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Learning To Embrace Her Culture
Mirolla Mekaiel, a life sciences/osteopathic medicine (B.S./D.O.) student, reflects on stereotypes and misconceptions about Arab Americans, her journey to embracing her culture, and her hope that the Arab American community be recognized for its contributions to society.

Regenerative Engineering Pioneers to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2024 Commencement
Kyriacos A. Athanasiou, Ph.D. (B.S. ’84), and Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., pioneers in regenerative engineering, will receive honorary Doctor of Science degrees at New York Tech’s 63rd commencement on May 19.

Engineering Students Take Top Prizes at CREATE Symposium
College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students won top prizes for their inventions designed to assist those with developmental disabilities in their everyday tasks at work.

Student Profile: Aaron Nandlal
Electrical and computer engineering student Aaron Nandlal hopes to lead change in the industry.

A Life-changing Service Trip to the Dominican Republic
NYITCOM student Claudia Guerrero Diaz organized a spring break service trip that brought 16 students and three faculty members to the Dominican Republic.

Student Profile: Sarah Razzaq
Aspiring physician Sarah Razzaq hopes to someday work with local and national government officials and policymakers to improve access to healthcare both in the United States and abroad.

Renovated Engineering Labs Unveiled on New York City Campus
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences held its grand opening of newly renovated laboratory spaces, poised to provide students with a state-of-the-art research experience.

Student Profile: Shane Phillips
Aspiring physical therapist Shane Phillips knows his field of study well. So well, in fact, that in fall 2023, he led his Exercise Science Club’s quiz bowl team to victory with a buzzer-beater answer.

NYITCOM Student is Congresswoman’s Guest at State of the Union
College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) student Briteny Xu was Congresswoman Grace Meng’s guest at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., where they advocated for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Ready, Set, Match Day!
NYITCOM’s Class of 2024 discovered where they will spend the next several years completing their medical residencies after graduation.