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The nation’s largest urban public university system serving 247,000 students on 26 New York City campuses. Led by @cunychancellor.bsky.social Félix Matos Rodríguez. Learn more: cuny.edu
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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 Names Dermot Smyth as Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs – The City University of New York
The City University of New York today announced the appointment of Dermot Smyth, a veteran public affairs strategist, as vice chancellor for government affairs, effective February 2, and pending appro...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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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
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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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
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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.
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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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
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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.
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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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 Launches ‘Power Your Business with CUNY’ Campaign to Advance New Career Initiatives – The City University of New York
The City University of New York has launched a campaign to build connections with New York's leading employers, expanding the landmark CUNY Beyond career-connected learning initiative launched last fa...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:27 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.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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
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January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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CUNY colleges and offices will resume regular in-person classes and operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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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.
CUNY Opens Spring Semester With New Graduate Programs in AI and Early Childhood – The City University of New York
The City University of New York 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 priorit...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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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
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January 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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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.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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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.
Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.
January 25, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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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
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January 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Kingsborough Community College is doubling the number of courses offered through its virtual Cannabis Career Certificate program. ow.ly/Vw3p50Y1TB4
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January 23, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Today marks the end of the winter session. For more important dates on the academic calendar, go to cuny.edu/calendar.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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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.
New research uses meconium to map prenatal metal exposure - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy
Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York’s youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals before they are even born. Two publications by recent CUNY SPH doctoral graduate...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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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
Promotional graphic for CUNY Career Launch featuring two professionally dressed CUNY students standing confidently in a modern indoor space. Text reads “Turn your passion into your profession” and “CUNY Career Launch: Launch your career this summer,” with application deadlines listed as Best Chance February 13, 2026 and Last Chance February 23, 2026.
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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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.
Alumna’s Film Skewers Repression and Makes Waves
Natalie Musteata explains why she and her co-writer and co-director leaned into the ridiculous to capture “our current moment” in “Two People Exchanging Saliva.”
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January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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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
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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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
January 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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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
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM