More than 150 students, families, and educators gathered on Friday at York College for the third annual York EmpowerEd: Bridging the Gap from High School to College, hosted by the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) in partnership with Admissions. The program introduced attendees to academic opportunities, campus life, and the support available as students transition to college.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-empowered-celebrates-three-years-at-york-and-expands-to-cuny-empowered ...Continue Reading

Two York College biology scholars—Widnie Mentor and Sara Arain—are already making their mark in scientific research, co-authoring papers in leading peer-reviewed journals, including “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;” and “FASEB BioAdvances.”Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/biology-scholars-publish-research-and-advance-patent-with-faculty-mentors ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, You are invited to attend York College’s *6th Annual Assessment Celebration*, a campus-wide event highlighting the continued growth and impact of assessment practices across academic and administrative areas. This year’s program will feature brief presentations on:*• *The progress and improvement of academic program assessment*• *The evolution of General Education assessment at York College*• *How insights from the Peer Unit Review process have informed division-wide Student Learning Outcomes*• ...Continue Reading

  The York College Art History Program invites submissions for a *juried film selection* in the *inaugural Southeast Queens Film Festival*, taking place *April 15–17 in Jamaica, Queens*. The festival is organized as part of the Social Practice CUNY initiative, *Jamaica Forum for Public Art Otherwise!*This festival celebrates the wide range of moving image works that shape our everyday visual culture. We welcome submissions across formats and styles, including:Short TikTok or social media videos YouTube content ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 12th.* 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, March 10th. 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

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, March 10th.* 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, March 10th. 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,Dr. James Hollifield, the Ora Nixon Arnold Professor of International Political Economy in the Department of Political Science, director of the Tower Center, and acting director of the Texas-México Center at Southern Methodist University, will be giving a guest lecture, “The Dilemmas of Immigration ‘Control’ in the USA" as part of a lecture series celebrating and investigating the legacy of the American Founding. The talk will be held in AC Room 3B04 on Thursday, March 1 ...Continue Reading

  The York College Art History Program invites submissions for a *juried film selection* in the *inaugural Southeast Queens Film Festival*, taking place *April 15–17 in Jamaica, Queens*. The festival is organized as part of the Social Practice CUNY initiative, *Jamaica Forum for Public Art Otherwise!*This festival celebrates the wide range of moving image works that shape our everyday visual culture. We welcome submissions across formats and styles, including:Short TikTok or social media videos YouTube content ...Continue Reading

Hello All,   Please see the information on the upcoming webinar provided by CCA.  Send out to your campus communities. Save the Date!CCA is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Advance Directives delivered by subject matter expert, Greg Berlin, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Greg Berlin will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for t ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, We are sharing an important cybersecurity advisory from NYC Cyber Command regarding increased malicious cyber activity targeting sectors such as *education, healthcare, emergency management, and water/wastewater systems*. Because higher education institutions are among the named targets, we ask all students, faculty, and staff to remain especially vigilant. NYC Cyber Command has observed threats including DDoS attacks, spear phishing, and attempts to compromise operational technology. ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, This is a reminder that the Center for Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity will be on campus *tomorrow, March 10*, to provide an *in‑person session* of the Mandatory /Understanding Title VI/ training.*Session Details:**Date:* Tuesday, March 10, 2026*Time:* 11:00 A.M.*Location:* Room 2D01 To help us prepare, please register using the link below: https://yorkcuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahmuguhJb0pHszQ During the session, staff from the Center will play the require ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_Faculty Publication Workshop_.The /Faculty Publication Workshop /is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* The CUNY Dashboard Report has not yet been updated to include Fall 2026 enrollment. In 2025, York began enrolling students on March 17th. The Dashboard should be updated by next week.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* March 7, 2026 407 [/Source/: CUNYFirst enrollment query] March 7, 2025     0*Enrollment Targets:* Fall 2025ACTUALFall 2026TARGET*UG Continuing* 2,763 2,850*UG Freshmen* 721 745*UG Transfers* 487 505*UG Readmits* 274 285*NONDEG (HS)* 1,927 1,985*NONDEG (OTHER)* ...Continue Reading

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*Affected Application: *Multiple applications (see below)*    **Service Impact:  *Intermittent*    **Impacted Locations: *Central Office and All Colleges*      **Impacted Users: *All Users*           **Change Number:* CHG0035981*Start Time:  *9AM on 03/14/26*End Time:   *5PM on 03/14/26  Over this maintenance window, CIS will be replacing the SSL digital cer ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) is pleased to invite you to our Spring ‘26 session of WAC Talk! Our aim with this session is to reflect on how AI fits into writing in our classrooms. How do we communicate to students that disciplinary writing is still relevant and important in the face of AI? Please bring writing prompts that you use in your classes that are designed to encourage or discourage the use of AI, as this will be an interactive session! Even if you do not teach Writing Intensive courses, do ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, The College is undergoing modernization to its buildings and infrastructure. In the upcoming years over $170 Million dollars, addressing 22 capital projects, is projected to be spent by CUNY on our campus, a significant investment in the future of York. The campus has never experienced this level of capital improvement since its inception.  Key highlights from projects underway and in the pipeline are as follows: Updating the existing Performing Arts Center (PAC) into a state-of-the-art perfo ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Microsoft 365 (Business or Enterprise)*Service Impact*: Service Degradation *Impacted Locations*: Central Office and All Colleges*Time Reported*: 10:25AM on 03/06/26   As a result, some users may have difficulty accessing Microsoft-based services, including but not limited to:   Microsoft 365 Teams and SharePoint CUNY IT staff are actively monitoring the situation and are in contact with Microsoft. At this time, the issue is *outside of CUNY’s control*, and restoration timelines ar ...Continue Reading

