President Balentine Named to LIBN Influencers List

Kim Campo| August 25, 2025

Long Island Business News (LIBN) named President Jerry Balentine, D.O., to its Influencers: Education 2025 list.

Balentine, who previously served as the university’s provost and executive vice president and began his term as president in July, is recognized for organizing the university’s first Faculty Development Day, overseeing the launch of New York Tech’s Honors College, and leading the development of the strategic plan to improve student experiences and strengthen the collective university.

The coverage also notes several of Balentine’s other career accomplishments, including his service as dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and vast experience in healthcare administration and emergency medicine.

His profile is featured alongside prominent leaders from other universities, including those at Stony Brook University and Molloy University, among others. According to LIBN, “These leaders share common themes: student-centered approaches, workforce development alignment, and community partnership. They’re preparing students for tomorrow’s challenges while addressing today’s economic realities.”

See the list.

More News

Group of students, faculty, and local people

Future Physicians Provide Care in the Dominican Republic

College of Osteopathic Medicine students delivered hands-on care in rural Dominican Republic communities with the medical school’s Center for Global Health.

Congratulations message over path leading to a building

Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2026–2027

Several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions.

Traffic in Columbus Circle New York City

Ph.D. Student Uses Game Theory to Model Manhattan

Electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student Helen Wu uses game theory to study the impact of congestion pricing in New York City.

Photo of ancient ruins in Peru

Fellows’ Field Notes: Bofan He and Christine Lee

Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship recipients Bofan He and Christine Lee reflect on their experiences as they traveled to conduct academic research.

Two clay figures sitting at a table looking at each other behind a wall

Course About Aging Provides Students With Life Lessons

A new Philosophy of Aging course is helping students build unexpected connections across generations—and rethink what it means to grow older.

Woman wearing headphones working at a laptop

Online Business Programs Launch for Adult Learners, Degree Completers

The School of Management launches online programs for adult learners and transfer students looking to complete their business degrees.