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Molloy President Appointed To State Educational Body

Dr. James Lentini was named Molloy University president in 2020.

Molloy University President Dr. James Lentini has been named to the state's Commission on  Independent Colleges and Universities.
Molloy University President Dr. James Lentini has been named to the state's Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. (Molloy University )

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Molloy University President James Lentini has been elected to New York's Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU).

Lentini is appointed as one of the 25 Board of Trustees.

"We are proud to have Dr. Lentini join the board to lend [his] expertise, talent, and vision for ensuring higher education here in New York State remains strong," said Lola Brabham, president of CICU. "I look forward to the diversity of perspectives and wealth of experience on higher education issues, including healthcare and educator preparation programs, innovation, workforce development and social equity."

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Lentini took on the role of Molloy's seventh president in 2020. He was at the helm of changing Molloy's status from a college to a university last year.

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