Promotional graphic for the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project advertising a free webinar for CUNY community members impacted by recent immigration policy changes, with details for a Zoom session on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., and a registration link at cuny.edu/CIAPWebinar.

Join the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project on April 23 at 6pm for a virtual webinar to receive the latest immigration law updates and hear about available resources. This resource is available for current students, faculty, and staff.

Register by April 23: cuny.edu/ciapwebinar

"Everywhere I turn, every building is a student, every train car is a classroom..."

It's National Poetry Month! CUNY's rich legacy of poetry lives on in the form of Stephanie Pacheco, 2024-25 National Youth Poet Laureate and BMCC alum, whose work reminds us of CUNY’s power to change lives.

CUNY mental health promotional graphic featuring people relaxing on a grassy field in Central Park. Text reads, 'Practice gratitude. Acknowledging and appreciating the good in life can improve overall life satisfaction.'

🙏🏽 Practice gratitude: Take a moment to reflect on the good in your life. Gratitude can shift your mindset in a positive way. cuny.edu/mentalhealth

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels Visit Future Educators at East Brooklyn Community High School – The City University of New York The chancellors of the City University of New York and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) today visited East Brooklyn Community High School to meet with more than a dozen aspiring educators who are ...

@cunychancellor.bsky.social and @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellors visited East Brooklyn Community High School to meet with educators who are participating in College Now and FutureReadyNYC, showcasing how both public education systems are collaborating to help students transition to college.

CUNY Brings Career Readiness to the Classroom CUNY Beyond initiative embeds career-focused learning across all 25 campuses to boost graduates’ job prospects.

CUNY Beyond is helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real career opportunity. Through this university-wide effort, CUNY is expanding career-connected learning so more students can access paid internships and build clearer paths after graduation.

Baruch College Launches New Undergraduate Degrees for Careers in a Growing Green Economy - News Center Baruch College is expanding its academic offerings to prepare students for a growing demand for climate- and sustainability-focused careers.

Starting in the Fall 2026, Baruch College will offer two new undergraduate majors—Environmental Studies (BA) and Environmental Science (BS)—to prepare students for a growing demand for climate- and sustainability-focused careers.

Mayor Mamdani talking at the CUNY Graduate Center

A selfie with Mayor Mamdani and Joshua Brumberg

Mayor Mamdani talking as part of a panel at the CUNY Graduate Center. A banner says "Tax the Rich"

Mayor Mamdani smiling as part of a panel at the CUNY Graduate Center. A banner says "Tax the Rich"

On Tax Day, Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social came to the Graduate Center to discuss proposals for a more just tax system with economists @gabrielzucman.bsky.social, director of the EU Tax Observatory, and Nobel laureate @josephestiglitz.bsky.social

CUNY Announces Kathryn Wylde Scholarship in Business and Public Service – The City University of New York he City University of New York today announced the establishment of the Kathryn Wylde Scholarship in Business and Public Service, an annual award that will go to CUNY undergraduate students who demons...

CUNY is proud to announce the Kathryn Wylde Scholarship in Business and Public Service, a new annual award for undergraduates pursuing civic and corporate leadership. Endowed by the Partnership for New York City, the scholarship honors Wylde’s commitment to opportunity and economic mobility.

Yunhua Zhao and Soo Go at the Grace Hopper Celebration last November.

@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Yunhua Zhao and alumna Soo Go attended the world’s largest conference for women technologists and shared tips on how to make the most of such networking events. ow.ly/asqn50YJSV3

Graphic announcing the CUNY student email transition, highlighting one mailbox and one login, with benefits such as easier communication and better protection from phishing, coming April 2026.

Get ready for the transition of your student email accounts during Spring Break. Your new CUNY email will provide a single mailbox and login to access all your college and CUNY accounts. Check your college email and visit cuny.edu/studentemailtransition for more info.

Juana M. Ramos

For National Poetry Month, we’re celebrating Juana M. Ramos, whose journey from immigrant student to York College professor reflects the power of public education and the written word. https://ow.ly/wEhW50YyFoU

CUNY students should fill out the CUNY Student Experience Survey. Your input helps the University better understand your needs and improve your overall college experience. Students should check their inbox and look for the email with the subject line “CUNY Student Experience Survey” to get started.

A blue graphic titled “Academic Calendar – Spring 2026” in yellow text at the top. Below, a rounded rectangle displays “April 13, 2026” and the note “Last day to withdraw from course with a grade of W.” At the bottom are the CUNY logo in white and a button‑style label that reads “cuny.edu/calendar.” The background has swirling light-blue gradients.

