Alumni
Hooding 2023: The New Doctors Are In!
At this year’s Hooding Ceremonies in Old Westbury, N.Y., and Jonesboro, Ark., NYITCOM welcomed more than 400 new physicians to the medical profession.
New York Tech Celebrates the Class of 2023
On May 21, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 62nd annual commencement and welcomed its newest alumni.
NYITCOM Honors Alumni and Friends
On May 2, the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) recognized seven alumni and supporters for their positive impact on the education of future physicians and significant contributions to the field of medicine at its annual Alumni Awards held at NYIT de Seversky Mansion.
2023 Ingenium Awards Celebrate Alumni, Industry Partners
On April 26, at NYIT de Seversky Mansion on the Long Island campus, guests commemorated the accomplishments of alumni and industry partners at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ second Ingenium Awards ceremony.
Two Luminaries to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement
Antonio C. Bianco, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, and alumnus Eli Wachtel (B.S. ’72), co-CIO and founding member of the hedge fund Wachtel Capital LLC, will receive honorary degrees at New York Tech’s 62nd commencement on Sunday, May 21.
Autism Acceptance Month: Promoting Inclusivity
April is Autism Acceptance Month, promoting inclusivity and positivity toward those with autism spectrum disorder. Here we highlight a few members of the New York Tech community who are working to enhance understanding, therapies, and life experiences for those with autism.
New Books by New York Tech Alumni
A selection of new books, covering everything from a care manual for combat sports athletes and a fictional story of battle to a memoir on mingling with celebrities and a musical children’s book about the Black men and women whose inventions changed everyday life.
Alumni Profile: Brooke Danielsson
New York Tech alumna Brooke Danielsson, Ph.D. (B.S. ’16), was not particularly interested in academics, but as she pursued her education, she found in the right circumstances, she could thrive. Now, she seeks to share her passion with young students.
Alumni Profile: Amir Gefen
As the AI Lab Manager at the Ministry of Education in Israel, Amir Gefen (M.A. ’95) scouts for educational technologies that use artificial intelligence (AI) and matches them with schools as pilot programs, ultimately offering recommendations to the government on how to approach and what to do with AI in the classroom.
Annual Big Give Breaks Record
This year marks the Big Give’s fifth anniversary. And the New York Tech community celebrated in a big way, bringing in $415,915 from 939 donors.