NYITCOM and Health Professions Students Present Research
Students representing the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions presented their scholarly research at the Greater New York Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2023 Annual Fall Meeting, with several securing first-place wins.
Putting Knowledge and Skill Into Action
Faculty and students from schools and colleges across the university come together to address the challenges of people living with Parkinson's disease and autism spectrum disorder, allowing students to grow beyond their traditional career paths.
“Fall”-ing into a Healthy Lunch Routine
As students, faculty, and staff return to campus, nutrition expert Mindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, shares simple tips and tricks for packing healthy lunches.
Op-ed: Autism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change.
A Fortune op-ed by the School of Health Professions’ Alex Lopez, J.D., OT/L, advocates that K-12 schools be required to have occupational therapists or other autism specialists on staff to support students and provide proper intervention.
School of Health Professions Awarded State Grant to Train Diverse New Yorkers for Healthcare Jobs
New York Tech will use a $250,000 grant from the New York State Department of Labor and the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council to train individuals to become healthcare workers prepared to answer Long Island’s need for physical therapy aides, personal trainers, healthcare workers with Spanish language skills, and more.
Welcome, New Faculty!
As part of the activities to begin the new academic year, New York Tech welcomed new (and recently hired) faculty at a reception held on the Long Island campus.
Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2023-2024
As New York Tech prepares for the 2023-2024 academic year, several faculty members were recognized through tenure and promotions.
Wisser Building is Renamed
At a dedication ceremony on June 20, the Wisser building on the Long Island campus was officially renamed the Peter and Barbara Ferentinos Health Science Building, honoring the building’s namesakes for their continued support of New York Tech.
You Can Go Home Again
After graduating with a degree in Communication Arts in 1983, Suzanne Brook (B.F.A. ’83, M.S. ’03) found success in television at networks like Starz and American Movie Classics. Twenty years later, wanting to explore a career in medicine, she returned to her alma mater to pursue a second degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
New York Tech Celebrates the Class of 2023
On May 21, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 62nd annual commencement and welcomed its newest alumni.
Adaptive Fashions Take Center Stage
New York Tech’s Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center hosted its first adaptive fashion show, featuring garments designed for those with physical limitations.
Health Professions Students Present Their Work at Aletheia
The School of Health Professions hosted its annual Aletheia Research Symposium, where students presented their scholarly research and defended their capstone projects.