrollment of its largest first-year class, 蘑菇传媒 finds momentum in career-focused programs, hands-on experiences, and a more personal approach to recruitment.
Fellows鈥� Field Notes: Dominican Republic and Greece
Over the summer and this fall, seven students traveled for their academic research projects supported by the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship program.
Op-ed: AI Education Can’t End at Graduation
Universities have an opportunity and a responsibility to ensure their students鈥攑ast, present, and future鈥攁re AI literate, writes President Balentine in an op-ed.
Turning Adversity Into Discovery
Learn about mechanical engineering graduate student Bryan Shivram鈥檚 (B.S. 鈥�23) journey into biomechanics research.