January 31, 2024: LaGuardia English Professor Dr. Jayashree Kamblé is interviewed on the rising popularity of “romantasy,” a new literary genre mixing romance and fantasy.
January 30, 2024: In collaboration with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-7th District) and NY Sun Works, LaGuardia Community College has opened a new hydroponic research lab on campus where tomorrow’s climate champions will be trained.
January 29, 2024: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams spoke on a panel discussion about resources to help families and communities, with hip hop trailblazer Ralph McDaniels (AKA Uncle Ralph), who studied communications at LaGuardia, and Nichol King (LaGuardia’05, Business Administration) of
January 29 2024: LaGuardia invests in the success of diverse and minoritized groups within higher education, e.g., apprentice programs for LaGuardia students with New York–based companies, including Mastercard and Wells Fargo, helping to build diverse talent lines for these leading
January 25, 2024: Homeless to Hoopin’ – LaGuardia Community College basketball star Arthur Dukes on asking for help.
LaGuardia Community College, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and NY Sun Works Celebrate Opening of Hydroponic Research Lab LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (January 24, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, in collaboration with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-7th District) and NY Sun Works, has opened
January 23, 2024: LaGuardia Community College and Airbnb are working together to provide semester-long housing for students experiencing homelessness.
January 22, 2024: LaGuardia is one of 19 Queens organizations to receive part of over $4 million in grants from the nonprofit Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to advance health equity for underserved members of the community.
January 17, 2024: In New York State, LaGuardia’s Nursing Program has the highest pass-rate on the national licensing exam for Registered Nurses, the NCLEX-RN, at 98.51%.
January 17, 2024: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center will present “Working, A Musical” on February 15, 16, 23 and 24. For showtimes and to purchase tickets, please click here.
January 11, 2024: Profile of Paula Michelin, director of LaGuardia’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET), educational case manager Ava Nandez, and program graduate Antonia Rodriguez. Antonia became re-licensed as an R.N. in the U.S. after immigrating from the
Communications and External Affairs Restructures Division to Enhance Service to LaGuardia
Communications and External Affairs Restructures Division to Enhance Service to LaGuardia LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (January 10, 2024) — The Communications and External Affairs (CEA) Division, under the leadership of Vice President Manny Romero, has modified its structure to offer
LaGuardia in the Headlines: January 2024
PBS NEWSHOUR January 31, 2024: LaGuardia English Professor Dr. Jayashree Kamblé is interviewed on the rising popularity of “romantasy,” a new literary genre mixing romance and fantasy. AACC 21ST CENTURY BLOG January 30, 2024: In collaboration with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
December 27, 2023: At an event at LaGuardia on December 11, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a more than $600 million initiative to build new pathways for the city’s young people to discover their passion, receive hands-on career experience, and,
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Graduates from its Top-Ranked Nursing Program
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Graduates from its Top-Ranked Nursing Program LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 20, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is celebrating 43 Registered Nursing (RN) graduates with an RN Pinning Ceremony scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on December
President Kenneth Adams Shares Remarks with Second Cohort of NYCHA Clean Energy Academy
President Kenneth Adams Shares Remarks with Second Cohort of NYCHA Clean Energy Academy LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 19, 2023) — The second cohort of the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) Clean Energy Academy graduated on December 19, with a
December 19, 2023: LaGuardia is the home of one of five Queens Tech Incubators, helping home-grown tech startups to thrive.
LaGuardia Theater Program’s Production Of ‘Everybody’ to be Featured at KCACTF Region 1 Festival 56
LaGuardia Theater Program’s Production Of ‘Everybody’ to be Featured at KCACTF Region 1 Festival 56 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 19, 2023) — Local audiences recently experienced LaGuardia Community College/CUNY’s Theater Program fall production of Everybody, a dark comedy by
LaGuardia Community College Thanks Partners and Elected Officials for Supporting Student Success
LaGuardia Community College Thanks Partners and Elected Officials for Supporting Student Success Event Marked Launch of LaGuardia and Wagner Archives’ 2024 Calendar, “Pleasure and Protest: Public Spaces in New York City” LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 18, 2023) — LaGuardia Community
December 14, 2023: Hip Hip Hooray, New York Community Trust awards $7.5M to address critical needs, including grants to support scholarships for workforce training and staff at LaGuardia.
