Dante Moratto

Dante Moratto is an Adjunct Professor in the Media Arts Department at Long Island University, part of the School of Visual Arts, Communications and Digital Technologies. He has over two decades of teaching experience at institutions including New York University, Suffolk Community College, and Nassau Community College, where he served as a consultant and interim General Manager for the campus radio station WHPC.

His educational background includes:

• M.B.A. in Marketing, Hofstra University
• B.A. in English, University of Buffalo
• M.Ed. in English Education, University of Buffalo

Dante Moratto's research and professional interests center on media arts and mass communication. He has made significant contributions to film, broadcasting, and music industry education. His work bridges academic instruction with real-world media production, particularly in radio and television. He developed one of the first college-credit film and mass media programs for high school seniors in collaboration with Long Island University.

Dante Moratto is best known for producing and hosting over 500 episodes of the nationally recognized show Rock Rap, which aired on Cablevision Long Island and featured major recording artists. The program was nominated by Billboard magazine for 'Best Locally Produced Music Program' in 1992, 1993, and 1994. His media work has been featured on MTV, CNN, and News 12 Long Island, highlighting his influence in both educational and broadcast spheres.

His notable recognition includes:

• NYSEC 'Program for Excellent' Award for the 'Power of Mythology' course

Moratto has served in key advisory and leadership roles, including as coordinator of the Talented and Gifted program at New Hyde Park Memorial High School for ten years and as a board member of the Music Video Association. He has also produced educational videos for school districts and state accreditation presentations. His students have engaged with major media networks like MTV through productions such as Total Request Live and Like We Care, demonstrating his ability to connect classroom learning with professional media opportunities.

He has been actively involved in campus media development, notably leading WHPC radio during a period of 24-hour broadcasting, which earned coverage in The New York Times. His career reflects a strong integration of teaching, media production, and institutional service.