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.
Matthew Masciandaro
School of Health ProfessionsMatthew Masciandaro, D.P.T., assistant professor of physical therapy in the School of Health Professions, was quoted in an NBC News article, "." The article, published on April 22, 2026, featured his comments on the use of heat, cold, and massage.
Deborah Y. Cohn
School of ManagementDeborah Y. Cohn, Ph.D., professor of marketing in the School of Management, presented "Faculty Lifetime Value and AI Faculty Development: A Conceptual Framework for Marketing Education," at the , on April 17, 2026.
Kate E. O'Hara
College of Arts and SciencesKate E. O鈥橦ara, Ph.D., associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, presented 鈥淒eveloping a Culture of Inclusion and Success: Sharing Asset-Based Strategies鈥� at the , on April 17, 2026. O鈥橦ara鈥檚 session reflected the powerful role of high-impact practices in implementing asset-based pedagogies that foster belonging, improve attendance, and support the academic success of students often underserved in higher education.
Amanda Golden
College of Arts and SciencesAmanda Golden, Ph.D., associate professor of English in the Department of Humanities, was a guest on Naomi Mercer's on April 16, 2026. Golden discussed Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, published in 1963.
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.
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.
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.
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.