December 14, 2023: On a classroom expedition with LaGuardia environmental science students, Dr. Sarah Durand discovered that Newtown Creek has all kinds of invertebrate life, a lot of mussels, living in there. It is not “dead water,” as previously thought.
December 13, 2023: LaGuardia recently hosted a Pet Pantry Drive to establish a new pet care section for the LaGuardia CARES pantry. The drive was led by the Vet Tech Club, whose members are primarily students of LaGuardia’s Veterinary Technology
December 13, 2023: LaGuardia holiday drives support students, families, community by encouraging donations of needed items and monetary gifts for LaGuardia CARES, which runs the college’s on-campus pantry providing food and other essentials for students and their immediate family members.
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Holiday Celebration for English Language Learners and their School-Aged Children LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 13, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted a holiday celebration for English language learners and their school-aged children on Friday evening, December
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Hosts Graduation Ceremony
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Hosts Graduation Ceremony LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 13, 2023) — On December 7, “The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Cohort 40 Celebration of Success” was hosted at LaGuardia Community College, recognizing its largest cohort of 39
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents a Joffrey Ballet School Performance of “The Nutcracker” and a Chance to Visit Santa’s Toyland; New Drag Story Hour Series Tickets available for shows on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 LONG ISLAND CITY,
December 8, 2023: LaGuardia Community College hosted a forum to help Queens residents access tech sector careers.
LaGuardia Student Arthur Dukes Battles Homelessness and Makes Mark on the Basketball Court
LaGuardia Student Arthur Dukes Battles Homelessness and Makes Mark on the Basketball Court LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 6, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is home to many talented students who find success inside and outside of the classroom. Arthur
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives Announces its 2024 Calendar titled “Pleasure and Protest: Public Spaces in New York City” Beginning on December 15, the calendar will be available for free in English and Spanish LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 6, 2023)
LaGuardia Professors and Students Collaborate With Gilder Lehrman Institute to Develop ‘Rights and Duties of Citizenship’ Projects LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 6, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY faculty and students often explore opportunities to partner with organizations on academic
LaGuardia Holiday Drives Support Students, Their Families, and the Community
LaGuardia Holiday Drives Support Students, Their Families, and the Community Veterinary Technology Students Host First Pet Pantry Drive LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 6, 2023) — The season for giving to those in need has begun and LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
December 3, 2023: LaGuardia Gives College Credits to incarcerated individuals at Rikers.
December 2, 2023: Last month, LaGuardia hosted a graduation event at Rikers Island for a small group of detainees who completed a three-credit criminal justice course, offered in partnership with the nonprofit College Way. The program was led by Dr.
LaGuardia Community College’s Nursing Program Ranked #1 in New York State
LaGuardia Community College’s Nursing Program Ranked #1 in New York State LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 1, 2023) — Multiple independent sources have ranked LaGuardia Community College/CUNY as the top school for Registered Nursing (RN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
LaGuardia in the Headlines: December 2023
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS December 27, 2023: At an event at LaGuardia on December 11, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a more than $600 million initiative to build new pathways for the city’s young people to discover their passion, receive
November 30, 2023: On December 11, LaGuardia will be the site of a policy forum hosted by the Center for an Urban Future on how to expand access to well-paying jobs in NYC’s fast-growing tech sector among New Yorkers of color
November 30, 2023: LaGuardia will use a $212,584 grant from Empire State Development to train unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers for in-demand accounting jobs in the entertainment industry.
November 16, 2023: LaGuardia Community College theater program brings production of ‘Everybody’ to Long Island City.
LaGuardia Receives Empire State Development Grant to Launch Accelerated Training for Film Production Accounting LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 16, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has been awarded $212,584 from Empire State Development (ESD) to train unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers
LaGuardia Community College Foundation Gives a Record $11 Million in Student Aid Between 2021–2023
LaGuardia Community College Foundation Gives a Record $11 Million in Student Aid Between 2021–2023 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 16, 2023) — The LaGuardia Community College Foundation gave out a record $11 million in aid to LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students
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