Giorgis And Fitz Honored By Met Basketball Writers Apr 16, 2008
Fitz joins Matee Ajavon, Essence Carson, and Kia Vaughn of Rutgers, as well as Valerie Nainima of Long Island University on the All-Met First Team. She set new single-season Marist records for points scored with 649 points, field goals made with 224, free throws made with 201, and free throw percentage making 86. (Goredfoxes.com)
Baseball Hangs on to Down LIU, 10-9 Apr 14, 2008
BROOKLYN, NY - The Sacred Heart baseball team opened up a 5-0 lead for starting pitcher (Berlin, CT) and held off a furious Long Island University comeback to escape with a 10-9 Northeast Conference win Sunday afternoon. Sacred Heart, 4-26 and 2-6 in the conference, got a run in the second on a bunt single by freshman that scored who had led off the inning with a triple. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baseball Drops DH Opener at LIU, 5-1 Apr 13, 2008
BROOKLYN, NY - James Jones allowed just one run over 6 1/3 innings, while Johnny Neckar drove in a pair of runs to lead the Long Island University baseball team to a 5-1 win over visiting Sacred Heart in the opening game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. LIU, 9-19 overall and 1-5 in the Northeast Conference, got single runs off SHU starter in the first and second innings. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baseball Wins Series Opener Against LIU, 9-2 Apr 12, 2008
BROOKLYN, NY - Junior had three hits, including his fourth home run of the season, and sophomore pitched five innings of shutout relief to lead the Sacred Heart baseball team to a 9-2 win over Long Island University in a Northeast Conference game Friday afternoon. Sacred Heart, 3-24 and 1-4 in the conference, pounded out 16 hits off six Blackbird pitchers. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
The Butler Did It: A hoops icon on Bell Blvd. Apr 11, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008. NewsEntertainmentOpinionShoppingSpecial SectionsGuide to QueensReader ServicesFun and Games. (Bayside Times, NY)
When Firs stood Tall Apr 7, 2008
Irish invited two city schools, New York University and Long Island University, along with Bradley, Colorado, Oklahoma A&M and Temple. In the final, Temple defeated Colorado. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Former Wall Street Broker Contests Kwadaso Seat: Apr 5, 2008
He may sound ambitious but it is exciting to listen to Mr. Alex A. Adusei who has an MBA degree from the esteemed Long Island University in New York City, as well as a professional certificate in Monitoring ation from GIMPA. He is truly a man of many accomplishments with professional licenses in Securities Advisory (NASD Series 7, 65, 63, 6 and 3), Insurance Brokerage, Insurance Claims Adjusting, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate Investments, and Risk Underwriting. It seems most of the voting... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hofstra coach suspended for touch-football fight Apr 3, 2008
From 1998 to 2001, he was a standout wide receiver at the Long Island university. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Apr 2, 2008
Coach Clair F. Bee, the late Long Island University coach and Hall of Famer, compiled an. 826 lifetime winning percentage, still the best in major-college coaching history. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
School Board Hires Business Manager Apr 2, 2008
He was educated at Long Island University where he majored in biology and minored in political science. He completed 42 credits toward a doctoral program in education administration at St. John's University in Queens. (Voices, CT)
As Dubai Millionaires Multiply, Money Masks Expatriates' Missing Liberties Apr 2, 2008
Visitors asking questions instead of making money can get into trouble with the police, as Syed Ali, an assistant professor of sociology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, found when he went to Dubai to interview locally born foreign professionals for a book about their lives in Dubai, where they have no rights to citizenship or permanent residence. On Oct. 22, 2006, Ali, an American Muslim and former Fulbright scholar, was preparing to leave the emirate when five men in white dishdashas and... (Bloomberg)
Six Straight Goals to Open Game Help 'Cats Down LIU 15-7 Mar 31, 2008
Brooklyn, N.Y. - The Long Island University women's lacrosse team fell behind by six goals early on and was unable to recover as it fell to Villanova, 15-7, on Sunday afternoon at LIU Field. Junior paced the Wildcats offensive attack with six goals. (Villanova.com)
Vernon Teel on Techs radar? Mar 28, 2008
After attending Laurinburg Prep, Teel sat out a year at Long Island University before joining Chipola Junior College. to read the rest of this story. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Looking Back... The ACC in the NIT Mar 24, 2008
