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Akshay Syal, M.D. ’21, Bridges Medicine and the Media
Dr. Akshay Syal is More Than a Physician, Shaping Health Narratives in the News
A fascination with the human body and turning that understanding into making the world a better place led Akshay Syal, M.D. ’21, to medicine. However, a growing curiosity of journalism and the influence of words led him to health journalism, as a member of the NBC News Health Unit, reporting for NBC News Digital and on air for NBC News NOW and MSNBC.
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Breaking It All Down
Lander College for Men Alum Daniel Stark’s Journey from Yeshiva to Engineering Innovation
Building Awareness of Autism and Neurodiversity
Touro PsyD Student Lyndsey Gillespie Combines Academic Passions, Clinical Work, and Research Expertise
Serving with Purpose
TouroCOM Montana Students Answer the Call in Military Medicine
Rachelle Halpert Named Valedictorian of Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences
Aspiring Pediatric Medical Professional to Serve as Student Commencement Speaker
Yedidya Diena Named 2025 Valedictorian of Touro’s Lander College for Men
Finance Major Credits the School’s Values-Driven Environment and Faculty Mentorship for His Success
Rachel Hanan Named Valedictorian of Lander College for Women
Biology Major Headed to New York Medical College Through Touro’s Medical Honors Pathway Program
Michael Weingarten Named Valedictorian of Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences in Flatbush
Brooklyn Native Combines Learning, Scientific Research and a Legacy of Service on His Path to Medical School
David Zuckerman to Address Graduates Before Beginning Neurology Residency at NYU
SOM Class of 2025 Student Speaker Reflects on His Journey and Looks Ahead to a Career in Neurology
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Touro Events
May 22May 22, 2025 4:00pm – 5:00pm ETTUC Graduation: Medical Health Sciences
Touro University California
May 22May 22, 2025 6:30pm ETNursing BS-DNP / FNP-DNP Program Information Session
School of Health Sciences
May 22May 22, 2025 8:30pm – 9:30pm ETStudent Support Group
Student Mental Health Services, Touro
May 25May 25, 2025 3:30pm ETLander Colleges Class of 2025 Commencement
Lander College for Men, Lander College for Women / The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School, Lander College of Arts & Sciences, Machon L'Parnasa, School for Lifelong Education
