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York College’s Professor Celebrated During National Poetry Month
04/30/2024
National Poetry Month is a special April event recognizing poets' meaningful impact on society. One poet celebrated this month is York College’s own Dr. Lindamichelle Baron, associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education and the inaugural poet laureate for the Town of Hempstead, Long Island.
Groundwater Monitoring Well at York College is Back in Operation, again
04/30/2024
As the celebration of Earth Month comes to a close, the replacement of the exterior portion of the monitoring well located on our PAC property at the corner of Guy R. Brewer and Liberty Avenue presented a great opportunity to engage York students in real-world environmental issues.
Op-Ed in Northeast Courier: York's Aviation Path
04/26/2024
York College's President Dr. Claudia Schrader co-authors an Op-Ed in the Northeast Courier, detailing the fruitful collaboration with the Port Authority on JFK's redevelopment. This partnership is paving the way for new aviation career opportunities for our students.
NYPA-CUNY Lighting Upgrades at York College
04/24/2024
New York Power Authority Installs Energy Efficient LED Lighting and Controls at York College of the City University of New York in Time for Earth Week $5.5 Million Project Reduces School’s Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions
York President Welcomes Freshmen at their Homes
04/22/2024
In what she calls the "The Welcome Wagon," Dr. Claudia Schrader, interim president at York College/CUNY in Jamaica, Queens, visited three incoming first-year students at their homes, bearing a bag of York Cardinal swag.
Dr. Leslie Lewis, Professor Emeritus and Inspiration to Many at York College, passed away at age 84
04/19/2024
York College Interim President Claudia Schrader and the York College family mourn the passing of Dr. Leslie A. Lewis, professor emeritus. A stalwart biology professor at York College/CUNY for nearly 40 years, Dr. Lewis “died in his 84th year,” according to his family.
Library Closing Early
04/16/2024
Because there are no classes scheduled from Mon. April 22 through Tue. April 30 (Spring Break), the Library will only be open from 9am - 5pm on those days.
Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
04/10/2024
I am pleased to welcome Eduardo Rios to York as Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. He is a seasoned administrator who has deep experience in CUNY managing administration and facility matters.
BSPH: Community Health at York College Granted Accreditation by Council for Public Education
04/09/2024
The Council for Public Education (CEPH) has granted accreditation to York College for the Bachelor of Science Program Public Health: Community Health. It is the first public health program in CUNY and the first accredited Baccalaureate program.
Erica Ford: York Alumni, Game Changer, and a Rebel with a Cause
04/09/2024
Erica Ford returned home to her alma mater and brought scores of young women and men with her. For more than 30 years, Erica Ford has fought for the rights of disenfranchised black and brown people everywhere, but the Queens resident has always remained connected to her alma mater, York College, where she got her start.
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