The most famous of these games took place on December 30, 1936, when Stanford's Hank Luisetti unveiled his revolutionary one-handed push shot and helped Stanford beat powerhouse Long Island University 45-31, ending the local team's 43-game winning streak ... Players from City College of New York, Long Island University, and Manhattan were all implicated and their programs were de-emphasized. (Theacc.com)
NCAA History Mar 21, 2008
1997 - beat Long Island University 101-91; lost to California 75-68. 1999 - lost to Mississippi 71-70. (Villanova.com)
Comcast Names Kamal Dua Senior Vice President and General Auditor Mar 20, 2008
Dua obtained his MBA from Long Island University and a Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering from Polytechnic University, both based in New York. In 2006, Dua completed the Advanced Management Program from the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McMahon, McGovern Lead Aggies Past Blackbirds Mar 18, 2008
- Senior team captains and each scored four goals as UC Davis exploded from a 6-4 halftime edge to a 17-6 win over Long Island University in a non-conference collegiate women's lacrosse game at Aggie Stadium Monday afternoon. The Aggies, finishing a six-game homestand that began back on February 27, improve to 3-5 for the year. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Hartford picks apart Terriers Mar 17, 2008
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Pioneers Knocked Out of NEC Tournament by Monmouth, 75-70 Mar 9, 2008
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (March 8, 2008) - The Sacred Heart Pioneers battled their way back from a 14-point halftime deficit to take a three-point lead midway through the second half but couldn't complete the comeback as the Monmouth Hawks came away with a 75-70 win in the opening round of the 2008 Northeast Conference Tournament at Long Island University Saturday night. The Pioneers end their season at 19-11 overall, getting knocked out in the quarterfinals for the first time in four years. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Game Notes: Men's Hoop in NEC Semi-Finals Sunday at Wagner Mar 9, 2008
Scouting the Opponent: #2 seeded Wagner College comes into the game after defeating #7 Long Island University 71-62 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The Seahawks rely heavily on their starting five, four of them averaging 30 minutes per game or more. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneers Ready for NEC Tournament Mar 8, 2008
Sacred Heart will make their ninth-straight appearance in the Northeast Conference Tournament when they tip-off against Monmouth Saturday night at Long Island University. The Pioneers are the #3 seed in this year's tournament after finishing third with a 14-4 conference mark. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneers Garner Northeast Conference Post Season Honors Mar 8, 2008
FAIRFIELD, CT (March 7, 2008) - Sacred Heart freshman (Freehold, NJ) was named the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year while junior teammates (Hopkinton, RI) and (Coram, NY) earned All-NEC honors announced at the 2008 NEC Tournament banquet Friday night at Long Island University ... The Pioneers will take part in their ninth-straight NEC Tournament this weekend at Long Island University. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
NEC Women's Tournament Games Will be Webcast Mar 8, 2008
Through a partnership with Pack Network, the Northeast Conference will be webcasting all six women's basketball tournament games from Long Island University this weekend. Called PackCasts, they will resemble television broadcasts rather than typical webcasts with multiple camera angles, instant replays, on-screen graphics and an on-screen scoreboard. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pitt, WVU should get NCAA berths, but RMU needs to win NEC Mar 8, 2008
" Pitt has stumbled down the stretch, but the Panthers played a brutal schedule that included only 11 home games. That's why they sport an RPI of 20 and why they are considered an NCAA lock, especially given the conference's strength (second to only the Big 12 in conference RPI). Pitt played nine games against teams in the top 23 of the RPI and was 3-6 against them. The Panthers won at Villanova earlier this season. 72-63. But the Wildcats are a tricky team because they are methodical on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tiger Softball Team Starts Tournament 2-0 Mar 7, 2008
Missouri will take on Long Island University, Friday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m. (CT) followed by a 5:30 p.m. (CT) game against Team USA.. (Mutigers.com)
NEC Tournament Tickets On Sale Now! Mar 5, 2008
