More than 650 students celebrated graduation from New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS), a division of Touro University, this week. The school’s 51^st annual commencement ceremony was held on Monday, June 9, at the Coney Island Amphitheater.

When Toni Fonseca-Guzman crossed the stage at the 2025 New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) Commencement ceremony to receive her associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies and a Special Recognition Award this week, it wasn’t just a celebration of academic achievement, it was a testament to her perseverance and resilience. After overcoming addiction and healing from multiple traumatic situations including domestic violence, recent alum Fonseca-Guzman found her passion for psychology at Touro and now aims to support others as a future psychologist.

Psychology Honors students from Touro’s New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) presented results of their research projects at a special undergraduate poster session held at the 2025 Eastern Psychological Association Conference this March.

In an ever-evolving higher education landscape, effective leadership is critical for continuous innovation and ongoing success. Recently, Touro University faculty members Laurie Bobley, Sabra Brock, and Alan Sebel partnered to write a book leveraging their extensive expertise in education. The book, Sticky Cases in Higher Education Leadership: Addressing Innovation, Challenges, and Conflict, uses case studies to provide actionable lessons, tips, and strategies to help institutions of higher learning thrive.

Harlem resident and Touro University New York School of Careers and Applied Studies ‘25 student Jashauna Evans grew up in a community impacted by drugs and violence. Evans’ early experiences taught her to be resilient and highlighted the importance of a strong support system, shaping her into a passionate advocate for underserved youth. Currently majoring in Human Services and also serving as assistant director for Touro’s Liberty Partnerships Program, this stellar student and mother of three provides academic assistance, mentorship, and guidance to middle and high school students to equip them with the vital tools and knowledge needed to prepare for college and to advance their future careers.

Eli Cohen, who was just named to the Forbes' 30 Under 30 List for 2025, credits his mother for unknowingly giving him his first class in sales. Cohen shares that his mom pitched him just about everything, even making going to bed look like a fantastic opportunity.

After completing two finance-related internships as a high school student, Touro New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) ’24 alum Max Nussbaum knew that he wanted to leverage his passion for sales and numbers to advance his career in the financial marketplace. After spending almost two years studying in Israel, he received his degree in finance at Touro and is now Vice President at Lion Creek Real Estate Capital, a commercial mortgage brokerage comprised of experienced real estate finance experts.

As the 2024 presidential election is only months away with Election Day on November 5, 2024, college students around the country have the unique opportunity to cast their ballots to shape the future of our nation. Whether it’s a student’s first time voting, or they’re seasoned pros when it comes to exercising their democratic right, there are several important things to be mindful of before heading to the polls. Here are the top 5 things to know.

Touro University announces the launch of the Touro Dental Honors Pathway, a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to provide a direct route to dental school for highly qualified high school graduates. The Touro Dental Honors Pathway is a collaboration between Touro’s undergraduate divisions--New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) and the Lander Colleges--and Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM).

New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS), a division of Touro University, held its fiftieth annual commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 5^th at 6:00 pm at the Coney Island Amphitheatre in Brooklyn, New York. Thousands of friends and family members gathered for the lively ceremony celebrating nearly 700 graduates --360 receiving baccalaureate degrees, 300 receiving associate degrees, and nearly 30 graduates receiving certificates.