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Broadridge Funds New Zucker School of Medicine Endowed Deanship for Medical School Scholarships
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2024-- Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in partnership with Broadridge Financial Solutions, have announced the establishment of an endowed deanship supporting medical student scholarships, funded by a generous $3 million gift from Broadridge Financial Solutions. The newly named Deborah and Lawrence Smith Dean of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell position honors the institution’s founding dean and his late wife, who both played pivotal roles in the school’s creation in 2008. David L. Battinelli, MD, dean of the Zucker School of Medicine and executive...
Protests, college walkouts expected in New York City on Oct. 7 anniversary
A vigil to remember those killed and missing in last year's Hamas attack on Oct. 7 will come within blocks of a pro-Palestinian march Monday night.NYPD officials are planning to keep both groups separate in what is expected to be the culmination of a tense day of protests and prayers.Smashed windows, red paint and graffiti including "divest now" was discovered spray-painted on the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center on the City College of New York campus in Hamilton Heights on Monday morning.CUNY released a statement that said they condemned the "violent vandalism and hateful rhetoric that occurred on two of...
Anti-Israel student and teacher protesters at NYC universities plan campus walkouts on Oct. 7 anniversary
Students and professors at several New York City universities are expected to stage walkouts Monday in a widespread protest of Israel on the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on the Jewish state, according to reports. Walkouts are expected to begin around 11:30 a.m. Monday at Columbia University, with law enforcement sources telling The Post that police and campus security are aware and preparing to monitor the situation. Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests Jewish students are planning to respond with their own vigil in remembrance of the roughly 1,200 Israelis killed on Oct 7, 2023....
NYC Reverses School Cell-Phone Ban Amid Parent Complaints
The proposal to restrict phone use for students has been reversed. New York City —Supporters of the cell-phone ban in schools were thrilled when news spread of the proposal's success. Well, at least they initially were.
HBCU-focused high school coming to NYC amid focus on Black student enrollment in accelerated programs
A new high school is coming to southeast Queens where students can earn credits through an early college program — for the first time in New York City’s history, offered by a historically Black university. HBCU Early College Prep will open its doors next fall through a partnership with Delaware State University. It’s the last of three fast-paced programs outgoing Chancellor David Banks pledged ...
Wet and wild win for Ward Melville Patriots on homecoming
The Three Village community gathered at Ward Melville High School on Sept. 28 to celebrate Patriot pride at the school’s annual homecoming. The festivities kicked off with the homecoming carnival, where various clubs and organizations set up games and activities for community members to participate in. Following the carnival, attendees filled the stands as they prepared for the Ward Melville varsity football team to take the field. Throughout the game, they were treated top performances from the cheer leading team and marching band. To cap off the festivities, the Patriots celebrated an 8-0 win against the Connetquot Thunderbirds.
Bronx Community Colleges Go a Year Without Cafeteria Services
A year after losing their cafeteria supplier, Bronx Community College and Hostos Community College students, faculty and staff still don’t have a place to get hot food on campus. The two City University of New York schools have both been without on-campus dining since the fall 2023 semester after food vendor A La Carte Menu […] The post Bronx Community Colleges Go a Year Without Cafeteria Services appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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