Tickets for the Northeast Conference women's basketball tournament quarterfinal and semifinal round games, which will take place at Long Island University on Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th, are on sale now ... Saturday, March 8 - Women's Quarterfinals The quarterfinal round game will also be played at Long Island University Wellness, Recreation tic Center: #3 Pioneers vs. #6 Monmouth Tip-off at 7:30 pm Gates open at 4:00 pm ... Sunday, March 9 - Women's Semifinals (if necessary) The... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
SHU Pioneers Drop Regular Season Finale to Robert Morris, 66-52 Mar 4, 2008
The first two rounds of the tournament will be played at Long Island University. For tournament information go to www. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
SHU Hosts Robert Morris on "Senior Night" Mar 3, 2008
Reverting to the format from three years ago, the first two rounds of the NEC playoffs will be held at Long Island University on March 8th and 9th. SHU is 0-2 in the Blackbird's new building since its opening two seasons ago. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Fordham women's season worst in NCAA history Mar 2, 2008
Fordham is well short of the NCAA record for consecutive losses, 58 by Long Island University from 1987-89. George Washington gave Fordham a chance by shooting poorly 37 percent from the field, 53 from the free-throw line but the Rams committed 25 turnovers and their 27 points were a season-low. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Called for traveling: Laurelton pair leads Loughlin to Brooklyn/Queens title Feb 29, 2008
His father, Calvin, played Division I college basketball at Long Island University. The family left Manhattan for Queens to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busiest borough. (Bayside Times, NY)
Rutgers' Stringer joins 800-win club Feb 28, 2008
Fordham is still well short of the NCAA record for consecutive losses, 58 by Long Island University from 1987-89. men. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Woe and 28: Fordham matches D-I women's hoops futility mark Feb 28, 2008
Fordham is still well short of the NCAA record for consecutive losses, 58 by Long Island University from 1987-89. Sabrina Gregory had 17 points for the 49ers (17-12, 8-5 Atlantic 10), who broke what seemed like a paltry two-game losing streak. (USA Today -- Sports)
Obituaries for Saturday, February 23, 2008 Feb 24, 2008
Iris M. Hernandez of Lawai died Feb. 20, 2008, at North Shore Long Island University Hospital in New York, at the age of 56. She was born Iris M. Chong in Lihue. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fordham drops to 0-26, two losses from record Feb 21, 2008
The Rams have lost 31 straight games, well short of the NCAA mark of 58 set by Long Island University from 1987-89. Xavier (19-7, 9-2) jumped over Fordham early. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Slain Calif. editor wins Polk Award Feb 19, 2008
The 14 awards, among the top prizes in US journalism, will be announced today by Long Island University and be presented at a luncheon April 17 in New York. The awards were created in 1949 to honor CBS reporter George W. Polk, who was killed while covering the Greek civil war. (Boston Globe)
McClatchy Baghdad chief wins Polk award for Iraq reporting Feb 19, 2008
Leila Fadel, McClatchy's Baghdad bureau chief, won the for outstanding foreign reporting and The Charlotte Observer won the Polk Award for outstanding economic reporting, Long Island University announced Tuesday ... A committee of jurors comprised of Long Island University faculty members and alumni select the winners from entries submitted by independent journalists, news organizations and a formal panel of media professionals that includes a number of former Polk Award winners. (Anchorage Daily News)
Slain Editor Bailey Among George Polk Award Winners Feb 19, 2008
NEW YORK Slain California Newspaper Editor Chauncey Bailey is among the winners of the George Polk Awards for 2007, according to Long Island University, which presents the honors. Other winners announced Tuesday include Leila Fadel of McClatchy Newspaper's Baghdad bureau and journalists from The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and the Jackson (Miss. (MediaWeek.com)
York now part of Nobel plan Feb 15, 2008
"Since you got the Nobel Prize, you have never taken a rest, not even for three days," said former pupil Dr. Showkat Ali, a Long Island University professor. "Your mission has never changed.". (Bayside Times, NY)
Owls Set to Strike Out Cancer Feb 13, 2008
Missouri State, Long Island University, Miami (OH), Kent State and North Carolina State round out the tournament field. FAU (2-2) will try to bounce back after losing twice on the final day of last weekend's Kick-Off Classic, falling to Michigan and UMass by matching scores of 5-2. (Fausports.com)
Jillian Harmon: Card Need Her Harmonic Game Feb 11, 2008
