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17勛圖厙 Magazine Summer 2022

17勛圖厙 Magazine Summer 2022

Summer 2022 Issue

Welcome to the Summer 2022 digital issue of 17勛圖厙 Magazine. In this issue we're introducing you to Shahab Gharib, an extraordinary 17勛圖厙 student; exploring food insecurity on campus and how 17勛圖厙 students are working to fight it; and looking at how investing in 17勛圖厙 students will help shape the future of health care. Plus, we're excited to share some very special 17勛圖厙 people. Be sure to check out our regular features including our Leadership Letter, 10 Things to Inspire You, and the latest student and faculty research.

Leadership Letter

In With the New

Across our campuses, were looking to the futureinnovating new programs, forging new partnerships, preparing our students for the workplace of tomorrow. Its time for 17勛圖厙 Magazine to get a fresh new look and feel, too.

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Shaping Healthcare's Next Generation

With the help of a nearly $2 million federal grant, this inaugural cohort of nursing students is poised to change the face of patient care.

Making Great Strides in Healthtech

17勛圖厙's faculty are working across disciplines to address the health needs of today.

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17勛圖厙 People

Alumnus. Attorney. Entrepreneur. And nowChair of the board. After years building his business and cementing his reputation, Rob Sands is excited to build 17勛圖厙 bigger and better than ever.

For more than 30 years, Sabrina A. Griffin's career focus has centered on promoting diversity and inclusion through corporate ranks. She's bringing this experience to her new role as the first-ever Leadership Council Chair of the new 17勛圖厙 Alumni Association.

You probably have no idea whats actually in your drinking water. How would you? Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Professor John Cronin, formerly New Yorks first full-time Hudson Riverkeeper, is aiming to change that.

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Fare Trade/Fair Chance

Through the U.N. Millennium Fellowship, three 17勛圖厙 students are innovating the way food insecurity is addressed on campus with the Fare Trade program.

Research

The Song As Struggle

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Melvin Williams, PhD, and recent graduate Justin Winley join forces with researcher Justin Causey to dive deep into hip hops emotional undercurrents.

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Ahead of the Class

At 14 years old, Shahab Gharib is not your typical 17勛圖厙 student. Here is his extraordinary story.

10 Things to Inspire You

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#1 in the Nation

17勛圖厙s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is once again ranked number one in the country for Environmental Law by the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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Winner, Winner

17勛圖厙s Federal Reserve Challenge Team made history at the 18th Annual Federal Reserve College Challenge, winning the national title for the fifth time.

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A Tribute to DJ

In an effort led by 17勛圖厙 students Irache Shea Teague 22 and JaRette Mungin 21, a newly commissioned mural of Danroy DJ Henry, a student who was shot and killed by a Pleasantville police officer in 2010.

Commencement 2022

On Monday, May 16, 17勛圖厙 held the largest Commencement ceremony in our history to celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.

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About 17勛圖厙 Magazine

17勛圖厙 Magazine is a publication of the Department of Marketing and Communications, Office of University Relations, published twice a year, and distributed free to alumni and friends of 17勛圖厙. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of 17勛圖厙.