Class of 2021 Celebration

Recognizing the astounding achievements of our graduating class!

@Macaulay Community Spotlight on the Yasin family: Serving Together on the Front Line

Join us for a special discussion with a Macaulay family who worked in the danger zone of the COVID-19 pandemic. Four members of the Yasin family are Macaulay or CUNY-educated nurses whose resilience in the face of great risk to themselves and family show the true spirit of "save a life, save humanity."

@Macaulay Inside Look at Springboard: A Senior Thesis Project

What is Macaulay Springboard? It’s an open-ended senior thesis project that builds on knowledge acquired and opens possibilities for ongoing learning. All scholars in this class have been accepted to present their work at the Northeast Regional Honors Conference, which will be held online this year. This event will highlight the research of 3 students, giving us an inside look at an honors education.

@Macaulay Inside Look: Impact Documentaries with Robert Small

Impact documentaries are recognized as a powerful voice for promoting awareness in the human condition and have become motivating tools to promote real change in the world. Get an inside look at our honors class with Robert Small, Director of Macaulay's New Media & Digital Content Lab.

@Macaulay Community Spotlight on Shelley V. Worrell, Founder + CEO of CaribBeing

The Caribbean is calling! Macaulay Honors College is taking you on a direct flight to the borough of Brooklyn to learn about the people and culture of Little Caribbean.  Come "lime" with Shelley V. Worrell, Founder + CEO of CaribBeing; Macaulay alumna, Ana Luiza Teodoro '18 and musical guest, Kareem Thompson performing on steel pan drums.

@Macaulay Author Series with Daniel Scarpati '15

Daniel Scarpati '15 talks about his book Gofers: On the Front Lines of Film and Television. Moderator: Lee Quinby, founder of Luck Find Productions and retired Distinguished Lecturer at Macaulay Honors College.

@Macaulay Author Series with Dr. Yasmine Daniels ’08

Join us for a lively discussion on women in the sciences, personal branding and professional growth featuring two of our former Hunter scholars: Researcher and author Dr. Yasmine Daniels '08 and Ashley Sealy '20.

Student and Alumni News

Joshua Kemp Named Schwarzman Scholar

Joshua Kemp '17 was named Schwarzman Scholar. This prestigious designation will help him develop leadership skills while pursuing a master’s degree in global affairs at one of the top universities in China.

College News

Macaulay Honors College Top Public University

For the fifth consecutive year, Macaulay Honors College has  earned 5 mortarboards, the highest rating among public university honors colleges and programs.

Macaulay Giving Tuesday

December 1st is #GivingTuesday — when our entire community comes together to support our students. Join the growing tradition.

Antigone in Ferguson

Macaulay Honors College hosts a special virtual presentation of Antigone in Ferguson, staged by innovative company Theater of War Productions.

State by State

The election of 2020 offers a large canvas, suitable for examining history, political science, civics and even some anthropology. Join Prof. Ted Widmer and Macaulay students for a unique event as they share analysis of 20 of the most critical American states in this year's election—and question the health of our democracy in the process.

College News

Extending Honors Opportunities

Macaulay Honors College has received a generous $200,000 grant from GS Humane Corp., a private charitable foundation, allowing the college to expand a program that creates a pathway to honors education for CUNY community college students.

College News

Student Completion Rates Soar

Macaulay Honors College has been recognized for its remarkably high rate of student academic completion .

Watch Now! Macaulay Authors: Carmen Boullosa

Carmen Boullosa in conversation with Joe Ugoretz about The Book of Anna.

Watch Now: Macaulay Authors: Ted Widmer

A president under fire, a nation facing economic struggles and divided by racial issues. The backdrop of Ted Widmer's latest book, Lincoln on the Verge, seems more relevant today than ever. Join us for a virtual discussion with Professors Widmer and Eric Gioia, as they explore the intersections of politics, policy, and how to build a brighter future for New Yorkers.

College News

Tech Preparedness

Macaulay’s long-term investment in instructional technology created specific advantages in the rapid shift to distance learning necessitated by the pandemic.

Student and Alumni News

Macaulay Honors College Students to Assist With COVID-19 Effort