Alumni

Research Projects Secure Competitive Federal Funding
Professors from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences received research grants from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

New York Tech Elects Three New Trustees
New York Institute of Technology has elected three new trustees to the university’s governing board.

OMM Lab Rededication Ceremony Honors NYITCOM Founder
On December 6, NYITCOM celebrated the grand reopening and rededication of the NYITCOM Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab, honoring the legacy of Stanley Schiowitz, D.O., founder, chairman, and dean of NYITCOM.

A Passion for Architecture
Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at New York Tech and now owns her own firm.

Sixteen Years of FRIENDS
More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered for the Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception to honor three alumni who have made significant impacts in architecture, design, and construction, and celebrate the achievements of faculty and students.

New Books Authored by Faculty and Alumni
Six New York Tech faculty and alumni have recently published new works chronicling their unique insights, expertise, and experiences.

More Than a Medical School
NYITCOM-Arkansas is delivering on its mission to increase the number of physicians and reduce healthcare inequity in the Delta region.

An Alumnus Gives Back to His Alma Mater
Oneil Gayle (B.S. ’01) credits New York Tech with preparing him for success in the corporate world. Now, he’s paying it forward by providing New York Tech students with job opportunities to help propel their careers.

New York Tech President to Step Down in 2025
Effective June 30, 2025, President Henry C. Foley, Ph.D., will step down. Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O., has been appointed president of the university.

Living His Dream
Tyler King (D.O. ’20) says he’s living the dream working as a family physician and serving as a city council member in Laredo, Texas.