On November 18, 51 medical students showcased their research and scholarly work at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine's (NYITCOM) Fall 2022 Student Research Symposium. The event, organized by the NYITCOM chapter of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) under Associate Professor Nathan Thompson, Ph.D., and NYITCOM's Office of Research, took place in Salten Hall on the Long Island Campus. The annual symposium showcased scholarly work from students who participated in NYITCOM's many research-focused programs, including the Academic Medicine Scholar Program, the Summer Research Program, the Osteopathic Medicine, D.O./Medical and Biological Sciences, Ph.D. (D.O./Ph.D.) program, and independent student research. Throughout the day, students and their faculty mentors shared their research projects in the form of verbal presentations and poster presentations. Research topics ranged from community and global health to the toxicity of cancer treatments, concussions, vitamin deficiencies, and a variety of other subjects.

On October 30, senior students from New York Institute of Technology's nursing program participated in a food drive to benefit Long Island Cares. The community service was done in conjunction with the Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island (NACLI), with nursing students donating groceries and money to "adopt a family" for Thanksgiving. In total, the students contributed more than $500.00 on NACLI's behalf and over 25 bags of food.

On October 19, members of New York Institute of Technology's Class of 2024 nursing program received their white coats. The Nursing White Coat Ceremony signifies the transition from classroom learning to clinical learning and represents a formal welcome into the nursing profession. It is held each fall semester of the students' junior year, before beginning their first clinical experience in health facilities. Thirty-one students were coated at this year's event.

New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize the students who serve as executive board members for the university's many clubs and student organizations.

Sixty students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program over the summer, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

As seen in Inside Precision Medicine, NYITCOM students working in the laboratory of cancer biologist Dong Zhang, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical sciences, call for more effective, less toxic cancer treatments. In Zhang's laboratory, the researchers are investigating treatments to target alternative lengthening of telomere (ALT) cancers. While these cancers account for only an estimated 10 to 15 percent of cancer cases, they include some of the deadliest cancers, including glioblastoma, osteosarcoma, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. While many cancer treatments work by targeting telomerase, an enzyme that allows for cancer cell reproduction, ALT cancers lack this enzyme and are, therefore, more challenging to treat. The only current treatment option is chemotherapy, which is known to injure healthy cells and cause unpleasant side effects. Now, the NYITCOM researchers call for a targeted, less toxic form of therapy (ALT inhibitors) and discuss the biomarkers for diagnosing ALT-positive cancers in the clinic. Student authors include Manrose Singh, Danny MacKenzie, Sanket Desai, and Noelle Batista.

New York Tech proudly recognizes the students now competing as members of the university's esports team, the Cybears.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

More than 900 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as spring graduates of the Class of 2022.

New York Tech congratulates the nearly 400 students named to the Dean's List for spring 2022.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates the more than 800 students who were named to the Spring 2022 Presidential Honor List.

More than 150 students have been awarded the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. The scholarship is awarded to first-year students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

New York Tech welcomes its newest first-year and transfer students for the fall 2022 semester.

As part of New York Institute of Technology's 61st annual commencement, its School of Health Professions recognized 54 students from the Class of 2022.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 320 new initiates from 15 universities during May 2022. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Each spring, New York Institute of Technology's School of Health Professions inducts senior students from all health disciplines into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. With the motto "Together We Serve," the national honor society promotes and recognizes students for significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions. This year, nearly 100 School of Health Professions students from New York Tech's Class of 2022 were inducted.

For the 2021-22 academic year, 74 students were inducted into New York Institute of Technology's chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the nation's oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students.

Congratulations to the following students, who have been elected to the Student Government Association (SGA) for 2022-2023 (New York campuses): Zoya Haq - President, New York City Joshua Vereszki - Vice President, New York City Omneia Algende - Chief of Staff, New York City Chelsea Authement - Director of Marketing, New York City Ali Gedawi - Treasurer, New York City Saad Khan - President, Long Island Ahnaf Zaman - Executive Vice President, Long Island Yamini Patel - Secretary, Long Island Sumayyah Muhit - VP, Public Affairs, Long Island Daniel Lin - Treasurer, Long Island The SGA is the official voice of New York Tech's student body. The association advocates on behalf of academic, cultural, and special interests, and is charged with working with the faculty and administration to improve every facet of the student experience. In addition, the SGA oversees the budgeting process for all recognized student organizations and supports a variety of campus-wide events.

