News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
QUEENS COLLEGE— With $3 million in state funding, CUNY is planning to add 113 campus-led AI initiatives to foster learning and keep New York students ahead of the curve with the technology. Story by Isaiah Brown
CUNY AI Innovation Fund Grants $3 Million to 113 Campus-led Initiatives Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE— Three CUNY institutions have seen students push for their right to walk this graduation season; Baruch students, however, are eyeing a different approach. Story by Emma Delahanty
Transfer Student Creates Petition to Walk at Baruch Graduation Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE— Seniors are outraged as Brooklyn College announces students won’t walk the stage during the 2026 Commencement, a reversal from its previous three graduations. Story by Key Jones-Ford
Brooklyn College Seniors Will Not Walk During 2026 Commencement Read More
CITY COLLEGE— A report found that less than half of children ages 8 to 18 enjoy reading in their free time, a low that hasn’t been seen since 2005. Educators and researchers believe technology is to blame. Story by Yahmani Price
Reading Crisis for Generation Alpha Read More
JOHN JAY COLLEGE— According to the recently-released Epstein files, a former CUNY employee had direct communication with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to at least 2018. Story by Julian Russo
Former CUNY Employee Had Epstein Ties Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE— “You have to choose between am I gonna pay the $3 both directions to get to campus or not? Or am I gonna be able to get food for lunch today? That’s not a choice that anyone should have to make,” said James Davis, president of the Professional Staff Congress. Story by Maryana Averyanova
CUNY Advocates Call for Free Transit and Increased Funding Read More