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Alumni

Portrait of Ghita Akkar

A Passion for Architecture

Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at ºÚÁϵ¼º½ and now owns her own firm.

Roxana Kariyannis, John Sorrenti, and Ghita Akkar holding awards

Sixteen Years of FRIENDS

More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered for the Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception to honor three alumni who have made significant impacts in architecture, design, and construction, and celebrate the achievements of faculty and students.

Collage of books

New Books Authored by Faculty and Alumni

Six ºÚÁϵ¼º½ faculty and alumni have recently published new works chronicling their unique insights, expertise, and experiences.

Site Dean Shane Speights teaching students in a medical simulation lab

More Than a Medical School

NYITCOM-Arkansas is delivering on its mission to increase the number of physicians and reduce healthcare inequity in the Delta region.

Portrait of Oneil Gayle

An Alumnus Gives Back to His Alma Mater

Oneil Gayle (B.S. ’01) credits ºÚÁϵ¼º½ with preparing him for success in the corporate world. Now, he’s paying it forward by providing ºÚÁϵ¼º½ students with job opportunities to help propel their careers.

Portrait of ºÚÁϵ¼º½ President Henry C. Foley

ºÚÁϵ¼º½ President to Step Down in 2025

Effective June 30, 2025, President Henry C. Foley, Ph.D., will step down. Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O., has been appointed president of the university.

Portrait of Tyler King

Living His Dream

Tyler King (D.O. ’20) says he’s living the dream working as a family physician and serving as a city council member in Laredo, Texas.

Portrait of Nicole Maniscalco

Helping Others Live Their Best Life

As a senior physical therapist and coordinator for program development at Northwell Health Rehab At Home, Nicole Maniscalco (B.S. ’14, D.P.T. ’17) is helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.

Group of graduates wearing caps and gowns sitting in an auditorium

Vancouver Campus Celebrates Its 24th Commencement Ceremony

On October 25, family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at The University of British Columbia to celebrate ºÚÁϵ¼º½-Vancouver’s Class of 2024.

Profile of Harminderjeet Kaur

From Coast to Coast

Alumna Harminderjeet Kaur graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2022 and rejoined the ºÚÁϵ¼º½ community in 2023 as a student support specialist.