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1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

CUNY awarded $5 million for ethnic studies graduate program

CUNY received a $5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch the state's first graduate degree program in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies.
The grant will support incoming doctoral students and new professors, with an emphasis on advancing research and coursework on race and ethnicity. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

Mapping out the future: CUNY gets big grant to help students build careers | amNewYork

CUNY receives $700,000 grant from Robin Hood for career milestone initiative
Collaboration between CUNY and Robin Hood enhances career readiness for students [ more ]
QNS.com
2 months ago
Education

CUNY York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader seeks to build community and inspire change - QNS.com

Dr. Claudia Schrader brings a hands-on approach to leadership at York College.
Schrader's experience in various leadership roles helps her navigate challenges at York. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Hundreds of protesters arrested at Columbia as anti-Israel group calls for 'support'

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters were arrested at Columbia University, with 230 arrests at the campus and a total of about 300 arrests between Columbia and CUNY's campuses.
Protesters were called to rally outside 1 Police Plaza in support of those who were allegedly still in jail following the arrests. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Education

CUNY Introduces New Accessibility Policy for Students with Disabilities

CUNY adopts new accessibility policy to support students with disabilities. [ more ]
Times Union
2 months ago
Education

SUNY, CUNY advocates call for more funding in state budget

Students advocate for increased funding for SUNY and CUNY
Advocates push for prevention of SUNY Downstate Medical Center closure [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Education

Op-Ed | Thankful for CUNY * Brooklyn Paper

CUNY raises an annual average of more than $180 million in donations.
CUNY aims to increase overall fundraising by 30% through their strategic plan.
CUNY encourages donations through CUNY Tuesday on Giving Tuesday. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Education

Op-Ed | Thankful for CUNY | amNewYork

CUNY awards 50,000 degrees each year, with 80% of graduates staying in NYC and contributing to its workforce.
CUNY raises an average of $180 million annually through philanthropic partners to support public higher education.
CUNY's strategic plan aims to increase fundraising by 30% and invites donors to contribute through CUNY Tuesday. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | CUNY's expanding nursing footprint fills big N.Y. need | amNewYork

CUNY is a significant contributor to NYC's healthcare workforce by graduating a large number of nurses annually
The new $95 million Nursing Education, Research, and Practice Center at Lehman College in the Bronx will expand nurse training capacity [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

What's up with Gov. Hochul's CUNY antisemitism probe?

NYC government has tapped former state Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to investigate discrimination and antisemitism at CUNY.
Despite the investigation, there have been ongoing incidents of hate at CUNY campuses. [ more ]
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