Recognizing Our Shared Human Frailty

For Disability Pride Month, Nicole Calma-Roddin, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and counseling, talks about her experience as a disabled person and what that means to her.

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.

Growing Long Island’s Tech Workforce

Alongside major partner Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York Tech is educating leaders for this booming technology corridor.

Caroline Varlotta (Right) and Gerard “Rusty” Varlotta (Left)

Alumni Father and Daughter Share a Passion for Medicine

Caroline Varlotta (D.O. ’20) didn’t intend to follow her father’s footsteps into a medical career. But that’s where she landed, and Gerard Varlotta (D.O. ’83) couldn’t be happier.

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.

Portrait of Deborah Verderame

A Leader in Architecture

Deboarh Verderame (B.Arch. ’83) is a proven leader in architecture, owning her own firm and having been recognized for her LEED-qualified projects.

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.

Every Voice Is Special Because It Is Different

Professor of Architecture Giovanni Santamaria, Ph.D., talks about how far society has come and how much more needs to be done for the LGBTQ+ community.

Portrait of Eshan Kamel

Faculty Profile: Ehsan Kamel

Associate Professor Ehsan Kamel, Ph.D., wants to find sustainable solutions for energy resources in our homes, on the road, in industry, and beyond.

Faculty Profile: Robert Alexander

In his research, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., focuses on eye movements and the role they play not just in vision but also perception and cognition.