News - Hostos Community College

June

Jun28
CUNY Partners with Ponce Bank to Launch Annual Scholarships for Minority Students
The City University of New York (CUNY) is partnering with Ponce Bank on a scholarship program to support CUNY students on their undergraduate journeys.
Jun22
Elected Officials and Alumni Discuss What Pride Means to Them During Pride Month Velada
On Thursday, June 16, Hostos Community College welcomed local elected officials and Hostos staff and alumni to discuss what Pride means to them as part of June’s Velada Hostosiana/Hostos Culture talk celebrating Pride Month.
Jun16
Message from the President | Juneteenth 2022
Juneteenth has had a number of names over the years: Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day. Its official name is Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Jun16
Hostos President Appointed by Mayor and Governor to ‘New’ New York Blue-Ribbon Panel
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College is honored to announce that Hostos’ President, Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, has been appointed by Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul to join the “New” New York blue-ribbon panel.
Jun15
Grad Gloria Mariel Lopes Carvalho Accepted to NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Gloria Mariel Lopes Carvalho, a graduating student with an A.S. Degree in Food Studies will pursue her B.S. Degree in Nutrition and Food Studies at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She is also the recipient of the Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) NYU Scholarship.
Jun14
EdCast | CUNY's 175th Birthday with Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez
As CUNY celebrates its 175th birthday, Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez joins Dr. Linda Hirsch for a substantive and engaging conversation about CUNY today: its commitment to its founding principles of higher education for all; the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and CUNY’s vision for empowering future generations.
Jun7
Hostos Selected One of Ten Finalist of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 Million prize is awarded every two years and is the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges.
Jun3
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Wraps 52nd Commencement Ceremonies
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College held the second half of its 52^nd annual commencement ceremonies. All told, 1110 candidates registered for graduation this year.
Jun1
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Holds Its First of Two 52nd Commencement Ceremonies
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College held the first of two 52^nd annual commencement ceremonies. Despite the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to students in the South Bronx, a record 1110 candidates were registered for graduation.

May

May27
Driven HLA Student Karla Azcona Reflects on Balancing High School, College, and More
To say Karla Azcona is driven would be an understatement. The tenacious teen earned high school credits while still in junior high school, then pursued an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences while in high school through Hostos Community College’s Early College Initiative (EIC) program with Azcona’s school, Hostos Lincoln Academy (HLA).
May26
Hostos Celebrates RN and LPN Graduates in Spring 2022 Pinning Ceremony
On May 25, Hostos Community College celebrated its Registered Nursing (RN) program and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate graduates during the Spring 2022 nursing pinning ceremony.
The ceremony was held in person for graduates and faculty members, and live streamed for graduates’ loved ones and supporters to tune in and cheer.
May20
HLA Senior Keziah Carrington Finishes at the Top of Her Class
Keziah Carrington transferred to Hostos Lincoln Academy (HLA) in her sophomore year of high school and immediately hit the ground running. Upon learning of the school’s Early College Initiative (EIC), the studious pupil took advantage of the opportunity offered by the program to earn college credit at Hostos Community College, and now she holds the highest GPA in the HLA/ECI class of 2022 cohort and is on track to earn her high school diploma and an A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the same time—all before she even turns 18 years old.

