January 6, 2023: Dr. Stephen Petrus, historian with the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, is interviewed about the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1950s and 60s.
January 5, 2023: Former LaGuardia student John Perricone is the new executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District (BID).
January 5, 2023: LaGuardia will receive $404,774, allocated by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, and former U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloney, to expand vocational training for the underemployed.
January 3, 2023: LaGuardia is developing an offshore wind certification program to prepare students for jobs operating and maintaining wind farms.
January 1, 2023: In NYC, jobs in fields like medical billing are red hot–and free training is available at LaGuardia Community College.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: January 2023
HAITIAN TIMES January 31, 2023: Like James Adolphe who earned an HVAC certificate at LaGuardia, some Haitian New Yorkers are finding success in trade programs. GAY & LESBIAN REVIEW January 30, 2023: A Seat at the Table: LGBTQ Representation in
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives Explores the Role of Women in NYC Politics
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives Explores the Role of Women in NYC Politics LaGuardia and Wagner Archives Explores the Role of Women in NYC Politics 2023 Calendar (in English and Spanish) Available At No Cost via Download or Mail From l
LaGuardia Graduates 40 Nurses from Top-Ranked Nursing Program
LaGuardia Graduates 40 Nurses from Top-Ranked Nursing Program LaGuardia Community College Graduates 40 Nurses from itsTop-Ranked Nursing Program Furthering the college’s “3,000 Heroes” campaign to graduate 3,000 frontline NYC health workers by 2027 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (December 22, 2022)
LaGuardia Presents The Nutcracker Performed By Renowned Joffrey Ballet School and a Chance to Visit Santa on Sunday December 18th LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER,” PERFORMED BY RENOWNED JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL, ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th Attendees Will Be Invited
LaGuardia Opens New Early Infant Care Program for Babies 6-Months-Old
LaGuardia Opens New Early Infant Care Program for Babies 6-Months-Old LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPANDS ON-CAMPUS CHILDCARE TO INFANTS AS YOUNG AS SIX MONTHS OLD—ENABLING MORE STUDENT-PARENTS TO PURSUE COLLEGE DEGREES AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AT LAGUARDIA New program made possible by
LaGuardia in the Headlines: December 2022
HARVARD ADVANCED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE’S SOCIAL IMPACT REVIEW December 15, 2022: President Kenneth Adams is interviewed about how LaGuardia is partnering with employers and Harvard Business School experts to create training programs for high-demand jobs like medical billing. CAMPUS NEWS December
LaGuardia Holds Panel Discussion with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander
LaGuardia Holds Panel Discussion with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOLDS PANEL DISCUSSION WITH NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER BRAD LANDER LaGuardia Community President Kenneth Adams (at very left) and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander (in middle), with members of
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECEIVES $5 MILLION FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE WON AND CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER ADRIENNE ADAMS TO LAUNCH “3,000 HEROES” CAMPAIGN LaGuardia Initiative Will Graduate 3,000 Frontline NYC Healthcare Workers By 2027 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
LaGuardia to Provide Clean Energy Training for Public Housing Residents
LaGuardia to Provide Clean Energy Training for Public Housing Residents LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROVIDES CLEAN ENERGY TRAINING FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 15, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY will provide clean energy training for public housing
Make a Donation to LaGuardia CARES and Help LaGuardia Students and Community Members This Holiday Season DONATIONS SOUGHT TO HELP LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON Non-Perishable Food, Toiletries, Cleaning Supplies, Winter Coats, Gently Used Clothing, and Monetary
Human Services Community Day Offers Opportunities for Students, Faculty and Staff to Share and Learn
Human Services Community Day Offers Opportunities for Students, Faculty and Staff to Share and Learn HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY DAY OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF TO SHARE AND LEARN LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 16, 2022) — Earlier in
LaGuardia Community College Lanza Casa De Las Americas
LaGuardia Community College Lanza Casa De Las Americas LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LANZA CASA DE LAS AMÉRICAS El nuevo centro es el primero de su clase entre las universidades CUNY de dos años; refleja la designación de LaGuardia como una Institución
LaGuardia Appoints Craig Greene as Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
LaGuardia Appoints Craig Greene as Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPOINTS CRAIG GREENE AS CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER AND TITLE IX COORDINATOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 26, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY President Kenneth Adams
Jay Golan Appointed Executive Director of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation
THE LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES JAY GOLAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 6, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY President Kenneth Adams today announced the appointment of Jay Golan as executive director of the LaGuardia Community
LaGuardia Honored with NY Workforce Partner Award by Building Skills NY
LaGuardia Honored with NY Workforce Partner Award by Building Skills NY LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HONORED WITH NY WORKFORCE PARTNER AWARD BY BUILDING SKILLS NY (BSNY) LaGuardia Community College/CUNY was honored by Building Skills NY (BSNY) at its inaugural Best of
CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost Wendy F. Hensel Visits LaGuardia
CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost Wendy F. Hensel Visits LaGuardia CUNY EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AND UNIVERSITY PROVOST WENDY F. HENSEL VISITS LAGUARDIA Pictured above: CUNY Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Effectiveness and Innovation Alicia Alvero, LaGuardia President Kenneth
LaGuardia Theater Program Presents Spring Awakening, First In-Person Performance in Three Years
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATER PROGRAM PRESENTS “SPRING AWAKENING,” FIRST IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE IN THREE YEARS LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 04, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY’s award-winning Theater Program is putting on a production of Spring Awakening—its first
President’s Society Students Engage with Donors and Alumni at Sponsored Reception
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH DONORS AND ALUMNI AT SPONSORED RECEPTION (Front row: L-R): Debbian Williams, Carolina Arreola, Helena Bhattarai, Crystal Chen, Karen Dubinsky, President Kenneth Adams, Min Young Kim, Nadia Sulaiman, and Mobin Hajjafari. (Back row: L-R) Enesa
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Annual Government And Business Expo
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS ANNUAL GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS EXPO LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 02, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY’s Small Business & Entrepreneur Services will host its annual fall Government and Business Expo on Friday, November 4
South Korean Native Jong Wook “Ryan” Jhin Elected President Of LaGuardia Community College Student Government Association SOUTH KOREAN NATIVE JONG WOOK “RYAN” JHIN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Jhin Applies Military Experience and Passion for Accounting
LaGuardia in the Headlines: November 2022
BOSTON GLOBE November 30, 2022: LaGuardia alum Evelyn De La Rosa (’22, Electrical Engineering) is pursuing her bachelor’s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). PATCH November 30, 2022: LaGuardia Receives $5M to fund the ‘3,000 Heroes’ — LaGuardia’s pledge
LaGuardia Kicks-off Second Pilot Year of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows Program
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE KICKS-OFF SECOND PILOT YEAR OF PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES WITH LABOR CRUNCH Through Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows, LaGuardia Students are Placed in Hands-On Internships with Local Small Business Owners LaGuardia
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPOINTS MANUEL ROMERO AS VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 4, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams announced the appointment of Manuel “Manny” L. Romero, Ed.D. as the
Laguardia Community College Nursing Program Awarded Top Ranking In New York State Heroes on the Frontlines LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM AWARDED TOP RANKING IN NEW YORK STATE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 27, 2022) — The LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
LaGuardia’s Inaugural 5K Brings Together Long Island City, Queens and College Communities
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE INAUGURAL 5K BRINGS TOGETHER LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS AND COLLEGE COMMUNITIES LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 25, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted the inaugural LaGuardia Community Run (5K) on Saturday, October 22nd in Long
LaGuardia Community College Receives $3 Million Grant For Community Health Worker Training
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECEIVES $3 MILLION GRANT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING; ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES EXACERBATED BY COVID-19 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 24, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY was awarded a three-year $2,992,527 grant from the U.S.
LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams Honored by Queens Community House at Annual Gala
LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams Honored by Queens Community House at Annual Gala LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams Honored by Queens Community House at Annual Gala From left to right: Michael Stellman, QCH Board President; Ivonne Torres, QCH Associate Executive
LaGuardia is one of just four U.S. community colleges recognized as a 2022 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for notable engagement with the Fulbright Program.
October 12, 2022: Craig Greene is LaGuardia’s newly appointed chief diversity officer and Title IX coordinator, and Jay Golan is executive director of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
LaGuardia Community College to Host Inaugural Community Run
on Saturday, October 22nd
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY–– LaGuardia Community College/CUNY invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in the LaGuardia Community Run (5K), scheduled on Saturday, October 22nd in Long Island City. Registration is open to participants ages 7 and older. “This event is an
LaGuardia is Named a 2022 Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader by the U.S. Fulbright Program
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NAMED A 2022 HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION LEADER BY THE U.S. FULBRIGHT PROGRAM LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 11, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for the second year in
LaGuardia Joins 15+ CUNY Colleges in Launching the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium
LaGuardia Joins 15+ CUNY Colleges in Launching the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 5, 2022) — LaGuardia Community College has joined with 15 CUNY colleges to launch the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, through which faculty, staff and
LaGuardia in the Headlines: October 2022
T&D WORLD October 31, 2022: LaGuardia will provide offshore wind training for underserved communities and priority populations in New York City — including veterans, individuals with disabilities, low-income individuals, homeless individuals, and single parents. LIC POST October 24, 2022: The
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