March 17, 2023: Profiles artist Arthur Simms, professor and director of the Fine Arts Program at LaGuardia Community College.
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March 16, 2023: Benjamin E. Rohdin has been named vice president for enrollment management at LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York.
March 15, 2023: LaGuardia continues to explore options for students to gain innovative and affordable learning experience, through free or low-cost textbooks via open education resources.
March 15, 2023: LaGuardia President Adams on putting $2 million from Queens Borough President Richards towards upgrading and modernizing medical equipment in hands-on training facilities for the college’s growing nursing program.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Announces $5.5 Million in Funding for CUNY Colleges in Queens LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 14, 2023) — Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a press conference, March 14, 2023, at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY to
LaGuardia Community College Welcomes Benjamin E. Rohdin as Vice President for Enrollment Management
LaGuardia Community College Welcomes Benjamin E. Rohdin as Vice President for Enrollment Management LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 14, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY announced the hiring of Benjamin E. Rohdin as Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective March 20,
March 14, 2023: LaGuardia Professor Janice Karlen-Pollack on earning credits and testing out of entry-level courses by taking College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, administered by the College Board.
March 14, 2023: LaGuardia is one of 4 CUNY colleges in Queens to receive funding from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for the 2023 fiscal year.
March 14, 2023: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced $5.5 million in funding for LaGuardia and other CUNY colleges in Queens.
March 14, 2023: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presented LaGuardia with $2M to support the modernization and expansion of healthcare training facilities, and to strengthen the college’s “3,000 Heroes” campaign to rebuild NYC’s frontline healthcare workforce.
March 14, 2023: The Queens World Film Festival features a short film from LaGuardia students who worked with the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.
March 13, 2023: “Portraits of an Epicenter,” a film short in which LaGuardia students chronicled their experiences under the COVID lockdown, will be shown at a special screening in Long Island City for the 2023 Queens World Film Festival.
March 13, 2023: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams is recognized as one of New York’s most influential academic leaders.
March 13, 2023: Sabah Ali (LaGuardia’17) was recently sworn-in as a new officer of the Greenwich Police Department.
March 9, 2023: The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives is part of the 2023 Queens World Film Festival, marking the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
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March 9, 2023: Feature on Carlos Lopez, a clinical laboratory technician (CLT) with LaGuardia’s Physical Therapy Assistant Program, of which he is also a graduate.
LaGuardia Student Lizzi Bolger Turns Up the Heat on a Culinary Career
LaGuardia Student Lizzi Bolger Turns Up the Heat on a Culinary Career LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 08, 2023) — Elizabeth (Lizzi) Bolger’s search for an affordable college where she could get the training and degree that would allow her
March 8, 2023: LaGuardia is part of a $14 million CUNY initiative to prepare K-12 teachers to incorporate lessons about computer literacy into the classroom.
LaGuardia Community College Co-Hosts CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference, March 31
LaGuardia Community College Co-Hosts CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference, March 31 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 7, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is co-hosting the second annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference on March 31 at the LaGuardia campus, located at 31-10
March 6, 2023: The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives is among a group of Queens cultural organizations participating in an event marking the three-year anniversary of the COVID pandemic in NYC. The Archives will show “Portraits of an Epicenter,” a film
March 3, 2023: LaGuardia Community College is the top RN program in New York State, according to Registered Nursing.org.
Rise Light & Power Scholars Visit Ravenswood Generating Station
Rise Light & Power Scholars Visit Ravenswood Generating Station LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 2, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College students had the opportunity to visit the Ravenswood Generating Station to learn about New York City’s energy landscape. The visit
February 28, 2023: Jayla Saunders, a first-year LaGuardia student, took part in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ college and career success program
March 2, 2023: A photo of the Queens Pride Parade, courtesy of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY.