May

May20
Scholars and Elected Officials Join Hostos for AAPI Heritage Month Presentation and Panel
On Friday, May 13, Hostos Community College recognized and celebrated the contributions of Asian, of Asian American and Pacific Islanders with a scholarly presentation titled “The Chinese Diaspora: Transnational Migration and the Integration in the Dominican Society” and a timely panel discussion among elected officials and community leaders.
May19
The Hostos Community College Foundation 2022 Annual Scholarship Benefit Raises more than $315,000 in Support of Hostos Students
The Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Foundation 2022 Annual Scholarship Benefit on Wednesday, May 18, was a tremendous success, raising more than $315,000 in gifts and pledges to provide empowering support for Hostos students. Revelers enjoyed a beautiful evening overlooking the gleaming Long Island Sound from Glen Island Harbour Club. The sold-out event radiated with the resiliency and unity that has come to define Hostos, as trailblazers in education, development, finance, advocacy, and healthcare celebrated yet another exceptional year for the College.
May18
The Hostos Community College Foundation 2022 Annual Scholarship Benefit
The Hostos Community College Foundation hosts its 2022 Annual Scholarship Benefit on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the beautiful Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The much-anticipated in-person return of the Annual Scholarship Benefit underscores the College’s determination to continue to build a strong, healthy future for its students and its beloved South Bronx community. The Foundation is pleased to once again welcome friends and community leaders together to celebrate the historic successes and boundless potential of Hostos Community College.
May17
Hostos Game Design Professors, Juno Morrow and Marcelo Viana Neto, Selected Members of Mayor Adams’ Game Development Industry Council As part of His Global Hub for Digital Games Industry Plan
New York City, NY (May 16, 2022) – Hostos Community College Assistant Professors of Game Design Juno Morrow and Marcelo Viana Neto are members of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ and MOME Game Development Industry Council. The new council will advise the city’s production policies and programs in the Digital Games industry and is made up of various leaders of New York City’s digital games sector.
May17
Valedictorian Awarded Prestigious 2022 Women’s Forum Education Fund Award
We are pleased to share the Hostos 52nd Commencement Ceremony’s Valedictorian Bouampoundi Brigitte Thiombiano has been selected as a 2022 Women’s Forum Education Fund Scholar.
May17
Legendary Activist and Arts Advocate Elba Cabrera To Receive Honorary Degree From Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
Ms. Elba Cabrera, social activist and legendary advocate for Puerto Rican and Latino arts and culture, will receive an Associate in Humane Letters degree at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College’s 52^nd Commencement Ceremony.
May17
Meet the Class of 2022 Salutatorian, Gabriela Torres
Gabriela Torres is from New Rochelle, New York. She graduated from high school at the height of the Coronavirus lockdown in May of 2020; the prom and ceremony were replaced with a drive-by diploma pick-up line. Since pivoting to online learning that spring, Torres has not returned to in-person classes. She has yet to visit the Hostos campus, and she’s excited that her first time on campus will be to serve as the 2022 Salutatorian.
May17
Bouampoundi Brigitte Thiombiano Named 2022 Hostos Valedictorian
Bouampoundi Brigitte Thiombiano is a Spring 2022 graduate and this year’s Hostos Valedictorian. A Harlem resident, Brigitte is originally from Burkina Faso, West Africa. All her schooling was in French, and she started to learn English as soon as she arrived in the U.S. in 2014.
May17
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College To Hold Its 52nd Commencement Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Elias Alcantara, Senior Vice President of the Macquarie Group
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College’s 52^nd Commencement Ceremony will take place in the form of two semi-traditional gatherings: Ceremony #1, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 (for Fall and Winter Semester graduates), at 2 p.m.; and Ceremony # 2, Thursday, June 2, 2022 (for Spring Semester graduates), at 11 a.m.
May12
EdCast | Revisiting the SAT/ACT: How Fair is Test Optional?
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Mike Bergin (President, Chariot Learning), a leader in test prep, about the test-optional admissions process and its unexpected implications for students and colleges.

April

Apr29
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents JOSEAN JACOBO in HERENCIA CRIOLLA Direct from Santo Domingo | Live & In-Person at Hostos Performing Music from his Newest Album
JOSEAN JACOBO in HERENCIA CRIOLLA Direct from Santo Domingo | Live & In-Person at Hostos
Performing Music from his Newest Album | Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. at the Repertory Theater of Hostos Community College
Apr28
Hostos alumna Folusho Adeoti and Student Reola Alexander Honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society All-New York Academic Awards Team Ceremony
Hostos alumna Folusho Adeoti and student Reola Alexander were among those honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society All-New York Academic Awards Team Ceremony held April 13, 2022. Jason Libfeld, Student Leadership Coordinator at Hostos Community College, attended the ceremony in support of both students.

April

Apr27
Hostos Named as One of 25 Semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College has been named as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Apr26
EdTech’s Carlos Guevara Contributes Expertise to 2022 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report
Carlos Guevara, Director of Educational Technology (EdTech) and Co-Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, contributed his expertise to the recently released 2022 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report.
Apr18
Saturday, May 14 | Grammy Award-Winning SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA Returns to HCAC | Featuring PAQUITO D’RIVERA and HERMÁN OLIVERA
Saturday, May 14 | 3x Grammy Award-Winning SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA Performing New Material from Their Upcoming Album IMÁGENES LATINAS Featuring PAQUITO D’RIVERA and HERMÁN OLIVERA
Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 8:00pm at the Main Theater | Hostos Community College | Tickets: $35, $30, $25, $20 | PURCHASE TICKETS | BOX OFFICE & INFO: (718) 518-4455
Apr15
EdCast | Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and VP La Toro Yates: Moving Forward with Passion and Commitment
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis about the challenges of being a "pandemic President" and moving forward in difficult times. VP Yates offers suggestions for increasing enrollment and retention.
Apr6
Announcing Jobs on Campus Part-time Job Opportunities for Hostos Students!
What does Jobs on Campus offer? Opportunity to work on campus in a professional setting with Hostos faculty/staff, flexible scheduling, opportunity to work regardless of immigration and financial aid status.
Apply by April 15!
Apr5
Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility (Established Since 1970) is now OPEN!
Clinic Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | Morning and Afternoon Hours
All Services Are Provided at No Cost |

