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Lehman Prof Brings Dominican Music to The Conversation Lehman Prof Brings Dominican Music to The Conversation

Bachata’s evolution, from the Dominican countryside to global airwaves, reflects Dominican history, including political upheaval, migration, and the immigrant experience in the U.S. Adjunct Assistant Professor Wilfredo José Burgos Matos explains in @theconversation.com: lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

How does “The Message” by Lehman honoree Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five echo the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis?

In the Soundscapes NYC podcast, Assistant Professor Benjamin Holtzman (History) joined host Ryan Purcell to explore this and more 50 years later. ow.ly/fHSc50WyfXT

Crossover TV Spotlights Lehman's Role in Building Health Equity Crossover TV Spotlights Lehman's Role in Building Health Equity

After the Health Equity Summit, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing Elgloria Harrison, Lecturer Tammy Lee Christensen, and Black Health CEO Shirley Torho joined Crossover TV to discuss public health challenges & opportunities in The Bronx. Watch here: www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Cr...

Professor Nicole Saint-Louis Featured in NYDN Report on Domestic Violence in the Bronx Professor Nicole Saint-Louis Featured in NYDN Report on Domestic Violence in the Bronx

Associate Professor Nicole Saint-Louis (Social Work) comments on the systemic challenges that prevent many Bronx domestic violence survivors from cooperating with prosecutors for the @nydailynews.com. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Pr...

Eileen Markey Speaks Truth to Power in The Nation Eileen Markey Speaks Truth to Power in The Nation

Under President Trump’s deportation plan, asylum seekers pursuing legal avenues to immigration routinely face arrest. Associate Professor Eileen Markey (Journalism and Media Studies) investigates their unlawful detention in @thenation.com. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Ei...

Lehman Ranked One of America's Best Colleges by Money Lehman Ranked One of America's Best Colleges by Money

Money's 2025 rankings are in and Lehman is one of America's Best Colleges. 🏆👏 lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Ten Lehman students participated in a unique summer study abroad program that combined Collaborative Online Learning with immersive, hands-on research in Japan. 🇯🇵 lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Lehman College’s MSW Program Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Address Youth Mental Health in the Bronx Lehman College’s MSW Program Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Address Youth Mental Health in the Bronx

With a new $2.4 million federal grant, Lehman College’s Master of Social Work program will expand its capacity to train and support social workers serving children and youth in some of The Bronx’s most underserved communities. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation From rural roots to international ballrooms, bachata has transformed from being disdained to becoming a global symbol of Dominican identity and reinvention.

From heartbreak to hip-hop: #Bachata's evolution reflects Dominican history, including political upheaval, migration and the immigrant experience in the U.S. A scholar of Dominican culture explains: theconversation.com/how-bachata-... By @wilfredojose.bsky.social @lehmancollege.bsky.social

At Lehman, Sonica Dixon '08 was a student leader involved in various organizations, including Student Government Association and Black Legacy, and later volunteered with CUNY Citizenship Now! She turned her on-campus advocacy into a career in law. ⚖️

www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Al...

Lehman Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship from National Hispanic Business Group Lehman Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship from National Hispanic Business Group

“This scholarship is more than financial support. It’s a reminder that my story matters, and that all the hard work, even through the toughest circumstances, is worth it," shared Jessenia Fajardo, a recipient of the National Hispanic Business Group scholarship. Read more: lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) spoke with @nytimes.com. Read the article here:

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Know someone doing big things? Nominate a friend, colleague or even yourself for the recognition they deserve! 💫

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Lehman College Professor Minwoo Song Featured on Korean TV Network MBN to Discuss Credit Unions Lehman College Professor Minwoo Song Featured on Korean TV Network MBN to Discuss Credit Unions

In a recent appearance on Korea’s MBN network, School of Business Lecturer Minwoo Song discussed the impact of credit unions, including Shinhyup—Korea’s credit union system. lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

New Research on an Old Farming Practice New Research on an Old Farming Practice

This summer, Professor and Chair Edward Kennelly (Biological Sciences) hosted visiting researchers from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, who brought over 400 grain samples to the U.S. for analysis as part of the @nybg.bsky.social's Traditional Grain Mixtures Project. lehman.edu/news/2025/Ne...