In her first game against Long Island University, Harmon was in the starting lineup. She scored 11 points on 5-8 shooting, pulled down 5 rebounds, garnered 5 assists with only a single turnover, blocked 3 shots, and had 2 steals. (TheBootleg.com)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names Samuel Abbate, Doug McVicar and Edward Sturms Vice Presidents Within Its Information Technology Sector Feb 11, 2008
Abbate earned a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of Technology, N.Y., and a master's degree from Long Island University, N.Y.. McVicar is responsible for overall program management for the partnership between Northrop Grumman and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). (Primezone Releases)
Lincoln to Play St. Raymond Feb 8, 2008
St. Raymond and Abraham Lincoln, the No. 3 and 2 teams in the NYCHoops Top 10, will square off in an independent game Feb. 17 at Long Island University. "It comes right before the (PSAL) playoffs," Lincoln coach Dwayne "Tiny" Morton said. (Dayton Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pioneers End Three-Game Road Swing at FDU Feb 5, 2008
The Pioneers split their two trips to Brooklyn last week, falling at Long Island University, 56-43, while rebounding with a lopsided 65-37 win at St. Francis-NY. The 43 points scored at LIU tied for the Pioneer's lowest offensive output of the season while the 37 points allowed at SFNY was the fewest given up to any team through 22 games. SHU's big three of juniors , and freshman led the offensive charge against the Terriers, all scoring double figures in the win. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneers Head Back to Brooklyn to Take on the Terriers Feb 2, 2008
SHU came back from a visit to Long Island University on Monday night with a 56-43 loss at the hands of the Blackbirds as they return to the city looking to snap back ... Long Island University sophomore Valerie Nainima scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Blackbirds to a 56-43 win over visiting Sacred Heart on Monday night. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
ON CAMPUS REPORT: Leeper making the leap Jan 30, 2008
with losses to Long Island University (61-39) and Fairleigh Dickinson University. (54-51). (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Pioneers Sweep NEC Weekly Awards Jan 29, 2008
The duo leads the Pioneers into a pair of road games in Brooklyn, N.Y. this week, against Long Island University on Monday night and St. Francis-NY this Saturday. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
I Am...An Identical Twin Jan 28, 2008
She plans on attending Pace [University] in Manhattan and I plan on attending Long Island University, and that's in Brooklyn. We're only a bridge apart, though. (FOX61, CT)
Pioneers Power Past Quinnipiac, 92-82, behind Sowinski's 33 Points Jan 27, 2008
Sacred Heart returns to action on Monday night as they travel to Long Island University. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 pm. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Game Notes: Men's Basketball Hosts Rematch With LIU Thursday Night Jan 24, 2008
FAIRFIELD, CT - Setting The Scene: The Sacred Heart men's basketball returns home to take on Long Island University at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers have won three straight games and stand at 6-2 in the NEC.. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Stony Brook University Athletics Announces Two New Staff Members Jan 12, 2008
Flores also has experience at Long Island University where he was a teaching fellow in the athletic training educational program ... In 2004, he earned a Master's degree in athletic training and sports sciences from Long Island University. (Goseawolves.org)
Game Notes: Men's Basketball on the Road at LIU Monday Jan 8, 2008
FAIRFIELD, CT - Setting The Scene: The Sacred Heart men's basketball returns to the road for a Northeast Conference battle at Long Island University on Monday night. The Pioneers are coming off a tough 70-63 home loss to Wagner on Saturday. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Men's Basketball Gets by LIU, 75-68 Jan 8, 2008
BROOKLYN, NY - Junior (Bronx, NY) scored 17 points, while sophomore (Middletown, CT) added 16 to lead the Sacred Heart University men's basketball team to a 75-68 win over Long Island University in a Northeast Conference game Monday night. In what was a ragged first half, LIU jumped out to a 7-0 lead and it took the Pioneers nearly four minutes to score their first points. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Game Notes: Men's Basketball Hosts Wagner Saturday Afternoon Jan 5, 2008
Upcoming Games: The Pioneers will hit the road to play at Long Island University on Monday night at 7 pm. The team then returns to the Pitt Center for a home date with St. Francis (NY) on Thursday. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
• Former UConn Leader Dies Jan 4, 2008