March

Mar29
Black at Hostos Series Presents ‘The Origins of the Great Migration’
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the Office of the President at Hostos Community College hosted the second installment of the College’s three-part Spring 2022 Black at Hostos series. Titled “The Origins of the Great Migration,” the lecture was presented by educator-activist Anamaría Flores, Professor in Hostos’ Black Studies Unit, and moderated by La Toro Yates, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM).
Mar29
Cartoonist Ivan Velez, Jr. Presents ‘Vengeful Goddesses, Warrior Queens, and Other Monsters’ Comic Writing Workshop
On Tuesday, March 22, the Latin American Writers Institute (LAWI) presented “Vengeful Goddesses, Warrior Queens, and Other Monsters,” a comic writing workshop with Bronx-based cartoonist Ivan Velez, Jr. Professor Inmaculada Lara Bonilla moderated the interactive creative event and set the tone with a quote from Velez.
Mar28
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Presented a proclamation to Eugenio María de Hostos Community College in commemoration of Dominican Heritage Month to President Daisy Cocco De Filippis
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Presented a proclamation to Eugenio María de Hostos Community College in commemoration of Dominican Heritage Month to President Daisy Cocco De Filippis
Mar28
WBAI Celebrates the Late Gay Radical Jerry Meyer
WBAI Celebrates the Late Gay Radical Jerry Meyer
Mar22
2022 ADELANTE Project Announces Winning Proposals
The Office of Research Programs at Hostos and the Hostos Research Center (HRC) Committee on Sponsored Programs and Grants (CSPG) Announces the ADvancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, scieNces, Technology and Engineering (ADELANTE) Winning Proposals.
Mar18
Women's Basketball Finishes as National Runner-Ups
(NJCAA newsroom) | ROCHESTER, MINN. (Mar. 12, 2022) – The Hostos Community College women's basketball team had its cinderalla run come to an end, suffering a 65-56 loss in the NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball Championship Game to No. 1 seed Owens Community College on Saturday evening at Rochester Regional Sports Center.

March

Mar16
Adjunct Assistant Professor Jamie Parker Publishes New Research About A New Product that Stops Hair Loss
Hair loss affects men and women around the world, and this was an important topic for Adjunct Assistant Professor Jamie Parker, Ph.D., who teaches Principles of Biology and Lab for Hostos’ Natural Sciences Department.
Mar16
Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at Miami University Dr. M. Cristina Alcalde Speaks at Hostos for International Women’s Day
On Tuesday, March 8, which was International Women’s Day, more than fifty members of the College community signed on to Zoom at 3:30 p.m. to listen to a presentation from Dr. M. Cristina Alcalde titled “The Road Ahead for Women of Color: Pandemic Lessons and Opportunities.”
Mar16
EdCast | Zooming In & Out: Teaching Beyond COVID
College faculty join Dr.Linda Hirsch to discuss the transition from online to in-person instruction and the state-of-the-art of teaching over the last two-plus years.
Mar11
Dr. George White, Jr. Closes Black History Month With Presentation of “One Nation Under A Social Justice Groove”
At the invitation of Dr. La Toro Yates, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management at Hostos, Dr. George White, Jr., Interim Professor and Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences at York College, gave an engaging and timely virtual presentation on the intersection of music and social movements and perspectives.
Mar7
An Inspired Roundtable with Elected Women Leaders Re-Affirms the Importance of Solidarity
The Women’s History Month program “Women Leaders Roundtable: Leading Through Challenging Times,” presented by the Office of the President of Hostos Community College on Friday, March 4, 2022, turned the word solidarity into a living example.
Mar7
Announcing the Educating for Diversity Initiative Grant Awards for Spring 2022
The Office of the President is pleased to announce the Educating for Diversity Initiative Grant Awards for Spring 2022. The Educating for Diversity Initiative is generously supported by the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives for Student Success, College Growth and Stakeholders’ Engagement.
Mar7
Alumna Folusho Adeoti Selected As Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
We are pleased to share Hostos alumna Folusho Adeoti has been named a semifinalist for the competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Mar1
Dominican Heritage: A Room Full of Pride
In commemoration of the 178th Anniversary of Independence of the Dominican Republic, the Hostos Office of the President gathered an impassioned and impressive group of Dominican American leaders on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, to celebrate Dominican heritage and it was much more than the announced roundtable discussion. It transformed into a story circle that affirmed identity and how Hostos has helped advance generations of Dominicans.

February

Feb28
Attendees Open Up in Black History Month Event, Why is it so hard for people to open up about mental health?
Opening up is a matter of trust, and that is what happened on Friday, February 18 with the Black History Month event dedicated to mental health thanks in part to the collaboration between the Office of Student Activities and the Office of the President. At the center of the dialogue was the question, why is it so hard for people to open up about mental health?
Feb28
Award-Winning Filmmaker Djali Brown-Cepeda Presents Talk on Black Representation in Media
On Wednesday, February 23, award-winning filmmaker and archivist Djali Brown-Cepeda gave a presentation on Black representation and racial inequities in the U.S. Held virtually, the talk was sponsored by Hostos’ Black Studies Unit as part of the College’s Black History Month event series and moderated by Professor Ana Ozuna.
Feb23
Our Top-Seeded Hostos Men's Basketball Team are CUNYAC Champions again! The Caimans Hoisted the Trophy for a Second Straight Season and the Sixth time in School History
The #4 seeded Caimans began their Region XV playoff push facing off for the fourth time this season and second time in five days against the #5 seeded Tigers of Queensborough Community College in the quarterfinals of the Region XV playoffs.
Feb22
EdCast | Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters
Is education complete without social and emotional learning? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with David Adams about the fundamentals and benefits of SEL in the classroom and its impact on helping students live productive and responsible lives.

