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NYITCOM student and his wife holding sign with his match

Match Day 2026: The Road to Residency

NYITCOM’s Class of 2026 joined thousands of soon-to-be physicians across the country in discovering where they will complete their residency training after graduation.

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Uncovering the Body’s Fat-Burning Strategy—It’s Math-Driven!

A new study by an NYITCOM-Arkansas researcher finds that the body calculates which fat to burn, choosing those that produce the most usable energy while consuming the least oxygen.

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NYITCOM-Arkansas Announces Partnership With SOFtoSOM

NYITCOM-Arkansas has formed an official partnership with Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM), an organization that helps military veterans who are interested in pursuing medical education.

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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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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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The Installation of President Jerry Balentine, D.O.

On October 16, surrounded by respected colleagues, family, and friends, Jerry Balentine, D.O., was installed as the fifth president of New York Institute of Technology.

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New Academic Year Welcomes New Faculty

New York Tech welcomes new and recently hired faculty to the university for the new academic year.

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Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2025–2026

Several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions.

Shane Speights teaching students in a medical simulation lab

NYITCOM-Arkansas Generates $44.6 Million in Economic Impact

In a recent study, NYITCOM-Arkansas’ economic impact supports 263 jobs and operations that result in $2.2 million in additional state and local taxes.