News Releases
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#33 in NYS, #8 in U.S., New York Tech Ranks High in Student Resources, Diversity in WSJ/THE Rankings
September 17, 2020
After moving up an unprecedented 130 points in The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) rankings last year, New York Institute of Technology continued its sustained positive momentum and jumped another two spots.
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New York Tech Surges Eight Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Rankings
September 14, 2020
For the tenth consecutive year, New York Institute of Technology ranks among the top 50 universities in the North in the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings announced today, moving up eight spots to No. 34 in the regional rankings this year (following a similar 8-point jump in the 2020 rankings).
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New York Tech Researchers Win National Science Foundation Grants for AI Innovation
August 24, 2020
Two computer science researchers at New York Institute of Technology have received National Science Foundation grants to help advance innovation in artificial intelligence.
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New York Tech to Suspend its NCAA Programs
August 20, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the costs associated with it, New York Institute of Technology will suspend all of its NCAA Division II athletics programs for at least two years.
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New York Tech Submits Long Island Campus Reopening Plan to New York State
July 27, 2020
The reopening plan for the Long Island campus has been submitted to New York State. The proposed plan addresses testing, capacity, disinfection protocols, and other important information.
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New York Tech Celebrates its 59th Commencement
June 22, 2020
New York Tech’s 59th annual commencement enabled graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff to tune in to a stream that included celebratory speeches, the conferral of degrees, and individual school and college ceremonies honoring each graduate and recognizing student awards and honors.
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New York Tech Offers Test-Optional Admissions for Fall 2020 and Spring/Fall 2021 Applicants
May 12, 2020
New York Institute of Technology announced a new test-optional admission policy for undergraduate students applying for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Fall 2021 semesters. The policy offers students the opportunity to showcase their potential for educational success beyond standardized test scores, removing barriers high school seniors and juniors may be facing due to COVID-19 disruptions to traditional education and changes in the SAT and ACT exam offerings.
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Alarming Abusive Head Trauma Revealed in Computational Simulation Impact Study
April 09, 2020
Abusive head trauma (AHT), like that of Shaken Baby Syndrome, is the leading cause of fatal brain injuries in children under two. While children can suffer permanent neurological damage, developmental delay, and disability, the long-term effects of AHT are difficult to diagnose and predict. Now, researchers at New York Institute of Technology have developed computational simulations to help clinicians and caregivers better understand the impact of these injuries.
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Finely Tuned Nervous Systems Allowed Birds and Mammals to Adopt Smoother Strides
January 27, 2020
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology on January 27, authored by a New York Institute of Technology anatomy professor, suggests that neuromuscular adaptations in mammals and birds may have allowed them to become more nimble than reptiles and amphibians.
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New Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities Operations Joins New York Tech
December 10, 2019
Suzanne Musho, AIA, NCARB, has joined New York Tech as vice president for capital planning and facilities operations and chief architect.