February

Feb19
No. 10 Hostos Wins Fifth Consecutive CUNYAC Community College Women’s Basketball Championship
For a fifth consecutive season, the Hostos Community College women's basketball team is CUNYAC Champions, defeating Bronx, 86-40, on Friday night to win the 2022 CUNYAC/HSS Community College Women's Basketball Championship.
Feb17
Associate Professor Ana Ozuna Delivers Impassioned Presentation for the Black at Hostos Series, The Origins of Black History Month
“The Origins of Black History Month” lecture on February 16 was a concise and comprehensive historical lecture on the journey that led to the U.S. Congress in 1986 to vote the month of February as Black History Month.
Feb16
Hostos Alum Michael Cruz Wins Prestigious Rangel Fellowship
The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University is proud to announce that Michael Cruz ('12) was awarded a 2022 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship following a highly competitive nationwide selection process. The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University, supports extraordinary individuals who want to pursue a career in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
Feb14
Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis To Appear One to One with Sheryl McCarthy
Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis will appear on “One to One,” the compelling half-hour series hosted by veteran journalist and distinguished lecturer at Queens College Sheryl McCarthy.
Feb10
Spring 2022 Grad David Archer Reflects on Road to College and Graduating With 3.9 GPA
David Archer, a 28-year-old paraprofessional, initially planned on taking a few courses to earn college credits required for work. However, during his research into local programs, he became excited at the prospect of pursuing a college degree.

January

Jan25
Hostos Community College joins Grow with Google’s HSI Career Readiness Program to Train 200,000 Latino Students In Digital Skills by 2025
Today, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College announced its participation in the Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program. The initiative will help Latino students at over 20 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) prepare for the workforce through digital skills training and career workshops.
Jan24
Hostos Names Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang as New Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang has been appointed as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Dr. Wang begins her new role on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Jan19
EdCast | Preventing Suicide Among Latina Teens
Dr. Linda Hirsch Speaks with Dr. Rosa Gil about "Life is Precious," a nationally recognized program for Latina teens who have seriously considered or attempted suicide.
Jan18
Hostos Names Colette Atkins as the New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Colette Atkins was appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Ms. Atkins begins her new role on Monday, January 24, 2022.
Jan18
Two CUNY Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Help New Yorkers Recover from the Economic Setbacks of COVID-19, with a Focus on Hard-Hit Residents of Queens and The Bronx
LaGuardia and Hostos Community Colleges, in partnership with The New York Community Trust, are launching a new initiative to help low-income communities throughout New York — with a focus on Queens and The Bronx — that have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYC Accelerated Workforce Recovery Hub is a new model for high-quality workforce development at scale. It is funded by a seed grant of $1.65 million from the New York Community Trust, the City’s community foundation. Additional donors and federal grants will contribute to building and expanding the Hub over time.
Jan14
Observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dr. King warned of the dangers of bitterness and despair – dangers we still face when contemplating the current scene. 2022 finds the globe still suffering bitterly from a horrific pandemic. We understandably feel overwhelmed and powerless at times. Dr. King’s words remind us that we can change the world around us – if we act. Our participation will always be required to help create the just and equitable world of his galvanizing dream.
Jan12
Hostos Names Dr. Yates as New Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management
Dr. La Toro Yates was appointed as Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Dr. Yates begins his new role on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

January

Jan11
Hostos Names Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D. as Research Programs Director
Dr. Sofia Oviedo was appointed as Research Programs Director at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Reporting to the President, and indirectly to her Chief of Staff, Dr. Oviedo will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of multiple college-wide grant funded initiatives.
Jan11
Hostos Names Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham as the New Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Evelyn A. Fernández-Ketcham was appointed as Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Ms. Fernández-Ketcham begins her new role on January 3, 2022.
Jan3
Eugenio María de Hostos 183rd Birthday
Hostos Community College has been committed to social justice from the moment it opened its doors in 1968. This month we honor Eugenio María de Hostos 183rd birthday (Friday, January 11, 1839), because since the beginning, we have striven to educate and empower, just as Don Eugenio fought for education and self-empowerment throughout his life.

