Our Alumni

New York Tech's more than 112,000 alumni find success in many industries. They include CEOs of top companies, like Vincent Sadusky (M.B.A. ’96), CEO of Univision, and technology-savvy leaders like LaVern Rhaburn Sula (M.S. ’88), president of the North American division of Argus Cyber Security, Ltd. Our strong alumni network helps ensure that future generations of New York Tech graduates have the opportunity to succeed.

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Features and Videos

An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care

Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), has dedicated his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need locally and around the world.

You Gotta Have Heart

After seeing the massive loss of life during the 9/11 attacks, Rob Brown Jr. (B.S. ’02), who retired as a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department in 2021, wanted to focus on the health of first responders. The decision inspired him to establish the New York Firefighters Heart and Lung Institute.

Growing Long Island’s Tech Workforce

Alongside major partner Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York Tech is educating leaders for this booming technology corridor.

Alumni Father and Daughter Share a Passion for Medicine

Caroline Varlotta (D.O. ’20) didn’t intend to follow her father’s footsteps into a medical career. But that’s where she landed, and Gerard Varlotta (D.O. ’83) couldn’t be happier.

Alumni Profile: Linda Stasi

Linda Stasi (B.F.A. ’70) got her first taste of the hustle and bustle of the newsroom writing for the Campus Slate. She ultimately landed jobs at major media outlets, including the New York Daily News. Since then, she has transitioned to novelist, publishing her first book in 2013, and attributes her successful writing career to New York Tech.

Alumni Profile: Drew Hughes

Drew Hughes (M.S. ’13) is the chief information security officer at URBN, which includes brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and others. He talks to New York Tech News about what drew him to cybersecurity and how New York Tech helped put him on a path to success.

Celebrating NYITCOM’s Newest Physicians

Members of NYITCOM’s Class of 2024 received their doctoral hoods at ceremonies in Old Westbury, N.Y., and Jonesboro, Ark.

Empowering Well-being: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in Health

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Stephanie Wu Ho (M.S. ’93) talks about the contributions of the AAPI community to healthcare and how to celebrate and embrace their health and wellness traditions.

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    Alumni Fast Facts

  • Employment Rate

    94% Employment Rate Graphic

    94% of New York Tech graduates entering the job market are employed within a year of graduation—with some pursuing an additional degree or course of study.

  • Top Employers (All Graduates)

    Electronic Art World Map
    • Aetna
    • Amazon
    • Boeing
    • Citigroup
    • Google
    • IBM
    • JP Morgan Chase
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Northwell Health
    • United Nations

  • R.O.I.

    Top 10% of U.S. Colleges for Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 Years


    Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2019

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