November 2025 | Issue 164 | |
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Honors Convocation and Awards Ceremony
During this year’s Founder’s Week, we celebrated excellence across our community with a special Honors Convocation and Awards Ceremony. More than fifty students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, service, and honors. This milestone event marked the establishment of our first Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Dr. William Bassett in recognition of his remarkable contributions. In addition, we proudly conferred a Doctor of Science, honoris causa to André Mendes, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, honoring his exceptional leadership and service.
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Capitol Tech Partners with ISU to Launch Executive
AI in Space Program
Capitol Technology University welcomed new partner, The International Space University (ISU), this fall by planning and hosting a five-day Executive Course, AI in Space. Held on our campus, the event brought together professionals from across technology sectors and from around the world for discussions on growing trends and new research in this area. The event featured a special guest appearance and keynote by Capitol Tech alumnus, Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, visionary space entrepreneur and engineer, founder and CEO of IBX, and co-founder and Executive Chairman of Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, X-energy, and Quantum Space.
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Royal Aeronautical Society Chief Executive
David Edwards Visits Capitol Tech
Capitol Technology University was honored by a visit from RAeS Chief Executive David Edwards during his North America tour. Capitol Tech has long been a proud corporate partner of the Royal Aeronautical Society—a collaboration that enriches our aviation programs through global networking opportunities, valuable resources, and robust professional development for our students.
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Cyber Skills Gap: Imperative for National Security Webinar featuring Capitol Tech Professor Dr. Ron Martin
The University of South Wales International Centre for Policing and Security will be hosting a webinar featuring top cyber and critical infrastructure experts including Capitol Tech Professor of Practice, Dr. Ron Martin. The session will examine the challenges of the cyber skills employment gap as nearly 47% of cyber roles remain unfilled, leaving nations vulnerable and undermining the resilience of government institutions, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Join the webinar on Wed., Nov. 26 at 9:00 AM EST (2:00 PM GMT) via Zoom
Meeting ID: 874 0236 4371 | Passcode: 516292
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Student Project Fair: You're Invited!
Our Student Project Fair will be held on Friday, December 5 in our Puente Library from 2:45 - 4:30 PM. Family and friends of our students, as well as the community, are welcome to stop by for a showcase of STEM student talent and
light refreshments.
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Spring 2026 Career Fair
Our next Career Fair will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026. Employers who are seeking top tech talent are encouraged to register early.
Contact our Office of Career Services today!
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See You Next Year for GreyCon 2026!
We would like to thank everyone who supported our first-ever GreyCon event!
We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and we look forward to next year's event. Stay tuned for more details!
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Program Spotlight
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology
Looking to transition into an IT career? Our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology is designed for individuals who want to expand or update their knowledge in IT for the evolving tech workplace. This program provides focused coursework in areas such as networking, cybersecurity, strategic management, analytics, and artificial intelligence. It offers a practical, streamlined pathway to gain industry-relevant expertise without committing to a full graduate degree.
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Critical Information Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity in New York State
Presented By Dr. Robb Shawe
Date: Thurs., January 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST
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