December

Dec28
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Receives $180K with Three New Grants
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture is pleased to announce three grant award notifications for Fiscal Year 2022 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Coalition of Theaters of Color (CTC).
Dec15
Hostos Joint Dual Degree Engineering Program Receives Commendation from Congressman Richie Torres
The efforts of Professor Yoel Rodríguez and the Joint Dual Degree Engineering program with The City College of New York’s Grove School of Engineering (GSoE) have not gone unnoticed. The program’s recent recognition as an 2021 Examples of Excelencia Finalist from Excelencia in Education received a commendation from Congressman Ritchie Torres (15-District, New York) and encouraged Hostos to use this letter, included below in full, as we wish to promote our continued work in elevating Latino student success. Congratulations!
Dec14
Hostos Honors Program Reflects on Fall 2021 Semester
Hostos Community College’s Honors Program wrapped up the Fall 2021 semester with a virtual gala on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Moderated by the program’s Co-Directors Professor Ernest Ialongo and Professor Cynthia Jones and the program’s Coordinator Ms. Karina Castro, the end-of-the year event provided a forum for students and faculty to share their experiences in the challenging but rewarding program.
Dec14
2021 Year in Review: A Year to Remember
The Eugenio María de Hostos Community College family may hold the year 2021 as a legacy year to remember. Despite all the seismic changes the COVID pandemic imposed on all of us across all sectors of society, this community college, in the heart of the South Bronx, overcame and shined through the toughest of times. Even when the pandemic kept most physically apart, the College came together with manos a la obra / all hands on deck to move Hostos forward in new and innovative ways and to ensure that it lives up to the promises made in its mission.
Dec9
Dr. Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series Presents ‘COVID and Its Impact on Dentistry’
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the Dr. Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture series presented a discussion on “COVID and Its Impact on Dentistry” with Donald A. Tucker, DDS. Moderated by Julie Bencosme, Professor of Dental Hygiene at Hostos Community College, the discussion rounded out the series, a collaborative effort between the Nasry Michelen Foundation and the College, for the Fall 2021 semester.
Dec8
National Science Foundation Awards $2.3 Million to Hostos Oasis for Parents’ Education Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $2.3 million to Hostos Community College’s “Hostos Oasis for Parents’ Education (HOPE): A Holistic Two-Generation Approach to Improving STEM Education in the South Bronx” program. This award is funded in whole or in part under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Dec1
Award-winning Hostos Repertory Theater Premieres “Swagger” for Comeback Fall 2021 Season
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presented the award-winning Hostos Repertory Theater Company’s production of Eric Coble’s one-act play “Swagger.” The Rep’s first theater piece since the pandemic called shelter in place streamed from November 19 through November 28, as the fall 2021 season premiere, over the Center’s YouTube and Venmo channels.
Dec1
The Hostos Community College Foundation Thanks the Hostos Family for an Incredible #CUNYTuesday
The morning of Giving Tuesday – dubbed #CUNYTuesday at all 25 CUNY Colleges – donations to Hostos Community College were over $30,000. A respectable amount, but shy of the $35,000 goal. Thanks to tremendous efforts led by Development Officer Idelsa Méndez, the division of institutional advancement raised nearly $60,000 in one day, securing a total of $90,000 and counting. This amount shattered Hostos’ previous #CUNYTuesday record of $68,000 set in 2016. As of December 1, the #CUNYTuesday fundraising leaderboard showed Hostos ranked 1^st among the community colleges, and 11^th overall. This is quite an achievement considering that Hostos is one of the smallest and youngest CUNY schools.
Dec1
Hostos Public Safety Members Awarded CUNY University Public Safety Recognition Medals
On November 30, three members of the Hostos Public Safety Department were recognized for service above and beyond the call of duty at CUNY University’s Public Safety Awards ceremony. The event was held at City College and was presided over by Andre Brown, the Executive Director of CUNY Public Safety.

December

Dec1
2021 Thanksgiving Food Drive Takes Place at Hostos
On November 19, the Hostos Health and Wellness Center joined the Montefiore Medical Center and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield to host the College’s annual Thanksgiving food drive.

November

Nov30
Hostos Foundation Chair Talks with Dr. Luis Rafael Burset About 16th Century Puerto Rican History in Velada Hostosiana Puerto Rico: Conexiones y Pluralidades Antillanas / Puerto Rico: Antillean and Plural Connections
Hostos Community College Foundation Chair José Sánchez-Kinghorn extended an invitation to prominent Puerto Rican marketing executive and historian Dr. Luis Rafael Burset for a Veladas Hostosianas/ Hostos Culture Talks commemorating Puerto Rican Heritage Month.
Nov30
Hostos Science Week 2021 Looks to the Future
Hostos Community College celebrated Science Week 2021: Science for the Future from November 15 through November 18. The multi-day event series took featured a series of lectures, discussions, presentations, and interactive virtual events, including the Hostos STEM Olympiad: Kahoot Format.
Nov30
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Receives $100,000 from the Howard Gilman Foundation
On November 29 the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture was chosen as the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Howard Gilman Foundation. The grant will be used for general operating expenses at the Center and will be distributed over the course of the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
Nov23
Hostos Alumnus Ayodeji Otuyelu Publishes First Book
Nigerian-born poet and Hostos alumnus Ayodeji Otuyelu, ‘20, is a natural storyteller. He started writing creatively in grade school, pouring his innermost thoughts and feelings into his poems. However, he kept his writing largely to himself until he immigrated to the U.S. in 2016 in pursuit of the freedom to be his authentic self.
Nov16
20th Anniversary Commemoration of AA Flight 587 A Tribute Hostos Community College Never Forgets
Soon after American Airlines Flight 587 crashed on November 12, 2001, taking the lives of all 251 passengers traveling to the Dominican Republic, Hostos Dean of Community Relations Ana I. García Reyes stretched her arms and heart to her fellow countrymen and women in a gesture of solidarity which has not waned. In fact, it has since grown to become a yearly commemoration involving the past four Presidents of Hostos Community College and a memorial garden wall with the names of the lost souls.
Nov15
EdCast | Helping Special Education Students Return to School
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with RueZalia Watkins about effective strategies and support resources to help provide a smooth back-to-school transition for children with mental health and educational needs.
Nov11
Hostos Commemorates Veterans Day and Announces First-Ever Joe Alicea Veterans Fund Scholarship Recipients
The Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Office of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the first Hostos student awardees of the Joe Alicea Veterans Fund scholarship: Specialist Michael Colón and Petty Officer Second Class Shalikah Ellington. They will each receive $1,000 in support of their academic journey.

