Student Profile: Antonio Patterson
While on a medical mission trip to Haiti, Antonio Patterson, then an ordained minister, circled back to a dream that began to take shape when he was a high school student. Now 50 years old, Patterson is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at NYITCOM-Arkansas.
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.
Alumni Profile: Farrah Désir
Farrah Desir (B.S. ’99) never intended to work in construction. But after taking on a project manager role at JR Construction in New York City, she never looked back. Today, she is the founder of construction management company Creative Form Development.
Black History Month: Learning From the Past While Securing a Just Future
In honor of Black History Month, Assistant Professor of School Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., writes about why the month-long celebration is still relevant in present-day America.
Celebrate Black History Month 2023
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events highlighting important and timely topics, including a discussion on creating spaces that acknowledge and incorporate the achievements and contributions of Black figures.
Faculty Profile: Brookshield Laurent
Chairperson of Clinical Medicine Brookshield Laurent, D.O., is on a mission to increase the physician workforce in the Mississippi Delta region and improve healthcare for the underserved.
Student Profile: Rasheed Martin
Aspiring engineer and president of the Black Student Union Rasheed Martin wants to change the underrepresentation of the Black community in engineering. “As president, I will be implementing new standards that will help put our community in the best position to be successful socially, educationally, and professionally.”
Juneteenth: Moving Forward, With an Eye on the Past
As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, Evette Allen Moore, Ph.D., assistant dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflects on the history of the holiday and its significance.
Alumni Profile: Ramon Ray
The importance of having fun is a recurring theme in Ramon Ray’s (B.S. ’07) life and work. And it has paid off. He has launched four businesses and credits his education at New York Tech for helping him flourish in his professional life.
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.
NYITCOM Alumni Celebrate Their Unique Stories During Black History Month
On February 17, four NYITCOM graduates returned to their alma mater to participate in a panel discussion about their successes and to offer their unique perspectives on diversity in the medical profession.
A Student Reflects on Black History Month
In a first-person narrative for The Box, architecture student Sidpasamde Tiendrebeogo reflects on the importance and significance of Black History Month.