New York Tech Celebrates Its 61st Commencement
New York Institute of Technology graduates, family members, and friends joined faculty, staff, and administration in person on May 22 at the university’s Long Island campus to celebrate its 61st annual commencement.
Karine Jean-Pierre (B.S. ’97) Named White House Press Secretary
President Joe Bident named New York Tech alumna Karine Jean-Pierre (B.S. ’97) as his second press secretary.
Inaugural Awards Ceremony Recognizes NYITCOM Alumni
On May 2, the NYITCOM community gathered for the medical school’s first-ever alumni awards dinner.
Ingenium Awards Celebrate College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Alumni and Industry Partners
On April 27, guests gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow alumni and industry partners at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ first Ingenium Awards ceremony.
Alumni Profile: Selena Washington
As an undergraduate and graduate student, Selena Washington (B.S. ’04, D.P.T. ’06) learned how to multitask and work as team players, skills that have served her well as director of physical therapy at Physical Therapy of Harlem.
Pixar Co-founder to Receive Honorary Degree at 2022 Commencement
Alvy Ray Smith, Ph.D., a pioneer in computer animation and original member of New York Tech’s Computer Graphics Lab, will receive a Doctor of Science and speak at the university’s 61st graduation ceremony.
Alumni Profile: Steve Carbone
As chief digital officer for MediaCom Worldwide, Steve Carbone (B.F.A. ’90) leads the agency’s partnerships with tech giants Google and Amazon.
Big Give Gets Bigger in 2022
On March 30 through 31 donations to the fourth annual Big Give brought in 927 gifts from 868 donors, totaling $355,076—exceeding last year’s total by nearly $15,000.
Alumni Profile: Clifford Virgin III
As senior vice president at RBC Wealth Management, Clifford Virgin III (B.S. ’81) helps his clients reach their financial goals. He also advises the next generation, visiting schools to teach students about financial literacy.
Alumni Profile: Nancy Byatt
Through her company, Lifeline 4 Families, Nancy Byatt (D.O. ’03, M.B.A. ’03) is working on destigmatizing maternal mental health and helping mothers get the aid they need during and after their pregnancies.
Alumni Profile: Tom Lanzilotta
Visits to wooded land in Pennsylvania helped Tom Lanzilotta (M.S. ’10) realize the importance of conserving the planet’s resources, putting him on a path to a career in energy management.
Alumni Profile: Thomas Kershaw
From helping him launch a successful career to meeting and marrying his college sweetheart, Thomas Kershaw (B.S. ’71) looks back fondly on his time at New York Tech.