Alumni
An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care
Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), dedicates his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hooding New Physicians
Members of NYITCOM’s Class of 2024 received their doctoral hoods at ceremonies in Old Westbury, N.Y., and Jonesboro, Ark.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 63rd commencement.
Empowering Well-being: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in Health
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Stephanie Wu Ho (M.S. ’93) talks about the contributions of the AAPI community to healthcare and how to embrace their health and wellness traditions.