Macaulay Honors College
News and Events
US State Department: An Insider's View
Macaulay is fortunate and pleased to welcome Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya to a special fireside chat with Dean Dara N. Byrne.
Alumni Fall Fête
Reconnect with classmates and friends while enjoying open bar, food stations, live entertainment and soaking in water front views.
Fall 2023 Open House
The virtual event provides a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about our academic programs and services. Above all, you will meet our outstanding Macaulay Ambassadors and hear about their Macaulay experiences. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Welcome, Parents!
A special welcome to Macaulay's Parents of the Class of 2027. Meet the Dean and some key staff members that will be working closely with your scholar to ensure their undergraduate experience is fulfilling as possible. Hear from a current student and parent about their experience at Macaulay.
Fall 2023 New Student Mixer
Join the Macaulay Scholars Council for an opportunity to meet other students from across the 8 Macaulay campuses.
Diversity Reception
Come join us in welcoming our new student Black and non-Black students of color!
College News, Student and Alumni News
Macaulay Students Recognized with Prestigious Jonas E. Salk Award
Four Macaulay graduates of the Class of 2022 were received CUNY’s prestigious Jonas E. Salk Award at a recent ceremony. The four are among a group of eight outstanding scholarship recipients accepted into medical schools or graduate programs in the biomedical sciences.
Student and Alumni News
2023 Student Development Leadership Awards
Macaulay's Student Development Department reconized service, community building, and student representation in a recent ceremony.
College News, Student and Alumni News
2023 Student and Alumni Awards
Read about awards won by Macaulay students and graduates in 2023.
College News
Class of 2023 Commencement Highlights
Watch the Macaulay Honors College Class of 2023 Commencement, recorded on May 24, 2023 at United Palace Theater, 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033.
College News
Dr. Darryl Peterkin Appointed Associate Dean for Student Success and Equity
Macaulay Honors College is pleased to welcome Dr. Darryl Peterkin as Associate Dean for Student Success and Equity.
College News
Roblin Meeks Joins Macaulay Honors College as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Macaulay Honors College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Roblin Meeks as Macaulay’s new Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Meeks comes to Macaulay with a wealth of experience in academia and significant contributions to student success at his previous institutions.
College News, Faculty News
Joining a Historical Society
Macaulay Honors College is delighted to announce that Distinguished Lecturer Ted Widmer has been inducted into the Society of American Historians. This latest achievement highlights Widmer's status as an educator, historian, and writer.
Student and Alumni News
Seven Macaulay Honors College Students Win Jeannette K. Watson Fellowships
Seven Macaulay Honors College students have been selected to be Jeannette K. Watson Class of 2025 Fellows.
College News
Macaulay Honors College Leads the Way at 2023 City Nature Challenge
Macaulay Honors College is the lead organizer of New York City segment of the 2023 City Nature Challenge, a global, four-day public celebration with free events throughout the city’s five boroughs. Nature lovers of all ages are invited to participate by recording examples of urban flora and fauna with their smartphones.
College News
Macaulay Honors College Gala Exceeds Fundraising Goal
We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Macaulay Honors College Gala, held on Monday, April 24 at Bohemian National Hall.
Outliers and Outlaws: The Eugene Lesbian History Project
Outliers and Outlaws uncovers the history of the large and vibrant lesbian community of Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to Eugene in the 1960s-80s candidly share stories that reveal the power of courageous and creative living. Branded as outsiders, they forged an alternative community that ultimately transformed mainstream culture and politics.
Student and Alumni News
Reviving New York's Lost Black Communities Through Research
The Macaulay Research Assistant Program was designed to spark a passion and give student participants an edge when entering the workforce. Professor Allen Hillery, worked with Syeda Tabassum '23 (Brooklyn) on a project focused on studying the Black communities that thrived in New York City from the early 1800s to the mid 1950s.
College News, Faculty News
Carmen Boullosa Wins a Poet's Prize
Macaulay Honors College congratulates Professor Carmen Boullosa on being awarded the 2023 José Emilio Pacheco Excellence in Literature Award. Boullosa is known for crafting brilliant journeys across all genres that uniquely embody the Mexican literary tradition. She is one of the nation's most treasured living writers and only the fourth woman ever to win the award.
College News, Student and Alumni News
Jehmehl Fair Named CUNYAC/HSS Scholar-Athlete of the Month
The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have selected student-athlete Jehmehl Fair (Baruch) as CUNYAC/HSS Scholar-Athlete of the Month for February 2023.
Spring 2023 Career Fair
Macaulay’s upcoming Spring Career Fair gives participants a critically important opportunity to meet potential employers and to create an impactful first impression. Don’t forget to bring your resume and dress to impress.
@Macaulay Entrepreneurs Series with Stacy Chen '06 Founder & Owner of FinAcct Consulting, LLC
Honing Her Craft: Stacy Chen ’06 and her entrepreneurial toolbox could help prepare you to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
College News
2022 Macaulay STEAM Festival
HAPPENING NOW! View projects submitted by our Arts in NYC and Science Forward Students!
Student and Alumni News
Marauders Celebrate 10 Years
Macaulay is thrilled to congratulate the students and alumni of the college's quadball club on a decade of community growth.
Student and Alumni News
Math Artist: Tabitha Ramirez
Whether in the lab, the classroom, or relaxing with a crochet project, Tabitha Ramirez '24 (City College) will let her spirit of inquiry and curiosity define her success!
College News, Student and Alumni News
A tradition of service
Zuobin Tang, '05 (Baruch), is the Macaulay Pioneer Alumni Award winner for 2022. Zuobin was chosen for his cutting edge contributions to computer science education and his innovation in reaching students through technology.
College News, Student and Alumni News
Macaulay Receives a $60,000 Gift From the Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Funds will support Macaulay Honors College scholars pursuing study of Chinese art, culture, language, and history.
College News
Combining Advocacy and Inquiry
The Kenan Scholars Program at Macaulay Honors College is a unique program designed to instill a deeper understanding of New York City's housing crisis through research, direct service, and advocacy work.
College News, Faculty News
Macaulay Honors College Wins 3 Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative (BRESI) Grants
Two faculty members and the student development team have received awards from CUNY's Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative (BRESI). The grants will allow the college to advance social and racial justice.
Student and Alumni News
2D to 3D: An Inspiring Internship
Angela Goh '23 is the first recipient of the Liu Shiming Scholars Fund Grant.
College News
New Plaza Cinema Finds New Home at Macaulay Honors College
New Plaza Cinema and Macaulay Honors College will work with students to help further their interests and careers in film and the arts with multiple areas of collaboration available.
Student and Alumni News
First Generation Students Pave the Way for Others
Macaulay students Mahir Sadad '23 (Queens College) and Sumaiya Mahin '22 (City College) will mentor immigrant high school students as part of an innovative new partnership.
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.
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