This is the official account representing CUNY, the nation’s largest urban public university serving 247,000 students. Led by @chancellorcuny.
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Your dream starts with CUNY 💫
✅ 2,800 majors & programs
✅ 25 Colleges
✅ 1 University
Go to cuny.edu/apply
ALT Promotional image for CUNY students featuring four individuals with diverse backgrounds, smiling and grouped around a laptop. Notable logos include MoMA, NewYork-Presbyterian, and NASA. Text reads "Land Your Dream Internship" with the CUNY logo and application link: cuny.edu/apply. Background shows a stylized city skyline.
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Another reminder of our impact: CUNY colleges consistently outperform the Ivies in national rankings for best value and highest payoff, 78% of our undergraduate students graduate debt-free, and more than 80% of our alumni stay in NYC, strengthening the city’s workforce.
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The college that does the most to lift poor kids into the middle class probably isn't one you've heard of. It's not Harvard. It's not MIT. It might be a CUNY campus.
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The City University of New York retweeted
12 Jun 2025
Hey Adult Learners 🔽🔽🔽
HESC, @SUNY, and @CUNY are hosting an event outlining the many programs and resources available to you as you start—or restart your educational journey.
Taking your Future to the Next Level
July 30th | 4pm
on.ny.gov/3TkB9be
#AdultLearners #NYS
10 Jun 2025
We got it done: Starting this fall, community college will be FREE for adults pursuing a career in a high-demand field.
suny.edu/communitycollege/fr…
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The City University of New York retweeted
15 Jun 2025
Are you a high school or college student with questions about completing or updating your FAFSA or TAP application? Not sure where to begin?
Join HESC and @CUNY financial aid experts at our virtual completion event on Tuesday, June 17 from 4:00-5:00pm!
#FAFSA #HESC #CUNY
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The City University of New York retweeted
7 Apr 2025
Financial aid is crucial in making your college education affordable. During Financial Aid Awareness Month, we're talking to students about the importance of applying for financial aid with @SUNY Chan. @JohnBKing, @CUNY Chan. Felix Matos Rodriguez, and HESC Pres. Dr. Linares.
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The City University of New York retweeted
14 Mar 2025
Mentoring the @CUNY & @SUNY students participating at the SOMOS Model Senate project is always the highlight of my legislative year! To all the students who took part—your passion, dedication & leadership give me hope for our State’s future 1/
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8 Mar 2025
.@GovKathyHochul’s $1.5 million investment in @CUNYMSI at @LehmanCollege will support the Institute as a vital hub for the university’s Mexican and Mexican-American communities, providing educational resources, support services and more. cuny.edu/news/icymi-during-s…
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Additionally, Hochul announced $250,000 to establish the Carol Robles-Román scholarship fund at John Jay College. We thank Gov. Hochul for her long-standing commitment to making public higher education in the state accessible to New Yorkers of all backgrounds.
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RT @ChancellorCUNY: We celebrate the 47,000 students (and counting!) who have taken that big step to come back to CUNY through the Reconnec…
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.@NYCSpeakerAdams attended @YorkCollegeCUNY by day, while her dad took classes at night. His journey motivated Adams to help other adults return to school.
5 Mar 2025
My experience attending @YorkCollegeCUNY alongside my father inspired me to establish @CUNY Reconnect, a program that has already helped 47,000 students return to college to finish their degrees.
This video shared before my State of the City address showcases the life-changing impact this program has had on adult learners.
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Conceived and championed by @NYCSpeakerAdams, CUNY Reconnect opens new doors of economic opportunity for New Yorkers to fulfill their dreams. Grateful to Speaker Adams for investing in CUNY, understanding that our students are key to strengthening New York City.
3 Mar 2025
✅ Established and funded CUNY Reconnect, a new program to help working-adult students who left college return for their degree and increase their economic opportunity.
ALT Expanding Access to Higher Education Established and funded CUNY Reconnect, a new program to help working-adult students who left college without a degree to return for a degree that increases their earning potential. The program has already helped 47,000 students re-enroll in CUNY.
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Watch: @NYCSpeakerAdams highlights CUNY Reconnect in her State of the City address.
youtu.be/-AIi08rU8_A?si=VzFy…
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The City University of New York retweeted
13 Feb 2025
Join HESC along with TheDREAM US and CUNY UISP as we take a deep dive into paying for college if you're not eligible for FAFSA. You'll earn about the NYS DREAM Act, TheDREAM US Scholarships, and services offered by CUNY. Registration is required visit: bit.ly/3WTYbrB
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11 Feb 2025
RT @CUNYCitizenship: Our event series "Become a Citizen: Opportunities Await" is here to help you! 🗽🎉 Get on the path to citizenship now! O…
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We're grateful to @NYCSpeakerAdams and our partners in government for investing in CUNY, understanding that our students are key to strengthening our city.
7 Feb 2025
For decades, @CUNY's Black Male Initiative has empowered young scholars with academic and social support to improve the enrollment and retention of under-represented students.
This morning, I was proud to speak at their legislative breakfast at @YorkCollegeCUNY to share how we can continue working together to invest in their success.
Thank you to CUNY BMI for your vital work!
ALT Speaker Adams speaking in front of a york college backdrop
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ALT Speaker Adams smiling and hugging someone
ALT Speaker Adams posing for a group photo with four women
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The City University of New York retweeted
5 Feb 2025
The @NCCommColleges Boost program is launching to fast-track students into high-wage, high-demand careers! With support from Arnold Ventures, this evidence-based initiative builds on the successful @cunyasap model, tailored for North Carolina’s workforce needs. (1/)
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The City University of New York retweeted
6 Feb 2025
Stuck on your FAFSA or TAP application? We’ve got you! Tonight, join HESC and partner UAspire for a virtual event where financial aid experts will help you through the process. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! bit.ly/4heMZhD #HESC #UAspire #FinancialAid #FAFSA #TAP
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The City University of New York retweeted
4 Feb 2025
🎉 BCC kicked off #BlackHistoryMonth with Origin Stories: The African Diaspora & Afro-Latinidad! Powerful panel discussions, vibrant performances by LaRocque Bey & Bombazo Dance Co., and amazing food brought culture, history, and identity to life. ✊🏾🎶🍽️
#BCCcuny #BCCPride @CUNY
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The City University of New York retweeted
5 Feb 2025
Now in its 20th year, @CUNY’s Black Male Initiative shows no signs of slowing. diverseeducation.com/demogra…
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The City University of New York retweeted
5 Feb 2025
Last year, 164 @CUNY students had paid internships with 86 of NYC's iconic cultural institutions - from @AMNH to @LaundromatProj to @whitneymuseum - thanks to the CUNY Cultural Corps, a program we're proud to support. @CUNYArts
ALT A group photo of Cultural Corps members wearing red and white Cultural Corps shirts and smiling for the camera
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Want to make your voice heard? Here's what you can do today:
Make sure your voter registration is up to date nycvotes.turbovote.org/
❗️NYC holds closed primary elections. That means you must be registered with a political party to vote in their primary.
ALT So far, there are 3 elections scheduled in 2025. Special election for District 21, Primary election in June, General election in November.
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