Bernard R. Hurwitz oversees student and academic services, college operations, institutional research, government affairs, human resources and special projects for NTID. Previously, he directed labor relations for a consortium of 22 school districts across his native Western New York State. Prior to that, he was an attorney in private practice, representing colleges, universities, and public, private and charter schools.

Mr. Hurwitz holds an A.B. in Politics and Teacher Preparation from Princeton University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. A visiting student for one year at Cornell Law School, he also holds a Certificate in Contract Administration Studies from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.