More than 12,000 family members and friends gathered on May 20 at NYIT-Old Westbury to celebrate NYIT’s 51st annual commencement and the achievements of more than 3,300 graduates. This year’s class represented 41 states and 84 countries across NYIT’s seven campuses.

NYIT President Edward Guiliano, Ph.D., conferred degrees and, in his address to graduates, stressed the need to cultivate an interconnected mentality to succeed in today’s complex, rapidly changing economy.  

“Over the course of human history, one of the greatest drivers of innovation has been the steady increase in human connectivity,” he said. “Critique, clash, conflict, collaborate, connect, and create spaces of innovation where you can openly share your ideas for the betterment of all.”

For an online gallery of NYIT's 51st annual commencement, check out our slideshow, photos of graduates with their families, and videos.

Students from NYIT campuses in Old Westbury, Manhattan, China, Jordan, Bahrain, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and online attended the ceremony. Honorary degrees were conferred upon Dean Kamen, president of the DEKA Research & Development Corp., inventor of the Segway, and founder of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology); Stephen A. Orlins, president, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations; and Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., professor of medicine and public health at The George Washington University. 

On May 21, Dr. Cohen delivered the keynote address to 291 medical students at the 31st annual hooding ceremony of NYIT’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

In addition, graduation ceremonies were held on June 1 at NYIT-Amman, June 4 at NYIT-Bahrain, June 5 at NYIT-Abu Dhabi, June 8 at NYIT-Vancouver, and June 9 at NYIT-Nanjing.

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