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CUNY facilitates study abroad trip reconnecting Dreamers with roots in Mexico
Thirty Dreamers, including 25 students and alumni from six CUNY colleges, traveled to Mexico in April for an all-expenses-paid study abroad program facilitated by CUNY Citizenship Now! This initiative also has the potential to assist with their applications for legal residency. Nearly all participants were born in Mexico and many had emotional reunions with family members they had not seen since childhood.
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CUNY enters voluntary agreement with U.S. Department Of Education over discrimination complaints
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat hate, the City University of New York (CUNY) has signed a voluntary resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. This agreement addresses nine Title VI complaints related to alleged discrimination based on Jewish, Israeli, Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and/or South Asian ancestry at CUNY. The university has committed to increased training for those investigating discrimination complaints, conducting a campus climate survey of students, and implementing additional measures to create a safe...
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CUNY opens campuses for early voting and primary election day polling sites
The City University of New York (CUNY) will open 12 of its campuses to serve as polling sites for New Yorkers during the city's primary election. Nine colleges will host early voting from June 15 through June 23, while four campuses will be available on Election Day, June 25.
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CUNY celebrates awarding prestigious scholarships to 28 students
The City University of New York (CUNY) recognized 28 students from 15 schools who have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarships, including The Jonas E. Salk Award, Belle Zeller Scholarships, and CUNY Climate Scholars. These recipients represent a diverse range of backgrounds and aspirations.
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Cuny celebrates over 100 student winners of national awards
The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced that over 100 of its students have received prestigious national awards during the current academic year. The recipients, who include a poet, an aspiring neuroscientist, and a New York City public high school teacher, reflect the diversity within CUNY.
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Mayor Adams announces $12m expansion of CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative
On May 20, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez announced a nearly $12 million expansion of the CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative. This initiative leverages CUNY campus resources to create college-to-career pipelines for CUNY students. Since its launch in 2022, the initiative has served over 3,100 students and worked with more than 2,000 industry partners. It advances the city’s goal to connect 80 percent of CUNY graduates with careers following graduation by 2030.
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CUNY's Annual Spring Citizenship Drive Provides Free Legal Assistance to Over 300 Green Card Holders
On May 20, 2024, more than 300 green card holders received free legal assistance with their naturalization applications at the annual Spring Citizenship Drive hosted by CUNY Citizenship Now!. This all-day event, co-hosted by Univision and held at CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, was aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of naturalization and helping eligible immigrants complete their journey to becoming U.S. citizens.
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CUNY Reconnect aids over 33,000 students in degree completion
CUNY Reconnect, a program funded by the city to re-engage New Yorkers who have earned college credits but did not complete their degrees, has enabled the City University of New York (CUNY) to re-enroll 16,319 students during the 2023-2024 academic year. This brings the total number of students who have returned to CUNY through Reconnect since its inception in 2022 to 33,378. More than 10% of these students – numbering 3,375 – have either completed their degrees or are on track to do so this spring.
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CUNY Chancellor testifies at NYC Council hearing on FY 2025 budget proposal
On May 15, 2024, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez testified at a joint hearing of the New York City Council’s committees on finance and higher education regarding the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Proposal.
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Statement by CUNY on Recent Events at The City College of New York
On May 1, 2024, City University of New York (CUNY) addressed the recent events that unfolded at The City College of New York. In a statement, CUNY highlighted the actions taken following the incidents at the campus.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and CCNY President Vincent Boudreau expressed gratitude to the campus public safety officers and staff for their support during the challenging times. They visited the CCNY campus to acknowledge the efforts of those who assisted the campus community on Tuesday night.The statement mentioned that City College's...
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CUNY Statement on the Encampment at The City College of New York
On May 1, 2024, City University of New York (CUNY) released a statement regarding the recent events at The City College of New York. The statement addressed the incidents that occurred over the past six days, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining a safe environment for the campus community.According to the statement, CUNY expressed its dedication to ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and the entire City College campus community, which includes two public high schools and a daycare center. The university highlighted the series of violent events that transpired...
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CUNY Introduces New Accessibility Policy for Students with Disabilities
April 24, 2024 - The City University of New York (CUNY) has introduced a new accessibility policy for students with disabilities, showcasing its dedication to inclusivity and equal access to education. The policy, approved by the Board of Trustees in February, aims to address the needs of over 10,000 CUNY students with disabilities by incorporating inclusion, equity, and accessibility into academic decision-making processes across all 25 campuses.Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed the university's commitment by stating, "This new accessibility policy is another...
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Gov. Hochul Launches Public Awareness Campaign Encouraging FAFSA Completion
Gov. Kathy Hochul has initiated a public awareness campaign urging college students in New York to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access state and federal financial aid opportunities. The campaign involves various stakeholders, including students, Administration officials, and education leaders, to assist students in filling out the FAFSA.In a statement, Gov. Hochul emphasized the importance of higher education, stating, “Higher education can change people’s lives, and we are expanding pathways to college for all New York students.” Lt....
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Statement by CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on the Enacted FY 2025 New York State Budget
April 23, 2024 - The Chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY), Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, has expressed gratitude towards Governor Hochul and state legislative leaders for their collaborative efforts in enacting the FY 2025 New York State Budget, which includes significant investments in public higher education.Matos Rodríguez highlighted the importance of the budget in sustaining and expanding CUNY's ability to provide high-quality and affordable education to New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds. He stated, "We thank Governor Hochul and our state legislative...
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CUNY Citizenship Now! and Univision NY Partner to Host Annual Citizenship Drive
April 22, 2024CUNY Citizenship Now!, the nation’s largest university-based legal assistance program, is partnering with Univision NY to host its Spring Citizenship Drive event on May 18. The event, “Become a Citizen: Opportunities Await,” will take place at CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and aims to help 250 permanent residents apply for citizenship while creating awareness of the advantages of becoming a U.S. citizen. Registration for the free event opens on April 22.Staff and volunteers of CUNY Citizenship Now!, which provides...
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Three CUNY Educators Win 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships
Three women from CUNY’s faculty have won prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to the arts and humanities. This year’s CUNY Guggenheim fellows are interdisciplinary artist Bang-Guel Han and philosophy scholar Barbara Montero, both of the College of Staten Island, and art historian Claire Bishop, of the CUNY Graduate Center.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez congratulated the professors, stating, “We congratulate Professors Han, Bishop and Montero for their selection as recipients of the highly coveted Guggenheim...
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Gov. Hochul Sends Letters to High School Seniors Encouraging Students to Complete the FAFSA
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, has taken a proactive step in encouraging high school seniors to take advantage of financial aid opportunities for their higher education. As part of Financial Aid Awareness Month, Governor Hochul announced the distribution of letters to high school seniors, providing them with valuable tips and resources to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).In a statement, Gov. Hochul emphasized, “Far too often, New York students don’t realize the full scope of financial aid that is available to them to help cover...
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CUNY Receives Over $15 Million in Federal Funding from Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, Members of Congress
The City University of New York (CUNY) has secured over $15 million in federal funding from Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as several members of Congress, to support various initiatives and programs across its campuses. The funds, part of the $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2024 bill signed into law by President Biden, mark a 25% increase from the previous year.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed gratitude to the lawmakers, stating, “We thank Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and our representatives in Congress who are working so...
