Raider Rodriguez ’20 transformed early research experiences at John Jay College through PRISM and internships into a Ph.D. in pharmacology and a career focused on advancing biomedical science: https://ow.ly/WvuW50Y0lyn

CUNY School of Law student Jacalyn Goldzweig Panitz has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Skadden Fellowship and will join The Legal Aid Society to advance New York’s sanctuary law protections, continuing CUNY’s legacy of preparing advocates committed to justice and immigrant rights.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Teaching and Mentoring Awards! Congratulations to the Mentoring Award Winners: Profs. Kevin Nadal, Andrew Obus, Carlos Riobó, Nathalie Etoke, and @jasontougaw.bsky.social www.gc.cuny.edu/news/announc...

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

City College professor David Lohman has helped produce one of the most comprehensive butterfly “trees of life” to date, offering new insights into how butterflies evolved, how they’re related, and how plants helped shape their diversification.

LaGuardia was honored to host the @cuny.edu Queens Legislative Breakfast and welcome city & state leaders to campus 🤝. Conversations focused on collaboration, shared priorities, and expanding opportunities for #QueensNY. 📰 ow.ly/qzF250YbeIX #CommunityEngagement #PublicHigherEd

Ready to launch your career? CUNY Career Launch is here to make it happen! 🚀 We're matching 2,000 talented students with PAID internships related to their major. Apply by Feb. 23, 2026, and open the door to your future! cuny.edu/careerlaunch

📅 Create a balanced schedule that includes time for classes, studying, and activities you enjoy. A well-planned schedule sets you up for success! cuny.edu/survivalguide

Brooklyn College senior and recording artist Emanuela Troianiello took center stage in CUNY’s first Super Bowl commercial on Telemundo, sharing her journey from aspiring performer to trilingual artist balancing classes, gigs, and big dreams. 💫 Read on CUNYverse: cuny.edu/cunyverse

🌿 Prioritize self-care: Find time for what brings you peace—whether it's reading, meditating or taking a walk. You deserve it! cuny.edu/mentalhealth

Reminder to students: Today is the last day to drop a course for 50% tuition refund. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

Twenty years of rivalry met a doubleheader filled with momentum, pride, and standout talent 🏀 The latest Battle of Lexington between Hunter College and Baruch College delivered the kind of moments CUNY athletics is know for. Read more: https://ow.ly/Yym150YapAn

CUNY SPS earns national recognition once again, ranking #9 in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings and #4 for online bachelor’s programs for veterans.

Need a fresh start? CUNY is here for you🗽 cuny.edu/transfer

✨ Proud to celebrate 11 LaGuardia students awarded Southpole Scholarships for 2025-26 via the LaGuardia Community College foundation 🎓 Grateful to the Southpole Foundation for investing in our students and their futures. https://ow.ly/1tUQ50Y9xGR #CommunitySupport #SouthpoleScholars #Scholarships

CUNY has enhanced the process for reporting incidents of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including reports pertaining to sexual misconduct. To submit a report visit cuny.edu/report.

This Black History Month, CUNY Graduate Center celebrates Black scholars and those whose work deepens understanding of Black history, culture, and experience. Read more: https://ow.ly/LcZR50Y7AgF

Prospective students can use our financial aid estimator to calculate the following: ☑️ See the cost of attending CUNY ☑️ See the amount of financial aid available to you ☑️ Compare costs at CUNY to other colleges ➡️ Go to cuny.edu/calculator

From trailblazing CUNY alumni like Shirley Chisholm to visionary educators such as Audre Lorde and the community at Medgar Evers College, we proudly celebrate Black History Month. We honor those who paved the way and those who are shaping the future.

Spring is officially underway across CUNY 🌱📚 From first classes to familiar faces, the semester is off to a strong start.

📓 Use a planner or digital tools to keep track of important dates, assignments, and deadlines. Staying on top of things helps you avoid last-minute stress! cuny.edu/survivalguide

In partnership with the New York City Council, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on February 7 in Jamaica, Queens. Free and confidential services are provided.

📅 Establish a routine: Setting daily habits can reduce stress and help you feel more in control. Small steps lead to big changes! cuny.edu/mentalhealth

Happy Black History Month! Learn how Graduate Center scholars are illuminating and making Black history through books, breakthroughs, and bold leadership www.gc.cuny.edu/news/honorin... @kushya.bsky.social #BHM #BHM26 @cuny.edu

Dermot Smyth has been appointed our new vice chancellor for government affairs, effective February 2, and pending approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. A two-time CUNY graduate, Smyth joins CUNY from the United Federation of Teachers, where he served since 2009.

