Lehman College
Coverage of Lehman College in the Nexus archive.
- Op-Ed | She knows CUNY’s value; her generosity expands it
Anne Pilsbury donated $2 million to the City University of New York (CUNY) to fund scholarships for first-generation students, emphasizing the role of higher education in upward mobility and civic literacy. She founded Central American Legal Assistance in 1986 and has supported immigrants in New York, highlighting CUNY's public mission and societal impact.
- From The Bronx to the Battery, More Funding for Free Swim Lessons
New York City Council allocated $1.5 million to Wave Makers, expanding free swim lessons for public school second graders from 6,000 to 9,000 students. The program, led by Wave Makers and Asphalt Green, aims to teach all 70,000 NYC public school second graders to swim through partnerships with 15 pools and creative scheduling at underused facilities.
- He Dreamed of Becoming a Physician Assistant. New Loan Rules May Thwart Him.
Benjamin Pinckney, 46, dreamed of becoming a physician assistant after a hospital visit during his recovery from gunshot wounds. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree but faces financial barriers due to new federal student loan limits capping graduate borrowing at $20,500 annually.
- Espaillat, NY-13 challengers clash over Israel, affordability and immigration during BronxNet debate
U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat debated Darializa Avila Chevalier, Oscar Romero, and Theo Chino-Tavarez for New York’s 13th Congressional District during a BronxNet event. The candidates discussed their experiences, policy priorities, and definitions of 'progressive' in a debate hosted by BronxNet at Lehman College.