Portrait of Tanya Patterson-Stanley

The Power of Faith

For Women’s History Month, Tanya Patterson-Stanley, assistant director of financial aid at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares the story of her mother, who overcame challenges and instilled in her the power of faith.

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Black History Month: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

For Black History Month, student Mohit Rahul Gandhi reflects on the commemorative month’s origins, incorporating Black history in education, and the importance of representation.

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New York Tech Students Selected as Finalists in Port Authority Robotics Challenge

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students were selected as finalists and will move on to the next phase of the College Challenge: Vehicular Tunnel Catwalk Robotics.

Black History Month over a backdrop of Long Island and New York City campuses

Celebrate Black History Month 2025

New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.

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NASA Contract Propels Students Into Technology Spotlight

In December, eight students in the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center demonstrated seven of their prototypes at the NASA Assistive Technologies Startup Summit.

Portrait of Harley Duncan

A Call to Medicine

After her grandfather was seriously injured in a collision and witnessing his lack of access to specialists, Harley Duncan decided she wanted to be part of the solution. With the goal of becoming a neurologist, she is committed to practicing near the underserved community where she was raised.

Portrait of Evan Shieh

Five Questions With Evan Shieh

Teaching Assistant Professor of Architecture Evan Shieh, M.S. AUD, talks about his research and how self-driving and electric vehicles impact urban environments.

Portrait of Ghita Akkar

A Passion for Architecture

Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at New York Tech and now owns her own firm.

Roxana Kariyannis, John Sorrenti, and Ghita Akkar holding awards

Sixteen Years of FRIENDS

More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered for the Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception to honor three alumni who have made significant impacts in architecture, design, and construction, and celebrate the achievements of faculty and students.

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Architecture Students Awarded in Design Competition

Eleven New York Tech architecture students recently competed at the NOMA (National Organization for Minority Architects) conference in Baltimore and came away with honorable mention in the 2024 Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition.