May 15, 2024: Dozens of job seekers flocked to the annual career fair at LaGuardia Community College, organized with the Hispanic Federation.
May 15, 2024: Dozens of job seekers flocked to the annual career fair at LaGuardia Community College, organized with the Hispanic Federation.
Ukraine’s Cultural Forces: A Journey of Resilience and Unity Comes to LPAC
Ukraine’s Cultural Forces: A Journey of Resilience and Unity Comes to LPAC Admission to Performance on Wednesday, May 29 is Free with RSVP LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 15, 2024) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community
May 14, 2024: LaGuardia Professor Joby Jacob talks about efforts by the NYC Department of Transportation to redesign Thomson Avenue to improve safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.
LaGuardia Community Greenway Launches 2024 Season of Free Activities for Queens Community
LaGuardia Community Greenway Launches 2024 Season of Free Activities for Queens Community LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 13, 2024) — The Queens community is invited to participate in a series of free events hosted by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY from May
May 12, 2024: On Wednesday, May 15, the Hispanic Federation, in collaboration with LaGuardia Community College, will hold a Career Expo, sponsored by the Department of Youth and Community Development.
May 10, 2024: Dr. Billie Gastic Rosado, LaGuardia provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, writes about the need to create safe spaces for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Dr. Gastic Rosado serves on the Board
May 9, 2024: LaGuardia Community College Receives $150K Grant from MetLife Foundation to Launch Reel Futures Media Internship Program with Reel Works.
May 9, 2024: Silvercup Studios, a film and television studio, donates lighting and grip equipment to LaGuardia for the college’s Film and Television program.
May 9, 2024: LaGuardia Gets $150K to Offer Media Internship Program.
May 8, 2024: LaGuardia offers English-language learners free test preparation for the National Council for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam, funded by NYC SBS. Passage of this exam is required to work as a Registered Nurse.
May 8, 2024: Thomas Fink, a professor of English at LaGuardia Community College, wrote a book about the poetry of Dr. David Shapiro, an unwitting icon of a ’68 campus protest.
May 2, 2024: Noah Alayon, LaGuardia Computer Science major, is one of 40 undergraduate students selected by NASA for its Europa ICONS (Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists) internship program.
LaGuardia Community College Receives $150K Grant from MetLife Foundation to Launch Reel Futures Media Internship Program with Reel Works LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 24, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is offering students experiential opportunities to prepare for careers in the
LaGuardia in the Headlines: May 2024
QUEENS GAZETTE May 30, 2024: LaGuardia Students Begin Cultivation of New Urban Farm on Campus. JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY May 29, 2024: Ari Richter, professor of Fine Arts at LaGuardia, is honored by New York Jewish Week for his contributions to
LaGuardia Theater Program to Perform Pippin, Set in A Post-Apocalyptic World
LaGuardia Theater Program to Perform Pippin, Set in A Post-Apocalyptic World LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 30, 2024) — The LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Theater Program will perform the Tony-award winning musical Pippin. Under the direction of Theater Professor Stefanie Sertich,
April 24, 2024: Jackie Miguel (’24, Liberal Arts) explains why nobody should ever underestimate the hidden gem that is community college. Jackie will soon begin pursuing a bachelor’s in biology at Hunter College.
LaGuardia Partners With CUNY School of Professional Studies to Launch Online Psychology Academy
LaGuardia Partners With CUNY School of Professional Studies to Launch Online Psychology Academy LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 23, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is among the six CUNY community colleges partnering with the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY
April 20, 2024: Ana María Hernández, professor of Latin American Studies at LaGuardia Community College, was a reviewer of documentaries entered into the 24th annual Havana Film Festival NY, which took place from April 12 to 18.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents “Afro Latin Soul” with Choreographer Sekou McMiller on Friday, April 26 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 19, 2024) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY (LAGCC) welcomes renowned choreographer Sekou McMiller
April 15, 2024: LaGuardia Community College is helping to meet demand for English language classes in New York City.
April 15, 2024: Profile of Alex Cohen, who recently donated $116 million to LaGuardia Community College, the school’s largest donation to date.
April 12, 2024: Jayashree Kamblé, a professor at LaGuardia Community College, got her Ph.D. in English literature at the University of Minnesota and teaches several courses about the romance genre. Kamblé has spent her time pushing back against the idea
April 11, 2024: Crystal Luna Serrano (’22, Criminal Justice) credits federal and state aid with enabling her to begin her higher ed journey at LaGuardia; she’s currently a senior at John Jay and works part-time as part of CUNY’s Financial Aid
April 11, 2024: LaGuardia Community College was represented at a recent college and vocational career fair held in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
LaGuardia English Professor Dr. Gordon Tapper Co-authors MLA Report Focusing on Job Salaries and Career Preparation and Outcomes for English Majors LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 11, 2024) — English majors enjoy employment rates and peak salaries like those of
April 10, 2024: Dr. Camila Gelpí-Acosta, associate professor of Criminal Justice (Social Sciences), comments on the history of substance abuse in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
April 10, 2024: The Job and Interview Fair hosted at LaGuardia Community College at the start of the Spring semester was a jam-packed event with endless opportunities for every type of LaGuardia student: from current students to recent graduates, and
LaGuardia Hosts Black Lives Matter Summit “Black Creative Expression, Politics and Change”
LaGuardia Hosts Black Lives Matter Summit “Black Creative Expression, Politics and Change” LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 10, 2024) – On April 16, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosts the 9th annual Black Lives Matter (BLM) Summit titled, “Black Creative Expression, Politics
LaGuardia Students Selected as 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholars
LaGuardia Students Selected as 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholars LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 8, 2024) — Two students from LaGuardia Community College/CUNY were recently selected as 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients. Allen Chien, a Computer Science major originally from Kaohsiung,
April 8, 2024: Review and analysis of Ian Harnarine’s film “Doubles” (2023), a story about migration and family, written by Dr. Anita Baksh, Professor of English at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY. Her teaching and research focus on Caribbean literature, gender studies,
April 7, 2024: Hard Work Finally Pays Off for LaGuardia Community College Basketball Player.
April 5, 2024: LaGuardia is Named Among Best in New York by Intelligent.com.
LaGuardia Community College is Named Among Best in New York by Intelligent.com
LaGuardia Community College is Named Among Best in New York by Intelligent.com Higher education resource guide announces top accolades for 2024 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 5, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is named among the best community colleges in New
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April 4, 2024: LaGuardia has been recognized by the Institute of Higher Education Policy (IHEP) for its student centered, data-driven approaches that are helping their students succeed in the classroom and beyond, offering considerable returns on their educational investment.
April 4, 2024: LaGuardia is one of just three CUNY campuses offering a free ‘Fatherhood Academy’ to help NYC dads pursue their education and further their careers.
LaGuardia to Host Observation Event for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
LaGuardia to Host Observation Event for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 3, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY’s CUNY 2X Tech Career Program and CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Student Association
LaGuardia Collaborates With Lehman College on Queens-Bronx Express English for Work Initiative
LaGuardia Collaborates With Lehman College on Queens-Bronx Express English for Work Initiative LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 2, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY and Lehman College/CUNY were recently awarded a three-year grant of $500,000 ($250,000 each) from the CUNY Workforce
LaGuardia in the Headlines: April 2024
CUNYverse April 24, 2024: Jackie Miguel (’24, Liberal Arts) explains why nobody should ever underestimate the hidden gem that is community college. Jackie will soon begin pursuing a bachelor’s in biology at Hunter College. EL DIARIO April 20, 2024: Ana
LaGuardia Community College Brings Together Latin and Caribbean Heritage Centers for One-Day Symposium LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 1, 2024) — On Tuesday, April 2, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY will bring together Caribbean focused centers and institutes throughout The City University
March 29, 2024: In an op-ed, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez calls the $116.2 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to LaGuardia Community College a testament to the value of CUNY’s community colleges and the vital
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success Through the First Year Seminar
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success Through the First Year Seminar LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 29, 2024) — Students, faculty, and staff at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of LaGuardia’s First
LaGuardia Community College Featured in IHEP Case Studies of Minority-Serving Institutions
LaGuardia Community College Featured in IHEP Case Studies of Minority-Serving Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2024) — The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) has just published a report featuring LaGuardia Community College/CUNY as an institution offering actionable strategies for
March 28, 2024: Council Member Julie Won and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams co-hosted an event honoring nine women from the Queens community for their selfless dedication, commitment to community service, and hard work.
March 28, 2024: Nine women who make a difference were celebrated last Friday for their “selfless dedication, commitment to community service, and hard work” in a ceremony held by LaGuardia Community College and City Council Member Julie Won.
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