Profiles
A Passion for Architecture
Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at New York Tech and now owns her own firm.
An Alumnus Gives Back to His Alma Mater
Oneil Gayle (B.S. ’01) credits New York Tech with preparing him for success in the corporate world. Now, he’s paying it forward by providing New York Tech students with job opportunities to help propel their careers.
Living His Dream
Tyler King (D.O. ’20) says he’s living the dream working as a family physician and serving as a city council member in Laredo, Texas.
Get to Know the New Exercise and Sport Science Graduate Program
Building on the success of the undergraduate exercise and sport science program, New York Tech has established a master’s degree. Amerigo Rossi, Ed.D., director of the new degree program, talks about who the ideal student is and how exercise science connects with architecture and business.
Helping Others Live Their Best Life
As a senior physical therapist and coordinator for program development at Northwell Health Rehab At Home, Nicole Maniscalco (B.S. ’14, D.P.T. ’17) is helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.
Creating a Culture of Care
Associate Dean of Students Jeunelle Sanabria approaches her job with love and care, helping students reach their full potential.
From Coast to Coast
Alumna Harminderjeet Kaur graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2022 and rejoined the New York Tech community in 2023 as a student support specialist.
Finding Beauty in Numbers
Marie-Thérèse Wellington struggled with math in her early schooling, but after learning how to solve those complex problems she can’t imagine her life without the subject.
Going All In
Over the summer, NYITCOM-Arkansas student Elizabeth Duplechain found an opportunity Partnership in Cancer Research intern, where she didn’t have to balance her time between the lab and the books.
Returning to Their Roots
After finishing their residencies, NYITCOM-Arkansas graduates and Arkansas natives Nathan (D.O. ’20) and Shelby (D.O. ’20) Tripod returned to practice medicine in Jonesboro, where their medical journey—and life together—began.