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York College Unveils New Devices to Boost Accessibility in Education

York College Unveils New Devices to Boost Accessibility in Education

09/19/2024

York College Unveils Cutting-Edge Devices to Enhance Accessibility in STEM, the Arts, and Beyond

Dr. Juana Ramos to be Featured at the 18th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens, NY

Dr. Juana Ramos to be Featured at the 18th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens, NY

09/19/2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the 18th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens will be dedicated to the Salvadoran writer Dr. Juana M. Ramos, a Spanish and literature professor at York College/City University of New York (CUNY).

MS Warrior Overcoming Adversity

MS Warrior Overcoming Adversity

09/19/2024

Lisa Ray, a Queens resident and MS warrior, advocates for inclusivity through her nonprofit, raising awareness and supporting those with multiple sclerosis.

Students Lead Voter Registration for Disability Rights

Students Lead Voter Registration for Disability Rights

09/13/2024

York College Students Help Lead in Voter Registration Efforts During National Disability Voter Rights Week

9/11 Remembrance Day

9/11 Remembrance Day

09/11/2024

This morning, York’s Department of Public Safety held a wreath-laying ceremony in the courtyard of the A-CORE building to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and pay tribute to the lives of so many people lost that day.

Office of Student Activities & CCSD host Presidential Debate Watch Parties

Office of Student Activities & CCSD host Presidential Debate Watch Parties

09/11/2024

It was a historic evening for dozens of York College students who attended the 2024 Presidential Debate Watch Party sponsored by the Office of Student Activities last night.

Alumni & Entrepreneur Jeff Lindor Keynotes 2024 Fall Convocation

Alumni & Entrepreneur Jeff Lindor Keynotes 2024 Fall Convocation

09/11/2024

Alum Jeff Lindor, founder and CEO of the Gentlemen’s Factory Inc., was the keynote speaker on Thursday at York’s 2024 Fall Convocation. A native of Haiti who immigrated to the United States as a youngster with his family and grew up in Coney Island, Lindor told students, faculty and staff gathered in the A-CORE Amphitheater that before enrolling at York, he questioned societal woes and searched for answers.

Adjunct Lecturer Named to 2024 40 Under 40 Public Health Award List

Adjunct Lecturer Named to 2024 40 Under 40 Public Health Award List

09/09/2024

Adjunct Lecturer Thinh Vu Named Recipient of Boston Congress of Public Health’s 40 under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award

York College Alum Vica Mars, exceptional leader and Army Veteran, passed away at age 46

York College Alum Vica Mars, exceptional leader and Army Veteran, passed away at age 46

09/04/2024

The York College Provost Derrick Brazill, interim President Claudia Schrader and the York College family mourn the passing of Erzulie (Vica) Mars. Vica, 46, is an alum of York College who gave tremendous service to York and her community. She was an incredible ambassador for the College.

Dr. Jacob Apkarian Cited in Higher Education Articles

Dr. Jacob Apkarian Cited in Higher Education Articles

09/03/2024

Dr. Jacob Apkarian, associate professor of Sociology, Department of Behavioral Sciences,  and two co-authors just published an extensive report on collective bargaining in higher education.

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