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The Cassowary’s Impact on the Rainforest

NYITCOM-Arkansas Assistant Professor Todd Green, Ph.D., sheds light on a bird species that plays an impactful role in rainforest conservation.

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For the Love of Engineering

Andra Voicu (B.S. ’08) found the love of her life—electrical contracting—after joining her father’s business and working behind the scenes on municipal buildings projects in the New York area.

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Big Investments in Student Entrepreneurs

New York Tech’s new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy supports the success of student entrepreneurs.

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FRIENDS Sets New Fundraising Record

On October 30, the School of Architecture and Design celebrated its 17th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception, raising a record-breaking $550,000 in support of student scholarships, technology upgrades, lectures, study abroad, and new initiatives.

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Student Veteran Spotlight: Dru Arana

Dru Arana joined the U.S. Navy to get field experience in construction and civil engineering. After a successful career, he decided to pursue a lateral shift into energy and sustainability engineering, enrolling in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences.

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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.

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Student’s Research May Help ENTs With Diagnoses

Ayesha Mulla earned a grant from Psi Chi to study visual expertise in ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENT).

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Using Architecture to Help People

Chana Rhodes was drawn to architecture because she wants to help people. The AIA scholarship winner is doing just that by designing spaces for course projects with humans—and animals—in mind.

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Felipe Henao Recognized as a Latino Trailblazer

City & State NY named Dean of Students Felipe Henao, Ed.D., to its list of Latino Trailblazers for 2025.

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From Corporate Climber to Successful Entrepreneur

After decades of experience in sales and marketing working for other companies, Michael DeAngelis (B.S. ’89) branched out on his own and launched Equiquest, a hard-money real estate lender.