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Dear Fellow Alumni,
Spring is always a special time at City College. It’s a season of momentum—of celebration, renewal, and looking ahead. As we prepare to welcome the Class of 2026 into our alumni community, we are reminded of the enduring strength and impact of the CCNY network.
In this issue, you’ll find so many examples of that impact in action—from the extraordinary achievements of our alumni in the Alumni Spotlight to the vibrant lineup of events bringing our community together across campus and beyond. Whether it’s gathering for Homecoming: Day on the Hill, attending a Broadway outing, volunteering to welcome graduating students, or reconnecting through one of our many affiliate groups, there are more ways than ever to stay engaged through your Alumni Association.
You’ll also see just how powerful a City College education continues to be. Our alumni are shaping industries, advancing access to healthcare, designing the future of our built environment, and creating meaningful art that moves and inspires. Their stories are a reminder that what begins at City College carries forward in extraordinary ways.
As always, I encourage you to stay connected—and to play an active role in this community. Attend an event. Join or start an affiliate group. Volunteer your time. And, if you haven’t already, please consider renewing your membership. Your support fuels the programs, connections, and opportunities that make this Association thrive.
This is your Alumni Association. And together, we are continuing to build something meaningful—for each other, for today’s students, and for generations to come.
Warm regards,
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David Covington
Executive Director
Alumni Association of CCNY
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CCNY Commencement Exercises & Alumni Breakfast
Alumni celebrating their anniversary (with graduating years ending on 6 and 1) are invited to join the graduating class of 2026 and CCNY staff and faculty at City College's 173rd commencement exercises. Attendees will be asked to march into the ceremony with fellow alumni. If you wish to attend, please register ASAP. Space is limited and the available space for alumni will fill up quickly.
Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8:30am-12pm
CCNY South Campus - Great Lawn
135th & Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031
Breakfast starts at 8:30am.
Procession starts at 10am.
For more information and to register, click here.
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CCNY Research Professor Kaveh Madani wins ‘Nobel Prize of Water’
In a special ceremony at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to mark World Water Day, Kaveh Madani, Research Professor in The City College of New York’s CUNY-CREST Institute, and Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health ( UNU-INWEH), was named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize recipient. He will receive... [click here to keep reading].
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Rep. Espaillat presents CCNY with $3M in federal funding for CUNY DSI
U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) praised The City College of New York-based CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) as a “perfect example of how you can strengthen a community by giving dollars for research and other types of programs.” He said this as he presented a ceremonial check for $3.15 million in federal funding that will... [click here to keep reading].
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Graduate Salute & New Student Welcome Events
April 16, 21, 22, and 28, 2026
Location and Times vary. Click link below for details.
This Spring, CCNY will be hosting in-person events for students. The Alumni Association will have tables at the events listed below with resources and information available to students to encourage participation in the Alumni Association. This is a great opportunity for members of the Alumni Association to volunteer and help us welcome new students to The City College of New York.
During these events your responsibilities would include sharing your personal experiences as a student, , explaining benefits, alumni events and handing out complementary gifts. Note - you must have an active (paid) membership with the Alumni Association to volunteer.
To register, click here.
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2026 Lunar New Year Celebration and Awards Dinner
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6-9pm
Royal Seafood Restaurant, 103 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Join the Asian Alumni Group as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse. We will honor NYC Asian community leaders and CCNY scholarship recipients! To find out more or purchase tickets, click here.
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The Young Professional Alumni Group Day of Care
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10am-12pm
PS 57M, 176 East 115th Street, New York, NY, 10029
Reconnect. Give back. Build community.
Join fellow CCNY alumni as we come together to support PS 57M—serving side by side, celebrating our city, and strengthening the CCNY network.
Register here.
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CWE Alumni Spring Bakesale
April 22, 2026 |5-8pm
Center for Worker Education, 25 Broadway, New York, NY
Support the CWE Alumni Group and enjoy a variety of treats like cakes, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. Cash and Zelle are accepted, and donations are encouraged for those who can’t attend, supporting student awards and initiatives.
For questions, contact: cwealumnigroup@gmail.com
For more information, click here.
