Long Island
Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal
Raised with a strong work ethic, Emaan Mughal (B.S. ’22) was taught the importance of giving back to the community. An advocate for health equity, she hopes to work in underserved areas as a future physician.
Student Profile: Alexander Impastato
Electrical and Computer Engineering student Alexander Impastato is co-managing a project that will produce a robot tasked with assistance during surgery.
Student Profile: Joanna Pedretti
Computer science student Joanna Pedretti was part of New York Tech’s inaugural cohort of students participating in the co-op track. Now, she works part-time with the same company she interned with.
Faculty Profile: Cameka Hazel
Assistant Professor of School Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., takes a constructivist approach to teaching, where students’ experiences matter.
Student Profile: Alex Devante Hernandez
Alex Devante Hernandez knows first-hand the struggles of underserved communities when it comes to healthcare. As a future physician, he is hoping to change that.
D.P.T. Class of 2025 Receives Their White Coats
The School of Health Profession’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 gathered in Riland Auditorium to receive their white coats, marking the start of their journey as physical therapists.
A Quest for Bacterial Assassins
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., and undergraduate Hamza Nawargala are working on research to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Staff Profile: Adrienne McNally
Adrienne McNally started out as an undergraduate industrial engineering student, but soon discovered that the subject wasn’t quite her calling. As she continued her education, she discovered a focus that resonated, and now dedicates her time to enhancing the student experience at New York Tech.
Student Profile: Viktoria Taranto
NYITCOM student Viktoria Taranto shadows dermatologist Navin Arora (D.O. ’04) as they work together to offer virtual dermatology consultations and treatment recommendations for Ukrainian citizens and refugees unable to access specialized care in their home country.
Wisser Building is Renamed
At a dedication ceremony on June 20, the Wisser building on the Long Island campus was officially renamed the Peter and Barbara Ferentinos Health Science Building, honoring the building’s namesakes for their continued support of New York Tech.