Staff
Staff Profile: Jane Polizzi
As assistant dean of administration and operations in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Jane Polizzi, M.B.A., works behind the scenes to further the transformative power of higher education.
New York Tech Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Extending a designation first awarded in 2016, New York Tech is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education through the academic year 2028.
Staff Profile: Tiffani Hinds
Associate Provost for the Office of Student Engagement and Development Tiffani Hinds, M.Ed., splits her time between the New York City and Long Island campuses to spearhead programs to improve student life.
Program Transforms the International Student Experience
In fall 2023, the Office of Career Success and Experiential Education piloted a program designed to transform the first-year experience for students with an F-1 Visa enrolled on the New York campuses.
Trends in 2024: Cybersecurity
Thomas Vallario, New York Tech information security and compliance analyst, predicts what’s to come in 2024.
News Byte: President Foley Named Among Top Chief Officers
New York Tech President Hank Foley, Ph.D., has been named among the Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers of Long Island. President Foley is one of seven university presidents highlighted in the Education category, celebrating the critical role that chief officers play in shaping the success and future of their organizations.
Bridging Military Service and Higher Ed
Joel Acevedo has joined New York Tech as associate director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. With seven years of service in the Army National Guard, he is in a unique position to help bridge the gap between military service and academia.
Celebrating 15 Years of FRIENDS
On October 25, the School of Architecture and Design celebrated its 15th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception, raising a record-breaking $401,300 in support of student scholarships, new initiatives, capital improvements, travel, and lectures.
New York Tech’s Amy Bravo Honored for Her Commitment to STEM
Senior Director of Career Success and Experiential Education Amy Bravo, M.A., received the Education Leadership Award at the National Urban Technology Center’s 28th annual Urban Tech Gala.
Introducing the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation
On October 12, NYITCOM held an official grand opening for the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation and honored esteemed alumnus and New York Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Daniel Ferrara (D.O. ’86).