November 7, 2024: The CUNY Dance Initiative was formed as a pilot program in 2013 at four campuses of the City University of New York: Queens College, LaGuardia Community College, City College, and Kingsborough Community College.
LaGuardia Community College Hosts 6th Annual Hunger Banquet and Food Day Fair on Wednesday, November 13 Event organized by the Nutrition & Culinary Management Program aims to educate participants about global hunger, poverty, and injustice LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November
November 4, 2024: LaGuardia Community College awarded $5.8M to boost career support for students with disabilities.
November 1, 2024: LaGuardia Community College opens “Finca La Florecita,” new urban farm and research center.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: November 2024
NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS November 28, 2024: Jasmine Edwards, a professor at LaGuardia Community College and certified therapeutic recreation specialist, serves on the board of Arts For All, an arts organization dedicated to bringing artistic opportunities to students in New
LaGuardia Community College Receives $5.8 Million From NYS Education Department to Support Students With Disabilities LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 31, 2024) — The New York State Education Department (NYSED), on behalf of its Office of Adult Career and Continuing
October 31, 2024: LaGuardia Community College expands support for non-citizen students with new $1.5 million Friedman Fund.
October 30, 2024: With a new urban farm, Finca La Florecita, on the LaGuardia Community College campus, the college is offering a new major in Sustainable Urban Agriculture.
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm)
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm) Two Murals Created by LaGuardia Fine Art Majors for La Finca Unveiled LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 30, 2024) — Earlier today, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY celebrated the
President Kenneth Adams Discusses Education and Training Opportunities for Careers in Film and Television at NYS Multicultural Creativity Summit; New Partnership Announced by Empire State Development and NBCUniversal LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 29, 2024) — Kenneth Adams, President of LaGuardia
October 29, 2024: October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. LaGuardia Provost Dr. Billie Gastic Rosado, who serves on the board of directors for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Stamford, CT, writes about the public health epidemic of domestic
October 25, 2024: LaGuardia Community College students can intern with the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is one of many examples of schools and outside organizations working to provide opportunities to community college students who lack experiential
October 24, 2024: Rosa Figueroa, director of the Small Business Development Center at LaGuardia Community College, gives advice on starting a small business (starts at 16:28).
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Grand Opening of Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm)
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Grand Opening of Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm) Event Date: Wednesday, October 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Greenspace behind LaGuardia’s C-Building, 47th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets, Long Island City, Queens LONG
October 23, 2024: LaGuardia Community College announces new President’s Society cohort.
President Kenneth Adams of LaGuardia Community College Chosen for The Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship One of 25 Community College Leaders Selected for a Fellowship Focused on Improving Access, Completion, and Post-Grad Success for Students LONG ISLAND CITY, NY— (October 22,
October 21, 2024: How Rhonda Mouton, Ed.D., director of LaGuardia CARES, steps up for college students facing challenges.
LaGuardia Hosts Third Annual 5K Run on October 20
LaGuardia Hosts Third Annual 5K Run on October 20 Update 10/21/24: Congratulations to all the runners and walkers at the 3rd annual LaGuardia Community 5K! The top three men finishers were: FIRST-Mathew Chiang, 29 (19:01); SECOND-Tomo Imamichi, 51 (20:17);
October 20, 2024: “Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz,” a graphic memoir published by Ari Richter [professor of fine arts at LAGCC], embeds his grandparents’ stories of escape within his own of assimilation and privilege in the United States.
October 17, 2024: LaGuardia Community College announces $1.5M Friedman Fund to support non-citizen students.
The Friedman Fund For new New Yorkers Invites LaGuardia Students of any Citizenship Status to Apply for Assistance Students interested in applying for a Friedman Scholarship should visit Scholarships – LaGuardia Community College for eligibility and application instructions. With questions,
LaGuardia Community College Theater Program Presents Luis Alfaro’s Electricidad, November 19–23
LaGuardia Community College Theater Program Presents Luis Alfaro’s Electricidad, November 19–23 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 16, 2024) — The LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Theater Program announces the production of Luis Alfaro’s Electricidad, which will be presented at the LaGuardia Performing
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Panel Discussion Featuring Women Leading New York Politics
LaGuardia Community College Hosts Panel Discussion Featuring Women Leading New York Politics LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 9, 2024) — During a panel discussion on Oct. 9 at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, women in New York politics shared what motivates their
LaGuardia Community College Hosts ‘Celebrating Student Parent Success’ with CUNY Childcare Council
LaGuardia Community College Hosts ‘Celebrating Student Parent Success’ with CUNY Childcare Council LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 9, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted an event on October 8 to honor student parents throughout the City University of New York (CUNY)
October 9, 2024: The New York City Council is providing funding to LaGuardia Community College for some of its ESOL classes.
October 8, 2024: The new Monopoly: Queens Edition focuses on landmarks in Queens including LaGuardia Community College.
October 5, 2024: LaGuardia Community College is a featured spot on the new Monopoly: Queens Edition. It is the only school on the board.
LaGuardia Community College Receives Funding for Semiconductor Workforce Development Program With NY CREATES LONG ISLAND CITY, NY— (October 3, 2024) – LaGuardia Community College is a sub-awardee on a recent, $4.7 million grant to The New York Center for Research,
October 3, 2024: LaGuardia’s Welcome Back Center helps immigrants learn English and put their professional skills to work in the U.S. The program is free for students, thanks in part to funding from NYC’s Department of Small Business Services. Interview
October 3, 2024: LaGuardia Community College women’s volleyball is part of its athletic rebirth.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season Lineup includes free dance classes for adults ages 50+, a choral performance and original works by emerging playwrights LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 2, 2024) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at
October 1, 2024: LaGuardia is one of four community colleges nationwide working with the Education Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL), a new program to train workers to fill in-demand jobs in semiconductor production.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: October 2024
QUEENS LEDGER October 31, 2024: LaGuardia Community College expands support for non-citizen students with new $1.5 million Friedman Fund. PIX11 October 30, 2024: With a new urban farm, Finca La Florecita, on the LaGuardia Community College campus, the college is
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ History Month With a Variety of Activities LONG ISLAND CITY, NY— (September 27, 2024) – LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is hosting and participating in a variety of events to celebrate National
September 20, 2024: LaGuardia Community College receives $4.5 million for facility upgrades from CM Won.
LaGuardia Community College Thanks Council Member Julie Won for $4.5 Million Capital Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements and Community Pool Repairs LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 19, 2024) — Today, Kenneth Adams, president of LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted New York
Rebecca Jean, Esq. and Helen Skirchak Join LaGuardia’s Office of Compliance and Diversity to Manage Title IX Inquiries and Investigations LONG ISLAND CITY, NY— (September 18, 2024) – LaGuardia Community College has hired Rebecca Jean, Esq. as the college’s Interim
LaGuardia Community College Introduces AI Certificate Program
LaGuardia Community College Introduces AI Certificate Program LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 18, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY introduces an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Program to help New Yorkers gain essential AI fluency and skills. This program aims to support students
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September 18, 2024: Dr. Stephen Petrus, director of public history programs for the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, is interviewed about the battle for gay rights in New York City. Dr. Petrus is curator of an online exhibit, produced with LaGuardia
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Casa de las Américas hosts Open House and Block Party; BMEC shows Hispanic Heritage Movie; Campus Life hosts acclaimed author Arianna Davis LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 17, 2024) — LaGuardia Community
September 12, 2024: LaGuardia Community College was awarded $530,000 from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
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