CUNY benefited from extraordinary generosity in 2025, including a historic $50 million gift from the foundation of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Lehman College, the largest donation in the college’s history. Read more: https://ow.ly/HxL650XNvzl

As we begin the seven days of Kwanzaa, we are reminded of how the power of community, purpose and creativity can lift our University and our city. The CUNY family sends our best wishes to everyone celebrating. #HappyKwanzaa

Year in Review 2025: In October, CUNY and the New York Jobs CEO Council marked a major milestone in their five-year partnership, with nearly 10,000 CUNY students being hired by the city’s largest private sector employers. Read more: https://ow.ly/WimG50XNu8O

The CUNY family extends our heartfelt blessings for a very Merry Christmas and a joyous and peace-filled holiday season!

CUNY colleges are closed from December 24-25 for Christmas. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

Today marks an important milestone as we break ground on SPARC, transforming @huntercollege.bsky.social’s Brookdale Campus into a state-of-the-art public health and education hub. ow.ly/31ZZ50XNNXH

📣 Apply for the 2026 ERI/PS2 Summer Public Research Fellowships @humanitiescuny.bsky.social 📌 Open to current Ph.D. Students @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social only More info: centerforthehumanities.org/summer-publi...

Still finalizing your grad school plans? @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social offers a rigorous Nanoscience Ph.D. program that gives students access to the CUNY ASRC's world-class facilities and a research environment that's embedded in NYC’s innovation landscape. bit.ly/3MOCSWm 📅 Deadline: Jan 1, 2026

📣✨ Call for Proposals! ✨📣 The Futures Initiative (FI) is now accepting proposals for team-taught graduate courses (AY 2026–2027) 🎓🤝 🗓️ Preliminary deadline: Feb 27, 2026 ⏰ 🔗 Apply via link in bio! #FuturesInitiative #CUNY #TeamTeaching #GraduateEducation #HigherEdEquity

We're honored that CUNY has awarded Hunter College Alumni and TikTok influencer Hasani Arnold ’19 this year's #CUNY50Under50. Congratulations to all the remarkable CUNY Alumni who won this year! www.hunter.cuny.edu/news/four-hu...

What habits are you leaving behind?
And what habits are you bringing with you into next semester? ✨ Drop them in the comments 👇 #CUNY #QCC #QueensboroughCommunityCollege

Civil service careers are a pathway to economic opportunity and stability. Apply now for the 2026 Civil Service Pathways Fellowship, which is open to @cuny.edu seniors and recent grads, to kickstart your career in NYC government! Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/em...

#GCTopStories25: Distinguished Professor Andrea Alù and @asrc-gc.bsky.social colleagues observed “time reflections” of electromagnetic waves for the first time — a breakthrough published in “Nature Physics”

WATCH: A special edition of ABC News's "Here and Now" spotlights African American legends and emerging leaders of Queens, with a live taping hosted at @queenscollegecuny.bsky.social, a campus deeply rooted in the fight for civil rights and social justice.

🎉 Baruch College was awarded the 2025 Barefoot & Gardner Award for Transformative Student Success, recognizing its commitment to closing equity gaps and advancing student success.🌟 Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/pWqVL Gardner Institute The City University of New York

CUNY went above and Beyond in 2025! Our colleges increased enrollment, delivered a seamless credit transfer process, launched a nation-leading career prep initiative for students and met the demands of unprecedented change.

NYC never looked this sweet 🍪 Gingerbread NYC at the Museum of the City of New York features iconic landmarks, plus a surprise CUNY cameo 👀 Visit before January 19 and enjoy free admission with your CUNY ID.

🏆 Dr. Gang He, Marxe School Associate Professor, received a $750K, 3-year Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant to lead research on domestic clean energy manufacturing & supply-chain resilience. 🔋🏭 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/ppqCr 🔹The City University of New York #BaruchCollege #FacultyResearch

Today marks the end of the fall semester! For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

The College of Staten Island received a $200K grant from @council.nyc.gov to support its City Council Social Work Fellowship, expanding field placements and licensure opportunities for MSW students and strengthening New York City’s mental health workforce. ow.ly/K6uF50XMPlW

Today marks the end of the fall semester for Guttman, Kingsborough and LaGuardia Community Colleges. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

The Access to Healthy Food and Nutritional Education initiative underscores a shared commitment to supporting student success beyond the classroom, especially during the holiday season.

A recent visit with council.nyc.gov highlighted how CUNY funding is strengthening the Transition Academy at Medgar Evers College by addressing food insecurity, housing and other essential student needs. ow.ly/79qS50XLC8k

📚 Choose from a wide range of winter classes across CUNY campuses with ePermit. Build a schedule that works for you and keep your momentum going. Register today: cuny.edu/winter

ICYMI, watch “Deep Dive: Listening to Bad Bunny - @jmelendezbadillo.bsky.social and Miguel Zenón in Conversation” youtu.be/YYh1WJ2fEUs Listening to key tracks, a scholar and a musician discuss the musical and cultural significance of this extremely popular artist. @cuny.edu #puertorican

@cunychancellor.bsky.social Felix Matos Rodriguez was honored last month at the HITN Puerto Rican Heritage Awards Celebration.

