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is partnering with �鶹ֱ�� to conduct a community needs assessment of programs and services available to residents. In partnering with The Helene T. and Grant M. Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship at �鶹ֱ��, The Community Fund is seeking to identify the types of services and resources available to residents, and to address any potential gaps or inadequacies in areas such as human services, health care, housing, public safety, day care, and recreation, among other vital community needs.

School of Education student Guadalupe Ceja ’23 hasn’t officially started teaching yet, but her own experiences in the classroom and her recent New York State scholarship win are putting her at the head of the class.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law has established a Food Pantry program on campus available to students and their families who need food assistance.

International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, starts November 15. Join the Office of International Students and Scholars for a variety of programming and resources.

�鶹ֱ��’s second annual Social Justice Week begins on October 25, 2021. This week of learning and reflection is designed to offer an ongoing memorial for �鶹ֱ�� student Danroy “D” Henry, and to further commit �鶹ֱ�� to social justice and anti-racism.

It’s no secret that wellness—physical, mental, spiritual—is a key component to success. At �鶹ֱ��, we’re taking a holistic approach to supporting wellness for all members of our community through the creation of a new role, the Chief Wellness Officer.

At the intersection of �鶹ֱ��’s strategic priorities and opportunities for outstanding academic growth comes the drive to move �鶹ֱ�� forward. We're meeting the challenges facing higher education and putting our unique positioning and competitive advantages to work, strengthening our reputation as we move into the future.

For 12 years, �鶹ֱ�� has been supporting neurodiverse students and students on the autism spectrum through its Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program. This year, through initiatives from the President and Provost’s offices, OASIS has expanded its services to the �鶹ֱ�� Community in Westchester.

Columbus Day isn’t on �鶹ֱ��’s academic calendar this year! However, notes Professor Stephanie Hsu, neither is Indigenous Peoples' Day. At �鶹ֱ��, decolonization starts with our curriculum. Read more from Professor Hsu and learn about the Antiracist Education (ARE) core undergraduate requirement,currently in development, to address the educational gaps created by legislation banning critical race theory in a growing number of states.

Born out of a national movement and a course taught by Assistant Professor Kiku Huckle, PhD, political science department, an initiative has taken root. The Black Excellence Initiative works to counter the endemic effects of racism and to create space to cultivate well-being and a mindset for success for Black students and communities.