MayFest 2024
From April 29 through May 3, students, faculty, and staff celebrated the end of the academic year at MayFest. This year’s festivities were hosted by the Office of Student Life in collaboration with various student organizations.
A long-standing New York Tech tradition, MayFest kicked off with a swag giveaway on the Long Island campus and karaoke night in New York City. The week followed with a bevy of activities, including working on DIY projects while sipping bubble tea in New York City, Taco Tuesday on Long Island, Arcade Day in the 11th-floor auditorium in 16 W. 61st St., Final Roar Senior Toasts at Three Monkeys in New York City and Buffalo Wild Wings on Long Island, carnivals on both campuses, and a fashion show on the New York City campus featuring the styles of up-and-coming designers.
FRIENDS Sets New Fundraising Record
On October 30, the School of Architecture and Design celebrated its 17th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception, raising a record-breaking $556,000 in support of student scholarships, technology upgrades, lectures, study abroad, and new initiatives.
Student Veteran Spotlight: Dru Arana
Dru Arana joined the U.S. Navy to get field experience in construction and civil engineering. After a successful career, he decided to pursue a lateral shift into energy and sustainability engineering, enrolling in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences.
A Bold Prescription for Higher Education
New York Tech’s fifth president Jerry Balentine’s vision for the university focuses on innovation, opportunity, and belonging.
Medicine Rooted in Compassion
Medical student Mereena Jolly views becoming a physician as her calling, and her dedication to service has ignited a deep commitment to put compassion into practice.
Intern Insight: Madalina Cupsa
Bioengineering student Madalina Cupsa began interning at The Mount Sinai Hospital in January and is now approaching one year as a research assistant.
Engineering a Cancer Treatment Game Changer
A groundbreaking project co-led by the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., provides the world’s first functional, drug-testable, 3-D-printed human colon model.