Jun. 11, 2024 By Anthony Medina The York College Class of 2024 celebrated their academic success as the latest CUNY alums to join the ranks on Thursday, May 30, marking the institution’s historic 54th Commencement Ceremony. Approximately 1,1,041 students flocked to the UBS Arena on Long Island in their full academic regalia with family, friends,…
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Apr. 23, 2024 By Alicia L. Hyndman and Dr. Claudia Schrader With air travel projected to double over the next two decades, the construction of a new world-class airport at JFK is a welcome sight. But creating a great new airport to meet the needs of the future will take more than just concrete and…
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Mar. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson York College, located on Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, will host the Lewis Latimer Science and Career Expo this weekend. The expo, slated for Saturday, March 23, will expose kids in grades 5-11 to an array of science and career opportunities. Students can expect a day filled with…
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Mar. 6, 2024 By Anthony Medina York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader steps into her new role at the City University of New York with a fresh hands-on approach to leadership and an overarching focus on creating a better sense of community on campus. The summation of Schrader’s first few months at York is…
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Feb. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry and Anthony Medina
Two CUNY colleges in Queens were thrust into chaos Thursday afternoon as both York College and Queens College campuses received bomb threats.
Dec. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry As part of its commitment to fostering opportunities for local and disadvantaged communities, JFK T8 Innovation Partners is collaborating with social impact platform Project Destined and York College in Jamaica on a program that offers work-based learning, mentorship and career development opportunities to undergraduate students across Southeast Queens as…
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Dec. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez announced the appointment of Dr. Claudia V. Schrader to serve as interim president of York College in Jamaica to succeed Dr. Bernecea Johnson Eanes, who will be stepping down to become president of Cal State Los Angeles. Dr. Schrader has served as president of Kingsborough Community College since September 2018 and has held leadership roles in three CUNY schools and worked more than 20 years in the system. Her appointment will be effective Jan, 8, 2024, pending approval of the CUNY Board of Trustees….
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Oct. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry The Port Authority recently announced an agreement with York College in Jamaica and CUNY to launch an Aviation and Aerospace Academy as part of the $19 billion redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport. The initiative will provide an aviation-focused weekend and summer education and enrichment program in science,…
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Sep. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry Southeast Queens residents and business owners will be able to learn more about the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, during the first public meeting for the community-driven initiative to create a long term vision for the neighborhood. The Department of City Planning (DCP) is hosting the open house and workshop at…
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Jun. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed York College students and elected officials broke ground on the first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level track and field that will serve both students and the southeast Queens community. York College President Berenecea Johnson Eanes was joined by CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodgriuez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards,…
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