Alumni Contributing Expertise to BRIIC Construction
School of Architecture and Design and College of Engineering and Computing Sciences alumni are among those developing a major new construction project on the Long Island campus.
Spotlight on Financial Aid Awareness Month
Changes to the FAFSA form intended to make it easier to complete have had the opposite effect. New York Tech’s Marcelle Hicks and Tricia Bowman explain the challenges and what members of the university community can do.
Regenerative Engineering Pioneers to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2024 Commencement
Kyriacos A. Athanasiou, Ph.D. (B.S. ’84), and Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., pioneers in regenerative engineering, will receive honorary Doctor of Science degrees at New York Tech’s 63rd commencement on May 19.
Empowering Women in STEM: Endeavoring to Excel
During Women’s History Month, Paula Juric Kreuz, professional development specialist in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, talks about the importance of encouraging more women to pursue STEM-related careers.
Brian Harper Celebrated as Black Trailblazer
Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H., vice president for equity and inclusion and chief medical officer, was one of three Black trailblazers celebrated on FOX 5 programming for Black History Month.
New York Tech Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Extending a designation first awarded in 2016, New York Tech is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education through the academic year 2028.
Alumnus Eli Wachtel Elected to Board of Trustees
Eli Wachtel (B.S. ’72), co-chief investment officer and founding member of the hedge fund Wachtel Capital LLC, has been elected to New York Tech’s Board of Trustees.
New York Tech Joins Engineering Doctoral Consortium
New York Tech is one of nine New York City-area universities in a new consortium through which engineering doctoral student can take courses at each other’s institutions without any additional tuition, as part of a new multi-school agreement.
Enhancing Delivery of Student Services
Committed efforts to enhance the overall student experience at New York Tech are underway throughout virtually every corner of the university; here are highlights of a few specific initiatives.
New York Tech Receives Award to Help Improve Student Experiences and Outcomes
New York Tech has been awarded a $2.25 million U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program award, a highly competitive grant to help eligible institutions expand capacity to serve low-income students.