Dangerous Books. Who Decides? And Should They?
In his course Dangerous Books, Professor Michael Schiavi, Ph.D., tackles book banning. Students will learn why books are censored and be asked to think about the assumptions that have caused them, as well as the effects these books might have if readers are permitted to discover them.
Enhancing Delivery of Student Services
Committed efforts to enhance the overall student experience at New York Tech are underway throughout virtually every corner of the university; here are highlights of a few specific initiatives.
Student Profile: Nke Adwowa Opoku
Named a Future Face by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Nke Adwowa Opoku wants nothing more than to leave a mark in the industry. After she graduates in 2024, one of her goals is to improve the infrastructure in her home country, Ghana.
New York Tech-Vancouver Celebrates Its 23rd Commencement
On October 14, family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate New York Tech-Vancouver’s Class of 2023.
Introducing the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation
On October 12, NYITCOM held an official grand opening for the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation and honored esteemed alumnus and New York Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Daniel Ferrara (D.O. ’86).
Guiliano Global Fellows: Studying Grip Strength in Mongolia
Under the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program, College of Osteopathic Medicine students Melody Young and Noah Chernik traveled to Mongolia where they taught middle school students about biomechanics.
Student Profile: Kishore Saravana
Kishore Saravana always dreamed of studying for an M.B.A. in America. He achieved that goal and is on to his next one after filing for a German patent for a robotics project.
News Byte: President Foley Again Named as Top Power Player in Education
New York Tech President Hank Foley, Ph.D., was named as one of 2023’s Power Players in Education by PoliticsNY.
New York Tech Receives Award to Help Improve Student Experiences and Outcomes
New York Tech has been awarded a $2.25 million U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program award, a highly competitive grant to help eligible institutions expand capacity to serve low-income students.
Alumni Profile: John Sorrenti
The road wasn’t always easy for John Sorrenti (B.Arch. ’72, M.B.A. ’78), founder and president of JRS Architect, P.C., but his perseverance paid off. In business for 37 years, his firm boasts two locations and works on projects focused on financial services, healthcare, higher education, corporate, retail, and hospitality.
NYITCOM Researchers on the Scent
Research led by NYITCOM’s Gonzalo Otazu, Ph.D., continues to bring scientists closer to understanding how the sense of smell is impacted in individuals with autism.
Faculty Forum: Top Three Skills a Cybersecurity Professional Should Have
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Michael Nizich, Ph.D., director of the ETIC, adjunct associate professor of computer science, and author of a new book, shares insight on the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities that those looking to become cybersecurity professionals should have in 2024.