Our Newest Lehmanites!

April 27-May 3, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Image of new Lehman's students walking and smiling on campus

Photo of the Week

Lehman welcomed newly accepted students to campus on Saturday.

(Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Lehman in the News

Lehman’s Bronx Business Tech Incubator leaders holding check presented to the college by Capitial One

Lehman College shares in Capital One’s $1M investment in The Bronx– funds aimed at supporting small businesses and organizations including Lehman’s Bronx Business Tech Incubator

Group Photos of attendees at an information and networking event geared toward offstage theatrical and performing arts careers

Lehman’s Career Exploration and Development Center and the Theatre program collaborate to bring 60 students and alumni to an information and networking event geared toward offstage theatrical and performing arts careers

Associate Professor Juan Delacruz (Finance, Information Systems & Economics) talks to Univision about the economic outcomes of President Trump's first 100 days

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) speaks to the Washington Post about a new study he led , which shows that short strength training routines can lead to significant muscle gains–Full text can be found here

Lehmanite Spotlight

Image of Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Professor Wendy Papir-Bernstein

Professor Wendy Papir-Bernstein, who has dedicated more than four decades to teaching, mentoring, and shaping Lehman's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, now has an official City Council Citation, presented by New York City Council Member Eric Dinowitz at a special celebratory event

Photo of Associate Professor Mila Burns from the Latin American and Latino Studies

CUNY Acclaim

Associate Professor Mila Burns (Latin American and Latino Studies) is honored by the CUNY Graduate Center—her alma mater—for her accomplishments in the decade since she earned her doctorate

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Events and Opportunities

2025 Bronx EdTech Showcase: Human AI Synergy

May 2

Health Equity Summit with Black Health and Hostos

May 9

Spring Concert, Lehman College & Community Chorus and Lehman Symphony Orchestra May 4 🎶

Negotiate Like a Pro: Career Center Online Workshop May 5 💰

Learn how to craft your elevator pitch May 6

The Double-Edged Sword of Code Switching: Cultural Agency, Honoring Complexity, and Building Brave Spaces May 6

Career Conversation with General Manager of Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point Brian Crowell May 7 ⛳

Commencement is Coming Soon!

Bookmark the Class of 2025 webpage for up to date information

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Everyone: Fill out the Commencement Volunteer Form. Staff only: You may also fill out the Comp Time Form and s ubmit it here.

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Scene On Campus

🎉 Celebrating Leadership 🏆

Composite of Lehman's Student Leaders with certificates

Lehman Leaders: This year marks a Lehman milestone, with a record-breaking 73 active student clubs–the highest number in a decade. Pictured here are proud representatives from the Seekers Christian Club, Lehman Boxing Club, AfroDC Club, and students from leadership certificate programs who are known for their dedication, creativity, and community spirit that define Lehman's student life. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Photo collage of School of Business event, Lead to Win.

Lead to Win: Carla Harris of Morgan Stanley shared 'pearls' of wisdom about the power of authenticity and leadership, giving actionable steps for thriving professionally and personally. In the second photo is School of Business Dean Dene Hurley, Provost Jorge Silva-Puras, and Carla Harris. (Photos by Janel Martinez)

“What a strong way to end an academic year that was filled with successful events and accomplishments!”

School of Business via Linkedin

Lehman marketing club with industry leaders

Lehman's Marketing Club also invited industry leaders to speak. Panelists included Digital Marketing Strategist & Principal of The Stylista Group Petia Abdur-Razzaaq, VP, Creative Director at Edelman Rodrigo Bistene, and Senior Account Director, Global GPJ Samantha Wolf. (Photo by Eddie Vasquez )

Photo collage of Healthcare event featuring speaker; Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Dr. Amy Edmondson

Leader in Healthcare: Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Dr. Amy Edmondson, spoke about her book, "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well," at an event organized by the Department of Health Promotion & Nutrition Sciences (HPNS), Lehman's School of Education, Leonard Lief Library, School of Business, and CUNY Institute for Health Equity. (Photos by the Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Photo collage of Bronx Borough President Forum

Leading the Borough: Students Jovan Figueroa and Amen Dilawar asked questions on behalf of their Lehman College Journalism and Media Studies classmates at the Bronx Borough President Forum with Democratic candidates Vanessa L. Gibson and Rafael Salamanca Jr. Bronxnet Host Gary Axelbank moderated the event. You can watch the event beginning Monday night on BronxNet. (Photos by Janel Martinez)

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