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CUNY's Adult Learning Programs make returning to college easy for adult learners, whether in-person or online. Michelle Velez, who completed her online bachelor’s degree at Lehman College, attributes her success to the personalized support she received.

NYC delivery workers say app control over the pace of their work has severe consequences for their health and safety, according to a new data brief by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy.

Join this month’s CUNY Immigration Assistance Project webinar “Navigating Immigration Changes, Updates for the CUNY Community” on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. To receive the webinar link, register here: https://ow.ly/Bue750ZY1pa

Polls are open! Vote early for federal and state offices: 🗳 U.S. House of Representatives 🗳 Governor 🗳 New York State Senate and Assembly 📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

Kingsborough Community College opened an Immigrant Student Success Center to provide coordinated support to immigrant students and their families. https://ow.ly/1FMH50ZWlzA

A bright spot amid a troubling national trend: CUNY ranks among the top 12 institutions for humanities and social sciences Ph.D.s awarded since 1960. As humanities dissertations decline nationwide, @cuny.edu’s longstanding contributions to scholarship stand out www.chronicle.com/article/huma...

NYC Public Schools seniors on track to graduate can apply to CUNY for free from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16.Take the first step toward a brighter future at cuny.edu/apply

@cunychancellor.bsky.social today delivered his State of the University address, announcing fundraising records, enrollment gains and expanded career work in 2026.

Enrollment at CUNY has reached 253,000, increasing for a fourth consecutive year. @governor.ny.gov, whose free community college initiative for adults has helped fuel this growth, announced the numbers on Tuesday.

What’s next for CUNY? Find out during the State of the University address with Félix Matos Rodríguez on October 21 at John Jay College. Tune in to hear updates on CUNY’s achievements, priorities, and vision for the future. ▶️ Watch live at cuny.edu/sotu

Meet the inaugural cohort of Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies (BRES), the first new Ph.D. program at CUNY Graduate Center in more than 25 years. BRES is redefining interdisciplinary doctoral study through its innovative “discipline-plus” model. https://ow.ly/3YfJ50ZXAjl

Don’t wait! Register or update your voter registration by October 24 and make your voice heard! Go to vote.nyc.

The Harlem Health Initiative at CUNY SPH is launching the Cannabis NYC Career Training Program, a citywide workforce development initiative designed to support job seekers pursuing careers in the growing legal cannabis sector.

Join this month’s CUNY Immigration Assistance Project webinar “Navigating Immigration Changes, Updates for the CUNY Community” on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. To receive the webinar link, register here: cuny.edu/CIAPWebinar

Hunter College alum Phil Klay was appointed president of PEN America. In 2014, he won a National Book Award for his collection of short stories, "Redeployment."

@cunychancellor.bsky.social and @nycschools.bsky.social schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels joined students at BMCC to distribute “Welcome to CUNY” letters to high school seniors earning college credits through CUNY Early College and College Now.

New York State public and private high school seniors, it's your turn 👀 Starting today, you can join NYC public school seniors in applying to CUNY for FREE with our $65 application fee waived through Nov. 16! 🔗 cuny.edu/apply

CUNY researchers found that Asian elephants can resist impulsive choices and adapt their behavior to solve problems, demonstrating a level of inhibitory control linked to decision-making and cognitive flexibility. https://www.popsci.com/environment/smart-elephants-look-before-they-leap/

CUNY TV earned four New York Emmy Awards this past weekend for programming that spotlights the achievements of illustrious university alumni and documents the range of experiences in New York’s diverse communities.

NYC Public Schools seniors on track to graduate can apply to CUNY for free from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16.Take the first step toward a brighter future at cuny.edu/apply

🎉 The Fall 2026 semester begins today for LaGuardia, Kingsborough, and Guttman Community Colleges! Welcome back to students, faculty, and staff, and an extra warm welcome to our newest students. Wishing a very successful semester ahead!

👥 Get involved! Clubs and organizations are a great way to make new friends while developing skills that enhance your personal and professional life. cuny.edu/survivalguide

A reminder that CUNY colleges are closed today. For important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar

🇮🇹 CUNY celebrates the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Italian Americans for Italian American Heritage Month! 🎉 Explore a wealth of resources at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute at Queens College—bridging the past and present of Italian American experiences.

