"Stephanie Pacheco's work powerfully illustrates the impact of CUNY on New Yorkers and highlights the institution's rich legacy of nurturing talent across generations."
"Her poem 'Dear CUNY' serves as a vital beacon, showcasing public education's transformative role in elevating citizens and emphasizing its importance amid growing scrutiny."
Stephanie Pacheco, the latest National Youth Poet Laureate and a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, expresses CUNY's profound impact in her poem "Dear CUNY." At a recent event marking National Poetry Month, she highlighted the university's ability to elevate New Yorkers from various backgrounds. Her accolades as a poet align with CUNY's history of producing renowned poets, reinforcing the institution's role as a transformative force in public education, especially in the face of contemporary critiques regarding the value of higher education.
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