A total of 1,330 New York Tech students were named to the Presidential Honor List and Dean's List for fall 2021. To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete 12 or more credit hours without any incomplete grades. Part-time students must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.6 or higher and complete six or more credits without any incomplete grades. To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

Three New York Tech digital art and design students were recognized as winners of a CITYarts design contest.

On March 19, New York Institute of Technology medical and undergraduate students participated in the annual Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. The event gives graduate and undergraduate students from across the world the opportunity to collaborate on innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to a real-world global health problem, or "case." Held virtually, this year's teams were charged with developing strategies to address environmental health disparities faced by indigenous populations. They were given one week to create a 10-minute presentation that addressed these public health challenges. The New York Tech team featured medical students from both of its NYITCOM locations (Long Island, N.Y. and Jonesboro, Ark.), as well as undergraduate students from the university's College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences. The students tackled the challenges of the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia, focusing primarily on the preservation of local language and climate change by addressing freshwater scarcity. Competing alongside prestigious institutions like Yale and Penn State, the New York Tech team went toe-to-toe with 40 teams across 15 countries. Members of the 2022 team included: Izza Arqam, an undergraduate student in the Life Sciences, B.S. program Vincent Carbone, an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program Kaylee Bressler, a medical student at NYITCOM-Long Island Erika Levy, a medical student at NYITCOM-Arkansas Yash Makkapati, a medical student at NYITCOM-Arkansas Gianna Petrillo, a medical student at NYITCOM-Long Island The team was advised by NYITCOM student Anvin Thomas.

Three New York Tech students have been recognized by the New York City Mayor's office for completing over 100 hours of volunteer service during the last year. Now in its second year, the Mayoral Service Recognition Awards program seeks to highlight exceptional volunteer projects in New York City.

New York Tech recognizes the student orator who will deliver congratulatory speeches to fellow members of the Class of 2021 at this year's Hooding ceremony for NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, taking place on May 24.

Sixty-six students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during spring 2020, earning valuable hands-on experience, developing resilience in a real-life work environment, and honing other skills related to their chosen professions.

NYIT recognizes 11 architecture students who recently completed a tour of Italy to research redevelopment of decommissioned power stations. The tour of industrial sites across the country was the culmination of classwork initiated in New York.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes members of public relations firm the Carleton Group, a student-run group who served local nonprofit organizations during fall semester by designing logos, slogans, videos, and even stickers. Clients included the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, General Needs, the Congregational Church of Manhasset, and novelist John J. Dunn (Who Shot the School Board?).

Welcome to eSports, a skyrocketing industry and a new frontier on the collegiate athletics scene, where NYIT is poised to become a major player. eSports viewership is expected to reach 380 million this year, (according to market intelligence firm Newzoo), and by 2020, this segment of the video game industry is expected to generate $1.4 billion in advertising, sponsorships, tickets, merchandising, and media rights. "The world of eSports is such a phenomenon," says Dan Velez, NYIT director of athletics and recreation. "It's become more legitimized now that major TV networks like ABC and ESPN are televising matches." Higher education has also taken notice: More than 80 collegiate eSports teams have launched in the United States, according to the National Association of Collegiate Esports. In January 2017, the CyBears, NYIT's first-ever eSports team, officially launched with eight players; this fall, the CyBears are competing in the East Coast Conference's (ECC) inaugural eSports season. The Fall 2018 roster includes 30 students from NYIT's Long Island and New York City campuses who play the top eSports competitive games including Overwatch, League Of Legends, and Rainbow 6 Siege, among others. "I do consider eSports a sport because there is a lot of mental energy required," says Velez. "You have to learn to adapt to situations and possess a specialized skill set. The eye-hand coordination of an eSports athlete is through the roof." The overall commitment to their game makes eSports athletes similar to their traditional counterparts where focus, discipline, time management, and dedication are paramount. To welcome the CyBears to their ECC eSports debut, NYIT is building a new facility for them to practice and compete on the Long Island campus. NYIT has also launched a Center for eSports Medicine to understand the injuries and physical fitness of cyber-athletes and has introduced a customized bachelor's degree program tailored for students interested in emerging video game careers.