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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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SGA President Paves the Way for Current and Future Students

Student Government Association (SGA) President Yael Mendez Saavedra came to New York Tech because of its reputation and ended up enjoying his extracurricular leadership roles just as much as his studies.

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Engineering Faculty to Collaborate with BNL Scientists

Five College of Engineering and Computing Sciences faculty members will engage in research collaborations with esteemed scientists as part of Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Visiting Faculty Program.

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Taste of Nations

College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) student Mereena Jolly shares her experience at NYITCOM’s Taste of Nations event.

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Men’s Health

Why 35-Pound Plates Still Have a Place in the Gym

Exercise physiologist explains that 35-pound weight plates enable more gradual, accessible strength progression between standard increments.

News 12

Psychiatrist Discusses Importance of Familial Bonds

Grandparent-grandchild relationships boost grandparents’ health and help children build confidence and identity.

NBC

Expert Shares Tips to Relieve Shoulder Pain

Physical therapist emphasizes that most shoulder pain improves with a conservative, cause-focused approach.

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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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Supporting Children with Autism

For Autism Acceptance Month, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alexander Lopez, J.D., OT/L, shares practical guidance to help parents better understand how to support children on the spectrum.

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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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