Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Phillip Nicolas (B.A. ’96) pursued chiropractic because of the sage advice of one of his New York Tech professors. Now, he is paying it forward by introducing the profession to a new generation of chiropractors.
NYITCOM-Arkansas Launches New Degree Program
The Masters of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences program’s focus on research improves students’ candidacy for medical school or a career in biomedical science.
Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
As vice president of student engagement at Guttman Community College, Charles Pryor II (B.T. ’00, M.P.S. ’05) ensures that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
NIH Awards Olga Savinova, Ph.D., $1.8 Million Research Grant
Assistant Professor Olga Savinova, Ph.D., received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the understanding of atherosclerosis and deliver a new treatment for heart disease.
NYITCOM Alumnus Returns to the White House
President Joe Biden has appointed NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) alumnus Kevin O’Connor (D.O. ’92) as his new White House physician.
New York Tech Hosts Biotech/Biomedical Webinar Series
Four prominent local biotech companies will virtually visit with the New York Tech community for the Biotech/Biomedical Webinar Series. Leading companies will share information about their research portfolios, industry trends, as well as opportunities for internships and full-time employment for students.
Vaccination is Key to Defeating COVID-19
In an op-ed in Arkansas Business, Associate Professor Brookshield Laurent, D.O., addresses the public uncertainty over the COVID-19 vaccine, why she got vaccinated, and why everyone should.
News Byte: Better Late than Never for Joint M.B.A. Program Graduates
The New York Institute of Technology-JUFE joint M.B.A. Class of 2020 couldn’t have an in-person graduation in May 2020, but most of the graduates were able to get together in Shanghai on December 26 to celebrate their achievements.
Improving the Pace of the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is not proceeding at an effective pace. The federal government must take the lead by setting clear expectations and providing financial support to train and establish a clinical workforce to directly administer the vaccine, writes Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H. in a Business Insider op-ed.
News Byte: Preparing the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Through the “Strengthening the Cisco Cybersecurity Pipeline” project, New York Tech worked with instructors to train 24 high school teachers to help them implement cybersecurity lessons in the classroom while five grad students acted as mentors to the students.
Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
As the director of graphic design with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Stacy L. Beatty Jr. (B.F.A. ’02) manages the day-to-day needs for the agency and the Office of the Mayor.
How Will History Remember This Inauguration?
Joanne Grasso, D.A., adjunct associate professor of social sciences, weighs in on the 2021 inauguration and how history look back on this historic day.