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The Installation of President Jerry Balentine, D.O.
On October 16, surrounded by respected colleagues, family, and friends, Jerry Balentine, D.O., was installed as the fifth president of New York Institute of Technology.
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Engineering a Cancer Treatment Game Changer
A groundbreaking project co-led by the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., provides the world’s first functional, drug-testable, 3-D-printed human colon model.
Startup Tech Central Officially Opens
Members of New York Tech and the local community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Startup Tech Central, a resource for students to transform ideas into real-world impact.
Intern Insight: Shikha Gandhi
Architecture student Shikha Gandhi’s internship with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection offered everything she hoped for as an aspiring sustainable and community-centered architect.
Media Coverage
Physician Explains Why Water is Number One
NYITCOM faculty member reveals the most helpful liquid to consume while sick.
Local Outlet Features Annual Cookoff
11th Annual Cast Iron Chef Cooking Competition is detailed in hyperlocal newspaper.
Expert: Don’t Stress About Workouts and the Stress Hormone
As seen in Dazed, an exercise science professor debunks the myth that lifting weights will lead to harmful cortisol levels.
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Fall 2025/Winter 2026
A Bold Prescription for Higher Education
New York Tech’s fifth president Jerry Balentine’s vision for the university focuses on innovation, opportunity, and belonging.
Expert Insights
Identifying Signs of Bullying
As back-to-school season approaches, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., shares tips for parents to identify signs of a bully.
Successfully Transitioning From Idea to Prototype
In an article penned for CXOTech Magazine, ETIC Director Michael Nizich, Ph.D., shares three considerations for companies looking to transition successfully from idea to working prototype.
Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise
As the School of Health Professions’ Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., explains, society tends to overestimate the fitness benefits of taking 10,000 steps.
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
Sports medicine physician Hallie Zwibel, D.O., shares tips to stay hydrated during summer exercise.
Tariffs Explained
Business analytics expert Shaya Sheikh, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Management, explains how newly imposed tariffs could impact consumers, businesses, and supply chains.
Building in Fire-Prone Areas
The School of Architecture and Design’s Farzana Gandhi, M. Arch., offers strategies to help protect homes in high-risk wildfire areas.