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2026 Spring Gallery “Art as a Business
Thursday, April 22, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
NAC 1/104 Ballroom (160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031)
The Business & Economic Alumni Society and Alumni Association of CCNY host this gallery. This annual exhibition. that provides students and alumni the opportunity to showcase artwork or to participate in the curation process.
Click here for more information.
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Spring Fling RAGTIME
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 7-10pm
Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65th Street
RAGTIME is a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century. Join CCNY Alumni, limited seats available. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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How to get a job in Education: Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4-5:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join our virtual panel discussion hosted by the CCNY Alumni Group, tailored for those aspiring to build a career in education. Gain insights and guidance on navigating the education job market. Register here.
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CCNY Homecoming: Day on the Hill
Saturday, May 2 | 11am-5pm
CCNY Campus, Great Lawn-South Campus
FREE
We look forward to seeing you on South Campus on Sat. May 2nd, 2026 for the best CCNY Homecoming Day, yet!
Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends, relive cherished memories, and enjoy a day filled with exciting activities, including live music, food, games, campus tours, performances, an art exhibition and a career-development workshop.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to visit your beloved campus, celebrate amongst family, and show your CCNY pride.
For more information and to register, click here.
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CWE Alumni Group Comedy Corner
Friday, May 7 | 6pm
Center for Worker Education, 25 Broadway, New York, NY
FREE
Its CCNY Alumni Comedy Night! Hosted by CWE Alumni and emceed by CCNY alumnus and co-founder of Harlem Comedy Club, Kevin "Dot-com" Brown (from NBC's Emmy-award winning show, 30 Rock).
RSVP to Dr. Michele: cwealumnigroup@gmail.com
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CCNY Commencement Exercises & Alumni Breakfast
Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8:30am-12pm
CCNY South Campus - Great Lawn
135th & Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031
You are invited to join the graduating class of 2026, CCNY staff and faculty, and fellow alumni (with graduating years ending on 6 and 1) at City College's 173rd commencement exercises.
Attendees will be asked to march into the ceremony with fellow alumni. If you wish to attend, please register ASAP. Space is limited and the available space for alumni will fill up quickly.
Breakfast starts at 8:30am.
Procession starts at 10am.
For more information and to register, click here.
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Alumni Outing: Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Frederick Keys
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6pm ET
Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Ave, New York (Brooklyn), NY 11224
$30-$35
Join fellow alumni and friends for an exciting night of baseball as the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Frederick Keys on June 13th. This special outing is a great opportunity to reconnect, enjoy the energy of the ballpark, and celebrate our community together. Whether you're a devoted baseball fan or just looking for a fun summer evening, come cheer, mingle, and make new memories with alumni and friends at the game.
Bring your school spirit, invite a friend, and be part of a lively night filled with great company, ballpark classics, and hometown pride.
For more information and to register, click here.
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Black Alumni Heritage Tour: The Windy City (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, August 20-25, 2026
Join fellow alumni on a 5-day trip to Chicago! The cost includes flights, accommodations, meals and tours. For details and registration information, click here.
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*Reserve your tickets now - this will sell out quickly!
CCNY Alumni Outing: Mets vs. Yankees (Subway Series)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7:05pm ET
Yankee Stadium, NYC
Join the Alumni Association of CCNY and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Each Ticket includes a New York Yankees City College Alumni Association Hat and all-inclusive food.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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SAVE THE DATE
More Information To Be Announced
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Saturday, May 9 - Business and Economics Alumni Society Hudson Valley Hike
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Wednesday, May 13 - Communication Alumni Group Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Thursday, May 28 - Business and Economics Alumni Society Year-End Celebration
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Tuesday, June 9 - Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner & Reunion
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Thursday, June 11 - 173rd Annual Alumni Association Members Meeting (and Alumni Service Awards celebration)
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Thursday, September 24 - Latino Alumni Group Simon Bolivar Award Ceremony
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Thursday, November 12 - Annual Alumni Gala Fundraiser
| | | October 17 - 26, 2026
We invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey to Morocco. Together, we’ll explore the country’s rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Wander the colorful souks of Marrakech, share a home-cooked meal in the Atlas Mountains, ride camels at sunset across the Sahara, and explore the medieval wonders of Fez. From the dramatic kasbahs and gorges of the south to the elegant capitals of Rabat and Casablanca, every day reveals a new side of Morocco’s magic. Throughout the trip, you’ll enjoy carefully selected accommodations, private guided tours, cultural experiences, and the camaraderie of fellow alumni. An optional extension to Tangier and the blue-hued medina of Chefchaouen offers even more opportunities to discover Morocco’s beauty. We hope you will join us for this remarkable adventure, where history, culture, and friendship will create memories to last a lifetime.
