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CUNY will run its first-ever Super Bowl ad this Sunday, and this student is the star! She spoke with CUNYverse about her journey as a recording artist and how she’s hustling to make her voice heard. ⭐✨

As Bad Bunny prepares to perform in the Super Bowl halftime show fresh off his historic Grammy win, we feel proud that CUNY is represented in one of Benito’s music videos.

In recognition of Black History Month, we celebrate these CUNY scholars who are illuminating Black history (and making their own) through scholarship, leadership, creativity, originality and innovation.

To kick off Black History Month, our Chancellor and Mayor Mamdani visited the Louis Armstrong House Museum. 🎺🎷

Congrats to this student who has been named a 2026 Skadden Fellow, one of the most prestigious honors in public interest law.

CUNY TV’s “CUNY Uncut” is seeking a new host. If you have a passion for TV, podcasting and cool conversations — and want to highlight our students and alumni — apply by March 31. Hear from the current host about this amazing role.

In the latest episode of “CUNY Uncut,” Zach Reyes, a CUNY 50 under 50 alumni and lead designer of OnlyNY, talks about incorporating his Filipino-American heritage into his designs.

The submission deadline for the 18th annual CUNY Film Festival at Macaulay Honors College has been extended to Feb. 17. All undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and faculty are welcome to submit.

Considering a career change? This info session will explain how grad school can help. Learn how to bridge your past experience to your future industry and find out what programs will best support your pivot. (Feb. 18)

Are you passionate about startups and investing? If so, apply for NYC’s Venture Capital internship program, a nine-week paid summer experience. Open to all CUNY students. Apply by Feb. 28. Learn more here.

Diffusion PR is looking for recent grads ready to jump into the public relations world with an entry-level full-time position as a campaign coordinator. Apply by March 13.

As the spring semester gets underway, we’re welcoming students back to a new season of learning, connection and opportunity. And the semester is off to a strong start.

CUNY now offers over 220 flexible, affordable and high-quality online degree and certificate programs. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how these programs are designed to maximize students’ success.

They’re making waves! This women’s team and this men’s team won their sixth and eighth CUNYAC swimming and diving championship titles, respectively. 🏊‍♀️

CUNY’s new vice chancellor for government affairs brings a robust record of experience and success in government relations, political strategy and policy advocacy in NYC.

Guttman Community College students in human services, business administration and science will have streamlined transfer pathways into the equivalent bachelor’s programs at this NYC university.

Feb 9: Watch excerpts from the Ken Burns’ docuseries “The American Revolution” and enjoy a discussion featuring co-director Sarah Botstein and writer Geoffrey Ward.

Feb. 17: This series will highlight programs, models and methods that allow for creating and nurturing a sustainable, innovative culture. Register here.

Any student who may have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment or retaliation is encouraged to submit a report through the University’s improved reporting form.

Green card holders can get free, confidential, in-person help with naturalization applications at CUNY Citizenship Now! monthly events. The next event is Saturday, Feb. 7. For location, eligibility and required documents call 646-664-9400, text 929-334-3784 or request a callback using this form.

CUNY community members who need assistance with recent immigration policy changes can request a no-cost consultation with an attorney through the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project by completing this form.

The FAFSA verification process just got a whole lot easier. Check out the new tool and some tutorials.

If you’ve just transferred to a new college and are struggling to settle in, just know that your situation will improve.