Grants Support Campus Renovations

Rendering of the new medical library in the Rockefeller building.

Rendering of the new medical library in the Rockefeller building.

Grants Support Campus Renovations

New York Tech has received grant funding from government sources to support academic resource-related campus upgrades.

Medical Library Gets a Facelift

The medical library inside the Rockefeller building on the Long Island campus is getting a much-needed renovation, made possible by $2.1 million in funding awarded by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap). The HECap grant awards matching capital grants to colleges and universities in New York for projects such as construction, renovation, and historical preservation, among other improvement opportunities.

Serving as a hub for research, learning, and collaboration, this library is an essential academic resource for students enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) and the School of Health Professions. Previously, the Rockefeller library has not been easily accessible to all members of the community. With the DASNY HECap grant, the university will construct a new elevator on the building’s exterior, which will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, to make every level of the library accessible to all students, faculty, and staff.

The library is also being renovated on all three levels. On the first floor, this will include reorganization of the existing book stacks and circulation desk to allow space for additional student study tables. The library’s mezzanine level will be renovated to accommodate more students in comfortable study areas, including private study carrels as well as large tables and rooms to facilitate collaboration. The lower level renovation will include study rooms, a storage room for osteopathic manipulation tables for student practice, a classroom, an open study area, and additional private carrels. The electrical systems and heating and air-conditioning systems will be replaced to make the library a more welcoming space for students, faculty, and staff.

New York Tech alumni working at Turner Construction Company are providing their expertise on the library renovation project, which is expected to be completed by August 2026.

A new X-ray machine will provide students with hands-on training.

Clinical Room Renovation Will Accommodate New X-ray Machine

Additionally, New York Tech has received another HECap award to help fund the renovation of a clinical room on the Long Island campus. The room, located on the first floor of the W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center, will be designed to house the university’s new X-ray machine.

The existing clinical area will be updated to create space for a new, wider X-ray room. The renovation will also include offices, a control room, a storage room, and a corridor. The old X-ray equipment and the existing air-conditioning (AC) unit will be removed, and a new AC unit and plumbing will be installed. The space will also be outfitted with new ceiling tiles, flooring, lighting, and other interior upgrades.

The project will enhance the student educational experience, providing not only an attractive and functional space but also the equipment needed to ensure students are prepared to succeed after graduation. The new X-ray machine provides students with crucial hands-on training in diagnostic imaging, improving their ability to interpret radiographs accurately. Students can review X-ray images of patients, allowing them to connect their clinical assessments with imaging findings and deepening their understanding of disease processes. This experience helps them better understand how to diagnose conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.

The upgraded space will also benefit the surrounding community. The Riland Academic Health Care Center provides accessible healthcare services to local residents, promoting the good health of the community. The new X-ray room will be used both by patients visiting the clinic and by medical students, who gain hands-on experience by working alongside practitioners and studying real patient cases.

A $250,000 grant supports the purchase of a generator for the BRIIC.

Grant Funds the Purchase of BRIIC Generator

The Biomedical Research, Innovation, and Imaging Center (BRIIC) has been approved for a $250,000 State and Municipal Facilities Grant. Thanks to the advocacy and guidance of New York state Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine, the grant supports the purchase of a generator for the center, ensuring reliable power for critical research activities.

The BRIIC expands New York Tech’s research footprint and provides students with hands-on experience in areas such as disease diagnostics, biomedical technology, and advanced imaging. By working alongside faculty on real-world challenges, from neurodegenerative diseases to cancer biology, students gain invaluable skills that prepare them for careers in science and medicine.

Learn more about the work being done in the BRIIC.

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