Name the Mascot

You submitted your creative name ideas for the new Lightning Mascot, and now it's time to vote for your favorite among five finalists.

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Assistant Professor Georgios Vernardos (Astronomy) talks with WNBC about the excitement he felt being part of the team that discovered an extremely rare phenomenon known as an Einstein ring. The Riverdale Press also covers the story, which ran on several dozen TV stations across the country.

Student Disability Services helps students with disabilities connect with accommodations on campus. Director of Student Disability Services Gabriella Kohler shares how the office supports and advocates for students with disabilities.

Faculty: If you received an award, honor, or notable accomplishment in 2024, submit it for inclusion in the Faculty Scholarly Excellence video. Don’t miss this chance to highlight your work—submit here by Feb 28, 2025.

View the 2023 Celebration of Excellence video here.

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Meet sisters Selenis and Marizol Leyva as they share their heartfelt story of love, hope, and authenticity at the 2025 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 25

Graduate Student Ceremony

Tuesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Undergraduate Student Ceremony

Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m.

Lehman College South Field

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Professor Mark Christian (Africana Studies) discussed his new biography of Frederick Douglass, "Frederick Douglass: A Life in American History," at a talk at the Leonard Lief Library. (Photo by Janel Martinez)

At Lehman's screening of the film Sing Sing, panelists told their stories and shared the important work they do to assist justice-impacted people. In the second photo: Penny Prince with panelists Dario Peña, who played himself in the film, Terel Overton, and Mujahideen Mohammed.

The event was organized with significant contributions from Dr. Maurice Vann, Jaye Jones, Suzette Ramsundar, and Reentry@Lehman. (Photos by Mildred Perez and Associate Professor Peggy Conner)

Legendary Cuban film documentarian Gloria Rolando discussed the connection between African Americans and Afro Cubans through their shared love of jazz during Black History Month. (Photo by Janel Martinez)