Features
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A Novel Takes to the Skies
In her debut fiction novel, NYITCOM-Arkansas’ Mitzi Scotten, M.D., tells a powerful story of mythic Hawaiian creatures and one boy’s journey to find his true purpose.
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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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Celebrate Black History Month 2024
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.
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Research: OMT May Help Treat Migraines
A National Institutes of Health-funded study by NYITCOM-Arkansas’ Jennifer Xie, Ph.D., suggests osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to assist migraine patients.
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New York Tech Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Extending a designation first awarded in 2016, New York Tech is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education through the academic year 2028.
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Trends in 2024: Personal Finance
Wenyao Hu, Ph.D., CFA, assistant professor at the School of Management, shares his finance predictions for 2024.
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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.
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Program Transforms the International Student Experience
In fall 2023, the Office of Career Success and Experiential Education piloted a program designed to transform the first-year experience for students with an F-1 Visa enrolled on the New York campuses.
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Faculty Secures AHA Grant
Vishwa Rajagopalan, Ph.D., associate professor at NYITCOM-Arkansas, secured a two-year grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to study cardiovascular dysfunction.
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Military Matches 2024
Ten future physicians from NYITCOM’s Class of 2024 have matched into U.S. military residencies.