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.
February 10, 2023: LaGuardia gets funding for a mental health project focusing on LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, international and culturally diverse students, African-American students, and student veterans.
LaGuardia Partners With Robin Hood To Launch Credits For Success Initiative
LaGuardia Partners With Robin Hood To Launch Credits For Success Initiative LaGuardia Partners With Robin Hood To Launch Credits For Success Initiative LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 10, 2023) — Students arrive to college with a variety of skills and
LaGuardia Student Sheik Shaneeza Ali is Channeling Her Passion for Helping Others into a Future Career LaGuardia Student Sheik Shaneeza Ali is Channeling Her Passion for Helping Others into a Future Career LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 08, 2023) —
Mental Health Literacy and Crisis Intervention Project Receives $500K HHS Grant
Mental Health Literacy and Crisis Intervention Project Receives $500K HHS Grant Mental Health Literacy and Crisis Intervention Project Receives $500K HHS Grant LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 08, 2023) — A 2022 study conducted by Gallup and Lumina Foundation found
February 7, 2023: Marcy Houses Scholarship is now accepting applications – some past recipients have attended LaGuardia Community College.
February 2, 2023: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams has submitted a proposal to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for $2M to renovate the campus pool, expand youth swimming lessons, and add lifeguard training — benefitting both the LaGuardia and area communities.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: February 2023
PIX11 NEWS February 28, 2023: Jayla Saunders, a first-year LaGuardia student, took part in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ college and career success program QUEENS LATINO February 28, 2023: LaGuardia is part of a new $14M four-year CUNY initiative preparing K-12
Associate Professor Jesse Schwartz Receives $60K NEH Award
Associate Professor Jesse Schwartz Receives $60K NEH Award Associate Professor Jesse Schwartz Receives $60K NEH Award LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 01, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College is home to many talented and innovative professors who conduct research in a
January 31, 2023: Like James Adolphe who earned an HVAC certificate at LaGuardia, some Haitian New Yorkers are finding success in trade programs.
January 30, 2023: LaGuardia will continue to champion the need to enhance vocational training for underemployed New Yorkers thanks to a financial boost through the U.S. Congressional Omnibus Appropriations Package.
January 30, 2023: A Seat at the Table: LGBTQ Representation in New York Politics, a digital exhibition produced by the LaGuardia & Wagner Archives is a significant wellspring of information for people interested in New York City history, the history
World Traveler Kim Lonzo Lands at LaGuardia as a Paralegal Studies Major
World Traveler Kim Lonzo Lands at LaGuardia as a Paralegal Studies Major World Traveler Kim Lonzo Lands at LaGuardia Community College as a Paralegal Studies Major LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (JANUARY 30, 2023) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students are not
January 27, 2023: LaGuardia receives federal funding to expand vocational training for the unemployed.
January 26, 2023: LaGuardia to Expand Vocational training for Underemployed.
LaGuardia Student John Bahia Brings His Personal Experiences to Serving His Community
LaGuardia Student John Bahia Brings His Personal Experiences to Serving His Community LaGuardia Student John Bahia Brings Personal Experiences to Serving His Community LaGuardia Community College student and Queens Community Board 2 member John Bahia is pictured (at right) at
LaGuardia Community College Receives More Than $400,000 in Federal Funding to Enhance Workforce Development Equipment LaGuardia Community College Receives More Than $400,000 in Federal Funding to Enhance Workforce Development Equipment Support Provided by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer,
LaGuardia Theater Students Prepare for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
LaGuardia Theater Students Prepare for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival LaGuardia Theater Students Prepare for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival LaGuardia Community Invited to Attend Showcase on Monday, January 30 Bambo Coulibaly (LaGuardia’22) performing at the LaGuardia Theater
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