Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

During the Spring Break, Provost Dr. Brazill and Dr. Chris Hsu, chair of the Accounting and Finance Department, participated in a productive brunch meeting with Congressman Ted Lieu of California’s 36th Congressional district, while he was visiting New York City.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/provost-brazill-and-dr-hsu-engage-with-rep-ted-lieu-on-ai-and-financial-innovation ...Continue Reading

During the Spring Break, Provost Dr. Brazill and Dr. Chris Hsu, chair of the Accounting and Finance Department, participated in a productive brunch meeting with Congressman Ted Lieu of California’s 36th Congressional district, while he was visiting New York City.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/provost-brazill-and-dr-hsu-engage-with-rep-ted-lieu-on-ai-and-financial-innovation ...Continue Reading

The Department of Business & Economics and the Cybersecurity & AI Club recently hosted “Life After York,” a career-focused event designed to help students navigate the transition from school to a professional career in tech-related industries. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/life-after-york-official-event-synopsis ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Students, *Are you an undergraduate student**aspiring to become a public service leader?* *Apply to the /2026/*   */NEW Leadership® New York Summer Institute/* *In-Person: Wednesday, July 29 – Sunday, August 2, 2026, **at the University at Albany, Albany, NY** **APPLICATION DEADLINE:**Thursday, May 7, 2026**Open until all seats are filled**DOWNLOAD THE 2026 NEW LEADERSHIP APPLICATION*NLNY strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effect ...Continue Reading

Reginald Paul, a member of the York College Class of 2026, will step into a career-defining internship just days after graduating. The Accounting and Finance major completed the required 150 credits for his degree and CPA licensure by taking 18 credits per semester, along with winter and summer courses, while pursuing external opportunities to strengthen his academic and professional profile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/graduating-senior-set-for-success-with-career-making-internship ...Continue Reading

Reginald Paul, a member of the York College Class of 2026, will step into a career-defining internship just days after graduating. The Accounting and Finance major completed the required 150 credits for his degree and CPA licensure by taking 18 credits per semester, along with winter and summer courses, while pursuing external opportunities to strengthen his academic and professional profile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/graduating-senior-set-for-success-with-career-making-internship ...Continue Reading

Reginald Paul, a member of the York College Class of 2026, will step into a career-defining internship just days after graduating. The Accounting and Finance major completed the required 150 credits for his degree and CPA licensure by taking 18 credits per semester, along with winter and summer courses, while pursuing external opportunities to strengthen his academic and professional profile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/graduating-senior-set-for-success-with-career-making-internship ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, You are invited to attend the upcoming Senate Plenary. *Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026**Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.**Location: Academic Core, Room AC-3D01 (In-person)* Please find the meeting document attached for your review in advance. We look forward to your presence. Warm regards,President’s OfficeYork College ...Continue Reading

Faculty & Staff, Why not turn your workplace into your next big opportunity? This summer or fall, make York College more than just where you work; make it where you grow! Whether you’re looking to advance your career, complete a degree you started, or simply explore a new interest, York offers an incredible pathway right at your fingertips.*Key Dates to Get Started:*Summer Session begins *June 1, 2026* Fall Semester begins *August 28, 2026* Apply now for degree or non-degree study at *cuny.edu/apply* *Did You Know ...Continue Reading

  Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/**   ~ Emily Dickinson* Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications. Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *&n ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 25, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-25-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,712 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 25,  2026 1712 April 25, 2025 1375 We are *24.5%* higher in our enrollment than we ...Continue Reading

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From: mailto: Forum to discuss results from MSCHE Self-Study Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2922126537?pwd=epVZWtqIjTIzrORdaZ8hNA7AbfFWUO.1&omn=83849725485__;!!MoI8UrBbVg!-O6Mh9yhMNC4305Cdy8Bal1tWzy-lzcRs5d_uUnC-bGbrvJfcBJekgQMxAASDWm1-LIbB2tXP7ryIzhw6A5tHRJAOUClZ9U0KxjqmmYx$ Meeting ID: 292 212 6537 Passcode: 11252024 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,2922126537#,,,,*11252024# US (New York) +16469313860,,2922126537#,,,,*11252024# US Join instructions https://urldefense.com ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day-2026 ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day-2026 ...Continue Reading

From Jamaica, Queens, to Kingston, Jamaica, two York Graduates/Occupational Therapy (OT) Professors are Helping Expand the Discipline on a Global Scale.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/alumni-help-launch-jamaicas-first-occupational-therapy-program ...Continue Reading

From Jamaica, Queens, to Kingston, Jamaica, two York Graduates/Occupational Therapy (OT) Professors are Helping Expand the Discipline on a Global Scale.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/alumni-help-launch-jamaicas-first-occupational-therapy-program ...Continue Reading

Almost everyone at York knows Dr. Rajendra Persaud. A dedicated member of the Admissions team for more than two decades, he was recently honored as Employee of the Month (EOTM) for February 2026. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/admissions-professional-named-employee-of-the-month-for-february ...Continue Reading

