New York Institute of Technology

On December 17, nursing students from the fall Class of 2025 were welcomed into the profession with a pinning ceremony. Nursing school pinning ceremonies are a rite of passage celebrating the completion of students' training as they graduate and go on to pursue careers as RNs.

Thirteen student entrepreneurs pitched their startup companies at the third NESTS FlyOff on December 12. The FlyOff is the final assessment for students enrolled in the class, NESTS: Necessary Eleven Steps to Tech Startup. Introduced in fall 2024, the experiential learning course combines lectures, case studies, guest speakers, mentorship, and project-based education so young entrepreneurs may learn to navigate the complexities of launching and managing a startup. At the end of the semester, students must present their startups to a panel of judges from across Long Island's tech industry.

On October 30, four New York Institute of Technology students received scholarships from the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design, which hosted its 17th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception at Guastavino's in New York City. Each year, the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design awards scholarships to well-rounded, hard-working students who excel in their area of study. This year's recipients included: -Latoya Deleon, fourth-year interior design student -Jack Bogdan, fourth-year architectural technology student -Deborah Seyilnen Parradang, fifth-year architecture student -Katrina Deicmane, fifth-year architecture student (FRIENDS Edward J. Fulford Scholarship)

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

On October 22, New York Institute of Technology nursing students in their junior year received white coats. The Nursing White Coat Ceremony signifies the transition from classroom learning to clinical training. It is held each fall semester of the students' junior year, before beginning their first clinical experience in health facilities.

New York Institute of Technology proudly recognizes its Peer Success Guides (PSGs) for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program pairs first-year undergraduate students with a sophomore, junior, or senior student, who provides them with both social and academic support during their first year, helping to direct them to the many services and resources available at New York Tech. Having walked in the shoes of a first-year student, PSGs can relate to the transition and challenges that these students may face. As such, they help to share valuable insight about the exciting successes they achieved and the tough lessons they learned along the way.

New York Tech proudly congratulates the spring graduates of the Class of 2025.

In June, a group of students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) traveled to Ghana with the medical school's Center for Global Health. Under the supervision of NYITCOM faculty and local healthcare providers, the medical students spent two weeks gaining invaluable clinical experience that allowed them to hone their physical exam skills and observe how medical care is provided in resource-limited environments. At local healthcare facilities, NYITCOM students shadowed practicing clinicians, assisting in activities like collecting patient histories and educating patients about medication. NYITCOM's Center for Global Health is dedicated to developing healthcare professionals who are empathetic leaders and change agents, ready to tackle the global burden of disease and health disparities at home and abroad.

Nearly 70 students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during summer 2025, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

New York Tech's student orientation leaders are welcoming new students ahead of the fall semester with in-person orientation events throughout the summer on the Long Island and New York City campuses. Additionally, required online courses will help to introduce new undergraduate and graduate students to all things New York Tech. Orientation leaders facilitate discussions about life as a New York Tech student, including campus resources and academic, experiential, and other services to help new students succeed in their college career.

New York Tech congratulates the students named to the Dean's Honor List for spring 2025.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates the students who were named to the Presidential Honor List for the spring 2025 semester.

New York Tech recognized 89 students for outstanding participation in student employment during the 2024-2025 academic year. Students dedicated more than 320 hours to experiential learning opportunities, extending across both on- and off-campus roles. Through their efforts, these student employees advanced skill development, supported institutional priorities, and demonstrated a high level of career readiness, exemplifying the value of student employment as a meaningful pathway to professional growth and real-world experience.

More than 220 students have been awarded the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.75 to be awarded this scholarship.

More than 110 students have been awarded the Presidential Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. This is the university's highest scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students.

New York Institute of Technology welcomes incoming students for the fall 2025 semester.

Nearly 120 students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during spring 2025, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

As part of New York Institute of Technology's 64th annual commencement, the School of Management recognized outstanding members from the Class of 2025.

As part of New York Institute of Technology's 64th annual commencement, the School of Architecture and Design recognized outstanding members of the Class of 2025.

During New York Institute of Technology's 64th annual commencement celebrations, its College of Engineering and Computing Sciences recognized outstanding students from the Class of 2025.

As part of New York Tech's 64th annual commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences recognized outstanding students from the Class of 2025.

As part of New York Institute of Technology's 64th annual commencement, the School of Health Professions recognized members of the Class of 2025.

New York Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Design has inducted members of the Class of 2025 into the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts. The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts is the only national honor society for architecture and design majors that is accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. The society recognizes intellectual achievement, effort, and initiative, as well as leadership and character. Membership acknowledges undergraduate and graduate students who attain high scholastic standing in their field.

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, more than 70 students from the Class of 2025 were inducted.

On May 8, undergraduate students from New York Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Computing Sciences showcased their projects at the eighth annual Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP) on the university's New York City campus. Nine teams shared their work at this year's event. Since the spring of 2018, more than 300 undergrads have been a part of the program, which allows students to work on research or entrepreneurship projects in a group setting, under the guidance of faculty mentors. The collaborative projects run for two semesters and each research team is provided $500 for necessary supplies.

New York Tech announces its Student Government Association (SGA) executive board for the 2025-2026 academic year.

New York Institute of Technology presented Student Engagement and Development Awards to students who demonstrated leadership, served the university, and enhanced fellow students' experience throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.

In March, a group of students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) traveled to the Dominican Republic with the Center for Global Health. Under the supervision of the school's practicing clinicians and local healthcare providers, the medical students helped care for underserved patients, gaining invaluable clinical experience and honing their physical exam skills. Among other activities, the future physicians visited a maternity hospital and an orphanage catering to children with special needs. NYITCOM's Center for Global Health is dedicated to developing healthcare professionals who are empathetic leaders and change agents, ready to tackle the global burden of disease and health disparities at home and abroad.

Six College of Arts and Sciences students attended the 96th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in New York City from March 6-8, where they presented their scholarly work. This year's conference promoted the theme, "making positive changes in people's lives and in the world." The three-day event provided an opportunity for professional development as the students presented their posters demonstrating the ways they are using research to strengthen communities and promote well-being.

Nine New York Institute of Technology undergraduate and graduate students assisted in the grant review process for the university's 2025 Mini-Research Grant Awards program. The program recognizes outstanding high school student-researchers with $300 awards intended to help offset the cost of materials and related expenses pertaining to a research project proposal or continuing project in STEM and related disciplines. A faculty committee, assisted by the team of New York Tech students, reviewed the submissions and awarded new deserving research proposals and continuing projects in February. This year, 35 grants were awarded to projects from 22 high schools across the country. Nearly 150 research project submissions were received; the number of student applications totaled 243.