Staff

News Byte: President Foley Again Named as Top Power Player in Education
New York Tech President Hank Foley, Ph.D., was named as one of 2023’s Power Players in Education by PoliticsNY.

News Byte: NYITCOM Dean Nicole Wadsworth Honored
At an event on September 27, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITOM) Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., was honored with a Long Island Excellence in Healthcare Award by Herald Community Newspapers.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Sharing in the Beauty of Diversity
Director of Student Engagement and Development Jeunelle Sanabria sat down with New York Tech News to talk about National Hispanic Heritage Month, its meaning to her, and what this year’s theme means to the younger generation.

Keeping Tech Safe
New York Tech has launched Tech Safe, a new custom-branded security app. The user-friendly app is a direct channel to Campus Security and enhances the university’s community and safety response to incidents and emergencies.
Local Law Enforcement Gets Cooking
Local law enforcement gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion, whipping up appetizing dishes in the ninth annual Cast Iron Chef cooking competition.

Convocation 2023: Celebrating the Start of the New Academic Year
On August 31, faculty and staff celebrated the start of the 2023-2024 academic year at the university’s annual faculty and staff convocation—as well as the presentation of the Presidential Excellence Awards.

Meet Jared Littman, Vice Provost for Research
In this newly created position, Jared E. Littman, Ph.D., will help the university reach a high level of research activity and achieve R2 status and foster a culture where faculty, administration, and students are involved in the process.

Garden as Classroom
James O’Rourke B.A. ’85) has worked at New York Tech for 43 years, but the real fruits of his labor are in the garden behind Balding House on the Long Island campus, where more than 50 different crops grow and provide both fresh produce and learning opportunities for the greater New York Tech community.

Staff Profile: Tadiyos Gebre
Director of Academic Success and Enrichment Tadiyos Gebre oversees his department’s student success programs, including the Learning Center, which received an International Tutor Training Program Certification.

2023 New York Tech Energy Conference: Energy Careers and Professional Societies
On June 7, faculty, alumni, and industry experts explored the various energy-based careers and professional societies within the energy management field at New York Tech’s annual Energy Conference.