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Elgloria Harrison Co-Authors Studies on HBCU Law Clinics’ Impact

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CUNY Academy for the Humanities & Sciences @cunyacademygc.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t miss the CUNY Academy’s upcoming book talks!

Mark your calendars 📆

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 21h

Dean Elgloria Harrison of the School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing co-authored two studies that highlight how law school clinics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities serve as vital engines of equity.

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With Ivy.ai, Leonard Lief Library Is a Pioneer

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 2d

Leonard Lief Librarians Michelle Ehrenpreis & John DeLooper took a deep dive into Lehman’s Ivy.ai chatbot, evaluating its performance, identifying areas for growth, and offering insights for other libraries exploring AI tools, for the Journal of Academic Library Services. lehman.edu/news/2025/Wi...

Past Accomplishments, Current Challenges, and Future Growth in the Spotlight At 2025 Convocation

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 7d

Lehman College ushered in the new academic year with the Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony. The annual convocation ceremony celebrates the College’s accomplishments and recognizes faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to serve the college community.

Learn more: lehman.edu/news/2025/Pa...

Lehman, NYBG Mark Handover of 1880s Herbarium to Steere Collection

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 8d

Last Friday, Lehman College and the @nybg.bsky.social
marked their longstanding partnership with a handover at Lehman’s Science Hall of a more-than-century-old herbarium—specimens dating to the 1880s and the Garden’s founding era. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Lehman College Earns Top Rankings for Social Mobility and Public Education

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Libo Valencia 🧮 MathPlay @mrvalencia24.bsky.social · 9d

Tonight #calculus ss @lehmancollege.bsky.social were able to connect the axis of symmetry (from algebra class) to the slope of the tangent line. I deeply enjoy the consistency one finds in mathematics😎 #MathPlay 🧮🤸‍♀️

#ITeachMath #MTBoS #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday #STEM #Maths #Math

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Elin Waring @elinwaring.bsky.social · 9d

So nice to be on campus @lehmancollege.bsky.social

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 9d

Big news! Lehman is ranked No. 7 “Best Value” college in the nation by the @wsj.com! The College was also named No. 6 in the country for social mobility in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. 🏆👏

Learn more: lehman.edu/news/2025/Le...

Lehman College continues to lead in student success and upward mobility

CUNY Colleges Take Top Seven Spots in Wall Street Journal ‘Best Value’ Colleges Ranking – The City University of New York

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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · 9d

CUNY claimed the top seven spots on @wsj.com's best value colleges list:

1. @baruch.cuny.edu
2. @huntercollege.bsky.social
3. @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
4. City College
5. John Jay College
6. @queenscollegecuny.bsky.social
7. @lehmancollege.bsky.social

The City University of New York claimed the top seven spots on The Wall Street Journal's best value colleges list, with Baruch College ranked first for the third year running due to its affordable cos...

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 10d

The Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center (BTCC) at Lehman College is now up and running! Thanks to the efforts of Professor Stuart Chen-Hayes and Michelle Bell, residents of the Bronx can receive free, year-round telehealth counseling services through this initiative.

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New Lehman College Initiative Expands Telehealth Counseling in the Bronx

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Associate Professor Mila Burns (Latin American and Latino Studies) on the release of her new book, “Dictatorship Across Borders: Brazil, Chile, and the South American Cold War.” www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Ne...

Jennifer Laird Discusses New Book on Indoor Voices Podcast

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 16d

Assistant Professor Jennifer Laird (Sociology), co-author of “Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy,” discussed energy insecurity with Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing Richard Relkin on the latest episode of Indoor Voices.

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

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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · 22d

With a new $2.4 million federal grant, @lehmancollege.bsky.social's Master of Social Work (MSW) program will expand its capacity to train and support social workers serving children and youth in some of The Bronx’s most underserved communities.

Pressed for Time: Historic Herbarium Specimens Found at Lehman

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 23d

Professor Edward Kennelly (Biological Sciences) and two doctoral students rescued 140-year-old herbarium specimens from a dumpster in Lehman’s Science Hall. The herbarium will be handed off to @nybg.bsky.social, where they will be restored and digitized.

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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · 23d

🎉 Let the celebrations begin! Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor and embrace the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. 🌟🇪🇸🇲🇽🇵🇷

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 24d

Distinguished Professor Naomi Zack (Philosophy) discusses rethinking DEI through multiplicity and belonging in the latest EdUp Provost podcast episode. Listen to the conversation here: lehman.edu/news/2025/Na...

New Book Reveals Brazil's Hand in Fueling a Brutal South American Dictatorship

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 27d

U.S. Foreign Service Officer Joaquin Monserrate, most recently acting Undersecretary of Civilian Security, Democracy, & Human Rights, is starting a new assignment this year: Substitute Associate Professor at Lehman (Latin American and Latino Studies). www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Fa...

Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · 28d

This morning, the Lehman College community gathered at the memorial along College Walk to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We stand together in reflection, unity, and remembrance.

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Libo Valencia 🧮 MathPlay @mrvalencia24.bsky.social · 28d

Whether you're exploring number sense with younger learners or continuity with calc ss @lehmancollege.bsky.social, #WODB is such a powerful and inviting routine for ALL to participate #MathPlay 🧮

#ITeachMath #MTBoS #EduSky #MathSky #EdChat #MathsToday #Math #Maths

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 10

Prof. Mila Burns uncovers a hidden Cold War story in her new book, “Dictatorship Across Borders.” Drawing on declassified archives, she reveals Brazil’s covert role in fueling Pinochet’s violent rise in Chile www.gc.cuny.edu/news/new-boo... @claclsgc.bsky.social @historygc.bsky.social

Professor Mila Burns, a Graduate Center alumna, reveals Brazil's covert actions in Chile in her new book, "Dictatorship Across Borders."

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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · Sep 8

The CUNY Social Work Fellows Scholarship, backed by the the New York City Council, has already supported 100+ students across @huntercollege.bsky.social, @lehmancollege.bsky.social, the College of Staten Island and York College.

New City Council-Backed Scholarship Aims to Boost Ranks of Much-Needed Social Workers

More than 100 students across four City University of New York colleges have so far benefited from the pilot program to help pay for masters degrees.

www.thecity.nyc

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to Associate Professor Anne Rice!👏

Rice (Africana Studies & Women’s and Gender Studies) has been awarded her second Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship from The HistoryMakers—the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive. www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Af...

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Lehman College @lehmancollege.bsky.social · Sep 4

With just hours left to apply for summer food benefits, Associate Professor Jennifer Laird (Sociology) spoke to @chalkbeat.org about why fewer families are using them this year. Read more here: www.lehman.edu/news/2025/Je...

Jenn Laird Weighs in on Declining Summer EBT Use