York College / CUNY
Week of October 11, 2026

News

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Professor Identifies Hidden Inequities in Vaccinations Among New York Adults

The findings show that universal vaccination campaigns alone may not close persistent gaps. While inequities were driven primarily by the additive main effects of social position, meaningful intersectional interactions also emerged.

 

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MSW Scholar Earns Minority Fellowship with Support of York Mentors

MSW Scholar Nicole Russell ’25 has been selected as a 2026–2027 Master’s Fellow in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP).

 

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Port Authority Selects First Cohort of Students For Scholarships

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced the recipients of 10 for undergraduate study at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology and graduate study at the CUNY Aviation Center at York College.

 

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Navigate Summit Encourages Greater Platform Use

Dr. Rene Wright, Interim Dean of the School of Health Sciences, recently convened the , providing faculty with strategies for more effectively using the student success platform.

 

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York’s Disability Rights Champions Receive NYC Council Proclamation

CCSD@York leaders, including York student Luis “Junior” Alvarez, the CUNY-wide Chair, joined peers from other CUNY campuses for a September celebration of National Disability Voting Rights Week with REV UP.

 

Events

Monday

Midterm Assessment Period

date Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM

College is closed – No classes scheduled

date Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM

Tuesday

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center

date Oct 13, 2026 12:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Open Swimming

date Oct 13, 2026 12:00 PM

date York College Natatorium

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center - Evening

date Oct 13, 2026 04:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Midterm Assessment Period

date Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM

Classes follow a Monday schedule

date Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM

Women’s Tennis vs. Pratt Institute

date Oct 13, 2026 03:00 PM

date York College Courts

Wednesday

FAFSA and TAP Filing Sessions

date Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM

date AC‑1H04

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center

date Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Open Swimming

date Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM

date York College Natatorium

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center - Evening

date Oct 14, 2026 04:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Midterm Assessment Period

date Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM

2026 Homecoming/ Spirit Week- Jersey Day

date Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM

date Campus- Wide

V-READY Oct 14

date Oct 14, 2026 09:30 AM

date Zoom

Problem Gambling

date Oct 14, 2026 02:00 PM

date AC 2M05

Thursday

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center

date Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Open Swimming

date Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM

date York College Natatorium

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center - Evening

date Oct 15, 2026 04:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Career and Internship Fair

date Oct 15, 2026 11:00 AM

date Atrium

Travel, Learn, Afford: Financing Your Study Abroad Experience 10/15

date Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM

date 3H Atrium

Fresh Produce Day - October 15th

date Oct 15, 2026 12:30 PM

date AC-1F20

Turning Global Experiences into Career Success 10/15

date Oct 15, 2026 01:00 PM

date 3H Atrium

Friday

FAFSA and TAP Filing Sessions

date Oct 16, 2026 12:00 PM

date AC‑1H04

It's Fitness Time in the Fitness Center

date Oct 16, 2026 12:00 PM

date Fitness Center

Saturday

Sunday

Breast Cancer Walk 2026

date Oct 18, 2026 08:00 AM

date Central Park, NYC