Future auto technicians get their start at Bronx Community College, where students learn to work on modern vehicles using industry-standard tools and training. ASE accreditation and real-world internships prepare graduates for immediate opportunities in the automotive field: cuny.edu/twoyear

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? 🎁 Give the gift of CUNY pride with official apparel and accessories from the CUNY Varsity Store, perfect for students, alumni and fans alike. ➡️ Shop the collection: cuny.edu/store

From navigating shelters as a young mother to rising in public service, CUNY alumna Diana Ayala reflects on her journey to becoming deputy speaker of the New York City Council.

A must-read for Bad Bunny fans: A Bad Bunny collaborator and a Grammy winner break down the hidden history, political messages, and Puerto Rican musical traditions inside Benito’s latest tracks www.gc.cuny.edu/news/what-ba... @jmelendezbadillo.bsky.social

🏆 Student researcher Minha Hossain (BA ’26) earned the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Balter Excellence in Psychology Scholarship in recognition of exceptional academic engagement in the psychology field, in researching how climate anxiety shapes reproductive choices. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/abBsS

In 2025, CUNY went beyond, integrating career preparation into every undergraduate degree while driving enrollment growth, research impact and record-breaking philanthropic support. Learn more: ow.ly/IbnH50XKxrO

Learn new skills and get hired. Upskilling courses are: ✅ Completely free ✅ At your own pace ✅ Accessible anywhere cuny.edu/upskilling

It's finals week! Good luck to our students! For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.

WATCH: A special edition of @abc7ny.bsky.social’s “Here and Now” spotlighted African American legends and emerging leaders of Queens, with a live taping hosted at @queenscollegecuny.bsky.social, a campus rooted in the fight for civil rights and social justice.

Lev Sviridov, director of the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, had his portrait painted by former President George W. Bush! The portrait is display in Washington, D.C., as part of an exhibit that reminds us how the U.S. has been strengthened by immigrants. https://ow.ly/O3s950XxCtH

Lehman College is celebrating a historic $50 million investment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. For students like Brittany Lanzano, who juggles coursework and parenting, this funding means more scholarships, essential supports and a stronger community.

Dive into @thecowbirdlab.bsky.social's (executive director of the CUNY ASRC) latest collaborative paper, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, on brood parasitic genomic resources across multiple lineages of independent evolutionary origins. bit.ly/3MWcnhz

We’re building the NYC School of Data 2026 lineup now! 🥳 Got something that turns open data into public good—at block, borough, or city scale? We welcome your proposals, especially across digital equity, smart cities, and AI. Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc

📣✨ Call for Proposals! ✨📣 The Futures Initiative (FI) is now accepting proposals for team-taught graduate courses (AY 2025–2026) 🎓🤝 🗓️ Preliminary deadline: Feb 28, 2025 ⏰ 🔗 Apply via link in bio! #FuturesInitiative #CUNY #TeamTeaching #GraduateEducation #HigherEdEquity

We send our very best wishes for a happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends and colleagues. Over the coming eight nights, may the warm glow of each candle on the menorah help fill your homes and hearts with love and happiness.

Since 2017, Guillermo Linares has led the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation with a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for students. As a @cuny.edu alum, he has been a trailblazer and advocate throughout his career. It has been an honor to work alongside him as Chancellor.

NYC needs leaders who can turn vision into action. At the Marxe School, our programs empower you with the knowledge and experience to drive meaningful change across city agencies, nonprofits, and communities. 🔗 https://marxe.baruch.cuny.edu/homepage/academics/ #MarxeSchool #CUNY #BaruchCollege

National Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and NYS Poet Laureate Kimiko Hahn led a discussion about poetry and literary translation during a special visit to Queens College, CUNY, marking the first time both a national and state poet laureate united for a poetry reading. https://ow.ly/Ck6S50XHE1C

Evelyn Inegbenebo enrolled in Baruch College's CUNY Online MBA program so she could pursue a career that fulfills her twin passions for entrepreneurship and helping others.

Four College of Staten Island graduates have been named to CUNY’s 2025 50 Under 50 list, honoring leaders shaping government, sustainability, technology and gaming. #CUNY50Under50

Build in-demand skills and move forward with a CUNY graduate degree. Start today at cuny.edu/gradschool.

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

Proud to celebrate Amir Khafagy, named to The City University of New York’s 2025 #50Under50. His reporting on labor, race, class, immigration, and urban policy appears across major outlets. He now serves as a senior labor reporter at Documented NY. Congrats Amir 👏 https://ow.ly/7v7g50XGxEP

We’re honored that @CUNY.edu has awarded Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson this year’s #CUNY50Under50! The youngest Black Assembly Member in NYS history, he’s a proud Queens College alum and a strong voice for housing, healthcare, and food justice in Southeast Queens!🌟