Happy Pride Month! This CUNY salutes its many scholars who are making a difference for LBGTQ+ communities.

This CUNY leader and Nobel laureate has been tapped by Melinda Gates to distribute millions of dollars to organizations and groups that are dedicated to advancing women’s power globally.

From an aspiring computer scientist to a tenant organizer in Brooklyn, see who won the University’s competitive scholarships and awards this year!

She graced the commencement stage to accept a posthumous degree for her slain son and now CUNY graduate.

This CUNY is honoring three Civil Rights era activists — including one of its students — who were murdered during their participation in the historic Freedom Summer Project in Mississippi.

She’s a decorated artist and CUNY adjunct professor who’s had her boundary-crossing work presented by the likes of MoMA and the Guggenheim. Now she’s received another prestigious award for being a risk-taker.

“Coffee is culture,” says one CUNY alum, who’s making a name for the Dominican Republic in the specialty coffee market.

She’s a true CUNY warrior! 💙

Responding to a recent op-ed that argued NYC needs a “world-class” university to help power the city’s economy, our Chancellor had one thing to say: That’s a solution in search of a problem. – NY Daily News

CUNY students are among those being trained by the IRS to help spot and prevent covert funding of terrorists. – NY1

Jovanni Lezama, Guttman ’16, Lehman ’19, is a search marketing analyst at the Walt Disney Company. After graduating from Guttman with a degree in liberal arts, he transferred to Lehman and pursued a major in journalism. His CUNY journey has been marked by resilience and growth, as supportive professors and advisors guided him through choosing courses and encouraged him to break out of his shyness. Now, he is more confident in himself and hopes to inspire others with his success.

What is something tangible and specific you would advise a current student to do to help their professional growth?

“Embracing the struggle is essential for personal growth. By facing challenges head on, and learning from them, one can truly become the best version of themselves and evolve. Every obstacle presents an opportunity for growth, ultimately leading to greater resilience and success. Take it a day at a time.”

Connect with Jovanni on LinkedIn!

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Her grandma did it!