President Balentine Named to LIBN Influencers List
Long Island Business News (LIBN) named President Jerry Balentine, D.O., to its Influencers: Education 2025 list.
Balentine, who previously served as the university鈥檚 provost and executive vice president and began his term as president in July, is recognized for organizing the university鈥檚 first Faculty Development Day, overseeing the launch of 91社区鈥檚 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鈥檚 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, 鈥淭hese leaders share common themes: student-centered approaches, workforce development alignment, and community partnership. They鈥檙e preparing students for tomorrow鈥檚 challenges while addressing today鈥檚 economic realities.鈥�
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