July 6-19, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, The Havana Bronx Cafe, Lehman Stages, and The Salsa Project
teamed up to present Salsa Under the Stars.
(Photo by Mildred Perez)

Don't miss your next opportunity to dance on July 30!

Lehman in the News

Photos of Lehman Computer Science and Computer Information Systems students

Lehman Computer Science and Computer Information Systems students take on real-world summer research at the Center for Smart Streetscapes

Going Swimmingly 🏅

Collage photo of The Lightning Men's and Women's Swimming squads

The Lightning Men's and Women's Swimming squads are named Spring 2026 CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams

Politicians with Giant Check Clickable Video Still

Lehman's APEX Center Pool serves as the backdrop for the announcement of a $1.5 million investment to expand free swim lessons to thousands more New York City public school students

WABC | WNBC

Assistant Professor Agustina Checa (Music) receives Popular Music and Society’s 2025 R. Serge Denisoff Award for Best Article

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Adjunct Lecturer Latavia Sturdivant (Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences) is recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. George Latimer for her advocacy and her recent title as Ms. Wheelchair America 2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Luis Soltero-Rodriguez

Director of Lehman's Office of Veterans and Military Affairs Luis Soltero-Rodriguez is named to the 2026 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by the office of Senator Luis Sepulveda

Residence Life

Photo of two students at the Lehman Grand

Graduate Student Opportunity

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Seen on Social

Photo of a serene study lounge overlooking the Grand Concourse

Get a sneak peek inside The Lehman Grand on Instagram

(Photos c/o Binder Design Group)

Learn more and apply to live in Lehman's first dorm

Scene Abroad

Lehman Students in front of Giant OMU Campus sign

Kon'nichiwa: From Osaka Metropolitan University's Morinomiya campus to exploring Dotonbori and enjoying delicious takoyaki, Lehman students are immersed in a unique study abroad experience in Japan. 🇯🇵

“This experience gave me the opportunity to explore Japanese culture, conduct research on Japanese food culture, and build meaningful connections while studying abroad”

Shenneil Cunningham via Linkedin

Collage of students in front of city landmarks in Toledo Spain

Hola: Led by Spanish Professor Óscar Martín, students spent June in Toledo, Spain, strengthening their language skills while exploring the city’s history and culture through Lehman’s partnership with the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha. 🇪🇸

Scene on Campus

Collage of dancers at Salsa under the stars

Shining Bright: At Salsa Under the Stars, weather moved the dancing indoors so the musicians and dancers brought the sparkle. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Collage of Lehman college Public safety officers reading to the little ones.

Storytellers: Lehman College Public Safety (Director Fausto Ramirez, Sergeant Martha Crucey, and Crime Preventionist Theresa Grant); Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department Chair Dr. Peggy Conner; and CUNY Office Assistant Aurelie Mantel read aloud during Letters and Literacy: Storytime for Little Ones. (Photos c/o Lehman's Speech and Hearing Center)

Top Caps: Lisbeth Martinez, Prince Boateng, Gabriel Bencosme, Jamila Gillette, Lalita Ashley, Omadi Sukul, and Orlando Soto (not shown) are the winners of Lehman's 2026 cap contest. These graduates earned their degrees, and an exclusive El Rayo tee!⚡

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(Photo by Gina Cortez)