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Student Aid Advocacy Day: Amplifying Voices for Educational Equity
In February, college students converged to advocate for prioritized educational funding in the forthcoming New York State budget.
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Study ‘Zooms’ in on Video Call Engagement
A study by psychology expert Melissa Huey, Ph.D., reveals which Zoom features improve focus—and which may not.
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Brian Harper Celebrated as Black Trailblazer
Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H., vice president for equity and inclusion and chief medical officer, was one of three Black trailblazers celebrated on FOX 5 programming for Black History Month.
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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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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Explained
Bernadette Riley, D.O., director of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Treatment Center, explains actress Selma Blair’s diagnosis.
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Building Support for Academic Success
Through a variety of student-first initiatives, New York Tech is building support and removing barriers for students striving to achieve their greatest potential.
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February is American Heart Month
In recognition of American Heart Month, New York Tech News looks back at recent highlights of NYITCOM’s esteemed cardiovascular research and awards.
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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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Staff Profile: Jane Polizzi
As assistant dean of administration and operations in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Jane Polizzi, M.B.A., works behind the scenes to further the transformative power of higher education.
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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.