  Dear York College Community,** You are cordially invited to join us for a special celebration hosted by the Department of History, Philosophy and Anthropology, honoring the life and legacy of*Cpl. Madeleine Coleman Roach* 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion WWII Mail Pioneer, York College Alumna, Community Advocate *Thursday, March 12**6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.**Africana Resource Center at York College**94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.**Jamaica, NY 11451* Cpl. Roach, a South Ozone Park resident, proudly served in th ...Continue Reading

*Affected Service/Application*: CUNYfirst*Service Impact*: Resolved *Impacted Locations*: All Colleges and Central Office *Impacted Users*: All Users   *Time Reported*: 12:32PM on 03/05/26 *Time Resolved: *2:39PM (HCM/CS) and 5:00PM (FS)   The technical issues affecting CUNYfirst have been resolved, and the system is now fully operational. Users should be able to access all services normally. In addition CUNYBuy will be brought back online 3/6 at 8:00 AM. We appreciate your patience and und ...Continue Reading

Due to the CUNYfirst service degradation, CUNYBuy is being shut down to prevent errors when processing CUNYBuy transactions. Please log off CUNYBuy now and postpone further CUNYBuy transactions until you are notified that CUNYBuy is available again. Please notify your user community.  For up-to-date Enterprise Service Desk Announcements, visit CUNY IT Help at _https://cunyithelp.cuny.edu/_  *YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

 The Campus Community, Effective Monday March 9th, the Meditation/Prayer Rooms will be relocated and ready to use as follows: Men’s – 3E05 Women’s – 2F01B (Temporary Location) the permanent location will be in room 3E03 April 6th. We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused especially during the holidays. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you, Eduardo Rios          &nbs ...Continue Reading

*Affected Service/Application*: CUNYfirst*Service Impact*: Service Degradation  *Impacted Locations*: All Colleges and Central Office *Impacted Users*: All Users   *Time Reported*: 12:32PM on 03/05/26    CUNYfirst is currently experiencing technical issues. Our IT teams are actively working to identify and resolve the problem as quickly as possible to restore full functionality. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to restore service. ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty,* Following Spring Break, CUNY will implement a university-wide change to student email accounts. Students will begin receiving communications through a new CUNY email mailbox starting April 13, 2026. This message is being shared so faculty are aware of the change and prepared for possible student questions during the transition. York College IT, working with the CUNY Central Office, has established support processes to assist students as they begin using their new email accounts. If students experience an ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_Faculty Publication Workshop_.The /Faculty Publication Workshop /is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

The Office of Career Services at York College recently offered a cohort of five students from diverse majors and class levels the opportunity to attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) DevCon in Baltimore, Maryland.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/fourth-annual-devcon-conference-opens-york-students-eyes-to-possibilities ...Continue Reading

The Office of Career Services at York College recently offered a cohort of five students from diverse majors and class levels the opportunity to attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) DevCon in Baltimore, Maryland.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/fourth-annual-devcon-conference-opens-york-students-eyes-to-possibilities ...Continue Reading

The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) has selected two members affiliated with CUNY York College to serve as delegates to the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), to be held this month at United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-nursing-faculty-graduate-named-delegates-to-un-womens-csw70 ...Continue Reading

The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) has selected two members affiliated with CUNY York College to serve as delegates to the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), to be held this month at United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-nursing-faculty-graduate-named-delegates-to-un-womens-csw70 ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, Please be advised that the *passenger elevator in the F Corridor* is currently out of service for necessary repairs. To ensure everyone can continue to move through the building efficiently, we have implemented the following temporary measure:*Freight Elevator Access:* The freight elevator will be *manned by an operator* during peak hours to assist staff and students with floor-to-floor transportation. *Repairs:* Our contractor is already working on the issue, and we aim to hav ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty,* Following Spring Break, CUNY will implement a university-wide change to student email accounts. Students will begin receiving communications through a new CUNY email mailbox starting April 13, 2026. This message is being shared so faculty are aware of the change and prepared for possible student questions during the transition. York College IT, working with the CUNY Central Office, has established support processes to assist students as they begin using their new email accounts. If students experience an ...Continue Reading

Dear Students: As we navigate the demands of daily life, we know that balancing academics, work, and personal life can sometimes bring unexpected challenges. I'm writing to remind you that York College is committed to your success, and there are numerous resources available to support you. Whether you are seeking academic guidance, emotional support, or personal wellness resources, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these essential services:  * Counseling Center: Provides free, confidential counseli ...Continue Reading

