Celebrating HERstory

March 15-21, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Beba Alvarado Torrech, alumna and Bronx Community Board 7 District Manager Karla Cabrera Carrera, Jasmin Clavasquin, and Suzette Ramsundar pose for a photo at Lehman's Women in Civics & Leadership event. 💪 (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Hear from fellow Lehmanites about the women that shaped their lives.

Lehman in the News

Top Accolades

Decorative Crests for Accolades listed below

Top producer of Gilman Scholars Throughout 25 Years

Double Distictions from The Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education

Meet the Lehman Lecturer Interviewers

Students Molly Varillas and Julisha Evans will step into the spotlight as interviewers for the Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture featuring The Kid Mero

Reserve your seat for March 31

Dedicated student leaders travel to Albany to meet with Assembly Members Jeffrey Dinowitz, George Alvarez and Yudelka Tapia, and Senator Robert Jackson, sharing personal stories that elevated key priorities for the Lehman College community. The visit was sponsored by the President's Office and the Office of Campus Life.

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science), is quoted in The Washington Post about proper strength training techniques 🏋️

Associate Professor Nicholas Boston (Journalism & Media Studies) analyzes “Sacred and Profane,” an e xhibition that confronts Fire Island’s hidden histories and their continuing impact

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Professor and Chair Alyshia Gálvez (Latin American & Latino Studies) explains the history of undocumented student activism to The Nation (Photo credit: Heather Chen)

Academic Publications

Assistant Professor Apeksha Mewani (Health Equity, Administration, and Technology) validates the first Hindi-language clinical tool to identify Prolonged Grief Disorder

Associate Professor and Chair Juan Delacruz (Finance, Information Systems & Economics) examines how education, language and acculturation influence economic mobility among Indigenous Latin American migrants in NYC

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) coauthors the updated ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults

Resource of the Week

BASIC NEEDS CENTER

Lehman's Basic Needs Center provides resources on and off campus for students dealing with new and ongoing emergencies. Baraka Corley, director of the Basic Needs Center, shares how the center helps students stay on track.

Bonus Resource

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Featured Events

🎤 The 2026 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture

Don’t miss your chance to see The Kid Mero live and for free! Experience his unique style, sharp wit, and unforgettable stories at this year's Lehman Lecture. March 31 Reserve your seat.

ALL ARE INVITED!

Middle States Open Forum

Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. | Faculty Dining Room

Refreshments will be served.

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The Lehman College community is invited to learn learn all about the Middle States accreditation process directly from Middle States Commission Vice President Dr. Kathy Feith.

Celebrating Women's History

Fun Women's History Banner in campus life

Student Club Event: Celebrate Herstory March 19

Panel: Women Shaping Institutions & Generations March 23

Don't Miss 👀

High-impact Sales Strategies - Level Up Your Sales! March 19

The Bronx Business Tech Incubator: March Open House March 24

Book Talk: The Keloids We Heal: Trauma, Spirituality, and Black Modernity in Literature by Sarah Soanirina Ohmer March 25

Graduate Programs Information Sessions

Take the next step at Lehman!

Childhood Education Information Session TODAY: March 19

Computer Science M.S. Information Session March 23

Health Services Administration M.S. Information Session March 23

More upcoming events

Scene on Campus

(Photos by Mildred Perez and Janel Martinez)

Collage of bright red ribbon cutting photos

New Home: Reentry@Lehman and the new LITE (Lehman’s Initiative for Tutoring and Empowerment) program opened their new space in the T3 Building, Room 113, a welcoming place for justice-impacted students and friends.

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Leading the Way: Attendees pose for a photo with alumna and Bronx Community Board 7 District Manager Karla Cabrera Carrera at Lehman's Women in Civics and Leadership event.

Fun collage of women in leadership photos

Intersectional Womanhood: Student clubs, including Lehman Crystal Queer, Sociology, Social Work, and Gaming, organized a Women’s History Month panel event featuring a Lehman student, faculty members, and community leaders. They discussed their respective journeys in academia and beyond.

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Consent in Color 🎨: Lehman's Wellness Education & Promotion program and Voces De Quisqueya offered a safe and creative space to discuss the importance of consent.