Félix Matos Rodríguez
@cunychancellor.bsky.social
Chancellor of @cuny.edu, the nation’s largest public urban university. Learn more: cuny.edu.
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on the many reasons we are grateful. At the heart of that gratitude are our faculty, staff, and students who strengthen our University and uplift the communities we serve.
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on the many reasons we are grateful. At the heart of that gratitude are our faculty, staff, and students who strengthen our University and uplift the communities we serve.
Tuesday, December 2nd is CUNY Tuesday, our university’s day of giving. It’s an opportunity to help make a huge difference for our city. CUNY changes lives. Your gift can, too! An investment in our students is an investment in the future of New York. Make a gift today: cunytuesday.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Tuesday, December 2nd is CUNY Tuesday, our university’s day of giving. It’s an opportunity to help make a huge difference for our city. CUNY changes lives. Your gift can, too! An investment in our students is an investment in the future of New York. Make a gift today: cunytuesday.org
Thanks to Mike Nieves and all the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. family for selecting me as an honoree in their annual Puerto Rican Heritage Awards Celebration. It was an honor to be included with such esteemed Boricua leaders.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thanks to Mike Nieves and all the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. family for selecting me as an honoree in their annual Puerto Rican Heritage Awards Celebration. It was an honor to be included with such esteemed Boricua leaders.
Capped off a productive first day at SOMOS with our new CUNY Student Trustee Akkeem Polack meeting Higher Education Committee Chairperson and Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, Guillermo Linares and Doris Gonzalez of the Higher Education Services Corporation.
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Capped off a productive first day at SOMOS with our new CUNY Student Trustee Akkeem Polack meeting Higher Education Committee Chairperson and Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, Guillermo Linares and Doris Gonzalez of the Higher Education Services Corporation.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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.
Congratulations to Akkeem Polack of York College on being elected the 39th Chairperson of the University Student Senate and CUNY Student Trustee!
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations to Akkeem Polack of York College on being elected the 39th Chairperson of the University Student Senate and CUNY Student Trustee!
CUNY students know better than anyone what kind of leadership is needed to help New York City! Make a plan to vote.
🗳️Early voting: Oct. 25 to Nov. 2
🗳️Election Day: Nov. 4
📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
🗳️Early voting: Oct. 25 to Nov. 2
🗳️Election Day: Nov. 4
📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
CUNY students know better than anyone what kind of leadership is needed to help New York City! Make a plan to vote.
🗳️Early voting: Oct. 25 to Nov. 2
🗳️Election Day: Nov. 4
📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
🗳️Early voting: Oct. 25 to Nov. 2
🗳️Election Day: Nov. 4
📍Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Vice Chancellor Lauren Andersen and I were so proud to have been invited by our Strada Education Foundation partners to participate in their State Opportunity Index symposium to share some of the work around career engagement, industry partnerships and post-graduation outcomes at @cuny.edu.
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Vice Chancellor Lauren Andersen and I were so proud to have been invited by our Strada Education Foundation partners to participate in their State Opportunity Index symposium to share some of the work around career engagement, industry partnerships and post-graduation outcomes at @cuny.edu.
Now more than ever, the country needs the work done by the to support and improve higher education. I am proud to have completed my term as ACE's Board Chair and look forward to continuing supporting our ACE President Ted Mitchell and our incoming Board Chair Tom Stritikus with the agenda ahead.
October 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Now more than ever, the country needs the work done by the to support and improve higher education. I am proud to have completed my term as ACE's Board Chair and look forward to continuing supporting our ACE President Ted Mitchell and our incoming Board Chair Tom Stritikus with the agenda ahead.
To address the shortage of EMS responders in New York City, emergency medicine programs at @cuny.edu, like the one I visited at BMCC, are helping to bridge the gap while providing a path to fulfilling careers, enabling 87% of students to find employment within six months of graduation.
August 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
To address the shortage of EMS responders in New York City, emergency medicine programs at @cuny.edu, like the one I visited at BMCC, are helping to bridge the gap while providing a path to fulfilling careers, enabling 87% of students to find employment within six months of graduation.
Had the opportunity to show my appreciation to CUNY Central Office staff for the incredible work we've accomplished together as we connected and recharged. Your dedication is changing lives every day. Here’s to an exciting year ahead!
August 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Had the opportunity to show my appreciation to CUNY Central Office staff for the incredible work we've accomplished together as we connected and recharged. Your dedication is changing lives every day. Here’s to an exciting year ahead!
@laguardiacc.bsky.social students, faculty and staff have been creating a street art mural on 29th Street, which has been designated as a pedestrian plaza. Please stop by and enjoy the beautiful artwork!
August 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
@laguardiacc.bsky.social students, faculty and staff have been creating a street art mural on 29th Street, which has been designated as a pedestrian plaza. Please stop by and enjoy the beautiful artwork!