Queens Climate Justice Fellows Aim to Collaborate with Environmental Organizations
Queens Climate Justice Fellows Aim to Collaborate with Environmental Organizations LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 01, 2023) — There are many environmentalists who advocate for endangered species, however, what happens when people’s lives are also at risk, because of the
Paul Williams Embraces Love of Film and Television in Pursuit of Career in Directing
Paul Williams Embraces Love of Film and Television in Pursuit of Career in Directing LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 01, 2023) — Clubs, athletics, and other extra-curricular activities offer LaGuardia Community College students many opportunities to explore career interests and
LaGuardia Professor Examines Politics of Time in Research Publication
LaGuardia Professor Examines Politics of Time in Research Publication LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 01, 2023) — Dr. Nichole Shippen, Professor of Political Science, recently published, “For Free and Useless Studies”: Critical Reflections on the End of Work and Study,
March 1, 2023: LaGuardia was the site of a recent job fair hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: March 2023
INSIDER March 31, 2023: Dr. Michelle Lugones, a professor with LaGuardia’s Veterinary Technology program, is interviewed on optimal cat litter box setups. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAILY March 30, 2023: LaGuardia’s film training program receives $205,000 from the New York Entertainment Workforce
February 28, 2023: LaGuardia is part of a new $14M four-year CUNY initiative preparing K-12 teachers to incorporate digital literacy into classroom curriculum.
February 28, 2023: Jayla Saunders, a first-year LaGuardia student, took part in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ college and career success program
February 23, 2023: LaGuardia to host a blood drive for the New York Blood Center on Thursday, March 30. Learn more at nybc.org.To make an appointment to donate blood, click here: Donor Portal – New York Blood Center (nybc.org)
Julian Poli Joins LaGuardia’s Student Success Mentors to Guide New Students in Spring 2023 Semester
Julian Poli Joins LaGuardia’s Student Success Mentors to Guide New Students in Spring 2023 Semester LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 22, 2023) — For veteran Student Success Mentors (SSM) like civil engineering major Julian Poli, February is crunch time—the time
February 22, 2023: LaGuardia will continue to support the mental health and wellness of students thanks to a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
February 21, 2023: LaGuardia will lead a bridge program for NYCHA residents who want to be a part of the “Clean Energy Academy” but who need to bump up their literacy and mathematical skills.
LaGuardia Faculty Prepare K 12 Teachers to Incorporate Digital Literacy Into Classroom Curriculum
LaGuardia Faculty Prepare K–12 Teachers to Incorporate Digital Literacy Into Classroom Curriculum LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 21, 2023) — Digital phishing scams are ubiquitous today. Almost every individual has received emails from strangers, under the guise of authenticity,
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez Presents $800,000 to NY Sun Works to Develop Urban Farming Programs Through Hydroponic Technology at 20 Schools Including LaGuardia Community College Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez Presents $800,000 to NY Sun Works to Develop Urban Farming Programs Through Hydroponic
February 20, 2023: Thanks to funding support from Congressmember Nydia Velázquez, LaGuardia will soon be home to the first hydroponic lab at a CUNY campus — expanding opportunities for students to explore STEM fields.
February 17, 2023: LaGuardia professor of astronomy and physics Dr. Joshua Tan to give a lecture on the history of our galaxy at the Westport Astronomical Society.
February 16, 2023: ‘En la vida siempre se necesita un estudio’: joven padre en programa ‘Academia para ser Padre’ de CUNY
Professors Receive Grant in Support of OER Textbook Project
Professors Receive Grant in Support of OER Textbook Project Professors Receive Grant in Support of OER Textbook Project LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 14, 2023) — Textbooks are traditional and useful learning resources for college students, but commercial texts books
Dr. Jayashree Kamble Brings Her Love of Romance Literature and Film to LaGuardia Students
Dr. Jayashree Kamble Brings Her Love of Romance Literature and Film to LaGuardia Students Dr. Jayashree Kamblé Brings Her Love of Romance Literature and Film to LaGuardia Students LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 14, 2023) — It’s February, the month
LaGuardia Community College Partners with Catholic Migration Services to Help Green Card Holders Become U.S. Citizens LaGuardia Community College Partners with Catholic Migration Services to Help Green Card Holders Become U.S. Citizens LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 14, 2023) —
LaGuardia Student Uses College Opportunities to Feed Her Enthusiasm for Preserving the Land and Languages of Indigenous Communities LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 14, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College supports students’ passions by providing a variety of services and
February 13, 2023: LaGuardia receives federal funding to expand mental health support for students.
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