News from The City University of New York

CCNY’s Emily Raboteau receives elite writing fellowship

December 13, 2016 | City College

Emily Raboteau, the American Book Award-winning author and Professor of English in The City College of New York’s MFA Program in Creative Writing, is the recipient of a writing residency fellowship from the Lannan Foundation.

Four Gilman scholars journey overseas for winter session

December 13, 2016 | City College

Four City College of New York students are traveling to Asia and Europe this winter 2017 semester on Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. The quartet are recipients of the competitive national scholarships that provide support for overseas travel and research.

CUNY Graduates Lead Nation in 2016 Social Mobility Index

December 13, 2016 | The University

The City University of New York leads the nation’s four-year colleges in helping students grab the American dream of moving up the social ladder and landing good-paying, high-quality jobs, according to the 2016 Social Mobility Index.

Hunter College/CUNY Student Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

December 13, 2016 | The University

Hunter College student Faiza Masood, Class of 2017, has been selected as a recipient of one of the most prestigious academic honors, the Marshall Scholarship, it was announced today.

Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication Provides Employment for CSI Students, Receives Official State Charter

December 12, 2016 | College of Staten Island

As the College of Staten Island celebrates its 60th anniversary, another historical Staten Island organization, with ties to the College, celebrates success. It has been more »

Chancellor’s Statement on CCNY Incident

December 9, 2016 | The University

In recent months, there have been a surprising number of reported instances of hate and bigotry across our country, including at college campuses.

CCNY Educational theatre program presents Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

December 9, 2016 | City College

The City College of New York’s Graduate Program in Educational Theatre is collaborating with PS 161 for a presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. This is the sixth co-production with the Harlem-based school.

Six CCNY students win national recognition for biomedical research

December 9, 2016 | City College

Six City College of New York participants were winners at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in Tampa, Fla. Each received awards in the poster presentation category.

Kwanzaa Celebration Tonight!

December 9, 2016 | College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island is celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Kwanzaa with “Homage and Homecoming,” a special anniversary performance. The performance pays “homage to more »

Testimony Presented by Christopher Rosa, Ph.D., CUNY Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the New York City Council Higher Education Committee’s Oversight Hearing on the New York City Council Merit-Based Scholarship Program

December 8, 2016 | The University

My name is Chris Rosa and I proudly serve as CUNY’s Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and it is my privilege to speak with you today about the status of the New York City Council Merit Scholarship Program.

City College is America’s #1 Military Friendly School

December 8, 2016 | City College

The City College of New York is the #1 Military Friendly School among public universities with more than 10,000 students. This is according to Victory Media, which awarded City College its Top 10 Gold award for 2017.

The honor is based on public information gathered from a Military Friendly® survey and personal data from CCNY veteran students about how they feel about the college.