Michael Colón, a resident of the Bronx, served in the US Army for four years holding the rank of Specialist E4 and was stationed in Ft. Carson, Colorado. Specialist Colón is majoring in Radiologic Technology and is currently on the Dean’s List. He is expected to graduate in the fall-winter semester of 2021 and plans to move ahead towards a bachelor’s degree.
Nov4
A Napoletana Tarantella Captures the Spirit of Hostos During Italian American Heritage Month Celebration
As the audience waited for the Hostos Italian American Heritage Month Celebration to begin, the sound of a Napoletana Tarantella had everyone shaking off a bit of the pandemic woes, just as the old tradition. It was the perfect occasion where music locked in a sincere spirit among attendees and honorees until the very end.
Nov3
The Hostos Center for Arts & Culture Receives a Supplemental Award to its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Small Business Administration and its SVOG program recently informed the HCAC it was eligible for a Supplemental SVOG award if updated financial information for the first half of this year met the criteria. The Arts Center was approved and has been awarded an additional $163,307 (half of the original amount awarded) bringing the total to $489,922.
Nov2
Hostos Community College One of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York is one of 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges, it was announced today.
Nov2
Hostos Community College | Announces the 2021 Fall Science Week: Science for the Future from November 15 – November 18
The Hostos’ Natural Sciences department is pleased to announce the upcoming Fall 2021 Science Week, spearheaded by Hostos Professors Anna Ivanova, Kathleen Delgado, and Soheli Chowdhury, who comprise the Science Week Committee. Science Week will be held November 15-18 and themed “Science for the Future.” The full “Science for the Future” program will be released in the coming weeks.

October

Oct29
The Hostos Review/Revista Hostosiana Issue #17 Black Conditions: A French-Spanish Caribbean Dialogue A Tri-Lingual Issue Long Overdue Gets its Turn
The Latin American Writers Institute’s (LAWI) Hostos Review Issue #17 is a call to speak and delve deeper into the Caribbean’s under told history of blackness. “De las condiciones negras: un diálogo entre el Caribe francófono y el Caribe hispano/ Des conditiones noires: un dialogue entre les Caraïbes francophones et hispanophones/ Black Conditions: A French-Spanish Caribbean Dialogue” is a tri-lingual— English, French, and Spanish—homage to the mostly (untold and) unexplored story on the plural intersectionality that exists in the Caribbean because of the numerous European imperial nations that took hold of the lands. The repercussions are felt, seen, and heard to this day, and language plurality is an obvious reminder of this history but has mostly gone unspoken about until now.
Oct28
The Hostos Votes Event Fiery and Timely
Learning how and why to vote is an active part of the educational experience at Hostos thanks to Assistant Professor Helen Chang and Associate Professor Sarah Hoiland. As the next critical election nears on November 2 to decide everything from Mayor, district attorney, city propositions to councilmembers, and ballot measures like the Environmental Rights Amendment, the Hostos Votes event held on Tuesday, October 27 for students, faculty, and staff proved to be both fiery and timely.
Oct27
The Latin American Writers Institute of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Presents Issue #17 Of the Hostos Review/Revista Hostosiana
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, the Latin American Writers Institute (LAWI) of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College presents the latest issue of their literary journal Hostos Review/Revista Hostosiana titled, “De las condiciones negras: un diálogo entre el Caribe francófono y el Caribe hispano/ Des conditiones noires: un dialogue entre les Caraïbes francophones et hispanophones/ Black Conditions: A French-Spanish Caribbean Dialogue.” Join us on Zoom .
Oct26
Hostos Students to Participate at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students and the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science National Diversity in STEM Conference
Ten Hostos students will participate in this year’s Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), which takes place on November 10-13. Two of the 10 will also present at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference, which is scheduled for October 25-29. Both conferences will be held virtually.
Oct26
Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Fillipis a Guest on the IngenioUS Podcast
The Bay Path University Center for Higher Education Leadership and Innovative Practice bring the IngenioUS podcast and blog | The IngenioUS Podcast is hosted by Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson
Oct21
Hostos Community College Named Best Community Colleges in New York by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Hostos Community College to its list of the Best Community College Programs in New York in 2022. The research identifies 42 top programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.
Oct19
Hostos Distinguished Latino Leaders and Student Scholars Virtual Awards Ceremony
On October 12, the Hostos Distinguished Latino Leaders and Student Scholars Virtual Awards Ceremony was held via Zoom and presented by Eugenio María de Hostos Community College as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Oct19
Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series | Benny Lorenzo Delivers Poignant Lecture On COVID-19’s Economic Impact
The fourth Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture series took place on Thursday, October 15, 2021, as part of an ongoing civic and humanistic collaboration between the Nasry Michelen Foundation and Eugenio María de Hostos Community College.
Oct18
EdCast | The Creation of CUNY's Guttman Community College: Success or Failure?
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. Chet Jordan about CUNY's experimental Guttman Community College. What can we learn from its development and efforts at reform?
Oct14
The 15th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic Raises Close to $120,000 for Student Scholarships Surpassing its Fundraising Goal Once Again
The sun shone on Thursday, October 7, 2021, for the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Foundation 15^th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic at the picturesque Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses in Pelham Bay Park. The first in-person event since February 2020 surpassed its $50,000 fundraising goal and reached nearly $120,000 to bolster scholarships and create opportunities for students at Hostos Community College.
Oct5
Latoya Semone Jeffers, Esq. Appointed New Chief Diversity Officer at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
Latoya Semone Jeffers, Esq. has been appointed as the new Chief Diversity Officer at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, effective Monday, October 4, 2021. An experienced attorney, Jeffers comes to Hostos with a demonstrated track record of conducting comprehensive investigations and analysis in law enforcement and nonprofit organizations.
Oct4
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Receives Shuttered Venue Operators Grant From the Small Business Administration
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture received a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
from the Small Business Administration (SVOG) for $326,615. The SVOG grant provides emergency assistance for performing arts and theater rental venues hard-hit by COVID-19.