Click here for the itinerary and pricing.
For questions or additional information, please call Winding Way Travel at 445-895-2647 or email ccnyalumnitravel@windingwaytravel.com.
| Questions regarding an upcoming events please visit our website at ccnyalumni.org/events or contact Nina Ferrell, Events Manager, at nferrell@ccnyalumni.org. | |
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CCNY President Boudreau visits out-of-state alumni and friends!
The current leadership of City College wants to give CCNY alumni, friends and supporters living outside of New York a chance to hear about the latest developments at the college. If CCNY is coming to a city near you, we hope you'll join CCNY President Vince Boudreau for these events. Guests are welcome, too.
Upcoming visits
City In Albany
Sunday, April 19 | 10am-12pm ET
Josie's Table
1475 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Click here to RSVP
City In Boston
Thursday, May 21 | 6pm-8pm ET
Glass House
450 Kendall Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Click here to RSVP
City In Washington D. C.
Thursday, June 18
Clyde's of Gallery Place
707 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Click here to RSVP
City In Atlanta
Thursday, September 24
Politan Row - Colony Square
1197 Peachtree Road NE (Suite 150)
Atlanta, GA 30361
SAVE THE DATE - RSVP Coming Soon
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The CCNY Alumni Association is home to vibrant Affiliate Groups that connect alumni around shared interests, identities, and experiences. From the Black, Latino, Architecture, and Engineering Alumni Groups to the Asian American and Young Alumni networks, there’s a place for everyone. Learn more about our current official affiliate groups here: https://www.ccnyalumni.org/alumniGroups
We’re now building momentum for even more—we’re currently exploring the formation of the following new affiliate groups (If you are interested, click the link to learn more!):
As an Alumni Association member, you can join these groups (at no extra cost!) to network, socialize, and give back. Sign up today to help bring these new groups to life!
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This is YOUR Alumni Association. There many ways to get involved.
If you are a member and you are interested in serving on a board or committee, or you wish to create and/or get involved with your local affiliate group or alumni chapter, write to us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
If you are interested in volunteering for events or association programs, write to our Office Manager, Anthony Svitzer, asvitzer@ccnyalumni.org.
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Membership is the lifeblood of this 170+ year-old, alumni-supporting-alumni institution—and it’s fully tax-deductible.
Your membership:
- demonstrates your commitment to the entire CCNY community,
- connects you to a vast and vibrant alumni network,
- supports programming that keeps alumni engaged and informed, and
- fuels our scholarship fund for current students.
Questions? Call 212-234-3000 or email membership@ccnyalumni.org.
For a full list of member benefits, visit www.ccnyalumni.org/benefits.
THANK YOU to all who have already renewed for the 2026–2027 membership year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Thank you for standing with us. With your support, the Alumni Association will continue to fuel the legacy of City College for generations to come.
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The Alumnus Magazine
CLICK HERE to view our most recent issue. All Alumni Association members in good standing are emailed a digital copy of the magazine as soon as it is released. If you feel you should have received a copy but didn't, contact membership@ccnyalumni.org to inquire about your membership status, or call 212-234-3000. Previous issues can be found online, by clicking here.
Story Ideas? Want to be featured in our magazine? We highlight and celebrate alumni who are making an impact in their industry and/or communities. Please contact us with your story ideas at alumnus@ccnyalumni.org
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Save on your next vacation with exclusive benefits courtesy of the Alumni Association of CCNY. Plan your travel at the absolute best price, with the best service possible. You save and the Alumni Association of CCNY gets a donation with every vacation!
Click travelperks.com/alum-ccny or call 541-304-2220 to access your exclusive vacation savings.
