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
LaGuardia’s ‘Project SEMBRAR’ Offers Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Professionals First-hand Experience in Urban Farming and Management LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 1, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is giving students the opportunity to experience all aspects of urban farming
LaGuardia Welcomes USDA Liaison to Work With Hispanic Serving Institutions Across Northeast Region
LaGuardia Welcomes USDA Liaison to Work With Hispanic Serving Institutions Across Northeast Region LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 25, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY continues to build upon its mission to serve the community through academic programming, workforce development, and
July 23, 2023: LaGuardia creates opportunities for its students to have apprenticeships with Mastercard and other leading NYC companies. Dr. Dionne Miller, associate dean for Academic Affairs, is quoted.
July 23, 2023: LaGuardia has received $350,000 from the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development/Empire State Development to expand job training in renewable energy and construction.
July 18, 2023: An offshore wind training tower will be installed at LaGuardia Community College.
Credit For Prior Learning College Tour Invites Community Organizations To Learn About Academic Opportunities At LaGuardia LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 18, 2023) — On Wednesday, July 12 LaGuardia’s Office of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) invited Commonpoint Queens and
July 17, 2023: LaGuardia is receiving a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch an animal science discovery program in partnership with Rutgers University.
July 13, 2023: The Queens Public Library will host a summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at LaGuardia on August 3-4. The event is free and open to the public.
LaGuardia Receives $350,000 from New York State to Install Offshore Wind Training Tower and Expand Training in Renewable Energy and Construction LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 12, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has been awarded $350,000 from the New York
July 13, 2023: Through summer internships, LaGuardia students are learning about the growing clean energy industry from experts at the New York Power Authority.
July 6, 2023: LaGuardia is part of the CUNY offshore wind advisory network, which will train New Yorkers for jobs in the burgeoning energy sector that will be located in Staten Island and throughout New York State.
July 5, 2023: Commercial Photography major Hosbel Hernandez has work featured in a New York Times series on affirmative action.
July 5, 2023: LaGuardia lands a $4.5M grant to cultivate “The Animal Science Discovery Program,” a summer experiential learning, career development and scholarship program with Rutgers University.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: July 2023
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAILY July 23, 2023: LaGuardia creates opportunities for its students to have apprenticeships with Mastercard and other leading NYC companies. Dr. Dionne Miller, associate dean for Academic Affairs, is quoted. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAILY July 23, 2023: LaGuardia has received
June 23, 2023: LaGuardia Community College celebrates Class of 2023 during commencement ceremony.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards LaGuardia Community College $4.5m to Cultivate Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Professionals LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 22, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is receiving support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National
LaGuardia Community College Graduates 2,000+ at Commencement for Class of 2023
LaGuardia Community College Graduates 2,000+ at Commencement for Class of 2023 New York State Assemblymember Patricia Fahy (District 109), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, gave a video message to LaGuardia’s 51st graduating class. QUEENS, NY (June 21, 2023)
June 16, 2023: Profile on Christian Ortiz, a graduate of LaGuardia and CUNY Fatherhood Academy, now pursuing his bachelor’s at Hunter College.
June 15, 2023: LaGuardia is an early polling site for the primary election.
June 12, 2023: LaGuardia is a partner in the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, which helped put on the annual CUNY Pridefest, a celebration of diversity and inclusion.
June 9, 2023: LaGuardia graduate Layla Vazquez was able to transfer 100% of her credits to Empire State University.
LaGuardia Community College Congratulates 2023 Graduates—Red Hawks Rising
LaGuardia Community College Congratulates 2023 Graduates—Red Hawks Rising LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 07, 2023) — The LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Class of 2023 includes more than 2,000 individuals who will celebrate earning their associate degree or certificate at Commencement on
June 7, 2023: Dr. Holly Porter-Morgan, a professor of environmental science at LaGuardia, is interviewed on New York City’s ‘smoke wave’ warnings.
LaGuardia Community College Builds Awareness on Having a Healthy Campus Climate and Hosts a College-wide Art and Video Competition LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 7, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is building awareness about the importance of having a healthy
June 6, 2023: Dr. Chelsea Del Rio is interviewed on the rainbow pride flag. She is associate professor in LaGuardia’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Option, creator and coordinator of the college’s LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff group Lavender LaGuardia, co-chair
June 4, 2023: Jason Bryan has been appointed interim chief information officer for LaGuardia Community College.
LaGuardia Celebrates Faculty and Staff Years of Service
LaGuardia Celebrates Faculty and Staff Years of Service LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 01, 2023) — On June 1, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted a ceremony and reception to celebrate the years of service by its faculty and staff. This was the first time
LaGuardia in the Headlines: June 2023
CAMPUS NEWSJune 24, 2023: LaGuardia graduates over 2000. QNSJune 23, 2023: LaGuardia Community College celebrates Class of 2023 during commencement ceremony. ASPEN INSTITUTEJune 16, 2023: Profile on Christian Ortiz, a graduate of LaGuardia and CUNY Fatherhood Academy, now pursuing his
June 1, 2023: LaGuardia Community College partners with Fedcap Group to bring educational opportunities to Union Square Civic Hall
LaGuardia Community College and the Fedcap Group Announce Partnership to Bring Industry-Recognized Courses to Civic Hall in Manhattan LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 31, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY and The Fedcap Group have created a pioneering partnership that will
LaGuardia Community College Students Move from Mastercard Apprentices to Employees
LaGuardia Community College Students Move from Mastercard Apprentices to Employees Program, created in partnership with New York Jobs CEO Council, addresses the hiring needs of leading employers and trains a diverse group of New Yorkers for dynamic STEM jobs LONG
LaGuardia Community College Appoints Jason Bryan as Interim Chief Information Officer
LaGuardia Community College Appoints Jason Bryan as Interim Chief Information Officer LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 31, 2023) — Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Shahir Erfan is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bryan as Interim Chief Information
LaGuardia Community College and the Fedcap Group Announce Partnership to Bring Industry-Recognized Courses to Civic Hall in Manhattan LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 31, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY and The Fedcap Group have created a pioneering partnership that will place LaGuardia Community College as
LaGuardia Community College Students Move from Mastercard Apprentices to Employees
LaGuardia Community College Students Move from Mastercard Apprentices to Employees Program, created in partnership with New York Jobs CEO Council, addresses the hiring needs of leading employers and trains a diverse group of New Yorkers for dynamic STEM jobs LONG
May 31, 2023: LaGuardia will have programs in welding, construction, repair and maintenance of offshore wind facilities
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