Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate and Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York | CUNY Graduate Center
Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate and Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York | CUNY Graduate Center
The City University of New York (CUNY) has launched a new centralized resource for its nearly 3,000 student-veterans on a revamped Veterans Affairs page. This development coincided with a career and professional development conference held at the CUNY Graduate Center on November 1. The event aimed to provide scholarship and employment opportunities, featuring a panel with veteran graduates and leaders from organizations that support veterans.
“It is important to ensure that our heroic student-veterans are prepared to thrive in the next steps of their journey,” stated CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “We are grateful every day for the selflessness displayed by our veterans and their families, and we are proud to support them in every way possible as they pursue a higher education.”
The conference offered insights from professionals who have transitioned from military service to civilian careers. Student-veterans who had achieved academic honors were also recognized during the event for their induction into the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, which is dedicated specifically to student-veterans.
In addition, CUNY colleges have been hosting events to honor Veterans Day. These include Queens College’s annual luncheon on November 6 and an event today at Hostos Community College. At Hostos, U.S. Army veteran Aquilino Gonell will discuss his role during the January 6 insurrection and read from his book “American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy.”
CUNY offers various services through its Office of Veterans Affairs, including a peer mentorship program that provides financial planning, academic support, and budgeting resources. Peer mentors host weekly “Wellness Wednesday” sessions where student-veterans can engage with community partners. Mentors receive a $10,000 stipend funded by an annual allocation from the New York City Council’s Committee on Veterans.
These initiatives reflect CUNY's commitment to building an inclusive environment for its diverse community of veterans representing all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
CUNY is recognized as the nation’s largest urban public university and plays a significant role in social mobility within New York City. Established in 1847 as the first free public institution of higher education in America, it serves over 233,000 students across its campuses in New York City's five boroughs.
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