Educators and policymakers take note: New York can lead the AI revolution Educators and policymakers take note: New York can lead the AI revolution

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith and former Director of Experiential Learning Lawrence Fauntleroy explore how #AI is transforming industries and why today’s students must be prepared to use this technology responsibly, creatively, and ethically across all fields. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Ed...

Congratulations to Associate Professor Robyn Spencer-Antoine and Assistant Professor Hsien-Tseng Wang, who were named Black, Race and Ethnic Studies (BRES) faculty fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year! @cuny.edu www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

From the Classroom to Carnegie: Music Professors Compose and Conduct for Young Musicians From the Classroom to Carnegie: Music Professors Compose and Conduct for Young Musicians

Read more: lehman.edu/news/2025/Fr...

Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance took center stage at Carnegie Hall. 🌟🎶 Associate Professor @jasonnoble.bsky.social conducted the WorldStrides Performing Arts Middle School Honors Performance series, featuring a composition by Associate Professor and Interim Chair @jennjolley.bsky.social.

Lehman College Foundation Board Member and Vice President of the Lehman College Alumni Board Julissa Alvarez B.S. ’04, M.S. ’10, M.S. ’12 shared tips to help students and recent grads build successful careers in @cunytv.bsky.social's LATiNAS.

Watch the episode: youtu.be/N0TL2ltLHto?...

Alexander Núñez-Torres On Telemundo Alexander Núñez-Torres On Telemundo

How will the Trump administration’s tariffs shape employment and the broader labor market? Associate Professor Alexander Núñez-Torres (Finance, Information Systems & Economics) weighs in on @noticiastelemundo.com.

Watch the segment in Spanish: lehman.edu/news/2025/Al...

Lehman College Dean Elgloria Harrison Coauthors Chapter on Inclusive Teaching Strategies Lehman College Dean Elgloria Harrison Coauthors Chapter on Inclusive Teaching Strategies: An exploration of ways to promote diversity and inclusion in adult learning

School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing Dean Elgloria Harrison coauthored a chapter for the newly published book Andragogy in Practice: Case Studies on Innovation in Adult Learning. lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Congratulations to Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences Edward Kennelly on being inducted into the esteemed @linneansociety.bsky.social! www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Ed...

Smee Wong Reflects on the Power of Voice in Medium Smee Wong Reflects on the Power of Voice in Medium

In "The Students Who Gave Me My Voice Back," published in Matthew’s Place on Medium, Doctoral Lecturer Smee Wong (Music) shares a moving reflection that explores queer music, confronts silence in the classroom, and rediscovering his voice through teaching. lehman.edu/news/2025/Sm...

#ICYMI: 🎧 AASCU’s latest Telling Our Story episode explores @lehmancollege.bsky.social’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative that helps Bronx students fast-track degrees and boost success.

Listen now: tinyurl.com/cu2jbxen

#AASCUTellingOurStory #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

Professor Juan J. Delacruz Speaks with NY1 Noticias on the Latest Tariff Talk Professor Juan J. Delacruz speaks with NY1 Noticias about the latest tariff talk from President Trump and the impact on Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Associate Professor and Chair Juan Delacruz (Finance, Information Systems, and Economics) shared his insight with @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social Noticias on the recent U.S. tariff hikes announced by President Trump. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Pr...

$3 Million NSF Grant Will Build Numeracy Education Infrastructure $3 Million NSF Grant Will Build Numeracy Education Infrastructure

The STEM Hub for Innovation in Numeracy Education, a new education initiative developed by Professor Esther Wilder (Sociology), was awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation. lehman.edu/news/2025/3-...

CUNY celebrates Disability Pride Month by recognizing the leadership, talent and perspectives of disabled students, alumni, faculty and staff across our 26 campuses. Their knowledge, advocacy and accomplishments help shape a stronger University for all.

which used them as a training station for the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) — a division of the Armed Forces instituted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. To commemorate this period, the Navy later installed a ship’s bell from the U.S.S. Columbia on the campus.

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing the Lehman community a safe and relaxing holiday.

🇺🇸 A piece of American history sits next to Lehman’s Old Gym Building. Shortly after United States entry into World War II, students and faculty vacated the campus. They turned over the facilities to the U.S. Navy,