❄️ Cold Outside, Lehman is 🔥

January 4-10, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Beautiful photos of tree-lined walkway in sun with snow on lawn

Photo of the Week

Winter session is on at Lehman, but it's not too early to register for spring classes! (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Lehman in the News

Lehman College makes Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women list

Lehman School of Business students complete a five-month Leadership Education Administrative Rotation and Networking (LEARN) program through a unique partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) discusses strength training on NPR’s Life Kit podcast–hear clips on NPR's Morning Edition on January 1 and January 5

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) discusses how students can prepare for AI-integrated careers on the Balancing the Future podcast

Associate Professor Eileen Markey (Journalism) reflects on fear, faith, and resilience in New York City in the NY Daily News

Professor Margot Mifflin (English) explores the history and politics of the “maiden name” in JSTOR Daily

Associate Director Mark Green (Lehman Center for the Performing Arts) talks legacy, artist advocacy, and why The Show Must Go On

Professor Stuart Chen-Hayes (Counselor Education: School Counseling) visits Taipei to walk in the city’s Pride parade and reflect on his decades of LGBTQ advocacy and family history

Alumni in the News

Alumnus Kamar Samuels '06 (Elementary Education) is N ew York City's new Public Schools Chancellor

Alumnus Chris Rivera '23 (Exercise Science) talks to News 12 about being the Greenwich Police Department's newest member

Mark Your Calendar

Fellowship Opportunities

Seniors and recent grads: The 2026 Civil Service Pathways Fellowship application is now open! This two-year paid program connects participants to rewarding careers in NYC government. Apply here by Friday, February 13.

The Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Lydia Mendoza Graduate Fellowship Program application is open! Designed to support CUNY master’s students committed to serving the Mexican and/or immigrant community in New York. Apply here by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.

Class of Winter 2026 ❄️🎓

Winter Commencement is January 22.

Graduates: Here's how to get your Class of 2026 pin and diploma holder.

Last chance for winter graduates:

Pop-up Cap and Gown Sale in Student Life Building

Wednesday, January 14: 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, January 15: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21: 4-7 p.m.

See upcoming events

Show Your Lehman Pride! 🎉👕

Visit Lehman's new online merch store!

Scene on Campus

(Photos by Mildred Perez)

Stage glowing pink with large gathering of guests

Holiday Spotlight: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts celebrated the holiday season–and 45 years of performances–with a party hosted on the stage. Friends of Lehman Center met the Board and Executive Director Dante Albertie. Become a friend here!

Pa' la Cultura: Campus clubs took it across the globe with food, music, and games.

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