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04/23/2025
CUNY Weekly
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What's Happening at CUNY

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Congrats to CUNY’s newest recipients of the Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the country’s most prestigious scholarly and artistic awards!

New York State introduced two scholarships that will help students pursuing careers as math and science teachers and master’s degrees in education. Apply by May 13 and 16, respectively.

Transferring to a new college can be tough. This CUNY student explains how she overcame her fears and how things eventually got better.

The daughters of Civil Rights icons Medgar and Myrlie Evers and Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz visited this CUNY, where they shared wisdom and encouragement and spoke about the obligation to carry their fathers’ legacy forward.

What’s it like being a social media intern at CUNY TV? Here’s a day in the life! 📺✨

Our Chancellor’s visit to a Brooklyn high school showcased the ongoing partnership between CUNY and NYC Public Schools to prepare public school students for college and careers.

Even in a fast-paced world, you can be a driver of change. The 2025 TEDxCUNY Conference on May 2 will show you the way. Tickets are free for students and discounted for employees.

This CUNY professor and former Fulbright scholar loves to help students develop their musical repertoire.

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Immigration Resources

CUNY is committed to supporting all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. Visit this page regularly to keep up with evolving U.S. immigration policies, resources and information. Students from Venezuela and Haiti who have TPS should contact CUNY Citizenship Now! for a consultation, as USCIS has announced plans to end the program for both countries.

And visit this page from CUNY Citizenship Now! for up-to-date information on changes to immigration law.

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In Other News

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Students served runway realness at this CUNY’s annual fashion show! 👓👔👠

This CUNY received national recognition for its excellence in cybersecurity programs and commitment to producing professionals who will strengthen our cyber defense efforts. 💻🖥️

April is National Financial Aid Awareness Month! If you haven’t, please fill out your applications for FAFSA and TAP and remember to apply for other forms of aid!

CUNY’s Kupferberg Holocaust Center is hosting a discussion tomorrow to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Israel’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. RSVP to attend here.

This veteran CUNY educator, who has brought energetic and innovative leadership to four CUNY campuses in her two decades at the University, has been named as York College’s eighth president.

Professor emeritus Andrew Beveridge, who passed away this month, was known for mining census data and spotting details and trends that explained the ways our country has changed.

In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, “Asian American Life” is bringing you Korean beauty self-care tips, the latest cooking club trends and more! Plus, check out this roundup of upcoming must-see CUNY TV content!

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Events and Opportunities

Time is running out to get discounted tickets to CUNY Day at Yankee Stadium on May 3! All tickets include a one-of-a-kind co-branded cap. This offer is available to CUNY students, alumni, staff, faculty and their families and friends. Students must use the code "CUNY4NYC" while others must use the code "CUNYFAM."

April 23: This CUNY professor will discuss his new book, which highlights the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal kingdom and millions of years of evolutionary experimentation. RSVP for the discussion.

April 29: Take the next step in your career! Join us for an evening of graduate admissions insights, program exploration and networking with CUNY graduate school reps in Westchester.

May 3: Lace up your super shoes and “Run the Bronx!” Students can register for free until April 26 to participate in this annual fitness challenge.

You pick, the city pays! By voting in the participatory budget initiative known as “The People’s Money,” New Yorkers get to decide how some of the city’s budget should be spent in their borough. Learn more here.

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Find Your Way with CUNY BA

For Alexandra Rivera, LaGuardia ’24, Queens ’27, it wasn’t so easy to see an academic path. But in changing her major three times and later applying for the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies program (CUNY BA), which allows University students to create their own individualized course of study, she finally found her focus. Alexandra is now merging all of her interests and pursuing a custom-designed degree in graphic design and digital marketing. She describes the program as “flexible, since it allows me to tailor my major with full control.”

In this CUNYverse piece, Alexandra and others explain how the CUNY BA program has helped them on their professional journeys. If this sounds appealing, you can register to attend an info session on April 24 or May 7, and apply for the program here!

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Announcements and Other Resources

Togetherall is a safe, anonymous online community where you can connect, share and be heard with other students and licensed clinicians. It’s free for CUNY students and you can register here. The University also provides free and confidential services to support student mental health. Learn more here.

CUNY has a centralized online portal to report instances of discrimination and retaliation on campuses.

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