School of Health Professions
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Meet the Class of 2024 Speaker
Health sciences student Zeiad Kawy will speak at New York Tech’s 63rd annual commencement ceremony.
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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.
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Student Profile: Shane Phillips
Aspiring physical therapist Shane Phillips knows his field of study well. So well, in fact, that in fall 2023, he led his Exercise Science Club’s quiz bowl team to victory with a buzzer-beater answer.
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The Results Are In: Big Give 2024
The New York Tech community celebrated in a big way, bringing in $405,322 to help support the student experiences across the university’s campuses.
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Student Profile: Kristen Green
Exercise science major Kristen Green wants to become a physical therapist, a field she entered during her time in the U.S. Army.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month 2024
New York Tech commemorates Women’s History Month with a series of events celebrating women’s achievements.
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Student Profile: Charles Siguenza
Charles Siguenza first came to New York Tech as an employee at the Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center. Now working toward his physical therapy degree, he hopes to honor his late father and help change patients’ lives through his work.
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New York Tech Represents at LICSPA 2023
New York Tech staff made a big showing at LICSPA 2023. Two staff members were recognized and New York Tech helped to organized the event.
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Trends in 2024: Fitness
Alexander Rothstein, M.S., instructor and coordinator for the exercise science program, predicts this year’s fitness trends and shares tips to “shape up” in the new year.