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The nation’s largest urban public university system serving 240,000 students on 26 New York City campuses. Led by @cunychancellor.bsky.social Félix Matos Rodríguez. Learn more: cuny.edu
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If you're a NYC Public Schools senior on pace to graduate next year, you have a place at CUNY in Fall 2026! CUNY is waiving its application fee from October 27 to November 21! Go to cuny.edu/apply.
Graphic promoting free CUNY applications. Large yellow text on a blue background reads “Apply to CUNY for Free,” with sparkles around the word “Free.” Below, a box shows the dates “Oct 27 – Nov 21.” The bottom half features a group of students sitting on a picnic blanket in a grassy park, enjoying snacks and drinks, with others standing and posing in the background. At the bottom are the CUNY logo, tagline “A Degree for Every Dream,” and a yellow button that says “Apply Now” with the URL cuny.edu/apply.
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Our congratulations to Dean Fuleihan, a senior fellow at the CUNY Institute of State and Local Governance, who was appointed by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to serve as First Deputy Mayor. His appointment reflects the University's mission to advance public service.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Dean Fuleihan stand at a podium during an event. The podium has a blue sign with bold red and white text that reads: “A NEW ERA for NEW YORK CITY”
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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🚧 Set boundaries: Setting boundaries helps prevent burnout and keeps your energy focused where it matters.
🔗 cuny.edu/mentalhealth
CUNY mental health promotional graphic featuring a green square sign with the text 'Set boundaries. Establish limits in relationships and commitments to avoid burnout.' placed over a park scene with people walking, biking, and sitting on the grass.
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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CUNY is waiving its application fee from Nov. 10-21 for New York State high school seniors on pace to graduate next year. You can apply to up to six of our colleges with one application! Go to cuny.edu/apply.
Promotional graphic for The City University of New York (CUNY) encouraging applications. The top section has a blue background with yellow text that reads: “November 10 to November 21 – Apply to CUNY for Free.” At the bottom left, the CUNY logo appears with the tagline “A Degree for Every Dream.” On the bottom right, a yellow button says “Apply Now” with the URL cuny.edu/apply.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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.
Informational graphic for the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project. It includes the CUNY and Citizenship Now! logos at the top. The flyer announces a rapid response legal resource for CUNY students and employees, offering attorney assistance with international or domestic travel issues, loss or change of immigration status, detention by law enforcement, and F-1 visa reinstatement. A "Learn More" call to action appears at the bottom with a link to cuny.edu/CIAP.
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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College of Staten Island’s Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard for business schools worldwide.
Third CUNY Business School Earns Prestigious International Accreditation – The City University of New York
The City University of New York today announced that the College of Staten Island's Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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November is National Native American Heritage Month. Join us as we honor and celebrate the contributions of our Indigenous students, staff, and faculty.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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.
Graphic for CUNY Academic Calendar Fall 2025. Text reads: November 6, 2025 – Last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W. Background is blue with CUNY logo at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
Two students sitting on a bench with a laptop, smiling, in front of a green backdrop, under a banner that reads 'Estimate Your Cost to Attend CUNY' with a link to CUNY's net price calculator.
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Waymo’s sleek self-driving Jaguar I-PACE drew students and onlookers as it rolled across Bronx Community College's campus to mark the expanded partnership between the world’s leading autonomous driving technology company and the college's Automotive Technology Program.
BCC and Waymo Drive Forward the Future of Automotive Education – Bronx Community College
The historic campus of Bronx Community College sits atop a hill overlooking the Harlem River. We offer more than 40 academic programs ranging from nursing to cybersecurity.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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On behalf of our @cuny.edu community, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on a remarkable and history-making victory. Your inspiring leadership marks a new chapter for our city.
Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and Zohran Mamdani are standing side by side indoors. The chancellor on the left is wearing a white long-sleeve button-up shirt with two chest pockets, while Mamdani on the right is dressed in a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a red textured tie.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Last night, interim provost Alicia Alvero and I had the pleasure of hosting a reception to celebrate our newest faculty members — 240 educators joining CUNY across our 26 campuses.
A collage of three photos from a university faculty reception. The top left image shows a person standing at a podium with the CUNY logo, speaking into a microphone. The top right image features another person at a podium, gesturing with one hand while speaking. The bottom image shows a large group of people posing together in a conference room; behind them are two projection screens displaying event information and a blue backdrop with the CUNY logo.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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📖 Find a study method that works for you—whether it’s study guides, group sessions, or online tools. Consistent habits help you retain information better! cuny.edu/survivalguide
Illustration promoting good study habits featuring CUNY's logo. One side shows a stylized person with a speech bubble saying "Develop good study habits...?" near a fallen paper airplane, and on the other, text suggesting various study techniques like creating study guides and using online resources for consistent study habits.
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It's Election Day! Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.

