Cutting Federal Funding for Basic Research Hurts the Economy
In an op-ed in The Hill, Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O., explains cuts to funding do not reduce debt but contribute to it by diminishing new knowledge that drives economic growth.
Bridging Military Service and Higher Ed
Joel Acevedo has joined New York Tech as associate director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. With seven years of service in the Army National Guard, he is in a unique position to help bridge the gap between military service and academia.
New York Tech's Amy Bravo Honored for Her Commitment to STEM
Senior Director of Career Success and Experiential Education Amy Bravo, M.A., received the Education Leadership Award at the National Urban Technology Center’s 28th annual Urban Tech Gala.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sharing in the Beauty of Diversity
Director of Student Engagement and Development Jeunelle Sanabria sat down with New York Tech News to talk about National Hispanic Heritage Month, its meaning to her, and what this year’s theme means to the younger generation.
Keeping Tech Safe
New York Tech has launched Tech Safe, a new custom-branded security app. The user-friendly app is a direct channel to Campus Security and enhances the university’s community and safety response to incidents and emergencies.
“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.
Convocation 2023: Celebrating the Start of the New Academic Year
On August 31, faculty and staff celebrated the start of the 2023-2024 academic year at the university’s annual faculty and staff convocation—as well as the presentation of the Presidential Excellence Awards.
Meet Jared Littman, Vice Provost for Research
In this newly created position, Jared E. Littman, Ph.D., will help the university reach a high level of research activity and achieve R2 status and foster a culture where faculty, administration, and students are involved in the process.
Staff Profile: Alexis Perez
Research Associate Alexis Perez has gained invaluable teaching experience in the lab—skills she plans to take with her when she transitions from researcher to teacher.
Staff Profile: Tadiyos Gebre
Director of Academic Success and Enrichment Tadiyos Gebre oversees his department’s student success programs, including the Learning Center, which received an International Tutor Training Program Certification.
Staff Profile: Dost Khalique
NYITCOM Director of Academic Technology Dost Khalique oversees both the Academic Technologies Group and the Media Services Group at New York Tech, innovative teams at the forefront of technological advancements in education and research.
Juneteenth: Justice is Often Delayed
Melissa Pond, J.D., equity officer and Title IX coordinator, reflects on the importance of Juneteenth.