A New Chapter for NYSCAS

February 08, 2017

January 30 marked the first of many things. A new semester for students at New York School of Career and Applied Sciences (NYSCAS). The first day of classes. And the inauguration of the long-awaited new building on Neptune Avenue. 

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Touro Professor Named Finalist in National Jewish Book Award Competition

January 26, 2017

Two Worlds Exist, a book of poetry by Professor Yehoshua November, was selected as a finalist in the Poetry category of the 2016 National Jewish Book Awards.

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NYSCAS Celebrates 42nd Commencement

July 05, 2016

New York, NY—His voice rising above the exuberant cheers of the capacity crowd filling David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center for the 42nd commencement exercises of the New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS), Dr. Alan Kadish, president of the Touro College and University System, conferred degrees upon 504 college graduates, each of them smiling from ear to ear.

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Ruvi Amiash, LAS ’17, Releases Hit Single

July 05, 2016

Ruvi Amiash, majoring in finance and economics at Lander College of Arts and Sciences in Flatbush, always grew up singing. This past year, though, marked a particular milestone for him with the release of his hit debut single “Veseoreiv.”

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Faculty Bid Farewell to NYSCAS Class of 2016

June 29, 2016

In a farewell message to the NYSCAS graduates of 2016, faculty and staff share some parting reminders and advice, such as…

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Prof. Kadinsky Publishes Book on New York

May 19, 2016

Sergey Kadinsky, art history professor at the New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS), recently published his first book, Hidden Waters of New York City, with Countryman Press. 

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Nepalese Students Find Niche at NYSCAS, and Beyond

May 10, 2016

Touro hosts hundreds of Nepalese students every semester in both its undergraduate and graduate programs. In November 2010, the Nepalese Society and Club was founded in conjunction with the Touro College Graduate School of Technology to encourage interaction among the Nepalese students and to provide a strong sense of camaraderie and support to those struggling with adjusting to American life and academics. Since then, the Nepalese Society has hosted a countless number of meetings every week. Students guide each other about classes, teachers, textbooks; enjoy their peers’ company; and, often, discuss Nepalese culture, food and entertainment. Learn about two Nepalese undergraduate alumni who continued on to Touro’s graduate schools.

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Angela LaVeglia- A Teacher to Admire

April 04, 2016

Angela Laveglia knew she wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten. “I was raised by my Italian-speaking grandmother, so I went into school knowing no English, and having no idea what the teacher was saying. But I do remember that she was so pleasant, and happy, and loving…and I don’t know how I learned, but I did.”

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Tornado Watch!

January 27, 2016

There’s a new team in town, and true to its name, Touro’s NYSCAS Tornados are hitting the ground hard and fast. 

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From Pirouettes to PT

January 12, 2016

At the School of Health Sciences (SHS), our Doctor of Physical Therapy students come from all different backgrounds. But whether they enroll straight out of college or as a jumpstart to a second career, our alumni consistently receive competitive placements at hospitals, clinics, and health centers.

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