Before coming to UConn, Ferguson had been president of Clark University in Massachusetts from 1970 to 1973 and chancellor of Long Island University from 1969 to 1970. Later in his career, he served as president of the American University of Paris from 1992 to 1995. (FOX61, CT)
Glenn Ferguson, envoy, university president Jan 3, 2008
He was chancellor of Long Island University in 1969 and president of Clark University from 1970 to 1973. His family said he also was assistant dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and held posts at the University of Rhode Island, Connecticut College, and the American University of Paris. (Boston Globe)
Glenn W. Ferguson, 78; Envoy to Kenya Jan 3, 2008
He served as chancellor of Long Island University from 1969 to 1970, president of Clark University in Massachusetts from 1970 to 1973 and president of the University of Connecticut from 1973 to 1978. From 1978 to 1982, he was president of Radio Free Liberty-Radio Europe, based in Munich. (Washington Post)
Former Yanks trainer a big part of Report Dec 15, 2007
McNamee was released from those duties after the 1995 season, but he remained in sports by obtaining a Master's degree in sports science from Long Island University. He trained non-baseball, Olympic-caliber athletes until 1998, when he was hired by the Blue Jays as the team's strength-and-conditioning coach. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yoga Alone Likely Not Enough to Keep Heart Healthy Dec 15, 2007
"Yoga's definitely going to be an intervention in which we have to look at the whole package to see how it conveys its benefits," Dr. Marshall Hagins of Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, a researcher on the study, told Reuters Health. Current physical activity guidelines recommend people get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five times a week, and state that these 30 minutes can be broken into 10-minute sessions, Hagins and colleagues note in the journal BMC... (MEDLINEplus)
Who's McNamee? Dec 14, 2007
He had been taking courses at Long Island University toward a master's degree in athletic training/sports science, and McCleary hired him as a strength coach in Toronto. There, McNamee met Clemens, a 36-year-old pitcher whom the Red Sox had apparently given up on and who appeared to be on the downside of his career. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Flyers, Richards agree on 12-year deal Dec 14, 2007
Miscellany LIU pulls away to easy win over Harvard Kellen Allen scored 15 of his 24 points in the first half to help Long Island University (7-3) beat Harvard, 88-73, in a men's basketball game in Brooklyn, N.Y. Pat Magnarelli scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Crimson (4-7), who lost their third straight. Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford was suspended for one game by the NBA for a flagrant foul against Toronto's T.J. Ford during a game Tuesday night. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hilton Head Manager Elected to Top National Post Dec 12, 2007
In addition to earning his Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential, Kristian holds the Large-Scale Manager (LSM) and Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designations, both awarded by CAI. Kristian holds a bachelor's of science degree from Manhattan College and a master's degree from Long Island University. He and his wife, Martha, have been married for 35 years and have three children and two grandchildren. (PR Newswire)
Cross country carries on tradition Dec 11, 2007
He helped make the recruiting process easy," Perrin says. Perrin knew that Eastern would be a great school for him. The rolling hills, dirt roads and diverse landscape all within close proximity to campus make the area great for training. Something else that contributes to the success of the team is the attitude of the school. Eastern Michigan is a blue-collar, hard-working community. Many students come from similar backgrounds, and all understand the importance of hard work and dedication to... (Echo Online, MI)
UNH men see losing streak stretched to five Dec 11, 2007
A step slow on both ends, the Wildcats got taken apart on their home court by Long Island University, a team picked in the preseason to finish last in the Northeast Conference. The 84-78 loss was their fifth straight. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Cats dealing with growing pains Dec 9, 2007
But the Wildcats, who host Long Island University on Monday, haven't been overmatched during this four-game losing streak as much as they've been inconsistent. And young. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ivy League still hard to call after four weeks of play Dec 6, 2007
The Lions dropped games against Ohio State, Albany, Sacred Heart, Long Island University and Fordham in their opening games of the season. Yale. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
