Edward Guiliano

Early life and education

Guiliano grew up in Dix Hills, N.Y. He holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University, as well as a master's degree and a doctorate from Stony Brook University.

Academic work and career

The author and editor of several books on Lewis Carroll and Charles Dickens, Guiliano is a founding member and former president of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America, and has been a co-editor of Dickens Studies Annual: Essays on Victorian Fiction since 1977.

In addition, Guiliano serves on the Board of Trustees Executive Committee for Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York, the Board of Directors of the Fair Media Council, and the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education.

NYIT presidency

On June 2, 2000, Guiliano replaced Matthew Schure as the president of NYIT. He focused on increasing awareness of the university's brand and improving its global reputation, overhauling its Manhattan campus near Columbus Circle, expanding online and other technology-based programs, and creating NYIT programs abroad. In his inaugural convocation address, Guiliano discussed higher education's "coming of age" in the 21st century, which involves using technology to empower students and faculty worldwide.

In 2012, he was one of the 36 highest-paid presidents of private colleges and universities in the U.S., earning $1.18 million.

Under his presidency, NYIT introduced its 2030 Strategic Plan to outline the university's long-term goals. NYIT also achieved several high rankings for its academic programs and campus life.

Honors

He was given the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2001

He has been awarded two honorary degrees.

In 2012, NYIT’s main Manhattan campus building at 1855 Broadway was renamed the Edward Guiliano Global Center.

Personal life

Guiliano is married to Mireille Guiliano.