LI/NYC Campus: Partial Closure Tuesday, February 24

All in-person classes and activities on the Long Island and New York City campuses are suspended on Tuesday, February 24, with classes shifting to remote instruction. Buildings and offices on both campuses remain open. Impacted employees should shift to remote work where feasible or make alternate on-campus office arrangements for work activities.

We will post additional updates when they become available.

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Reversing Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

People with spinal cord injury may lose up to 41 percent of their bone mass in the first year. A new study by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Hesham Tawfeek, MBBCh, seeks to repair this damage.

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Uncovering the Body’s Fat-Burning Strategy—It’s Math-Driven!

A new study by an NYITCOM-Arkansas researcher finds that the body calculates which fat to burn, choosing those that produce the most usable energy while consuming the least oxygen.

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When Rehab Meets Robotics

A study co-authored by John P. Handrakis, D.P.T., Ed.D., and graduates of the physical therapy program finds that a wearable robotic device could help stroke survivors get back on their feet.

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Physician Responds to CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes

Family medicine physician Shane Speights, D.O., site dean for NYITCOM-Arkansas, weighs in on the new recommendations.

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Winter Weather Safety 101

Shane Speights, D.O., site dean at NYITCOM-Arkansas, shares tips to stay warm, dry, and safe during the cold months.

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Brands Must Balance AI and Authenticity

As consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., explains, in 2026, marketers leveraging AI must remember to prioritize genuine connections and transparency.

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Study: VR Helps Children With Autism Participate in Exercise and Sports

A new study by researchers from the School of Health Professions and College of Osteopathic Medicine demonstrates how virtual reality (VR) can help children with autism spectrum disorder participate in exercise.

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Boxers Fight Back Against Parkinson’s Disease

A holiday “boxathon” hosted by NYITCOM’s Parkinson’s Center raised awareness for the disease and the importance of exercise in treatment, while bringing members of the Rock Steady Boxing community together at a time when patients may experience loneliness and isolation.

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“Envisioning” More Inclusive Eyewear

As part of a collaborative initiative between New York Tech and the global eyewear company Marcolin, students from the School of Architecture and Design and NYITCOM teamed up to develop potential eyewear solutions for neurodivergent populations.

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What to Know About This Year’s Flu

As health officials brace for another active flu season, NYITCOM-Arkansas infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., shares what to expect and how to stay well.