Student Profile: Rachael Simmons
A mother of four and approaching 40, Rachael Simmons is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Student Profile: Mohmmad Ishtiaq
Mohmmad Ishtiaq hopes to one day open a video game development studio. At New York Tech, he’s getting a head start learning the latest technologies and participating in real-world projects.
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Student Profile: Hira Ghani
Initially studying psychology as an undergraduate student, Hira Ghani was inspired to switch to osteopathic medicine, following in the footsteps of her uncle, NYITCOM alumnus Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry (D.O. ’91).
D.P.T. Students Receive White Coats in First-Ever Ceremony
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program received their white coats, generously donated by alumni, at the program’s first White Coat Ceremony on February 17.
Student Profile: Yuanyuan (Maxine) Liu
On a visit to New York City, Yuanyuan (Maxine) Liu stopped into New York Tech to learn about taking computer classes. She was interested in what she learned that she decided to enroll in the master’s in cybersecurity program on the Vancouver campus.
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Improved Student Experience is Central to the HUB
The new Student Service HUB (Your Home for University Business) launched February 14, providing an improved, streamlined digital experience for students to conduct day-to-day tasks such as viewing class schedules, checking grades, registering for classes, confirming financial aid, and paying bills.
A Student Reflects on Black History Month
In a first-person narrative for The Box, architecture student Sidpasamde Tiendrebeogo reflects on the importance and significance of Black History Month.
Student Profile: Daniel Wright
Daniel Wright followed several career paths before a life-changing experience inspired him to pursue medicine. A graduate of NYITCOM-Arkansas’s Master’s in Biomedical Sciences program, the 52-year-old is now studying to be a physician and plans to practice in the underserved region of the Mississippi Delta.
New York Tech Awards Mini-Research Grants to High School Students for Fifth Straight Year
Underscoring its commitment to undergraduate research and to building a pipeline for students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, New York Institute of Technology has awarded 30 research projects from 20 high schools with New York Tech Mini-Research Grant Awards.
Student Profile: Nic Luna
Nic Luna hopes to become a visual effects artist, working in both film and television. They’re well on their way, having worked on short films and 3-D animations. Now, they’re documenting their classmates building prototypes for NASA.
Report: New York Tech Outcompetes All Long Island Universities for ROI Among Low-Income Students
In a January 24, 2022, report issued by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, New York Institute of Technology ranked among the top 2 percent of U.S. colleges for return on investment (ROI) for low-income students.
Student Profile: Lincoln Dover
Lincoln Dover may be skilled in robotics, but he also enjoys creative writing and poetry. As a mechanical engineering student, he hopes to gain experience working in the renewable energy field.