June 14-21, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Friends surprising female student with flowers and gifts

Photo of the Week

Graduate Julia Islas received more than her diploma at commencement, as friends showered her with flowers and gifts after the ceremony. (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Lehman in the News

Arts and Humanities Spotlight

Photo of Associate Professor Robyn C. Spencer-Antoine

Associate Professor Robyn C. Spencer-Antoine (History) is a contributing scholar to Hidden Voices: Stories of the Global African Diaspora, a NYC Public Schools curriculum on African diaspora history

Photo of Professor Penny Prince, Cesar Salcedo, and Verdale Stinson Jr. discussing the original musical Rumpelstiltskin

Professor Penny Prince, Cesar Salcedo, and Verdale Stinson Jr. discuss the original musical Rumpelstiltskin '26 on the Bronx Music Podcast Includes Music! 🎤

Photo of Senior Stationary Engineer, Noel Nevin

Senior Stationary Engineer (B&G) Noel Nevin accepts the Demand Response Champion award at NYC DCAS’s Energy Recognition Ceremony on behalf of Lehman College

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) looks at how blockchain can improve trust and transparency in ESG reporting (Forbes)

The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Opportunity Program celebrates 60 years of expanding access to higher education, honoring graduating students and program milestones (BronxNet)

Adjunct Lecturer Latavia Sturdivant (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences) attends the 38th Annual Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council Individual and Family Support Conference (BronxNet)

Alumni in the News

Alumna Luisa Sotelo Crisantos '22 shares her excitement about volunteering at the World Cup and the family traditions that shaped her love for the sport (CUNY TV's LATiNAS)

Alumna Robin J. Miller '82 explores powerful historical narratives through her art

Mark Your Calendar

Pride Month

Healthy Food and Literary Night for Families & Individuals: Honoring Diverse LGBTQIA+ Identities Through Literature & Community Today: June 17

Bronx CUNY LGBTQI+ Council at Da Bronx Pride Festival June 20

Bronx Tech Hub AI Prompt Engineering Fellowship Program Begins July 7

Seen on Social ✨

Photo of people sitting on the grass discussing a book.

The Bronx Food Humanities Program is in full swing with a discussion of Hanna Garth’s Food Justice Undone and the first Faculty Curriculum Development Program convening. See what one intern documented.

It’s National Mascot Day! ⚡

Student holding a photo of Lehman's Mascot, El Rayo

In Fall 2025, we announced our new Lightning mascot name–thanks to your votes. Check out how several Lehmanites pronounce “El Rayo”!

Commencement Wrapup

Proud Moments

Professor placing an honor cord around a graduate’s neck.

A Moment of Distinction: Associate Provost Karin Beck places honor cord at the Spring ’26 Adult Degree Program graduation ceremony. (Photo by Brian Hatton)

Collage of Food Bank Coordinator Gabriela Rodriguez posing with director of Basic needs center and Vice President OF Student Affairs

Essential Work: Food Bank Coordinator Gabriela Rodriguez was one of the many students who crossed the stage last month. What began as an internship has grown into a role with Lehman's Basic Needs Center Food Bank, where she remains dedicated to ensuring

access to essential resources on campus.

Behind the Graduation Scene

(Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

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Team Effort: Commencement volunteers supported graduates on their big day.

Faculty Robing

Photo collage of faculty in commencement robes

Faculty Robing: Lehman faculty gathered in the Studio Theatre before the start of each Commencement ceremony. Last photo (center): Faculty from the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing pose with Honorary Degree Recipient Carl Kirton '86, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing.

Scene on Campus

Photo collage of students and professor of Lehman's STEM program.

STEP Spring: This spring, Lehman's STEP Program welcomed students from local middle and high schools to Saturday Academy, an engaging college-readiness initiative. Student participated in workshops and Hands-on activities included a mock forensic chemistry lab for both students and parents. (Photo c/o Paulina Mohamed-Ocasio)

SGA LEADERS

(Photos by Mildred Perez)

Collage of SGA student leaders and workshop and also in a group posed photo outside Lehman campus.

SGA Leaders: The 2026-2027 Student Government Association participated in a leadership training program hosted by the Office of Campus Life. They met with the College’s leadership and mapped out goals for the upcoming academic year.

A collage of Lehman's Women & Gender Studies Program, English department, Latinos Unidos, and the Crystal Queer Club Lehman's Women & Gender Studies Program, English department, Latinos Unidos, and the Crystal Queer ClubLehman's Women & Gender Studies Program, English department, Latinos Unidos, and the Crystal Queer Club participating in a literary event.

Taking Flight: Lehman's Women & Gender Studies Program, English department, Latinos Unidos, and the Crystal Queer Club celebrated Pájaros, Lesbianas y Queers, ¡A Volar! An LGBTQ+ Anthology of Dominican Transnational Writers.

A student leader displays a poster outlining key leadership qualities.

Lehman's students are developing the qualities for tomorrow’s leaders!

(Photo of Incoming Student Government Association President Michael Galindo by Mildred Perez)

Graduates in caps and gowns walk across campus, framed through the circular opening of a large metal sculpture.

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