At your poll site, you have the right to:
🗳️Ask a poll worker for help or a new ballot if you make a mistake.
🗳️Vote after polls close as long as you’re in line
📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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🎉 Celebrate your wins: No victory is too small. Acknowledge every step forward in your journey!
🔗 cuny.edu/mentalhealth
CUNY mental health promotional graphic featuring the New York City skyline at night with fireworks. Text reads, 'Celebrate your achievements. Appreciate your accomplishments no matter how small they may seem."
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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If you are facing food insecurity, any CUNY student can pick food up at any pantry across 20+ CUNY campuses. Check pantry hours on the CUNY website before heading to one: cuny.edu/foodpantries
Graphic promoting a CUNY food pantry service. Features an anthropomorphic yellow figure pulling canned food on a cart, with text encouraging CUNY students facing food insecurity to visit any pantry across 20+ CUNY campuses for food, advising to check pantry hours on the CUNY website before visiting. CUNY logo at the botto
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Isabel Torres, who moved from Queensborough Community College to Macaulay Honors College - Baruch College through the Friedman Transfer Scholars program, recently received a major scholarship that highlights her commitment to public service. https://ow.ly/Sycc50XcEFl
A person with curly hair smiling, wearing a blue basketball jersey with the word 'BARUCH' and the number '11'. The jersey features a panther logo and a Nike swoosh
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Always happy to see @errollouis.bsky.social and share great @cuny.edu news from my State of the University address, including CUNY Beyond, our landmark initiative to lead our students into careers from my State of the University address.

Thanks for having me on, Errol!
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@cunychancellor.bsky.social joined @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's “Inside City Hall” to explain CUNY's efforts to triple the number of students in paid internships and increase employer recruitment from CUNY by 20% with our new bold initiative called CUNY Beyond.
CUNY chancellor talks new initiative to increase post-graduate employment
The CUNY chancellor delivered his annual State of the University address Wednesday night.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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@cunychancellor.bsky.social and @nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor visited seniors at Worldview High School to highlight how CUNY and NYCPS are working together to simplify the transition from high school to college.

CUNY is waiving its application fee for NYCPS seniors until November 21.
Free college applications, scholarships and guaranteed admission: NYC colleges want Bronx students to thrive – Bronx Times
The City University of New York (CUNY) kicked off its free college application period on Monday after Lehman College announced a new scholarship last week
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October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Early voting ends on Sunday! Ballot proposals and citywide offices are on the ballot:
🗳️ Mayor
🗳️ Public Advocate
🗳️ Comptroller
🗳️ City Council
🗳️ Borough President

📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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@cunychancellor.bsky.social joined @errollouis.bsky.social on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's “Inside City Hall” to explain CUNY's efforts to triple the number of students in paid internships and increase employer recruitment from CUNY by 20% with our new bold initiative called CUNY Beyond.
CUNY chancellor talks new initiative to increase post-graduate employment
The CUNY chancellor delivered his annual State of the University address Wednesday night.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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🎃 Happy Halloween to our CUNY community — stay safe, have fun, and don’t ghost your assignments! 💀📚
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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✨ Get paid to do what you love! CUNY Cultural Corps is offering $20/hour internships at museums, theaters, and cultural organizations across NYC this spring. Build your resume, expand your network, and make an impact in the arts.

🔗 Apply by Oct. 31: cuny.edu/culturalcorps
Graphic promoting the Spring 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship. A student looks at a book in a museum. Text: “Join the Spring 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship! Apply by October 31, 2025. Interns are paid $20/hour. Gain experience in NYC arts & culture institutions.” Departments listed: Communications & Marketing, Education & Public Programs, Development & Fundraising, Curatorial & Exhibitions, and Production Management.
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Alumna Melva M. Miller shares her journey of earning a doctorate in Social Welfare from the CUNY Graduate Center with the goal of creating lasting change in her hometown of Queens www.gc.cuny.edu/news/doctora...
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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@cunychancellor.bsky.social delivered his third annual State of the University yesterday at Hostos Community College, unveiling a landmark initiative called CUNY Beyond to lead our students into careers.

Read more about the State of the University: ow.ly/utc650Xkw1g
The top section shows a large screen displaying a group photo of students in casual attire with the CUNY logo and text promoting education. Two individuals stand at a podium in front of the screen, which has the CUNY branding. Several flags are positioned to the left side of the stage. The bottom section contains two close-up shots of speakers at separate podiums, each with the CUNY logo prominently displayed. Three separate group photos taken at an indoor event. The top-left photo shows two individuals dressed formally, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and pearls. The top-right photo features two individuals standing together, one holding a bright pink folder. The bottom photo shows a group of five people posing in front of a blue backdrop with the Hostos Community College logo and a decorative palm plant. One person in the front is making a peace sign gesture.
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Baruch College and Hostos Community College announced a Business Academy partnership, which provides a streamlined path for Hostos students to transition to the Zicklin School of Business and earn a bachelor’s degree. https://ow.ly/ycHR50Xcx01
Eight individuals pose in front of the same blue sign from Image 1, dressed in a mix of business and casual attire, likely commemorating the launch of "The Business Academy" between Hostos Community College and Baruch College.
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM