A Sweet Marketing Strategy
Sweethearts conversation hearts are an iconic Valentine’s Day candy, but with 16 new sayings, they look different this year. School of Management Interim Dean Deborah Y. Cohn, Ph.D., explains what’s behind this marketing strategy.
Alumni Profile: Ning Wang
After attending an event celebrating New York Tech’s 20 years in China, Ning Wang (M.B.A. ’21) decided that the Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (JUFE) M.B.A. program in Shanghai was the right program to advance her education.
Cohn Honored Among Long Island’s Top 50 Women in Business
Deborah Y. Cohn, interim dean of the School of Management, was honored as one of the Top 50 Women in Business by Long Island Business News. The award recognizes Long Island’s top women professionals for their mentoring, business acumen, and community involvement.
Alumni Profile: Andy Zhang
Andy Zhang (M.B.A.’ 20) hopes to create a new platform for shopping by bringing documentary films and e-commerce together.
Student Profile: Larabe Imran
Larabe Imran is gaining first-hand experience through her on-campus jobs and involvement with the Student Government Association, which she says will help prepare her for life after graduation.
Alumni Profile: Russell Makofsky
After receiving his M.B.A. from New York Tech, avid chess player Russell Makofsky (M.B.A. ’09) combined his chess skills and business training to create his dream job: teaching the game to young students.
Student Profile: Melanie Jelen
Master’s candidate Melanie Jelen (B.S. ’20) is the recipient of the 2021 Women Economic Developers of Long Island Madeline Orsini Scholarship. She spoke to The Box about the award and her plans for the future.
Students First: Fall Academic Plans with the Deans
Deans and representatives from New York Tech’s colleges and schools joined the university community for the second discussion of the 2021 Students First: Community Conversations series.
Alumni Profile: Radhika Mehta-Sharan
Radhika Mehta-Sharan (M.B.A. ’02) believes being a true leader is having the ability to lead through times of uncertainty. As a wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch, she guides her clients through economic ups and downs to help them reach financial success.
New York Tech Launches Risk Management, M.S.
The new M.S. in Risk Management will provide the highly trained talent and expertise that companies need to navigate ever-changing business landscapes.
One Student’s Enduring Commitment to HR
Ishita Trikha (M.S. ’20), a recent graduate of the Human Resources Management and Labor Relations, M.S. program, is the recipient of the 2021 New York City Society for Human Resource Management Sherman Award for her dedication and active participation in New York Tech’s student chapter.
Alumni Profile: Zahera Patel
Zahera Patel (M.B.A. ’19) doesn’t see her degree as only a career opportunity but as a way to build confidence. As a human resources manager, she uses what she learned in the classroom to effectively speak to and guide employees, helping them grow in their careers.