Cristina Pérez Jiménez was one of 24 faculty members in the United States selected for the 2019-20 Ford Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship is awarded to high-achieving scholars … more

U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel has joined two of his congressional colleagues to introduce the Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019. more

Undocumented students who attend New York schools can now apply for state financial aid thanks to passage of the Dream Act in this year’s legislative session. The state legislation, championed by the late Queens Sen. Jose Peralta, was inspired by the federal DREAM Act to offer legal status for eligible undocumented students who came to the United States as children. The bill never made it out of Congress. more

Few, if anyone, think a school shooting could happen in their neighborhood. That is until tragedy strikes. more

In early May, a group of friends and colleagues gathered at Ethical Culture Fieldston School to say goodbye to teacher and educator Margaret Katz. Although she died almost year earlier, her 35 years of service has left an indelible mark on the institution. more

High school students and their parents are invited to “Pathways to Career Excellence,” a day of workshops and information sessions about the transition to life after graduation. more

Last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came to Lehman College with an upbeat message, exhorting young audience members to believe in the power of their voices. more