The Achievement Index

Welcome to the School of Management's Achievement Index blog. Email your ideas and questions to us at pchandar@nyit.edu.

Student Profile: Melanie Jelen

Profile | Sep 01, 2021

Master’s candidate Melanie Jelen (B.S. ’20) is the recipient of the 2021 Women Economic Developers of Long Island Madeline Orsini Scholarship. She spoke to The Box about the award and her plans for the future.


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Students First: Fall Academic Plans with the Deans

Feature | Aug 04, 2021

Deans and representatives from New York Tech’s colleges and schools joined the university community for the second discussion of the 2021 Students First: Community Conversations series.


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Alumni Profile: Radhika Mehta-Sharan

Profile | Jul 29, 2021

Radhika Mehta-Sharan (M.B.A. ’02) believes being a true leader is having the ability to lead through times of uncertainty. As a wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch, she guides her clients through economic ups and downs to help them reach financial success.


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New York Tech Launches Risk Management, M.S.

Feature | Jul 26, 2021

The new M.S. in Risk Management will provide the highly trained talent and expertise that companies need to navigate ever-changing business landscapes.


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One Student’s Enduring Commitment to HR

Feature | Jul 20, 2021

Ishita Trikha (M.S. ’20), a recent graduate of the Human Resources Management and Labor Relations, M.S. program, is the recipient of the 2021 New York City Society for Human Resource Management Sherman Award for her dedication and active participation in New York Tech’s student chapter.


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Alumni Profile: Zahera Patel

Profile | Jul 19, 2021

Zahera Patel (M.B.A. ’19) doesn’t see her degree as only a career opportunity but as a way to build confidence. As a human resources manager, she uses what she learned in the classroom to effectively speak to and guide employees, helping them grow in their careers.


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Summer Squeeze: Why Gas Prices Are Going Up

Feature | Jun 30, 2021

Associate Professor Shaya Sheikh, Ph.D., talks to The Box about what is driving the surge in prices, what it means for air travel, and if there is relief in sight.


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New Degrees Prepare Students for In-Demand Fields

Feature | Jun 29, 2021

New York Tech has launched three new exciting degree programs that will prepare students to solve global challenges in engineering, public health, and business.


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Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions

Feature | Jun 25, 2021

As New York Tech prepares for the 2021-2022 academic year, several faculty members were recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university through tenure and promotions.


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Alumni Profile: Mujeebuddin Mohammed

Profile | Jun 21, 2021

After graduating from New York Tech, Mujeebuddin Mohammed (M.B.A. ’19) landed a position with Canadian supermarket chain Loblaw Companies Ltd. as a store administrator and human resources manager.


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