Articles

Nathan and Shelby Tripod on front of an x-ray viewing box showing two hands forming a heart

Returning to Their Roots

After finishing their residencies, NYITCOM-Arkansas graduates and Arkansas natives Nathan (D.O. ’20) and Shelby (D.O. ’20) Tripod returned to practice medicine in Jonesboro, where their medical journey—and life together—began.

Khalid Hachil sitting at a desk

Using His Engineering Degree to Change the World

In addition to his full-time job, Khalid Hachil (M.S. ’19) helps future engineers get their licenses and advises them about how to break into the industry.

Intertwining Medicine and Management

Chiya Abramowitz (D.O./M.B.A. ’24) hopes to take his management and medical education to the next level as he pursues work in radiology and healthcare entrepreneurship.

New York Tech alumni John and Roxanna Kariyannis

A Match Made in Architecture

John and Roxanna Kariyannis have been a remarkable duo ever since their days at New York Tech. It has only gotten better in the 18 years they have been married and raising their son and niece.

New York Tech alumnus Jasdeep Gulati

An Alumnus’ Commitment to the Environment

Energy management graduate Jasdeep Gulati (M.S. ’22) is highly invested in educating people about environmental and climate sustainability.

An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care

Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), dedicates his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need.

Rob Brown Jr. (B.S. ’02)

You Gotta Have Heart

After seeing the massive loss of life on 9/11, 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.

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 and has since transitioned to novelist.

Drew Hughes standing on a city sidewalk.

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.