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School Named in Recognition of Major Gift from Drs. Mordecai D. and Monique C. Katz 樱花动漫 is proud to launch , which will offer students of all ages the opportunity to further their education, careers and intellectual aspirations. The Katz School was named in recognition of a $25 million commitment from Drs. Mordecai and Monique Katz. 鈥淚f we have a core principle about philanthropy, it is this: invest in people. And the best investment you can make in people is through education,鈥� said Mordecai Katz, a former aerospace executive and a current vice chairman of the 樱花动漫 Board of Trustees. Monique Katz, a retired radiologist and graduate of YU-affiliated , serves as vice chairman of the Board of Overseers.

Dr. Monique C. and Dr. Mordecai D. Katz

鈥淭he Katz School of Graduate and Professional Studies will bring the intellectual resources of 樱花动漫 to a broad constituency of students,鈥� said 樱花动漫 President Richard M. Joel. 鈥淲e鈥檙e deeply grateful to the Katzes for helping YU extend its critical role in today鈥檚 complex world where decisions in every profession need to be informed by responsible values and principles.鈥� Dr. Selma Botman, provost and vice president of academic affairs, added, 鈥淪tudents pursuing one of our associate鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degrees in a range of fields will gain hands-on, experiential expertise in their area of study and important professional connections. It is a values-driven education that is truly one-of-a-kind.鈥� The Katz School will offer a range of degrees in fields that run the gamut from marketing, allied health and community education to data science and cybersecurity. Programs will include both face-to-face and online learning options. The focus will be on helping students build their professional network and a portfolio of work that will prepare them to succeed in their careers long after graduation, according to the school鈥檚 new dean, Dr. Paul Russo.

Dr. Paul Russo

鈥淥ur curricula will be informed by industry, making them relevant, contemporary and forward-looking. Our faculty delivers practical knowledge as well as the science behind the skills鈥攚e teach not just how but why,鈥� said Russo. He also stressed the Katz School commitment to project-based learning, in addition to the traditional textbook-and-test approach. 鈥淲e鈥檒l work closely with YU鈥檚 Career Center and alumni network to build bridges, and establish connections for our graduates. Yeshiva is an academic powerhouse where students get a world-class education with individualized support.鈥� Russo comes to YU after a distinguished career in executive positions in higher education, most recently as assistant vice president for instructional innovation and professor of technology strategy at Long Island University, and as both associate dean of professional studies and as director of online programs at the City University of New York. Sofia Binioris also joins the Katz School as program director. To learn more about the Katz School, visit