CUNY has policies in place to allow students, faculty, and staff members to request religious accommodations for scheduled academic activities that may conflict with religious observances. cuny.edu/ourcuny

Great first meeting with @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor Kamar Samuels. Since he’s a proud @cuny.edu alum, I brought him a little alumni gift. Excited to continue strengthening the pipeline of CUNY grads entering NYCPS teaching roles and ensuring all NYCPS seniors know they have a place at CUNY.

Did you know that CUNY offers child care services to support your family's educational journey? Explore the different child care centers across CUNY to see how we can help: cuny.edu/childcare

Your future starts now with CUNY Career Launch! 🚀 Interns make $20 per hour and work 19 hours per week during July – August. ➡️ Deadline to apply: Feb. 23, 2026 🔗 cuny.edu/careerlaunch

CUNY’s food pantries are open to all students regardless of their home campus, and some may be extending their hours of operation to accommodate increased need, including stocking extra supplies. Students should confirm hours of operation before they visit: cuny.edu/foodpantries.

Baruch College is one of only two institutions nationwide offering a pathway for students to gain firsthand experience with one of the most premier literary intellectual magazine publications, The New York Review of Books. https://ow.ly/7BPB50Y0lK8

Wilfred Zamora is one of many CUNY Citizenship Now! immigration attorneys providing free and confidential services to New York City's most vulnerable communities. In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on Feb. 7 in Queens.

CUNY launches "Power Your Business with CUNY," a new campaign expanding the CUNY Beyond initiative to strengthen connections with New York employers. The campaign highlights how partnering with CUNY helps businesses hire top talent, access faculty expertise and leverage resources across 26 campuses.

CUNY's new rapid response legal resource is now available for current students and employees who have been impacted by immigration policy changes, are facing issues traveling in and out of the country or have been detained by law enforcement. For more information, visit cuny.edu/CIAP.

The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center at @qcc-cuny.bsky.social is holding a virtual International Remembrance Day commemoration, "Resisters: How Ordinary Jews Fought Persecution in Hitler's Germany" tonight at 6pm. Register to watch online: tinyurl.com/we54zydp

CUNY colleges and offices will resume regular in-person classes and operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

We kicked off the spring semester today with new graduate programs that will prepare students to become leaders in generative AI and early child care, two critical priorities for New York State and City.

In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on Feb. 7th in Queens. 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

Best wishes to our students, faculty and staff as they start the fall semester. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work on Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.

Join the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project on Jan. 29 at 6pm EST for a Zoom webinar to learn more about the program, receive the latest immigration law updates and hear about available resources. This resource is available for current students, faculty, and staff. To register: ow.ly/q1NE50Y0lAO

Kingsborough Community College is doubling the number of courses offered through its virtual Cannabis Career Certificate program. ow.ly/Vw3p50Y1TB4

Today marks the end of the winter session. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

Newly published research out of @cunysph.bsky.social shares insights about how and where New York’s youngest residents are being exposed to environmental metals before they are even born.

Your future starts now with CUNY Career Launch! 🚀 Interns make $20 per hour and work 19 hours per week during July – August. ➡️ Deadline to apply: Feb. 23, 2026 🔗 cuny.edu/careerlaunch

Congratulations to @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social alumna Natalie Musteata on her Oscar nomination for her short film "Two People Exchanging Saliva." Musteata co-wrote and co-directed the film with Alexandre Singh.

CUNY Graduate Center received more than $1 million from Google.org to advance AI literacy in higher ed and strategies to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce. https://ow.ly/3AAl50Y0eQO

Studio time, real-world skills, and career-ready training 🎧 @qcc-cuny.bsky.social's Music Production A.A.S. puts students behind the boards and on track for the music industry. Learn more: cuny.edu/apply

From the studio to the industry, QCC’s Music Production program blends hands-on recording experience with the skills needed to break into music, media, and beyond. Learn more: https://ow.ly/w8i850XWaXg

@governor.ny.gov's Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget stands to strengthen @cuny.edu's ability to provide an affordable, high-quality education to all New Yorkers and serve as a driver of upward mobility. Read my full statement below.