Press Releases

Touro Students Compete in International Collegiate Programming Competition

November 12, 2019
Contest Promotes Creativity, Collaboration and Offers a Taste of Real World Careers in Tech

(New York, NY)—Fifteen students from Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences in Flatbush competed recently in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), New York Regional Division. The students formed five three-person teams, and every team spent five hours huddled over a computer using their programming skills to solve real world problems. ICPC is the world’s oldest, largest and most prestigious programming competition.

Touro Pharmacy and Lander Flatbush Form Pharm Fast Track

October 10, 2019
Articulation Agreement Creates New Pathway for Qualified Students to Earn Undergraduate and Professional Degrees on a Fast Track, Saving Time and Money

New York, N.Y.  –  Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP) in Harlem and Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences – Flatbush have created a new pre-pharmacy fast track for Touro Flatbush students that will allow qualified students to earn both bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees in seven years or fewer, rather than the eight years usually needed to complete both.

Philanthropist Alex Rovt and His Family Donate Significant Gift to Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences

November 27, 2018
Flatbush Campus Named for Rovt’s parents

Real estate investor and international businessman Dr. Alex Rovt and his family made a significant contribution to Touro College, the College announced today. Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences in Flatbush campus was renamed in memory of Rovt’s parents, Simon and Lenke Roth, A’’H.

Touro Professor Tom Rozinski Named President of Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors

October 03, 2018
New role recognizes Rozinski's commitment to improving law school education

Thomas (Tom) Rozinski, JD, MA, pre-law advisor and associate professor of Political Science at Touro’s Lander Colleges, was recently elected President of the largest pre-law advising association in the country. His new role with the Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) recognizes his dedication to students and commitment to improving undergraduate and law school education.

Over 700 Graduates Celebrate at Touro’s Lander Colleges Commencement

May 31, 2018
College President Urges Grads to Embrace Their Roles in Enriching Society, Projecting Jewish Values Onto Broader World

New York City—The rain couldn’t dampen the smiles when Touro's Lander Colleges celebrated their 44th Annual Commencement at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall. Six hundred fourteen students graduated with bachelor’s degrees and 111 students earned associate degrees, as an audience of 1,900 family members and friends joined the celebration.

Helene Weinreb Named 2018 Valedictorian of the School for Women at Lander College of Arts and Sciences

May 14, 2018
Future Physical Therapist to be Honored at Commencement

Although Helene (Chanie) Weinreb chose Lander College of Arts and Sciences (LAS) in Flatbush for its convenience to her home in nearby Madison, Brooklyn, she quickly fell in love with the school and seized every opportunity it offered. This spring Helene is reaping the rewards of her hard work as the valedictorian of Lander College of Arts and Sciences Women’s Division.

"Touro Prepared Me For My Career And For Life"

May 14, 2018
Future Dentist to be Honored at LAS Commencement

At an early age, Betzalel Krasnow of Lawrence learned that he would need extensive--and expensive--dental work.  After a full regimen of orthodontics, bone grafts and implants, he flashes a million dollar smile and is on his way to a career as a dentist.

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis Addresses Lander Graduates at 42nd Commencement Exercises

June 06, 2016
Touro awarded a total of 652 baccalaureate and associate degrees to graduates from Lander College for Men.

New York, N.Y. – Touro College conferred Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth of the United Kingdom, with an honorary doctorate at the annual commencement exercises at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center on Monday, May 30, 2016. 

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of UK, to Receive Honorary Degree at 42nd Annual Commencement Exercises of Touro’s Lander Colleges

April 21, 2016

New York, N.Y. – Touro College President and CEO Dr. Alan Kadish announced today that Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth of the United Kingdom, will receive an honorary degree and address the graduates of the 42nd annual commencement exercises at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center on May 30th, 2016.

Touro Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon Inducts New Members

March 22, 2016

New York, N.Y.– Fifty Touro College students from the Lander College of Arts & Sciences–Flatbush (LAS) were inducted into the annual class of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the International Honor Society in Economics.