hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 335: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Dr. James Lentini on hmTv
Ep 335
Many Voices, One Community
Guest: Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy University
In this inspiring episode, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy University, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, creativity, faith-driven values, and the changing landscape of higher education on Long Island and beyond.
Together, they explore Molloy’s remarkable 70-year journey—from its founding by the Sisters of St. Dominic to its evolution into one of the region’s fastest-growing universities. Dr. Lentini shares his path from award-winning classical guitarist and composer to university president, offering an inside look at how creativity and problem-solving shape his approach to academic leadership.
The discussion moves through Molloy’s commitment to diversity, accessibility, ethical education, and its powerful relationship with the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, where generations of Molloy nursing students have learned vital lessons about ethics, humanity, and responsibility.
Listeners will also hear about Molloy’s nationally recognized CAP21 musical theatre program, its upcoming Carnegie Hall 70th Anniversary celebration, and a major collaborative event on the horizon with the Long Island Concert Orchestra, HMTC, and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.
This episode is a reminder that when education, community values, and creativity come together, extraordinary things can happen.
Many voices. One community. Endless possibilities.