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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.
Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2023-2024
As New York Tech prepares for the 2023-2024 academic year, several faculty members were recognized through tenure and promotions.
You Can Go Home Again
After graduating with a degree in Communication Arts in 1983, Suzanne Brook (B.F.A. ’83, M.S. ’03) found success in television at networks like Starz and American Movie Classics. Twenty years later, wanting to explore a career in medicine, she returned to her alma mater to pursue a second degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
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.
Adaptive Fashions Take Center Stage
New York Tech’s Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center hosted its first adaptive fashion show, featuring garments designed for those with physical limitations.
Health Professions Students Present Their Work at Aletheia
The School of Health Professions hosted its annual Aletheia Research Symposium, where students presented their scholarly research and defended their capstone projects.
Student Profile: Alicia Terry Jones
As she pursues her doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD), Alicia Terry Jones is focused on her goal of working in an elementary school setting to help fill the gap of OT professionals in schools, as well as giving back to her community by providing resources to people of color to increase their access to care.
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.
Celebrating 20 Years of SOURCE
New York Tech’s annual celebration of student research and scholarly work, Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 14 on the New York City campus.
News Byte: New York Tech Faculty, Alumni Participate in Long Island Healthcare Forum
On April 11, New York Tech faculty and alumni were well represented among the leading voices in Long Island in a healthcare-focused event produced by Long Island Business News.