Schools & Colleges
Hadjiargyrou Is ¶®É«µÛ’s First Distinguished Professor
Professor Michael Hadjiargyrou, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences and director of the D.O./Ph.D. program, has been named New York Institute of Technology’s first distinguished professor. This designation recognizes outstanding faculty who have achieved the highest levels of scholarship over the course of their careers.
Student Awarded Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
A fifth ¶®É«µÛ student has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship.
Student Profile: Jonan Manzi
After injuring his knee playing soccer, Jonan Manzi turned to electrical and computer engineering technology. He left his home in Rwanda to attend ¶®É«µÛ, where he’s pursuing his bachelor’s degree and paying it forward as a peer tutor and student ambassador.
NYITCOM Alumni Celebrate Their Unique Stories During Black History Month
On February 17, four NYITCOM graduates returned to their alma mater to participate in a panel discussion about their successes and to offer their unique perspectives on diversity in the medical profession.
Alumni Profile: Peter J. Romano
Throughout a long and successful career running his own architectural firm, Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. ’76) has remained an active member of the ¶®É«µÛ community, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 to ultimately being named chair in June 2021.
NSF Grant Supports Research to Advance Mobile Edge Computing
A National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will support research conducted by Assistant Professor Jerry Cheng, Ph.D., as he takes part in a project to ensure that smart device computing advancements do not outpace experiments in the field.
¶®É«µÛ Physics Faculty Earns NSF Grant to Solve Cosmic Mystery
Assistant Professor of Physics Eve Armstrong, Ph.D., received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research how the universe formed from stardust.
Alumni Profile: Oliver Vasquez
Upon graduating in 2012, Oliver Vasquez (B.S. ’12) was on the move, landing a job with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In just two years, he would start his company, Vasquez Integrators, designing communication networks and security systems to support transportation agencies, including the MTA.
Alumni Profile: Domenick Chieco
Since graduating from ¶®É«µÛ, Domenick Chieco (B.S. ’89) has remained active at his alma mater, serving as chair of the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design for the past 15 years, a role that is close to his heart.
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 ¶®É«µÛ.