@cuny.edu's partnership with the New York Jobs CEO Council has led to just shy of 10,000 graduates getting hired by the city’s largest employers. Joined Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director of the New York Jobs CEO Council and MD Miah to talk about our success with Monica Morales: ow.ly/GjNr50WC19O
August 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
@cuny.edu's partnership with the New York Jobs CEO Council has led to just shy of 10,000 graduates getting hired by the city’s largest employers. Joined Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director of the New York Jobs CEO Council and MD Miah to talk about our success with Monica Morales: ow.ly/GjNr50WC19O
One of the best parts of my job as chancellor is meeting recent graduates who give back to @cuny.edu through our alumni network. At last night's mixer, it was a meaningful time for all of us to celebrate their achievements and foster stronger mentorships.
July 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of the best parts of my job as chancellor is meeting recent graduates who give back to @cuny.edu through our alumni network. At last night's mixer, it was a meaningful time for all of us to celebrate their achievements and foster stronger mentorships.
Today is Primary Day! You must be a member of a political party to vote today. Registered voters can rank five candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one. Polls are open in New York City until 9pm. Get out and vote!
📍Look up your assigned poll site at findmypollsitevote.nyc
📍Look up your assigned poll site at findmypollsitevote.nyc
June 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today is Primary Day! You must be a member of a political party to vote today. Registered voters can rank five candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one. Polls are open in New York City until 9pm. Get out and vote!
📍Look up your assigned poll site at findmypollsitevote.nyc
📍Look up your assigned poll site at findmypollsitevote.nyc
I want to welcome Rossana Rosado, a John Jay College grad and Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, as the newest @cuny.edu Trustee following @governor.ny.gov's appointment last week. I look forward to working with Commissioner Rosado on behalf of our students.
June 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I want to welcome Rossana Rosado, a John Jay College grad and Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, as the newest @cuny.edu Trustee following @governor.ny.gov's appointment last week. I look forward to working with Commissioner Rosado on behalf of our students.
At @cuny.edu, we don’t just support our students — we take care of the whole family. I was overjoyed to celebrate preschool students at the Borough of Manhattan Community College Early Childhood Center last week for its annual ceremony to honor preschool students. ow.ly/TfJR50W73hW
June 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
At @cuny.edu, we don’t just support our students — we take care of the whole family. I was overjoyed to celebrate preschool students at the Borough of Manhattan Community College Early Childhood Center last week for its annual ceremony to honor preschool students. ow.ly/TfJR50W73hW
@cuny.edu graduates nearly half of New York City’s newly licensed nurses each year, and we’re honored to partner with @nychealthsystem.bsky.social to strengthen the workforce by launching the CUNY Nurse Fellowship Academy. ow.ly/FyUC50W17n1
May 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
@cuny.edu graduates nearly half of New York City’s newly licensed nurses each year, and we’re honored to partner with @nychealthsystem.bsky.social to strengthen the workforce by launching the CUNY Nurse Fellowship Academy. ow.ly/FyUC50W17n1
Appreciated the visit from NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Dynishal Gross — a proud @baruch.cuny.edu alum! We had an engaging discussion on deepening collaborations between @nycsmallbiz.bsky.social and @cuny.edu. Stay tuned for exciting new partnerships ahead!
April 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Appreciated the visit from NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Dynishal Gross — a proud @baruch.cuny.edu alum! We had an engaging discussion on deepening collaborations between @nycsmallbiz.bsky.social and @cuny.edu. Stay tuned for exciting new partnerships ahead!
Honored to have welcomed Reena Evers-Everette and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughters of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers and Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz to @medgareverscollege.bsky.social for an historic panel "Daughters of the Legacy."
April 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Honored to have welcomed Reena Evers-Everette and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughters of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers and Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz to @medgareverscollege.bsky.social for an historic panel "Daughters of the Legacy."
There is no better way to have begun #NationalPoetryMonth than with this beautiful work of poetry by our very own Stephanie Pacheco. "Dear CUNY" perfectly illustrates the great impact that @cuny.edu has across New York. ow.ly/p4yu50Vxqxq
April 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
There is no better way to have begun #NationalPoetryMonth than with this beautiful work of poetry by our very own Stephanie Pacheco. "Dear CUNY" perfectly illustrates the great impact that @cuny.edu has across New York. ow.ly/p4yu50Vxqxq
Excited to have attended @cuny.edu LGBTQI+ Student Conference at Bronx Community College last Friday. This annual event brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY who are interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities.
April 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Excited to have attended @cuny.edu LGBTQI+ Student Conference at Bronx Community College last Friday. This annual event brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY who are interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities.
Spent the day serving our neighbors in need at the Bowery Mission as part of @cuny.edu’s Day of Service in honor of Women’s History Month. My thanks to our partners and everyone who volunteered today.
March 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Spent the day serving our neighbors in need at the Bowery Mission as part of @cuny.edu’s Day of Service in honor of Women’s History Month. My thanks to our partners and everyone who volunteered today.
Representing @cuny.edu as part of "ACE (American Council on Education) on the Hill Day" connecting our higher education leaders with members of Congress. Thanks to @repdangoldman.bsky.social and @meng.house.gov for their support and interest in higher education. #ACEx2025
February 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Representing @cuny.edu as part of "ACE (American Council on Education) on the Hill Day" connecting our higher education leaders with members of Congress. Thanks to @repdangoldman.bsky.social and @meng.house.gov for their support and interest in higher education. #ACEx2025