Jerry Balentine
Jerry Balentine is an American osteopathic physician and academic administrator who has served as president of New York Institute of Technology since July 1, 2025.
Education
Balentine earned his bachelor's degree from McDaniel College, then his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia and an emergency medicine residency at Lincoln Hospital (Bronx) (formerly Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center), where he was chief resident.[1]
Career
Balentine held senior leadership roles in hospital administration, including positions as chief medical officer and executive vice president at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx).
In 2025, Balentine was appointed to the board of directors of the Long Island Association.[2] His November 18, 2025 op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, "Universities Need More AI, Not Less," discussed how universities should teach AI skills to students to ensure career success.[3] It was followed by an interview with Fox News on November 21, 2025.[4]
Balentine maintains a small goat farm near Woodstock, New York.[5]
References
- ^ "Jerry Balentine". New York Tech. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Genn, Adina (November 25, 2025). "Long Island Association adds seven new board members | Long Island Business News". Long Island Business News. Archived from the original on December 17, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Balentine, Jerry (November 18, 2025). "Opinion | Universities Need More AI, Not Less". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "AI panic vs reality: Learn it or lose out, expert warns | Fox News Video". Fox News. November 21, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Eldin, Sherri (April 2, 2023). "How this DO takes on both a demanding career and a goat farm". The DO. Retrieved January 29, 2026.