The Rhythm of Education 🪘

April 12-18, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Yubing Zhang and Kaihui Zhou from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin play the drums at the 28th annual Day of Percussion Concert hosted by Lehman's Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Reminder: Leonard Lief Library Access

During Construction

Arrows point under the bridge along the quad as directions to path to library

Enter the library via the lower level, from under the bridge that spans the Quad (handicap accessible) or from the ball fields by way of the path between the Library and the Old Gym Building (steps required).

Lehman in the News

Flowering tree on campus probably a magnolia

Lehman's M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program ranks as one of Counseling Degree Guide's Most Affordable Mental Health Counseling Programs in New York

Professor Mark Christian (Africana Studies) is awarded the National Council for Black Studies Fannie Lou Hamer & Kwame Nkrumah Award for Academic Leadership & Service in the African World

Clickable video still showing Sturdivant with a crown and sash

Adjunct Lecturer Latavia Sturdivant (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences) shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and breaking barriers through education and leadership at the 2026 Neurotrauma Symposium

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) provides insight on the outlook and timing of crypto investing for Business Insider

Substitute Associate Professor Joaquín Monserrate (Latin American & Latino Studies) pens an opinion piece on the dangers and legal risks of aggressive military threats (en español)

RESEARCH

Elementary school teacher with students coloring

A new study co-authored by Associate Professor Steven Holochwost (Psychology) adds to a small but growing body of research showing the important role early childhood educators play in children’s physical stress responses and development

Assistant Professor William Suarez-Gomez, Adjunct Assistant Professor Latoya Callender, and Associate Professor Collette Brown (Heath Equity, Administration, and Technology) take a look look at how health and income disparities can impact academic success

In Memoriam

Lehman mourns the passing of alumnus Rep. Eliot Engel B.A. '69, M.S. '73, H21. A first‑generation college student and former public school teacher, he never lost sight of the importance of affordable, high‑quality education for underserved communities.

Mark Your Calendar

Excellence In Education and Community Conference 🥇

This free, in-person forum celebrates excellence in teaching, learning, and community engagement at Lehman College. April 17

Game and Gear

Get your NYCFC tickets before they’re gone!
Bonus: A few scarves remain.

Attend the first-ever Lehman Night at the New York City Football Club April 22

It's not to late to own a Piece of Lehman College x Yankees History.

Get details and purchase your jersey here
(size XL and 2XL only)

Talk and Reception

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Design Trust for Public Space, and Immanuel Oni of Liminal to reimagine the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park. April 21

Don't Miss 👀

Free CPR/First Aid Certification Training April 20

Pop Culture Literacies: Teaching Interpretation, Response, and Composition in a Digital World April 21

Beyond Film Screening April 22

UN Commission on the Status of Women Panel Discussion: From Policy to Practice: Gender Equity on the Ground April 23

🪴2026 Basile Memorial Lecture with Dr. Zachary Lippman April 24

Chemistry Club and New York Blood Center Blood Drive April 28 ❤️

Leading Advocacy for Systemic Change April 30

More upcoming events

Scene on Campus

Collage of students with colorful balloon creations outside

Pretty Fun: Students made their own balloon flowers and more at the Office of Campus Life's Flower Making Festival. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

International Beat: Lehman and Culture Ireland present the 28th annual Day of Percussion Concert with a performance by students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM). This collaboration was started by the Professor Emeritus Morris “Arnie” Lang, and his former student, Richard O’Donnell, who today is the percussion professor at RIAM and a member of the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland. Adjunct Lecturer Victor Rendon carries on the tradition at Lehman. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Retirement party collage including a cake

Thank You: The Lehman community celebrated Property Manager Victor Delgado '95 for his 18 years of outstanding service and commitment to the campus. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Collage of School of Business faculty, students, and prospective students

Welcome: Lehman’s School of Business opened its doors at an informative Open House. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Bust of Herbert Lehman with trees blossoming

Spring continues to bloom on campus!

(Photo by Mildred Perez)