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Sen. Charles Schumer elicited a standing ovation for Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab at the college’s winter commencement.

“Each of our Valedictorians has a wealth of life experience in addition to their academic excellence.”

A multifaceted artist, Ratajkowski is an entrepreneur, writer, actor, model, activist, and podcast host.

Roosevelt House’s Harold Holzer was awarded the Saint-Gaudens Medal in a ceremony in Manhattan on Jan. 9.

Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney Joins Hunter College as Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Leader in Residence at Roosevelt House.

We’re happy to share these kind words about President Raab’s tenure from the New York Daily News’ Editorial Board: Hunter College report card: ...

It has been a privilege beyond measure to lead this exceptional institution for the past 22 years, in effect, through the entire 21st century. ...

We all look forward to celebrating President Raab's outstanding vision and remarkable achievements in the months ahead.

$52 million gift from Leonard A. Lauder aims to increase health equity in New York through major enhancements to Hunter College's School of Nursing.

The new Appel Rehearsal Hall is music to Hunter students’ ears.

The collection of books and original period magazines on the Progressive Era cover such topics as public policy, democracy, and economic inequality.

Professors Peter Tuckel and Kate Pok-Carabalona collaborated on the study with their students, observing 5,180 riders in 34 different zip codes.

Sasha Balkaran ‘21, Salwa Najmi ‘22, Luisais Taveras ‘22, Cloé Mueller ’22, Leyla Haznedar ‘22 and Kathleen Ray ‘22 were named Fulbright Scholars.

“It’s a singular honor for us to commemorate one of our most distinguished and influential alums,” said President Raab of the legendary warrior poet.

Professor Lisa Corinne Davis and alumni Ellie Ga and Keliy Anderson-Staley are among 180 scientists, writers, scholars, and artists honored.

Friedman is one of 30 fellows—from a pool of over 1,800 applicants—who were selected for their potential to make significant contributions to the U.S.

Malik Atadzhanov, Syeda Jannath, and Maisha Uddin were selected for their interests in careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Holford is One of 23 New Allen Distinguished Investigators Across the World named by The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group.

The Hunter family has thousands with roots in Central and Eastern Europe—many from Ukraine—who are affected by the Russian government’s brutal action.

The grant will support scholarly groups at Hunter College’s Center for Puerto Rican Studies to study issues confronting Puerto Rico and its diaspora.

Jean Lichtenstein Kerner ’39, having celebrated her 102nd birthday in March, is one of Hunter’s oldest living alumna.

Basnet is the second student in four years from Hunter to receive a Rhodes, one of the world’s most selective awards for post-graduate study.

Jennifer J. Raab on what the Civil Rights pioneer Pauli Murray ’33, who enrolled at Hunter 92 years ago, teaches us about public higher education.

Neuwirth, Director of the Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House, received the honor for her contributions to gender equality and justice for all.