President Balentine Named an Influencer in Education

Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) Influencers in Education special section names President Jerry Balentine, D.O., to its list for 2026. LIBN notes that this year’s group spans Long Island’s colleges and universities, research institutions, and workforce training programs, and which steers enrollment growth, campus expansion, and academic innovation.

President Balentine’s profile highlights his storied past in the medical field, commending his research interests and focus on non-academic interventions with medical students to help them increase empathy and decrease burnout.