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The Black Alumni Group: The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Years of Legacy
Sunday, February 15
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CCNY Alum / Employee Breakfast and Conversations
Wednesday, February 18
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Architecture Alumni Annual Speed Mentoring Event
Wednesday, February 18
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CCNY Women Make Art 2026 - Opening Reception
March 4
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Black Alumni Group Game Night
Friday, March 13
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Louis Levine-Gabriella de Beer Lecture in Genetics
"Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Curing Genetic Cardiomyopathy" by Dr. C. Seidman
Wednesday, March 18
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Knick vs. Nets - CCNY Alumni Outing
Friday, March 20
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Grace Wong '13, '15MSEd is making her mark as a cross-genre composer and recording artist, blending classical training with contemporary Pop and Jazz influences to create deeply personal and evocative music.
Her growing discography has already surpassed 36,000 streams on Spotify, featuring standout tracks like “Miss You In The Rain,” a heartfelt tribute to her late grandfather, and “Mirror,” which reflects her journey through a period of personal challenge and self-discovery.
Most recently, Grace celebrated an exciting milestone: hosting her own ticketed recital at the PianoPiano Theater, where she performed original works that showcase her unique artistic voice and genre-blending style.
Grace credits much of her artistic foundation to her time at City College, where mentorship and training helped shape her path from student to professional musician.
Congratulations, Grace—your Alumni Association is proud of you!
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Bretaigne Walliser ’10 M Arch and Thom Dalmas '08 M Arch ’08, alumni of the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at City College, have been recognized as part of The Architect's Newspaper’s 2026 “Twenty to Watch.”
The duo was honored for their innovative work through their design studio, TBo, where they are pushing boundaries in contemporary architecture with thoughtful, forward-looking projects that reflect both creativity and impact.
This national recognition highlights not only their individual talent, but also the strength of the Spitzer School’s legacy in shaping visionary leaders in the field of architecture.
Congratulations, Bretaigne and Thom—your Alumni Association is proud of you!
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Dr. Paul Schwartz (BS Chemistry ’69; PhD, CUNY ’74) has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), recognizing a remarkable career dedicated to expanding access to safe, affordable medications.
Over a distinguished 35-year career at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Schwartz played a pivotal leadership role in the approval and ongoing quality assurance of generic drugs. His work helped transform the pharmaceutical landscape: during his tenure, generic medications grew from approximately 20% to more than 90% of all prescriptions filled in the United States.
This shift has had an extraordinary impact—saving billions of dollars for patients and the government, while ensuring that millions of Americans can access the medicines they depend on.
Congratulations, Dr. Schwartz—your Alumni Association is proud of you!
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Dental, Vision, Health, Long Term Care, Medical Transportation, Professional Liability, and more!
You have the advantage of exclusive alumni-only discounts and/or benefits through the CCNY Alumni Insurance Benefits Program, administered by AMBA. To learn more and enroll, visit our website or call 1 (888) 560-ALUM (2586). AMBA is committed to “Serving You throughout Your Life."
Click ccny.alumniplans.com or call 888-560-ALUM (2586) to access your exclusive Alumni Association of CCNY discount with Long Term Care Coverage.
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Interested in joining the CCNY athletics alumni community? To learn more about the Athletics Alumni Group, an affiliate of the Alumni Association of CCNY, email us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
For more information about CCNY Athletics, please visit us at www.CCNYAthletics.com
or follow us on social media: Facebook (CCNY Athletics), Twitter (@CCNYSports),
and Instagram (@CCNYSports).
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Professional Opportunities &
Community Partnerships
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CCNY's Career and Professional Development Institute offers career advice and professional development to CCNY Alumni Association members. For more information contact us at membership@ccnyalumni.org.
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CCNY Alumni Association members get a 10% discount
on Continuing Education courses at CPS!
Please view the CPS course catalog: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/cps/catalog. For more information on all Continuing and Professional Studies classes at CCNY, tuition, schedule, and the Alumni Association Member discount, visit www.ccny.cuny.edu/cps.
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Mentoring Services for CCNY Alumni
Click here to learn more.
The Alumni Association and The City Tutors' City Mentors Program have partnered to offer CCNY students and graduates a way to get quickly connected to industry insiders who can help with career exploration and career transition. We have over 400 mentors from across industries available.
Want to be a Mentor?
To learn more or sign up, go here: www.thecitytutors.org/mentorship.
If you have additional questions, feel free to schedule a call with Garri Rivkin, Executive Director of The City Tutors, here: calendly.com/grivkin
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