Schools & Colleges
![New York Tech alumni John and Roxanna Kariyannis](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/news-john-roxana-kariyannis-feature-1.jpg)
A Match Made in Architecture
John and Roxanna Kariyannis have been a remarkable duo ever since their days at New York Tech. It has only gotten better in the 18 years they have been married and raising their son and niece.
![New York Tech alumnus Jasdeep Gulati](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/news-alumni-profile-jasdeep-gulati-feature.jpg)
An Alumnus’ Commitment to the Environment
Energy management graduate Jasdeep Gulati (M.S. ’22) is highly invested in educating people about environmental and climate sustainability.
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Studying Climate Change One Degree at a Time
Junhua Qu (M.S. ’24) began her collegiate journey in Beijing. But, her interest in climate change took her to New York Tech’s Vancouver campus to study energy management.
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Architecture Program Awarded for DEI Efforts
New York Tech’s Bachelor of Architecture degree program received Insight Into Diversity magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.
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An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care
Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), dedicates his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need.
![Jaishankar Ganesh, Ph.D.](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/new-som-dean-featured.jpg)
School of Management Welcomes New Dean
On July 1, Jaishankar Ganesh, Ph.D., joined New York Tech as dean of the School of Management.
![Rob Brown Jr. (B.S. ’02)](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/rob-brown-jr-featured.jpg)
You Gotta Have Heart
After seeing the massive loss of life on 9/11, Rob Brown Jr. (B.S. ’02), who retired as a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department in 2021, wanted to focus on the health of first responders.
![New York Tech student Alex Menachery sitting on a bench](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/news-student-profile-alex-menachery-feature.jpg)
Finding His Place
Alex Menachery once hated the idea of studying medicine. Now, he is pursuing a B.S./D.O. in life sciences/osteopathic medicine and serving as president of the Long Island Student Government Association.
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Growing Long Island’s Tech Workforce
Alongside major partner Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York Tech is educating leaders for this booming technology corridor.
![Caroline Varlotta (Right) and Gerard “Rusty” Varlotta (Left)](https://www.nyit.edu/wp-content/uploads/alumni-father-daughter-featured.jpg)
Alumni Father and Daughter Share a Passion for Medicine
Caroline Varlotta (D.O. ’20) didn’t intend to follow her father’s footsteps into a medical career. But that’s where she landed, and Gerard Varlotta (D.O. ’83) couldn’t be happier.