LaGuardia Community College

LaGuardia celebrates along with other Hispanic Serving Institutions that have strong ties to their local community, an education experience accessible to students of all incomes and backgrounds, and a commitment to social equity.

See how La Casa is further supporting our students www.laguardia.edu/casa

👩‍💻 Discover the future of technology with a Certificate in from Continuing Education at LaGuardia! Learn cutting-edge skills and boost your career prospects with curriculum contribution from Intel’s AI for Workforce Program.

Class starts Sep 23rd, sign up now: www.laguardia.edu/artificial-intelligence/

Remembering 9/11: https://lnkd.in/e2ZwCh4R

💻 Need technology assistance?

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How one NYC teen is helping reduce community violence in Queens “We just try to help people see the good in life,” the student said. “That there are other ways to handle problems without violence or having to raise your voice and get crazy with somebody.”

𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝘼𝙂𝘾𝘾 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧! Visit www.laguardia.edu/rebels-resources for a list of all the resources available to LaGuardia students! Here are just a few:

📓Academic Advising for guidance navigating class options and registration | B-102

📚 , Research Assistance, and more @ the Library | E-Building Atrium

😁 Clubs & Activities with | M-115

🫂 support from The Wellness Center | C-249

✏️ from the LaGuardia CC: Student Success Mentor Program | M-311

💼 Workshops & with the Center for Career & Professional Development | B-114

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded LaGuardia Community College a $530,000 grant to enhance professional development in programs through its Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education (ITYC) program. This funding will support the development of instructional practices, faculty leadership, and equity-minded strategies to improve STEM education and outcomes at the level.

National Science Foundation Awards LaGuardia $530k Grant To Support STEM Education Professional Development - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 27, 2024) — The U.S. National Science Foundation recently awarded a $530K grant to LaGuardia Community College/CUNY for

The Red Hawks gear up for the 2024-25 Athletic Season, are you interested in joining a team? Fill out the interest form: https://ow.ly/8aaf50T8GL3

Sports available include:
⛹️‍♂️ Men's & Women's ⛹️‍♀️
🏐 Women's
⚽︎ Men's
🏃‍♂️ Men's & Women's

👩‍🎨 “This is my first time doing a mural as an artist. I did art in high school and I drew and painted. Now, as a LaGuardia Community College student and fine arts major, I’m looking forward to majoring in art,” said Lland.

student Nia Lland was one of 14 Youth Apprentices (YA) behind a series of vibrant murals now on display at Queens County Family Court.

Young artists showcase colorful murals at Queens County Family Court – QNS A series of vibrant murals is now on display at Queens County Family Court, the work of 14 high school and college students who participated in a local youth

LaGuardia Community College lanza nuevos programas y cursos para el Otoño 2024 - clases comienzan el 5 de Septiembre! 😃😄

LaGuardia Community College Lanza Nuevos Programas y Cursos para el Otoño 2024 – Noticia NY Este otoño, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY ofrecerá nuevas oportunidades educativas para sus estudiantes, con el lanzamiento de una nueva carrera, un nuevo departamento académico y varios cursos innovadores

With more students than ever before enrolled in Career and Technology Education (CTE) concentrations, vocational programs and pathways are becoming a powerful tool for education reform in the United States.

Academic enrichment is central to the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation’s grantmaking, most recently through a grant to establish the Cohen Career Collective at LaGuardia Community College. The Cohen Career Collective will establish a hub for students to embrace CTE opportunities and become leaders in healthcare, construction, technology, culinary and hospitality, green jobs, and film and television sectors.

Learn more here: https://prn.to/3SZ3Xq2

Meet Dominique Mendez-Rose, Alumn, chosen for The City University of New York's inaugural 50 Under 50 list, celebrating distinguished alumni who have made headway in their respective fields over the past year.

Dominique's 🌟📚 began at LaGuardia Community College with Human Services, shifted to Gender Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and she now tackles Industrial-Organizational Psychology at CUNY School of Professional Studies, she's using her education to advocate and innovate in the workplace. www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ocip/alumni/50under50/dominique-mendez-rose

✨ "Not only did I learn about so many resources offered at LaGuardia Community College, but I was also able to build confidence, and practice mindfulness, time management, and organizational skills to name a few." - Adam Sanchez, proud husband, father, activist, student, and elevator mechanic.

(FYS) is a course required for graduation 🎓, but it isn't just about academics—it's about helping with tools to achieve personal growth! 🌱

Have you taken your FYS course already? You can contact an advisor at www.laguardia.edu/advising to get help if you haven't.

LaGuardia Community College students wrapped up a 3-week intensive at Rutgers-New Brunswick through the USDA NIFA NEXTGEN ANSCId program. This initiative, backed by a $4.5M grant, offered paid residencies, mentorship, and career insights in animal science and , showcasing student presentations and career impacts. laguardia.edu/news/laguardia-community-college-students-complete-inaugural-animal-science-discovery-program-with-rutgers-new-brunswick

cc: U.S. Department of Agriculture

LaGuardia Community College Students Complete Inaugural Animal Science Discovery Program With Rutgers-New Brunswick - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 31, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students recently concluded a three-week intensive in the field of animal science at

⚾🧢 LaGuardia Community College will be tabling at tomorrow’s Celebration of at Citifield. Alum, Ralph McDaniel is expected to throw the first pitch! Tickets are on sale for $10 for any Queens resident, you can purchase them here: www.mlb.com/mets/tickets/specials/queens-culture

LaGuardia Community College has partnered with Columbia University’s Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) to offer internships to launch students into careers while building a pipeline of diverse research professionals. This initiative provides students valuable real-world experience and professional development opportunities.