October

Oct1
Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series Presents Panel on COVID and Its Impact on Children
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the Dr. Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series presented a forum on COVID-19 and its impact on children, featuring panelists Dr. Rocio Hernández, Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza, and Dr. Bienvenido Fajardo. Moderated by Community Relations Dean Ana García Reyes, the event was the third in the ongoing series and the first of the Fall 2021 semester.

September

Sep30
Evelina 100, Celebrating the Life and Legacy Dr. Evelina Antonetty, Kicks Off at Hostos
Bronx community leaders gathered at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College on Wednesday, September 28 to honor Dr. Evelina Antonetty, one of the most important figures of the Puerto Rican diaspora in the United States, to announce plans for Evelina 100, a centennial symposium celebrating the Puerto Rican community activist and founder of United Bronx Parents.
Sep28
HERO High Grad Francis Catalino Reflects on Transformative Early College Initiative Experience
Francis Catalino started as an Early College student in 2016 as a freshman in high school. Initially, Francis chose HERO because of the 2-year access to a free college education.
Sep27
Professor Thomas Beachdel Collaborates with Artist Marie Tomanova On New Book, ‘New York New York’
Art historian and Hostos Community College Professor Thomas Beachdel, Ph.D., in collaboration with artist Marie Tomanova, is gearing up for the launch of their new book, “New York New York” (Hatje Cantz, 2021).
Sep23
Bronx Borough and Hostos Presidents to Honor Legacy Of Evelina Antonetty and Announce Centennial Celebration
A delegation of Bronx community leaders, headed by Hostos Community College President Daisy Cocco De Fillipis, will lay a wreath at Dr. Evelina Antonetty Playground to honor the park’s namesake and announce plans for a September 2022 Evelina 100, New York City and Puerto Rico symposium celebrating Dr. Evelina Antonetty, one of the most important figures of the Puerto Rican diaspora in the United States.
Sep23
Hostos Presents Fall 2021 Stated Meeting of the College
On Tuesday, September 21, Hostos Community College’s President, Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, hosted a Virtual Stated Meeting of the College.
Sep20
EdCast | Critical Race Theory and America’s Schools
Dr. Linda Hirsch is joined by scholars Ujju Aggarwal and Brian Jones for a conversation about why Critical Race Theory.
Sep10
Hostos Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Hostos Community College held a virtual panel discussion in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Sep9
Hostos Engineering Program Selected As A 2021 Examples of Excelencia Finalist
The Hostos Community College Joint Dual Engineering Degree Program with The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering has been recognized as a finalist for the 2021 Examples of Excelencia. The program was praised for its leadership in intentionally and effectively serving Latino students.
Sep7
Adjunct Professor Marcella Mandracchia Recipient of President’s Award
Professor Jacqueline DiSanto, Chairperson of the Education Department, announced that Hostos Adjunct Professor Marcella Mandracchia of the Hostos Education Department was selected as the winner of the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching by Adjunct Faculty in the School of Arts and Humanities at Queens College.
Sep7
The Office of Academic Affairs Welcomes Dr. Babette Audant as Dean of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to welcome Dr. Babette Audant as Dean of Academic Affairs. Dean Audant will now serve as Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Assessment.
Sep3
Félix Arocho to Head the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
On August 30, Félix M. Arocho was appointed as the new Director of the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture.

