September 24, 2023: Last call to see “Song of the Nightingale” (Brookfield Place, New York, through Sept. 30), a modern fairy tale with music by Lisa DeSpain, LaGuardia Professor of Music.
September 21, 2023: LaGuardia is one of only two community colleges in New York State, and the only CUNY community college, to earn U.S. Education Department funding through its Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions program. LaGuardia was awarded $2.8M — out of
September 21, 2023: The LaGuardia Community Run 2023, a fitness celebration that includes a 5K run/walk and an activities plaza featuring local businesses, sponsors, and the College community, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14.
September 19, 2023: LaGuardia is one of six CUNY community colleges that have received a new grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of teachers who are certified to teach early childhood special education classes.
LaGuardia Faculty Members are Diving into the Opportunities and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 19, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY faculty members track advancements that have the potential to impact their academic fields and classrooms—adjusting curriculum
September 13, 2023: An Airbnb pilot program is providing vouchers for six months of free housing for about 15 LaGuardia Community College students experiencing homelessness.
September 13, 2023: Dr. Stephen Petrus, director of public history programs for the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LAGCC, co-authored a 2015 book, “Folk City: New York and the American Folk Music Revival,” which included an essay by folk musician
Actor and Playwright Ahsan Ali Credits LaGuardia for Teaching Him to Stand Out
Actor and Playwright Ahsan Ali Credits LaGuardia for Teaching Him to Stand Out LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 13, 2023) — As he gets ready to star in an Off-Broadway production that he co-wrote, Ahsan Ali (LaGuardia’15, Theater) credits LaGuardia
September 9, 2023: Interview with Destiny Mata, a Mexican American photographer and filmmaker who studied photojournalism at LaGuardia Community College. Her work, which focuses on issues of subculture and community, has been featured in The New York Times, The Nation,
September 7, 2023: Volunteers from LaGuardia Community College participated in a public art project launched by the Long Island City Partnership at the PS4 Skillman School, which serves children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs.
September 6, 2023: As a member of the Queens Tech Incubator Program, LaGuardia is bringing economic growth and development to the Queens community.
LaGuardia Expands its Global Initiatives After Leading Historic Cross-CUNY Global Scholars Achieving Career Success Grant LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 6, 2023) — Shari Clark has gone through a long and arduous journey to get to where she is today:
September 5, 2023: LaGuardia Professor Dahlia Elsayed’s first solo show with Morgan Lehman Gallery opens today.
September 3, 2023: In new rankings, LaGuardia is listed as one of New York State’s top 10 community colleges.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: September 2023
YAHOO! FINANCE/ BUSINESS WIRE September 28, 2023: LaGuardia is collaborating on the development of experiential learning opportunities for students in the field of computational molecular modeling, funded by a $1M NSF grant. CAMPUS NEWS September 28, 2023: LaGuardia earns $2.8M
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September 1, 2023: LAGCC/CUNY New Media Professor Shoaib Ahamed (Humanities) gives his expert opinion on why and how artificial intelligence (AI) will or will not replace humans.
August 31, 2023: Twelve LaGuardia Students Land Jobs After Apprenticeship Program.
August 31, 2023: Mentions student housing support provided by LaGuardia CARES.
August 30, 2023: The Latin American Business Forum for Immigrant and Minority Business was held at LaGuardia Community College.
August 30, 2023: Quotes LaGuardia professor of astronomy and physics Joshua Tan about the second full moon of the month.
LaGuardia Community College Invites Neighbors and Runners to Community 5K Run on October 14
LaGuardia Community College Invites Neighbors and Runners to Community 5K Run on October 14 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 30, 2023) — The LaGuardia Community 5K Run is coming to Long Island City for a second year, and LaGuardia Community
LaGuardia Community College Welcomes 20 New Lecturers and Assistant Professors
LaGuardia Community College Welcomes 20 New Lecturers and Assistant Professors LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 29, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is proud to welcome new educators, who will share their expertise and help guide students to academic success. “We
Office of Institutional Research and Analysis Publishes LaGuardia’s Institutional Profile Report
Office of Institutional Research and Analysis Publishes LaGuardia’s Institutional Profile Report LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 29, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY welcomes a diverse group of students to explore academic programs and career development opportunities in a learning environment offering
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August 28, 2023: LaGuardia English Professor Jayashree Kamblé’s expertise is sought on a serialized romance novel published by Mary Trump, E. Jean Carroll, and Jennifer Taub. There’s “a long tradition of romance writers who are trying to hold up values
August 28, 2023: LaGuardia Community College awarded grant for exploration of New York City’s maritime history.