Whether you're navigating family challenges, adjusting to college life, struggling with academics, relationships, anxiety, depression, or anything in between — you are not alone. CUNY Mental Health Services are free and confidential: cuny.edu/mentalhealth

From insights into Bad Bunny’s music to groundbreaking demographic research, CUNY Graduate Center scholars explore and contribute to Latino and Hispanic cultures and experiences. https://ow.ly/Rjzo50ZSfc9

Featuring 75+ real CUNY students, alums, faculty, and 2 dogs 😍 Check out our subway ads out now!

NYC Public Schools seniors on track to graduate can apply to CUNY for free from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16.Take the first step toward a brighter future at cuny.edu/apply

The newest installment of “A Degree for Every Dream” campaign has officially launched across NYC! Featuring more than 75 students and alumni, and for the first time CUNY faculty and staff, the campaign celebrates the people who make our university extraordinary. https://ow.ly/kGAs50ZVpyO

CUNY policy requires a judicial warrant for any law enforcement official who comes to a campus seeking to make an arrest. We are committed to protecting the rights of our students, faculty, and staff to the fullest extent of the law and regardless of immigration status. cuny.edu/immigrationinfo

Green card holders: Get free, confidential legal advice from a CUNY Citizenship Now! attorney. Our next clinic, in partnership with the New York City Council, is Oct. 17 in the Bronx. Contact CUNY Citizenship Now! to register: Call: 646-664-9400 Text: 929-334-3784 cuny.edu/callback

@governor.ny.gov announced an expansion of her free community college initiative for New Yorkers between ages 25 and 55,. Starting in January, eligible New Yorkers can enroll in a CUNY associate degree program in a high-demand field for free.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or other factors. The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence advocates are standing by to give confidential support, 24/7. Call: 1-800-942-6906 Text: 1-844-997-2121 opdv.ny.gov

Catarina Ferraz, a biomedical engineer at City College, is exploring a novel use of transcranial magnetic stimulation that targets neurons to influence the release of luteinizing hormones. https://www.science.org/content/article/brain-stimulation-takes-aim-improving-women-s-health

It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗 Regular mammograms are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. The New York State Department of Health offers free cancer screenings for eligible individuals. To learn more, call 1-866-442-2262.

NYC Public Schools seniors on track to graduate can apply to CUNY for free from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16.Take the first step toward a brighter future at cuny.edu/apply

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and NYC Councilman Eric Dinowitz have invested $1.15 million in Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre. The funding will support upgrades to facilities and technology—helping keep the arts thriving in the Bronx for years to come! https://ow.ly/Vfji50ZN2fV

Harper's Bazaar visited Jenna Gribbon's Brooklyn studio as Hunter College alum prepares for her first major museum solo exhibition.

The Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College, CUNY has secured $300,000 in renewed funding, thanks to New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.

Meet Brooklyn College senior Serena Edwards, the new host of “CUNY Uncut,” a TV show and podcast on CUNY TV that explores what’s on the minds of CUNY students. https://ow.ly/Iw4X50ZN1Xz

CUNY Reconnect enrollment grew nearly 50% this fall, helping almost 10,000 New Yorkers ages 25–55 earn degrees in high-demand fields for free! 🎓 Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez stopped by Queensborough Community College to meet students in the program. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/Vxjt50ZR8bU

600 new graduate students at CUNY Graduate Center are ready to dive into scholarship and research that “has the power to remake the world. https://ow.ly/NRJk50ZN1Ue

NYC Public Schools seniors on track to graduate can apply to CUNY for free from Sept. 15 to Nov. 16.Take the first step toward a brighter future at cuny.edu/apply

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk returns to LIC on Oct 18! Join LaGuardia Community College for a morning run/walk, music, community, & support for immigrant & immigration impacted students. Registration is open: https://events.elitefeats.com/26laguardia#info #LaGuardia5K #CUNY #Queens

College ranking season is here, and all seven CUNY community colleges were among the top 11 on Niche's Best Community Colleges list. https://ow.ly/9P1W50ZMzLr

U.S. News ranked 10 CUNY colleges on its social mobility lists, while seven CUNY colleges claimed spots in Forbes’ top 10 for return on investment, with eight making the top 25 overall 🙌 🔗 Read More: www.cuny.edu/news/cuny-do...

New research shows sperm whales change the way they communicate when ships are nearby, altering the clicks and vocal patterns they use, according to a new study co-authored by David Gruber, a distinguished professor of biology and environmental sciences at Baruch College.

A full-circle day at Ellis Island 🗽💙 Our CUNY Citizenship Now! team took a trip to Ellis Island, known for its longstanding history of accepting new New Yorkers, to celebrate the work they do every day to provide free, confidential immigration services to New Yorkers.