NYITCOM Alumnus to Head Up Catholic Health
Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy (D.O. ’99) has been named chief executive officer and president of Catholic Health.
Race, Medicine, and COVID-19
At the panel discussion “Race, Medicine, and COVID-19,” medical experts addressed healthcare disparities and how to build a more inclusive healthcare environment based on trusted relationships between physicians and patients.
New York Tech Partners with Zscaler to Offer Training in Cybersecurity Services
NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences has partnered with Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, to offer students and alumni the opportunity to receive professional certification in the company’s security services.
Alumnus Appointed First African American Chancellor of New York State Board of Regents
Lester W. Young Jr. (B.S. ’70) was unanimously elected as chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, where he will lead and serve as the presiding officer of the board.
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School of Architecture and Design Faculty and Alumnus Launch Company
School of Architecture and Design Associate Professors Jason Van Nest, M.Arch., and Michael Nolan partner with Michael Ferraro (B.S.A.T. ’16) to found Nullary() Group to address remote work issues and keep architects and contractors collaborating through the pandemic.
Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Phillip Nicolas (B.A. ’96) pursued chiropractic because of the sage advice of one of his New York Tech professors. Now, he is paying it forward by introducing the profession to a new generation of chiropractors.
Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
As vice president of student engagement at Guttman Community College, Charles Pryor II (B.T. ’00, M.P.S. ’05) ensures that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
As the director of graphic design with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Stacy L. Beatty Jr. (B.F.A. ’02) manages the day-to-day needs for the agency and the Office of the Mayor.
Alumni Profile: Olivia Albert
Olivia Albert’s fight with thyroid cancer prompted her to major in biotechnology. At NYIT, she’s gotten the research experience she needs to pursue her dream.
Alumni Profile: Bishara Abdul-Hamid
At his learning center Hexagon-STEM, Bishara Abdul-Hamid (M.S.I.T. ’15) uses an interdisciplinary approach to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Alumni Profile: Lenka Wright
Lenka Wright’s (M.S. ’12) naturally curious nature drew her to broadcast journalism. After a seasoned career on the air, she shifted her focus to local government working in various communications posts, including her most recent role as the first communications officer for the City of Mountain View in California.
School of Architecture and Design Reimagines Annual FRIENDS Reception
On December 3, the FRIENDS OF NYIT School of Architecture and Design gathered for a virtual event, raising $61,000 for the school.