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Alumni Profile: John Sorrenti
The road wasn’t always easy for John Sorrenti (B.Arch. ’72, M.B.A. ’78), founder and president of JRS Architect, P.C., but his perseverance paid off. In business for 37 years, his firm boasts two locations and works on projects focused on financial services, healthcare, higher education, corporate, retail, and hospitality.
Alumni Profile: Farrah Désir
Farrah Desir (B.S. ’99) never intended to work in construction. But after taking on a project manager role at JR Construction in New York City, she never looked back. Today, she is the founder of construction management company Creative Form Development.
New York Tech Celebrates the Class of 2023
On May 21, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 62nd annual commencement and welcomed its newest alumni.
Two Luminaries to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement
Antonio C. Bianco, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, and alumnus Eli Wachtel (B.S. ’72), co-CIO and founding member of the hedge fund Wachtel Capital LLC, will receive honorary degrees at New York Tech’s 62nd commencement on Sunday, May 21.
Autism Acceptance Month: Promoting Inclusivity
April is Autism Acceptance Month, promoting inclusivity and positivity toward those with autism spectrum disorder. Here we highlight a few members of the New York Tech community who are working to enhance understanding, therapies, and life experiences for those with autism.
Annual Big Give Breaks Record
This year marks the Big Give’s fifth anniversary. And the New York Tech community celebrated in a big way, bringing in $415,915 from 939 donors.
Alumni Profile: Gail Kubik
Gail Kubik (B.Arch. ’10) combines her career as an architect and deep commitment to the climate to find ways to educate and prepare architects and engineers in disaster relief and how to combat climate change.
Alumni Profile: Rasika Girish Deosthali
Growing up in a small town with complex alleyways and roads inspired Rasika Girish Deosthali (M.S.’22) to pursue a master’s in urban design.
Alumni Profile: Peter J. Romano
Throughout a long and successful career running his own architectural firm, Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. ’76) has remained an active member of the New York Tech community, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 to ultimately being named chair in June 2021.
Alumni Profile: Domenick Chieco
Since graduating from New York Tech, Domenick Chieco (B.S. ’89) has remained active at his alma mater, serving as chair of the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design for the past 15 years, a role that is close to his heart.