September 14-20, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Two Lehman Presidents Chat on a Bench along Alumni Walkway

Photo of the Week

President Fernando Delgado and former President Ricardo Fernández reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9-11 during Lehman's annual remembrance ceremony. 🌹 (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Lehman in the News

President Fernando Delgado and Professor Brad Schoenfeld discuss Lehman’s new Ph.D. in Human Performance and Fitness with The Riverdale Press

Concrete NY Book Cover and Lehmanite Reads the Lehman Pages

The Marcel Breur-designed Shuster Hall and Fine Arts Buildings appear in the new book, Concrete New York, which features more than 50 concrete structures and buildings across the five boroughs

Collage showing Prof Boston, a door, and shoes

Associate Professor Nicholas Boston (Journalism & Media Studies) shares a personal reflection on September 11 and its lasting impact on his life and career

Prof Kurtzman in classroom

Professor Tom Kurtzman (Chemistry) and a colleague at UC San Diego publish research and their new theory and computational method, Generalized Thermodynamic Mapping, in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Physical Chemistry

Exposed Ceiling Wires

Construction Update 📌


Beginning in January, most of Carman Hall will be closed for about one year. 



Read the preliminary info here. 

Ceiling tiles are being removed now to help the contractor plan for the January construction.
The ceiling work will have no impact on Fall semester activities.

Events & More

A Lehman student reads a Japanese textbook

Book/Course Materials Voucher Applications Are Open!


Eligible students can receive up to $150 for purchases at Lehman's online bookstore. Review eligibility criteria and apply by October 23.

Don't Miss These Featured Events

CONVOCATION

The Official Welcome to the 
2026-2027 Academic Year




Fall 2026 Convocation Ceremony September 17

Decorative Mace from Convocation Ceremony
Sample Yankees plus Lehman Jacket

Buy your Yankees tickets today and get a free Lehman/Yankees Jacket!


Lehman Night at Yankee Stadium September 24

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents The Aaron Rimbui Group – Live at Lehman College September 24 (Free)

Rimbui promotional photo
Black and White photo of Tusiani

Italians and Albanians in the Bronx – Celebrating the Leonard Lief Library’s Joseph Tusiani Collection September 18 (Photo © Guy Michel Bassac)

More to Explore

🎭 BronxShakes presents The Tempest Through September 19


🤖 Community Forum on AI and Academic Integrity October 6


🎓 Upcoming Program Information Sessions Now Through December


See all upcoming events

Seen on Social

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This year's build-a-bear event brought plenty of smiles and some new furry friends. Check it out on Instagram and find more fun students events on Lightning Connections.

Scene on Campus

We Remember: The Lehman College community came together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, and honored the lives lost that day. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center and Mildred Perez)

Group Photo of Dean with Nurses

Healthy Bronx: Dean Elgloria Harrison (School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing), faculty, and students celebrated the launch of the Bronx Community Hub. The new community-based initiative brings health screenings and resources directly to Bronx residents while providing students with hands-on learning. During the launch, nursing and speech-language pathology students provided screenings and support to community members.

Accepted: Newly accepted Social Work undergraduate students attended the Fall 2026 Acceptance-Day Orientation, where they participated in activities focused on building connections and self-awareness, met Social Work faculty, and learned about valuable resources available across campus to support their studies. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Johnny Lozada, Director of the Urban Male Leadership Program and CREAR Futuros posing with students holding CUNY BMI award

Celebrating Leadership: Johnny Lozada, director of the Urban Male Leadership Program and CREAR Futuros, was named the 2026 CUNY BMI Administrator of the Year in recognition of his leadership and commitment to student mentorship. He is pictured with members of the Fall 2026 cohort and staff. (Photos by Daniel Luna Miranda)

Collage of photos from opening of gallery exhibition

Seriously Funny: Visitors explore Does This Taste Funny? Humor in Contemporary Art at the Lehman College Art Gallery. Featuring works by 41 contemporary artists, the exhibition examines how humor can shift perception, challenge expectations, and create new ways of seeing. Open through January 16, 2027 (Photos by Mildred Perez and Ashley Linton)

Top photo of female performing on stage at Lehman's amphitheatre. Bottom photo showing crowd watching Shakespeare's play. The Tempest on Stage

Storm on Stage: BronxShakes brought Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the Lehman College Amphitheatre, filling the stage with magic, mischief, and mayhem under the open sky. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Lehman Students cooking in the kitchen

Lehman Chefs: Students gathered for Lehman Radio Station's Taco Throwdown Thursday, enjoying tacos, music, karaoke, and good vibes. (Photos by Mildred Perez)