LaGuardia Introduces Fields of Interest and Two New ‘Tracks’ to Help Students’ Exploration of Studies and Careers LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 28, 2023) — While some college students have already decided what they want to study for their future
August 23, 2023: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams and the Queens Chamber of Commerce tout the new Small Business Legal Desk at Queens College’s Small Business Development Center, which is run by LaGuardia. The new service is funded by Congresswoman Grace
First-Generation College Graduate Embraces LaGuardia Experience and Enters Medical School
First-Generation College Graduate Embraces LaGuardia Experience and Enters Medical School LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 23, 2023) — Attending college is an experience Marvin Campos holds close to his heart. After graduating LaGuardia Community College/CUNY in December 2016, Marvin is
CUNY Colleges Receive $1 Million Grant to Support Development of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Student Training and Education Program (WESTEP) LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 23, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, Queens College/CUNY, and Queensborough Community College/CUNY received a $1 million grant from
LaGuardia’s Radiologic Technology Students Exceed Average National Exam Pass Rate
LaGuardia’s Radiologic Technology Students Exceed Average National Exam Pass Rate LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 22, 2023) — The Radiologic Technology (AAS) major at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, trains students to be licensed X-Ray technologists and combines the arts and sciences while
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Invites Public to Experience Diverse 2023-24 Fall/Winter Season
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Invites Public to Experience Diverse 2023-24 Fall/Winter Season LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 22, 2023) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center welcomes a diverse group of performers from all over the world to share their artistry.
LaGuardia Film Expert Sheds Light on Cult Films and Current Blockbusters
LaGuardia Film Expert Sheds Light on Cult Films and Current Blockbusters LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 21, 2023) — On July 26, The New York Times published an article, “Annihilation,’ ‘Support the Girls’ and More Streaming Gems,” which included a
August 18, 2023: Congresswoman Meng funds a new small business resource initiative at the Queens College Small Business Development Center, run by LaGuardia Community College.
August 17, 2023: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams attended an event at Queens College celebrating the new Small Business Legal Desk for the Small Business Development Center, run by LaGuardia Community College. The new service is made possible by $1 million
NEH Awards LaGuardia Professors Grant to Support Interdisciplinary Exploration of Maritime Histories of New York City LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 16, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY recently received a $189,986 grant to support an interdisciplinary project led by Dr. Christopher
Red Hawks Athletics Program Recruiting Student Athletes in Preparation For 2023-2024 Season
Red Hawks Athletics Program Recruiting Student Athletes in Preparation For 2023-2024 Season LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 16, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is preparing to welcome students to the start of the 2023-2024 academic year on September 8. As
August 15, 2023: LaGuardia offers some courses in an online or hybrid format, as demonstrated by biology professor Dr. Lucia Fuentes.
Three Siblings Embrace Their Bengali Culture as LaGuardia Community College Students
Three Siblings Embrace Their Bengali Culture as LaGuardia Community College Students LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 14, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students come from all over the world. In many cases, their global perspectives and cultural influences are sources
August 14, 2023: LaGuardia Community College offers students first-hand experience in urban farming.
August 10, 2023: The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center hosted Hip Hop 50, a celebration of 50 years of hip hop, with DMC of RUN-DMC and other pioneers in attendance.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Hosts ‘Hip Hop 50,’ Queens Public Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of Hip Hop LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 3, 2023) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is hosting the
LaGuardia in the Headlines: August 2023
INSIDE HIGHER ED August 31, 2023: Twelve LaGuardia Students Land Jobs After Apprenticeship Program. CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS August 31, 2023: Mentions student housing support provided by LaGuardia CARES. QUEENS LATINO August 30, 2023: The Latin American Business Forum for
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