CUNY was proud to provide a rare opportunity for 30 Dreamers to visit Mexico and re-enter the country legally. The study trip they took was educational, emotional and potentially a step toward getting a green card.

CUNY grads can apply for this two-year fellowship, which is designed to help them land rewarding careers in civil service. Apply by July 12.

Education students who plan to teach science or math can attend college tuition-free through this valuable State of New York scholarship opportunity. Apply now!

This CUNY used its 100th graduation to honor the memory of a slain student and two other Civil Rights activists, 60 years after they were murdered in Mississippi.

This respected scientist and leader, who has worn many hats in his 22-year career at CUNY, was appointed Monday to permanently lead the CUNY Graduate Center.

From a first-year student who wants to support queer youth to a Ph.D candidate who is calling for genuine LGBTQ+ pride, CUNY students are fighting for equality and inclusivity.

SEE IT: A cultural and classical music icon talks about her remarkable career as a composer, conductor and CUNY educator.

This museum, which has a special connection to CUNY, has been hitting all the right notes! 🎺🎶 It just won a national award for the impact it has had on its community.

Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation: Sight/Geist Call for Emerging NYC Artists (July 2)

The Feminist Press: Apprenticeship Program (July 5)

Brennan Center for Justice: Fall Internships (multiple positions; July 8)

Jazz Power Initiative: Jazz Power Institute

Mathew Rodriguez, already has a challenge in keeping his resume to just one page! In his career as a journalist and writer, he has worked as a senior editor at The Atlantic and his work has appeared in publications including Teen Vogue, Self, Out and Slate. He’s also won awards from GLAAD, the Deadline Club and the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. At the Graduate Center, he is working on an M.A. in Biography and Memoir. He says that his CUNY experience has already helped him become a more thoughtful writer.

What is something tangible and specific you would advise a current student to do to help their professional growth?

“Don't put too many expectations on your time in school. Think of this as a time for an immense amount of growth, time to build community and time to work on a project or ambition in a controlled and safe environment. Use this time to build networks that will support you outside of CUNY, as well.”

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On the latest episode of “Urban U,” we honor a CUNY professor and LGBTQ+ rights activist who recently joined the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.