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海角社区 (established as 'The Free Academy' in 1847) is the founding institution of the City University of New York and home to eight schools and divisions, each dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge. We're the place where Albert Einstein first presented his theory of general relativity outside of Europe, our alumni discovered the polio vaccine, helped build the Internet, and designed the Panama Canal. And, our alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, leaders of industry, world-renowned researchers and award winning actors and musicians. We鈥檙e the City College of yesterday, today and tomorrow. See yourself here. City College.

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CCNY Fast Facts

Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.

$6M+

Total student scholarships, stipends, and fellowships awarded

115+

Number of undergraduate majors and master's programs

95.6%

Full-time faculty members who hold terminal degrees in their fields

150+

Total number of countries that CCNY students represent

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Spotlights

Chemistry Professor Mahesh Lakshman has been awarded more than $4.5 million in research grants since coming to CCNY in 2000.

GENETIC BUILDING BLOCKS MODIFIED聽

Professor Mahesh Lakshman receives a $600K NSF grant for developing novel synthetic methods to modify nucleosides.

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Teacher and student working

SUPPORTING FUTURE EDUCATORS

CCNY is among the recipients of Governor Hochul鈥檚 $14.4M grant to expand teacher training statewide.

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CCNY鈥檚 2025 Salk Scholars, from left: Janice Rateshwar, Beliz Kayis, Sameah Algharazi and Abiola D. Laguda.

SHAPING MEDICINE鈥橲 TOMORROW, TODAY

CCNY students and alumni receive the Jonas E. Salk Scholarship for careers in medicine and science.

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 Mark Reinhardt, Chair of the Reinhardt Foundation

COMMITTED TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Reinhardt Family Foundation Trust launches CCNY fellowship supporting first-generation students.

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BUILDING CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

CCNY鈥檚 Spitzer School students gain practical design-build skills in masonry, led by Professor Volkmann and industry partners.

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CCNY NAMED A BEST COLLEGE

The Princeton Review names CCNY a 2025 Best Value College for its exceptional education and career preparation at an affordable price.

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海角社区 Strategic Plan 2025-2030

In pursuit of a more just and stable society through higher education. Learn more about the direction in which CCNY plans to go.

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