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College News, Faculty News

New Faculty Announced

Macaulay Honors College has appointed four Distinguished Lecturers, three Teaching and Learning Collaboratory postdoctoral professionals, and nine Teaching and Learning Collaboratory Fellows.

College News

Macaulay Reading Room Re-Opens to Students

Our first floor reading room is now open!

College News, Dean News

Welcoming New Interim Dean

Macaulay announces the appointment of noted author and scholar Dr. Vanessa K. Valdés as Interim Dean. 

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.

Faculty News

NSF Grant for Dr. Kelly O'Donnell's Work

Dr. Kelly O'Donnell, Director of Science Forward, and a multi-institutional team, have received a grant for the Biological and Environmental Data Education Network

College News, Student and Alumni News

Back to School

On August 15 and 16, the Student Development Department at Macaulay Honors College will host the incoming Class of 2025 at the college’s first in person student event since the pandemic struck in 2019.

Class of 2021 Celebration

Recognizing the astounding achievements of our graduating class!

@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.

Welcome, Parents!

Parents of incoming Macaulay students, please join us to learn more about what we do to provide the best possible experience for every Macaulay student. You’ll meet Macaulay Dean, Dr. Vanessa K. Valdés, students, alumni and administrators. This is one of the few events of the year dedicated only to Macaulay parents.

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.

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 .