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Confidence and Community

A semester-long design studio project, where students were tasked with proposing a community theater, pushed two architecture students out of their comfort zone. What they discovered is their appreciation for community and their place in their future profession.

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SOLI Scholarship Helps Transfer Students Thrive

As recipients of the 2024 Stay on Long Island (SOLI) Scholarship, Sidra Ali and Nicole McCormack are building toward careers that combine creativity, technology, and problem-solving.

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Designing for Well-Being

After earning a degree in interior design, Daisy Madaan (B.F.A. ’25) became fascinated by the ways design can influence healthcare environments. As a graduate student, she is focusing her research on designing supportive spaces for neurodivergent individuals.

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Alumni Support Startup Tech Central

Whether with time or money, alumni are offering their support to budding entrepreneurs.

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Faculty

Is “Soft Socializing” the Key to Better Relationships?

Psychology expert details the benefits of trading a big night out for a quiet night in with friends.

Today.com

Expert: Reinforcing Grip Strength Supports Better Brain Health

Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., shares exercises to improve grip strength, a key indicator linked to well-being and dementia risk.

Popular Science

Debunked: Magicians’ Words Don’t Fool Your Eyes

Research by a College of Arts and Sciences faculty member reveals that magic show patter doesn’t misdirect audiences.

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Fall 2025/Winter 2026

A Bold Prescription for Higher Education

New York Tech’s fifth president Jerry Balentine’s vision for the university focuses on innovation, opportunity, and belonging.

Expert Insights

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Physician Responds to CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes

Family medicine physician Shane Speights, D.O., site dean for NYITCOM-Arkansas, weighs in on the new recommendations.

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Winter Weather Safety 101

Shane Speights, D.O., site dean at NYITCOM-Arkansas, shares tips to stay warm, dry, and safe during the cold months.

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Brands Must Balance AI and Authenticity

As consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., explains, in 2026, marketers leveraging AI must remember to prioritize genuine connections and transparency.

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What to Know About This Year’s Flu

As health officials brace for another active flu season, NYITCOM-Arkansas infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., shares what to expect and how to stay well.

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The Cassowary’s Impact on the Rainforest

NYITCOM-Arkansas Assistant Professor Todd Green, Ph.D., sheds light on a bird species that plays an impactful role in rainforest conservation.

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Identifying Signs of Bullying

As back-to-school season approaches, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., shares tips for parents to identify signs of a bully.

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