School of Architecture & Design
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A Leader in Architecture
Deboarh Verderame (B.Arch. ’83) is a proven leader in architecture, owning her own firm and having been recognized for her LEED-qualified projects.
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Every Voice Is Special Because It Is Different
Professor of Architecture Giovanni Santamaria, Ph.D., talks about how far society has come and how much more needs to be done for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Highlighting Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2024-2025
As New York Tech prepares for the 2024-2025 academic year, several faculty are recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.
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News Byte: Re-envisioning Gaudí’s New York City Skyscraper
A futuristic installation led by the School of Architecture and Design’s Pablo Lorenzo-Eiroa, Ph.D., M.Arch II, and his students were featured in New York City’s Art in the Parks exhibition.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 63rd commencement.
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Future Architects Witness Historic Restoration
NYIT de Seversky Mansion is undergoing several phases of repair to preserve its historic architecture and two School of Architecture and Design classes received a front-row seat.
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Alumni Contributing Expertise to BRIIC Construction
School of Architecture and Design and College of Engineering and Computing Sciences alumni are among those developing a major new construction project on the Long Island campus.
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Faculty Profile: Athina Papadopoulou
Assistant Professor Athina Papadopoulou, Ph.D., believes smart clothes are in our future and may have a significant impact on our daily style as well as improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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21st Annual SOURCE Showcases Student Research
New York Tech’s annual celebration of student research and scholarly work, SOURCE, convened for its 21st year in April in New York City.
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Spotlight on Financial Aid Awareness Month
Changes to the FAFSA form intended to make it easier to complete have had the opposite effect. New York Tech’s Marcelle Hicks and Tricia Bowman explain the challenges and what members of the university community can do.