Reminder to students: Today is the last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

Register to visit the exhibits: tinyurl.com/yck9w8m5

Register for the virtual commemoration: tinyurl.com/6drb3cmr

Visit khc.qcc.cuny.edu for more information.

Collage of a Holocaust museum exhibit: on the left, a gray-and-blue striped prisoner shirt displayed on a mannequin; top right, a yellow Star of David badge with the word “Jood” mounted behind glass; bottom right, a wide view of a modern gallery with informational panels, documents in display cases, and overhead lighting.

To mark Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center at @qcc-cuny.bsky.social is inviting members of the public to tour their exhibits today between 12-4pm. A virtual commemoration will follow at 6pm.

Contact CUNY Citizenship Now! to register:
Call: 646-664-9400
Text: 929-334-3784
Request a call back: cuny.edu/callback

In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on April 18.

Our team will help you:
✅ Check eligibility
✅ Fill out the application form
✅ Apply for a fee waiver, if eligible
✅ Prepare application packet to send to USCIS

Artemis II just completed their historic 10-day mission around the moon! Congratulations to our astronauts and @queenscollegecuny.bsky.social alum Umar Kagzi, who developed the software for the spaceship 🚀

Planned by students and powered by big ideas, TEDxCUNY returns April 17 at John Jay College. This year’s theme, “Playback,” invites the CUNY community to look back, think deeply and imagine what comes next. https://ow.ly/uqNu50YBKSe

Promotional graphic for the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project advertising a free webinar for CUNY community members impacted by recent immigration policy changes, with details for a Zoom session on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., and a registration link at cuny.edu/CIAPWebinar.

Join the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project on April 23 at 6pm for a virtual webinar to receive the latest immigration law updates and hear about available resources. This resource is available for current students, faculty, and staff.

Register by April 23: cuny.edu/ciapwebinar

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families — and New York | amNewYork When I began my career at CUNY in 2003 as a newly hired assistant professor at Queens College, I was relieved to learn that the college offered low cost child

CUNY is expanding its early childhood education pipeline to help meet New York's needs. Thirteen CUNY colleges now enroll more than 3,600 students across some 50 early childhood programs at every degree level.

Read University Provost Alicia Alvero's column.

CUNY is expanding programs to train early childhood educators to help city and state leaders meet an important workforce need as they work to provide universal child care. https://ow.ly/5RUs50YwpLj

Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83

At Hostos Community College, Joe Conzo Sr. taught a continuing education course. A collaborator at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, he helped introduce countless students to the legacy of Tito Puente. We mourn his loss and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

CUNY graduate programs have again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which included programs at 11 schools among its 2026 Best Graduate Schools ranking. https://ow.ly/unZy50YFhAx

Graphic announcing the CUNY student email transition, highlighting one mailbox and one login, with benefits such as easier communication and better protection from phishing, coming April 2026.

Get ready for the transition of your student email accounts during Spring Break. Your new CUNY email will provide a single mailbox and login to access all your college and CUNY accounts. Check your college email and visit cuny.edu/studentemailtransition for more info.

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Congratulations to CUNY School of Medicine students who received their residency placements! The school’s match rate of 98% is five full points above the national average!
https://ow.ly/jtVX50YzHIO

Illustration of two figures shaking hands with briefcases under the phrase 'Network & build Connections' promoting career networking events at CUNY.

💼 Attend career fairs and events to meet professionals and alumni. Networking can open doors to new opportunities and help grow your career. cuny.edu/survivalguide

Promotional graphic for CUNY Citizenship Now! showing a smiling person sitting at a desk holding a pen and paperwork, with a city skyline and waterfront in the background. Text reads: ‘Get Your Citizenship Application Done! Free Immigration Legal Services.’ Event details: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Brooklyn, N/R trains at 59 St. Call 646-664-9400 to make an appointment.

Contact CUNY Citizenship Now! to register:
Call: 646-664-9400
Text: 929-334-3784
Request a call back: cuny.edu/callback

In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on April 18.

Our team will help you:
✅ Check eligibility
✅ Fill out the application form
✅ Apply for a fee waiver, if eligible
✅ Prepare application packet to send to USCIS

Graphic titled ‘CUNY Students: Know Your Rights’ with a megaphone graphic. Text explains that CUNY requires a judicial warrant for law enforcement arrests on campus, offers confidential immigration legal help, and links to cuny.edu/immigrationinfo. Includes CUNY and Citizenship Now! logos.”

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