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August 24-30, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Two students in garden with equipment for revitalizing

Photo of the Week

Students and alumni from a wide range of disciplines are helping to uncover and share overlooked histories of slavery in the Bronx as well as to revitalize an important historic site.

Director of Campus Honors and Scholar Engagement Alice Michelle Augustine and Macaulay Honors student Audrey-Adon Rosario speak with CUNY TV about the project

Lehman in the News

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Top Accolade 🏆

Lehman College ranks 36th in the nation on TIME America's Best Colleges – the top ranked CUNY school and ahead of institutions
like Duke and Johns Hopkins

Photo still of President Fernando Delgado talk with BronxTalk's host Gary Axelbank

President Fernando Delgado talks to BronxTalk's Gary Axelbank about Lehman's new dorm, the new undergraduate majors in education and how Lehman helps students face the challenges of a changing world

Photo still of NY1 visit to The Lehman Grand.

The Lehman Grand gets a visit from NY1 as new residents get to know each other

Lehman students turn research into real-world impact through a summer program focused on creating safer streets and communities

Photo collage of Lehman College as the backdrop for a student-driven streetwear line.

Lehman College is the backdrop for CUNY’s new “NYC by CUNY” collection, a student-driven streetwear line celebrating the culture, creativity, and resilience of New York City

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) explores why the digital asset sector needs an accounting overhaul

Alumni in the News

Award-winning research on the impact of family policing, especially on families with Black, Brown, and LGBTQ caregivers, done by Alumna and Schwarzman Scholar Kilhah St. Fort '26, is highlighted in CUNY's Research in Focus

Alumna Eunice Negron '09 (English) published a new children's book that inspires young readers to care for the environment and protect the natural world

In Memoriam

Lehman remembers Professor Emerita Joan Mencher, a dedicated scholar who focused her anthropological research on India. She taught anthropology at Lehman from 1967 until her retirement in 2004.

Events & More

For Students

Get the guide to fall Campus Life events 📌

PITCH-UP LEHMAN 💸

Whether you're launching a business, growing a side hustle, or developing your next big idea, Pitch-Up Lehman is your chance to shine. $25,000 in total awards, sponsored by Bally's Corporation

TEDxCUNY 🎤

Applications are now open for TEDxCUNY’s 2027 conference! Submit your TEDx Talk idea by September 7 for a chance to share your story with the world.

For Everyone

Decorative Mace from Convocation Ceremony

Featured Event

Join the Lehman College community in the Lovinger Theatre for the official welcome to the 2026-2027 academic year

Fall 2026 Convocation Ceremony September 17

Investing in Lehman

Catch a sneak peek of BronxShakes' The Tempest and see why Lehman is getting more than a million dollars to spruce up the Lovinger Theatre

September 2

🗺️ Apply for a U.S. Passport on Campus September 2

💻 Introduction to CUNY's Digital Accessibility Initiative September 11

❤️ 25th Anniversary 9-11 Remembrance September 11

🍕 Reentry@Lehman Pizza Meet Up September 16

🥬 Food Justice Undone: Author Talk with Dr. Hanna Garth September 16

BronxShakes presents Shakespeare's The Tempest September 10-12, and 16-19

Coming Up at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Dance Theatre of Harlem August 29

Princess Nokia September 4

Stop by the box office to ask about discounted tickets for the Lehman community.

See all upcoming events

Scene on Campus

(Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center and Mildred Perez)

Students, and staff at the New Student Orientation on Campus

Resourceful: Incoming students filled the campus walkway for the Fall 2026 Resource Fair last Thursday. Check out the highlights on Instagram!

High School students Performing at the College Now festival

Rising Artists: The College Now Summer Arts Festival celebrated the culmination of the Summer Arts Academy, a program that provides New York City public high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit in Theatre and Dance. Under the guidance of Adjunct Assistant Professor Stephanie Stowe (Theatre) and Adjunct Professor Michael Manswell (Dance), students engaged in rigorous academic study while developing their artistic skills through their creative work.

Future doctors in training for the MCAT exam

Future Doctors: Students in Lehman’s innovative MCAT Academy, which graduated its fourth cohort of students this summer, are prepared for the medical school admissions test.

CUNY Cares Team posing for photos on Campus

Strike a Pose: The CUNY Cares team held a photo shoot on campus.

Lehman's First-Year Initiative staff in training.

FYI: Lehman’s First Year Initiative hosted a full-day of training for faculty and staff who support freshman students.

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