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This blog features news, events, student work and activities, faculty research, and more from NYIT’s School of Health Professions. Contact mhaar@nyit.edu for more information.
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Third Quarter in Review
Feature | Oct 12, 2021
A roundup of research grants and awards obtained by New York Tech faculty that support original and innovative research to provide a student experience that inspire critically creative thinking through fundamental or applied experiences.
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New Club Shares Students’ Love for Exercise
Feature | Sep 28, 2021
Exercise science students Christina Yialias and Carolyn Trivigno started the Exercise Science Club to help students gain a better understanding of their field and enhance their coursework.
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Study: Gamers “Stand” to Benefit from Walking Breaks
Feature | Aug 12, 2021
Researchers from New York Tech’s Center for Esports Medicine have published a study in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine that evaluates if walking breaks can benefit gamers’ reaction time and executive function.
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Alumni Profile: Jiawen (Mani) Huang
Profile | Aug 05, 2021
When Jiawen (Mani) Huang (M.S. ’20) graduated from the physician assistant studies program, she had already been offered a position at New York-Presbyterian—Queens Emergency Department. By the fall of 2020, she was thrust into emergency patient care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about her journey.
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Student Profile: Ilaha Jalilova
Profile | Aug 04, 2021
Ilaha Jalilova’s inspiring video about New York Tech earned her a $5,000 scholarship from HelloCampus.
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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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News Byte: New York Tech Healthcare Leaders Recognized
Feature | Jul 06, 2021
Four healthcare leaders from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions were honored during Schneps Media’s Healthcare Heroes event.
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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: Djimmetry Jean-Louis
Profile | Jun 04, 2021
For Djimmetry Jean-Louis (B.S. ’15), nursing allows him to be an advocate for patients who are vulnerable.
New York Tech Celebrates Its 60th Commencement
Feature | May 24, 2021
On Sunday, May 23, New York Tech’s 60th annual commencement was celebrated virtually, with medical school hooding being held on May 24 and 27 for NYITCOM campuses in Long Island and Jonesboro, Ark., respectively.
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