Alumni Profile: Nicolás Vizcaíno
A self-proclaimed “energy geek,” Nicolás Vizcaíno (M.S. ’19) is on a mission to better the environment, and his New York Tech degree has given him the foundation he needs to pursue his passion.
Alumni Profile: John Karaptis
Inspired by his grandfather, John Karaptis (B.S. ’03) pursued a career in medicine. Since graduating with a degree in physician assistant studies, he is now the director of surgical services and digestive disease at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Partners in Business and Life
When Kerri Davidson Haack (B.S. ’00) and Michael Haack (B.Arch. ’01) met as undergraduates at New York Tech, they embarked on a journey that would take them from building their careers and starting a family to business partners.
Alum Recounts Rescue Mission in Afghanistan in New Book
In Saving Aziz, Chad Robichaux (M.B.A. ’07) details the rescue missions that evacuated his long-time friend and interpreter, Aziz, and more than 17,000 Afghans and allies as the United States military withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021.
Architecture Alumni and Industry Leaders Honored at Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception
More than 200 attendees returned to the iconic Frank Gehry-designed IAC HQ Building in New York City for the first time since 2019, raising more than $150,000 in support of student scholarships, new initiatives, capital improvement, travel, and lectures.
News Byte: Future Nurses Receive White Coats
Students in the nursing program’s Class of 2024 received their white coats during a ceremony on October 19.
New York Tech-Vancouver’s 13th Commencement Ceremony
On September 23, nearly 300 graduates received their degrees at the Vancouver campus’ commencement ceremony.
Alumni Profile: Selin Park
For Selin Park (B.S. ’20), taking a wrong turn helped her find her true calling: to become a nurse.
Tom Scerbo (B.Arch. ’98) Named Chair of FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design
Tom Scerbo (B.Arch. ’98) has been appointed chairperson of the executive committee for the FRIENDS of NYIT School of Architecture and Design, succeeding founding Chair Domenick Chieco (B.S.A.T. ’89)
Alumni Profile: Daniel Bocanegra
When Daniel Bocanegra (M.B.A. ’20) decided to get his M.B.A., New York Tech’s Vancouver campus was the perfect choice. “Numerical subjects are great for building a problem-solving mindset, but the other approaches taught at New York Tech—like learning how to adapt to different work styles and cultures—are essential in Canada.”
Alumni Profile: Jairo Abreu
When a Latina mother brought her child to see Jairo Abreu (B.S. ’06, D.P.T. ’08), she told her child, “That can be you in the future.” It’s moments like these that continue to inspire Abreu in his role as supervisor at NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation, which serves an underserved community in New York City.
Alumni Profile: Nicole Maguire
As program director for emergency medicine residency at Community Medical Center at RWJBarnabas Health, Nicole Magure (D.O. ’03) is passing on the wealth of knowledge she gained as an NYITCOM student.