The College Community,As part of our commitment to keeping the York College community informed, we are sharing a reminder of the College’s established protocols regarding access to campus by external law enforcement agencies.York College remains committed to the safety, rights, and well-being of every member of our community. As a matter of law and CUNY policy, any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency, including agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeking entry to non-public a ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...Continue Reading

York College's Communications Technology program will host a special screening of */_WTO/99_/*/, /an award-winning documentary garnering significant attention on the international festival circuit this year. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A discussion with producer and editor of the film, Alex Megaro.Revisiting the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle through an extraordinary collection of archival footage (over 1,000 hours), the film offers a vivid and timely examination of conc ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *Networking Services*Service Impact:  *None*     Locations: *All Colleges*       Change Number: *CHG0036018* Start Time:  *7PM on 03/05/26* End Time:  *9PM on 03/05/26*  *CIS will be performing Networking Services maintenance on Thursday, March 5th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM.    Although no service disruptions are anticipated, there remains a possibility that one may occur during this maintenance. Please alert you ...Continue Reading

CCA (CUNY’s Employee Assistance Program) acknowledges the impact these escalated global tensions may be having on you and the employees at your campuses.  Please know that CCA is there to support you and your teams during this time of heightened uncertainty and distress.  Attached is a general tip sheet and below is where you can find additional resources for information.  If you'd like to discuss more direct support or need additional resources, do not hesitate to reach out to them. /We recognize t ...Continue Reading

 ***Senior Toast* Come enjoy and celebrate your accomplishments! Tuesday, March 3 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Main AtriumEvent Registration. *THIS WEEK AT YORK*   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Submit an Event__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email Us_*________   ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This workshop seeks to provide an informative session with the New York City Small Business Administration (NYCSBA). The session will offer guidance and share funding opportunities for individuals considering establishing a business. Furthermore, the second half of the session provides an opportunity for students to meet in person with professors from the School of Business and Information Systems. Hosted by The School of Business and Information Systems.*Date:* Tuesday, March 3*Time: * ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...Continue Reading

*Cybersecurity Awareness Reminder – Heightened Vigilance*  *Dear York College Community,* In light of current international events and the historical pattern of increased cyber activity during periods of geopolitical tension, we are reminding all members of our campus community to remain especially vigilant regarding cybersecurity best practices. While there is no specific threat directed at York College at this time, higher education institutions are frequently targeted during periods of global instability due to ...Continue Reading

/ /Dear Campus Community,   Please save the date for the upcoming Dean’s List Ceremony to celebrate our students' hard work and academic excellence.  * Date:* Tuesday, March 24, 2026* Time:* 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.* Location:* The Atrium | Food to be served in 2D01   Join us for an afternoon of recognition, refreshments, and celebration! Students in attendance will receive a physical copy of their Dean’s List certificate.   If you plan to attend, *please RSVP by March ...Continue Reading

 ***Senior Toast* Come enjoy and celebrate your accomplishments! Tuesday, March 3 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Main AtriumEvent Registration. *THIS WEEK AT YORK*   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Submit an Event__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email Us_*________   ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This workshop seeks to provide an informative session with the New York City Small Business Administration (NYCSBA). The session will offer guidance and share funding opportunities for individuals considering establishing a business. Furthermore, the second half of the session provides an opportunity for students to meet in person with professors from the School of Business and Information Systems. Hosted by The School of Business and Information Systems.*Date:* Tuesday, March 3*Time: * ...Continue Reading

York College's Communications Technology program will host a special screening of */_WTO/99_/*/, /an award-winning documentary garnering significant attention on the international festival circuit this year. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A discussion with producer and editor of the film, Alex Megaro.Revisiting the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle through an extraordinary collection of archival footage (over 1,000 hours), the film offers a vivid and timely examination of conc ...Continue Reading

York College faculty collaborated with colleagues from across CUNY to design and facilitate an international professional development workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted at Guttman Community College in January 2026. The workshop was initiated by CUNY Central’s Computing Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) program and the Don’t AI Alone working group and sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Colina, Chile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-faculty-collaborate-in ...Continue Reading

York College faculty collaborated with colleagues from across CUNY to design and facilitate an international professional development workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted at Guttman Community College in January 2026. The workshop was initiated by CUNY Central’s Computing Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) program and the Don’t AI Alone working group and sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Colina, Chile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-faculty-collaborate-in ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues Join us as we celebrate *Rajendra Persaud* as the February 2026 Employee of the Month! Date: March 2, 2026Time: 12:00PM – 12:30PMLocation: 2C01 Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259     ...Continue Reading

  Dear York College Community, We are pleased to invite all faculty and staff to participate in our upcoming De‑Escalation Skills Training, a hands‑on workshop designed to strengthen your ability to navigate high‑stress interactions, respond effectively to conflict, and foster a more supportive and safe campus environment. You may register for one of the two available sessions: Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Location: AC‑2D01   Thank you for your continued d ...Continue Reading