Almost everyone at York knows Dr. Rajendra Persaud. A dedicated member of the Admissions team for more than two decades, he was recently honored as Employee of the Month (EOTM) for February 2026. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/admissions-professional-named-employee-of-the-month-for-february ...Continue Reading

CUNY’s recent “Don’t AI Alone” (DAIA) Conference: AI in CUNY’s Classrooms, held at Hunter College, received strong praise from attendees for its collaborative and forward-thinking approach to artificial intelligence in higher education. The presentation, organized in part by York Professor Cassandra Silva Sibilin (History, Philosophy, and Anthropology), highlighted the importance of transparency, responsible use, and shared learning as AI continues to reshape academic environments.Read the full article: https://www.york ...Continue Reading

CUNY’s recent “Don’t AI Alone” (DAIA) Conference: AI in CUNY’s Classrooms, held at Hunter College, received strong praise from attendees for its collaborative and forward-thinking approach to artificial intelligence in higher education. The presentation, organized in part by York Professor Cassandra Silva Sibilin (History, Philosophy, and Anthropology), highlighted the importance of transparency, responsible use, and shared learning as AI continues to reshape academic environments.Read the full article: https://www.york ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, April 23rd. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   ...Continue Reading

  Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/**   ~ Emily Dickinson* Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications. Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *&n ...Continue Reading

 Isabelle Hubert has been selected as the March 2026 Employee of the Month! Isabelle has been working at York College for over 20 years.  She started as a Part Time employee and is currently serving as an Academic Program Specialist.Highlights from her nomination from Dr. Selena Rodgers include:Isabelle’s strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to service is evident in the compassionate and scholar-centered care she provides, always going‚ above and beyond to ensure scholars feel heard, supported, and empo ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,In support of the mission of the Center for Students with Disabilities, CTLET is forwarding the below announcement about a series of workshops on accommodating students with a specific focus on the CUNY Accommodate system. From the Center for Students with Disabilities:/As some of you may know, there have been quite a few changes around the process of accommodating students with disabilities in CUNY. A lot of processes and procedures have been modified, even as our overall goal of assisting students with dis ...Continue Reading

***Celebrate Earth Day with York College-CUNY!*   Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for a special Earth Day planting project starting on the York College Plaza! Bring your green thumbs and help us fill the planters from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.   This meaningful initiative, organized by the Office of the President, Institutional Advancement/Marketing & Communications, and the Senate Committee for Campus Environment & Facilities will honor the memory of the late Professor and Alumna Winsom ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, April 23rd. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on,   Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, April 23rd. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer*  *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?*   ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/**   ~ Emily Dickinson* Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications. Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Co ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 19, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-19-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,523 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 19,  2026 1523 April 19, 2025 1225 We are *27.6%* higher in our enrollment than we ...Continue Reading

York College of the City University of New York (CUNY) brought its mission of access, equity, and belonging to life this past Tuesday (April 14) through a dynamic day of programming that connected celebration, culture, and advocacy across campuses.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-leads-a-powerful-day-of-inclusion-culture-and-advocacy-across-cuny ...Continue Reading

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*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, April 18 to 1:30am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, for windows update on servers.   During the maintenance window, VPN remote desktop access and services may be disrupted. Also, archived email messages will not be available during the maintenance. We do not expect any disruptions to any other services. After the maintenance all the above-mentioned services will be fully functional. If you experience any issu ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Active Directory Servers*Service Impact*: VPN access to remote desktop*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time:* 8:00 PM on 4/17/2026*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 4/17/2026 All York College Active Directory servers will be upgraded with new windows patches for security. VPN access to the remote desktops may be interrupted during the upgrade temporarily but we do not anticipate any disruption to other services. Report any issues after the update directly to _YConn ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/   ~ Emily Dickinson*   Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications.   Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars   *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *  ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED.  *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Market ...Continue Reading

*It’s the CUNY Scavenger Hunt*   Dear York College Community, For CUNY’s birthday on May 7, everyone is invited to participate in the first-ever University-wide scavenger hunt! Uncover hidden treasures on the York College campus, snap pics, post them on Instagram and tag @cunyedu for a chance to win a MacBook and CUNY merch. The hunt is open to all CUNY students, faculty and staff. Register at cuny.edu/hunt   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Com ...Continue Reading

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 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join Dr. Derrick Brazill, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at York College, as he welcomes you to attend this year’s Spring Symposium. This year’s program highlights the latest research from the following faculty members:Dr. Elizabeth Quaye – School of Business and Information Systems Dr. Erin Jacques – School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs *Dr. Jennifer Hartmann *– School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs *Date:* Tuesday, April 21, 2026*T ...Continue Reading

Colleagues, How does your ideal classroom look like?  Please take a minute to let us know!  We got the go-ahead to design one classroom (approximately 25 students) with features that can support active learning pedagogy.  Which features can be a model, for which classrooms, for how many instructors, …?  The ETA for this “model” classroom is Fall 2026.  We'd love to receive your input (CUNY login required) by EOD April 22!   May you enjoy Spring, its promise of renewal! GreetGreet Van ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading