Faculty & Staff Accomplishments
We are excited to share recent accomplishments from faculty and staff members at our campuses around the world.
Accomplishments are listed by date of achievement in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first.
Anthony Dimatteo
College of Arts and SciencesAnthony DiMatteo, Ph.D., adjunct professor of English, has published a memoir, , with Apprentice House on April 14, 2026. The book draws loosely upon his ten-year residence in a group home for boys where he was the live-in supervisor, focusing on the life stories of six boys, spanning all of New York City and, at times, creating the semblance of a loving family.
Michael Izady
College of Arts and SciencesMichael Izady, Ph.D., teaching assistant professor, Department of Humanities, was interviewed on April 13, 2026, on radio program. Izady spoke about the current situation in the Straits of Hormuz and Iran-American interaction.
Colleen Kirk
School of ManagementOn April 13, 2026, Colleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., professor of marketing, was interviewed on the National聽Public Radio show MarketPlace, on a nationally broadcast segment, 鈥溾�� Kirk discussed her research on how consumers react to marketing and products perceived as designed with AI. The segment, on a program reaching roughly 7 million listeners, was also featured on multiple regional public radio stations across the country, including major markets such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Seattle.
Tiffani Hinds
Office of Student Engagement and DevelopmentTiffani L. Hinds, Ed.D., associate provost for the Office of Student Engagement and Development, received the Trailblazer Award at the at Stony Brook University on April 9, 2026. The award recognizes a senior-level leader whose career has paved the way for other women of color and who has broken barriers in higher education.
Jeunelle Hoffman
Office of Student LifeJeunelle Hoffman, M.S., associate dean of students, was recognized at the at Stony Brook University on April 9, 2026. Her award recognizes a mid-career professional who has demonstrated exceptional promise, leadership, and vision in higher education.
Eugene Kelly
College of Arts and SciencesEugene Kelly, Ph.D., adjunct professor in the Department of Humanities, published a paper, , in the Between Philosophy and Phenomenology of Value. The Historical Roots of Contemporary Debate, Brill, on April 8, 2026.
Lynn Rogoff
College of Arts and SciencesLynn Rogoff, M.F.A., adjunct associate professor of English, Department of Humanities, was interviewed on on March 29, 2026. Rogoff spoke about Bird Woman, Sacajawea, a film she created partly with AI tools.
Bernadette Riley
College of Osteopathic MedicineBernadette Riley, D.O., associate professor of family medicine and director of the 懂色帝 Ehlers Danlos Center, was elected assistant secretary of the on April 7, 2025. She was re-elected to the position on March 28, 2026. The Medical Society of the State of New York is the state鈥檚 primary professional organization for physicians.
Mohammed Moizuddin
Institutional ResearchMohammed Moizuddin, director, Office of Institutional Research; Rocio Morello, associate director, Student Success Programs; and , planning support manager, Office of Undergraduate Student Success and Advising, presented "," on March 26, 2026, at the . Monika Rohde, senior associate dean, Office of Undergraduate Student Success and Advising, played a key role in developing the presentation.
Robert Alexander
College of Arts and SciencesRobert G. Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and counseling, has published a paper, "," in Scientific Reports on March 23, 2026. The project quantifies the effects of narrative on attentional misdirection.