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You Belong
New York Tech is one of the most diverse universities in the country. New initiatives aim to help all students feel welcomed, supported, and connected.

Convocation 2023: Celebrating the Start of the New Academic Year
On August 31, faculty and staff celebrated the start of the 2023-2024 academic year at the university’s annual faculty and staff convocation—as well as the presentation of the Presidential Excellence Awards.

A Passion for Prototypes
Brandon Castellano always knew he wanted to be an engineer, but he couldn’t have predicted that one day he would be creating prototypes in a laboratory.

School of Health Professions Awarded State Grant to Train Diverse New Yorkers for Healthcare Jobs
New York Tech will use a $250,000 grant from the New York State Department of Labor and the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council to train individuals to become healthcare workers prepared to answer Long Island’s need for physical therapy aides, personal trainers, healthcare workers with Spanish language skills, and more.

News Byte: New York Tech Joins National Academy of Inventors
The university has joined the prestigious organization comprising American and international universities, government agencies, and nonprofit research groups.

Unlocking New Insights Into Breast Cancer Risk
Research by the College of Arts and Sciences’ William Letsou, Ph.D., could change how scientists and physicians understand genetic predisposition to breast cancer.

Alumni Profile: Farrah Désir
Farrah Desir (B.S. ’99) never intended to work in construction. But after taking on a project manager role at JR Construction in New York City, she never looked back. Today, she is the founder of construction management company Creative Form Development.