MayFest 2024
From April 29 through May 3, students, faculty, and staff celebrated the end of the academic year at MayFest. This year’s festivities were hosted by the Office of Student Life in collaboration with various student organizations.
A long-standing New York Tech tradition, MayFest kicked off with a swag giveaway on the Long Island campus and karaoke night in New York City. The week followed with a bevy of activities, including working on DIY projects while sipping bubble tea in New York City, Taco Tuesday on Long Island, Arcade Day in the 11th-floor auditorium in 16 W. 61st St., Final Roar Senior Toasts at Three Monkeys in New York City and Buffalo Wild Wings on Long Island, carnivals on both campuses, and a fashion show on the New York City campus featuring the styles of up-and-coming designers.
Healthcare Providers Feel Unprepared to Counsel Patients on Medical Marijuana
New research from the College of Osteopathic Medicine finds that most United States healthcare professionals believe they lack the necessary training to discuss medical cannabis with their patients.
School of Architecture and Design Student and Faculty Work Displayed at NYCxDESIGN
The School of Architecture and Design returned to the NYCxDESIGN Festival with its Future by Design series.
Feeling Like Herself Again
For Disability Pride Month, Director of HEOP Rachel Morrison, M.S.Ed. (M.S. ’15), talks about the moment she realized she had become disabled, how she struggled to embrace her identity as a person with multiple disabilities, and how ultimately identifying with that title helped her feel like herself again.
Medical Student Recognized for Cardiovascular Research
NYITCOM student Jac Lun Lin will investigate how reduced levels of testosterone put men at a higher risk for developing vascular metabolic complications.
$1 Million Grant Supports the Institute for Design Research and Innovation at the School of Architecture and Design
The three-year IDC Foundation grant supports the establishment of the IDC Institute for Design Research and Innovation, creating an integrated ecosystem of the school’s facilities, labs, and centers on the Long Island and New York City campuses.
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
Sports medicine physician Hallie Zwibel, D.O., shares tips to stay hydrated during summer exercise.