This alum went on “Shark Tank” and made sure the judges (and the world) recognized the CUNY grind! 💪

Graduate programs at 11 CUNY colleges earned national recognition in this year’s U.S. News rankings for excellence in law, business, public health and more!

Mayor Mamdani visited this CUNY to share the results of two reports that will be used to address his affordability agenda. And he visited the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Queensborough Community College to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Hunter College senior Alexa Charles spoke with CUNYverse about her stellar college hoops career and what other athletes can take from her journey. 🏀

It’s NYS Financial Aid Awareness Month. Please fill out your FAFSA and TAP applications if you haven’t already!

CUNY alum and NYCPS Chancellor Kamar Samuels spoke with ESSENCE about the value of a seamless pathway for public school graduates to attend a CUNY college.

These students traveled to Texas for a summit designed to help them build valuable skills to become the next generation of leaders in their profession.

Two students were recognized for their commitment to nonpartisan civic engagement.

The Chancellor and his wife joined a group of international students at the home of Queensborough Community College President Christine Mangino. They shared a meal and great conversation.

Please take the advice of your Student Trustee and fill out the CUNY Student Experience Survey today! Your input will help CUNY enhance your college experience. Check your inbox and look for the email titled “CUNY Student Experience Survey.”

These scholarships will help students pursuing careers as math and science teachers and those pursuing a master’s in education. Apply by June 1.

For CUNY’s birthday on May 7, we’re kicking off our first-ever University-wide scavenger hunt! Learn more and register here.

Congrats to CUNY alum Umar Kagzi, who developed software for the Artemis II spaceship that just completed an historic 10-day mission around the moon! 🚀

🌈 The fifth annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference challenged us to think beyond visibility and build stronger solidarity! Here are some highlights.

Congrats to this CUNY professor on receiving an award that recognizes outstanding achievement in community college library leadership.

This CUNY received two national recognitions in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, one of only 33 institutions nationwide to receive both honors. 🔬🏆

These students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists are exploring the past and present through boundary-breaking poetry and scholarship.

This instructor, who was the best friend, manager, publicist and personal historian of musician Tito Puente, passed away last week at age 83. He was deeply involved in this CUNY’s community.

This special episode of CUNY TV’s “LATiNAS” features Soledad O’Brien and Rose Arce, the executive producers behind two of this year’s Oscar-nominated documentaries.

April 18: This conference looks at topics within the field of landscape architecture and urban planning through the lens of climate resilience and social and environmental justice. Register here.

April 19-24: The CUNY PIT Lab presents a weeklong series of music- and sound-based projects at NYC PIT Pop Up!

April 22: Explore CUNY graduate programs in sustainability, climate policy and green tech at this upcoming info session. Register here.

April 22: The Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Career Fair allows students, including those excluded from traditional jobs, to learn about a range of freelancer and contracting opportunities. RSVP here.

April 24-25: Undergrads from all majors can join this hands-on innovation challenge focused on solving real-world problems using AI. Register here.

May 3: CUNY Day at Yankee Stadium is a few weeks away, so order your tickets now! Attendees will get an exclusive CUNY-branded Yankees jersey.

April is Financial Literacy Month. Our new video series will help you develop smart money habits and finesse your finances confidently. 💸

The CUNY Immigration Assistance Project is hosting a free webinar for community members. This month’s topic will focus on birthright citizenship, support for asylum seekers and domestic and international travel, along with other legal updates. The webinar will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 6–7 p.m. via Zoom. Register here.

Green card holders can get free, confidential, in-person help with naturalization applications at CUNY Citizenship Now! monthly events. The next event is Saturday, April 18. For location, eligibility and required documents call 646-664-9400, text 929-334-3784 or request a callback using this form.

CUNY remains steadfast in our support for immigrant students, faculty and staff. Learn more about CUNY’s policy governing access by law enforcement authorities to our campuses and the sharing of personal data here.

Any student who may have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment or retaliation is encouraged to submit a report through CUNY’s University-wide reporting homepage.

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