Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an expansion of the Reconnect initiative, which allow New Yorkers between 25 and 55 to enroll in high-demand community college programs at CUNY and SUNY colleges for free—starting in January, the program will be open to students who already have a college degree, expanding access to tens of thousands of students. Governor Hochul came to LaGuardia on October 27 for a roundtable discussion with President Kenneth Adams, Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, and LaGuardia students participating in the program. Students shared how the Reconnect Initiative is helping them achieve their personal and professional goals, while other speakers emphasized the program’s rapid growth and positive impact on enrollment at CUNY community colleges.

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On October 18, 466 runners and walkers showed up for LaGuardia's Fifth Annual Community Run/ Walk 5K, the largest turn-out in the run's history. Nearly 200 of those participants were LaGuardia students. The top three male finishers were Haris Koljenovic (18:07), Tomasz Wawrzyniak (18:14), and Micah Carrion (19:45); the top three female finishers were Irene Starygina (21:49), Kia Copeland (22:18), and Julianna Tedesco (22:30; and the top three non-binary finishers were Ryan Khan (25:01), Tenzin Lhendup (27:56), and Marilyn Gonzalez (38:13). The complete list of finishers can be found here. See photos from the event here, and watch a short video of the race on LaGuardia’s Instagram here. Thank you to all the alumni who joined us last month!

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On November 5, the LaGuardia Foundation and ASAP hosted an alumni panel discussion featuring six LaGuardia alumni members who shared their perspectives across professional areas including finance, clinical counseling, engineering, education and operations. Alumni who served on the panel included “Kato” Ekaterine Abutidze a 2024 alumna who is currently a substance use clinician at Dynamite Youth Center in Brooklyn; Talha Islam, a 2022 alumnus who works at UBS in the Global Wealth Management Accelerate program; Crystal Luna, a 2022 alumna who is the Director of College Counseling at the Student Leadership Network; Salah Msallek, a 2024 alumnus who is a communications engineer and project manager at MKJ Communications; Selma Skrijelj, a 2016 alumna who is a Senior Academic Advisor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice ACE Program; and Emmanuel Villegas, a 2021 alumnus who is currently serving as Inventory and Warehouse Lead at Billfold. The alumni event also included small group roundtable rotations for prompted discussions and an informal networking session. The Foundation, ASAP, and several other areas across campus are always seeking successful alumni to share their insights and expertise with students at networking and professional development events like this one; if you're interested in getting involved, reach out to alumni@lagcc.cuny.edu.

LaGuardia students explored both career and academic opportunities during two major events this October. At the Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair, students connected with employers offering internship, part-time, and full-time opportunities, helping them expand their professional networks, learn about career pathways, and gain insight into workforce expectations. A day later, students also attended the Fall Transfer Fair, where they met with representatives from more than 35 CUNY, SUNY, and private colleges and universities. These conversations provided valuable information about transfer requirements, academic programs, and options for continuing their education after LaGuardia. Both events are aimed at empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures by connecting them with resources, professionals, and institutions that can support their career and educational goals. Note that LaGuardia alumni continue to have access to LaGuardia's career services even after graduation—learn more about career and professional development offerings for alumni here.