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You Gotta Have Heart

Feature | Jul 15, 2024

After seeing the massive loss of life during the 9/11 attacks, Rob Brown Jr. (B.S. ’02), who retired as a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department in 2021, wanted to focus on the health of first responders. The decision inspired him to establish the New York Firefighters Heart and Lung Institute.


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You Can Go Home Again

Feature | Jun 12, 2023

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.


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New York Tech Celebrates the Class of 2023

Feature | May 21, 2023

On May 21, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 62nd annual commencement and welcomed its newest alumni.


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Autism Acceptance Month: Promoting Inclusivity

Feature | Apr 11, 2023

April is Autism Acceptance Month, promoting inclusivity and positivity toward those with autism spectrum disorder. Here we highlight a few members of the New York Tech community who are working to enhance understanding, therapies, and life experiences for those with autism.


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Annual Big Give Breaks Record

Feature | Mar 14, 2023

This year marks the Big Give’s fifth anniversary. And the New York Tech community celebrated in a big way, bringing in $415,915 from 939 donors.


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Alumni Profile: John Karaptis

Profile | Dec 01, 2022

Inspired by his grandfather, John Karaptis (B.S. ’03) pursued a career in medicine. Since graduating with a degree in physician assistant studies, he is now the director of surgical services and digestive disease at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.


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News Byte: Future Nurses Receive White Coats

Feature | Nov 02, 2022

Students in the nursing program’s Class of 2024 received their white coats during a ceremony on October 19.


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Alumni Profile: Jairo Abreu

Profile | Aug 04, 2022

When a Latina mother brought her child to see Jairo Abreu (B.S. ’06, D.P.T. ’08), she told her child, “That can be you in the future.” It’s moments like these that continue to inspire Abreu in his role as supervisor at NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation, which serves an underserved community in New York City.


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Your Fitness Class May Boost Thinking Skills

Feature | Jul 25, 2022

A study by New York Tech researchers analyzes whether instructor-led vs. self-paced exercise offers greater “brain-boosting” benefits.


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Alumni Profile: Samantha Snukis

Profile | Jul 13, 2022

Like a true athlete, Samantha Snukis (M.S. ’14) pushes herself to the limit, saying, “You have to keep learning new skills and always say ‘yes’ to something new. Just do it because you can always learn from it and keep that experience in your back pocket.”


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