New Partnership With Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Gives LaGuardia Community College Students Clinical Research Experience - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (August 6, 2024) — Through a new partnership with the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), LaGuardia

😃 LaGuardia Nursing Earns Best in State Ranking from Beckers Hospital Review. The major at LaGuardia Community College is ranked the best in New York State, according to a list published online on July 16. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/best-nursing-schools-by-state.html

We are grateful for the support from The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation! Thanks to their generous grants, LaGuardia Community College is empowering students to achieve their dreams by combating food insecurity and providing emergency financial aid via and other programs. 😀🌟

📰 www.laguardia.edu/news/the-carroll-and-milton-petrie-foundation-supports-laguardia-community-college-student-success

🌱 LaGuardia Community College just wrapped up Project SEMBRAR—a dynamic three-week program integrating and paid internships in , , and !

Led by Dr. Preethi Radhakrishnan at our Farm and Research Center, students delved into practices and learned about food sovereignty. 🌿 www.laguardia.edu/news/project-sembrar-offers-experiential-learning-opportunities-for-students-through-innovative-program-collaboration

Project SEMBRAR Offers Experiential Learning Opportunities For Students Through Innovative Program Collaboration - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 22, 2024) — This summer, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted a three-week intensive summer experiential learning program and

Join us tomorrow for co-hosted by Community Capacity Development for a community-driven, multi-city effort aimed at preventing gun violence.

😀 The event will include food, live entertainment, and music!

🗓July 24 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
📍LaGuardia Community Greenway, on 29th Street, from Skillman Avenue to 47th Avenue
https://www.laguardia.edu/event/safe-summer-co-hosted-by-community-capacity-development/

Join us for the Summer Youth Employment Program’s Younger Youth Art Fair!

🗓July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the
📍LaGuardia Community Greenway, on 29th Street, from Skillman Avenue to 47th Avenue.
www.laguardia.edu/event/summer-youth-art-expo

CC: NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, Continuing Education at LaGuardia

🎓 Recent grads: transition from classroom to career with CUNY’s to program: cuny.edu/i2e

Happy ! 🇺🇸 Please note our college is closed for the holiday.

Offices will resume operations tomorrow, 7/5. www.laguardia.edu/academics/academic-calendar

for Fall 2024!

➡️ Deadline to apply is July 21
🔗 Go to cuny.edu/culturalcorps

Support the arts while getting paid! CUNY Cultural Corps applications are open for the Fall 2024 semester, which provides students with paid internships across NYC's arts and cultural institutions.

➡️ Deadline to apply is July 21
🔗 Go to cuny.edu/culturalcorps

Since launching at LaGuardia in 2012, the CUNY Fatherhood Academy has helped roughly 1,400 fathers, mostly Black and Hispanic , earn their and figure out how can help them reach their goals as parents. "It’s about generational change," said Raheem Brooks, program director of Fatherhood Academy at LaGuardia Community College.

Student fathers: “invisible of the invisible” on campus While all student parents face challenges finishing college, student fathers stop out at higher rates than mothers.

LaGuardia Community College Fine Arts Major Isaac Ramos Is Named 2024 Queens Creator By The New York Mets And New Balance - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 20, 2024) — The New York Mets and New Balance Athletics, Inc. (New Balance) have selected Isaac Ramos, Fine Arts major at LaGuardia

Amazing!!! 😀🎓👏👏👏

🎉 LaGuardia Community College Graduated 1,909 at the 52nd Commencement for 🎓

Read about this year’s graduates: www.laguardia.edu/news/laguardia-community-college-graduates-1909-at-52nd-commencement-for-class-of-2024

Celebrates www.laguardia.edu/blog/updates-from-the-president/laguardia-community-college-celebrates-juneteenth-2

Thank you to Shakur Burden for sharing his story! We’re immensely proud of the achievements Shakur has made as a father and student with the support of CUNY Fatherhood Academy 🫶

A Day in the Life of a Student Parent | Scripps News Original Each year, over 4 million college students face the dual challenge of pursuing higher education while raising children. Scripps News follows four of these in...

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of LaGuardia's ! 🎓 Meet some of our outstanding graduates and learn about their dedication and accomplishments: www.laguardia.edu/news/laguardia-community-college-celebrates-red-hawks-rising-and-the-class-of-2024

LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Red Hawks Rising And The Class Of 2024! - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (June 12, 2024) — On Friday, June 21, the nearly 2,000 members of the LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Class of 2024 will celebrate

Various like Building Skills NY, a nonprofit dedicated to helping historically underemployed New Yorkers gain the skills and certifications, offer the training necessary to enter and advance in the construction industry. Continuing Education at LaGuardia is a partner in these efforts 😃!

You’ll never worry about AI stealing your job working in these trades While some jobs, like those held by accountants, customer service pros, financial underwriters and paralegals, may be sharply and negatively affected by AI, “the demand for workers in the skilled t…

The new Urban Farm and Research Laboratory will enable students to get involved in U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) research initiatives and it will become a place where the college and Western communities can enjoy time outdoors and participate in public events and workshops. https://ow.ly/fZe650S8VZs

Students create urban farm at LaGuardia CC – Campus News Students create urban farm at LaGuardia CC by Campus News | Posted on May 23, 2024 Sustainable Urban Agriculture students at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY have begun cultivation of the new LaGuardia Urban Farm and Research Laboratory on campus. On May 15, 10 students built raised garden beds and....