September

Sep1
Professor Ian Scott Welcomes Students to His Art Class with Hand-Painted Notes
Students in Professor Ian Charles Scott’s art classes received a special delivery ahead of the start of the Fall 2021 semester.

August

Aug20
Hostos’ Welcome Festival Invites Community to Celebrate the Start of New Academic Year
On Thursday, August 19, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College celebrated the start of the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. President Daisy Cocco De Filippis was proud to welcome over 100 students, faculty, staff, and alumni to the Hostos Welcome Festival, which took place at the new Evelina Antonetty Playground.
Aug18
Hostos Community College’s Joint Dual Engineering Degree Program with The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Hostos Community College’s Joint Dual Engineering Degree Program with The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Aug11
Nasry Michelen Foundation Board Members Celebrate Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis’ Appointment as President of Hostos
Earlier in the summertime, on July 28, 2021, the Nasry Michelen Foundation Board took time to acknowledge and celebrate the appointment of Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis as President of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College.
Aug10
Thirty-Two Hostos Students Present at 2021 CUNY Research Scholars Program Symposium
Hostos Community College was well-represented at the 2021 CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) Symposium, held virtually on July 26, July 28, and August 2.

July

Jul26
Hostos Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian Jorge Matos Valldejuli Serves As Guest Panelist For the Eunice Kennedy Shriver 100: A Legacy for Inclusion Celebration
Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian Jorge Matos is working at the forefront of Disability Advocacy and Research. His contribution to the history of disability advocacy is praise-worthy, as is his representation at Eunice Kennedy Shriver 100: A Legacy for Inclusion celebration on Saturday, July 10, hosted by the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site and Friends of the JFK Birthplace are partnering with Special Olympics Massachusetts, and The Eunice Shriver Center at UMass Medical School, and the Brookline Interactive Group.
Jul6
Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis Appointed As President of Hostos Community College
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York appointed Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis as President of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College. Dr. Cocco De Filippis returned to Hostos on August 1, 2020, as Interim President after a hugely successful twelve-year tenure as President of Naugatuck Valley Community College in Connecticut.

June

Jun30
Hostos Screens Lecturer Joelle González–Laguer’s Short Doc ‘CHAKALMEX’ In Honor of Pride Month
In honor of Pride Month, Hostos Community College screened award-winning filmmaker Joelle González–Laguer’s short documentary “CHAKALMEX” Tuesday, June 22, 2021, as part of the College’s Veladas Hostosiana/ Hostos Culture Talks series.
Jun22
EdCast | Preparing Children for Returning to School Post-Pandemic
Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with Dr. James Rodriguez about the challenges and anxieties faced by children, families and schools as children return to the classroom in the fall. Dr. Rodriguez provides strategies and resources to ease the transition to in-person learning.
Jun15
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Hostos with $15 Million
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College is proud to announce a $15 million gift from philanthropist, author, and activist MacKenzie Scott. This is the largest single gift in the College’s history and one of the largest in the history of The City University of New York (CUNY).
Jun15
Hostos Digital Design and Animation “Shelter in Place” at Governors Island
The Hostos Digital Design and Animation Program is giving six Hostos students and two recent graduates a summer experience to remember in Governors Island—4heads, the annual artist residency, to create a multi-media art installation titled, “Shelter in Place,” set to open the public in late September.
Jun4
EdCast Receives Two More Telly Awards for Excellence in Cable Broadcasting
“EdCast,” the CUNY TV program produced, written, and hosted by Hostos Professor Linda Hirsch, is the recipient of two 2021 Bronze Telly Awards in the Television General-Education category for excellence in television broadcasting. “Returning to Campus During Covid-19” and “Powerful Voices: New Approaches to Stuttering,” featuring Hero High School Student Noel Mullings, were the winning episodes.

June

Jun2
Hostos Presents ‘Speaking Up for AAPI at Hostos’ Roundtable
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Hostos presented “Speaking Up for AAPI at Hostos,” a roundtable discussion supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Jun1
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Holds Its 51st Commencement Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón, Chief of Staff to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
On Friday, May 28, 2021, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College held its
51^st commencement ceremony over the College’s YouTube channel. Though security protocols over the global pandemic dictated a digital ceremony, Hostos registered 1225 candidates for graduation, marking a milestone in a year of great uncertainty.

May

May27
High-Achieving Students Celebrated In Hostos' 37th Honors Convocation Ceremony
Hostos Community College held its 37th Honors Convocation Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The annual event was held via YouTube due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and celebrated our highest achieving Hostos students' academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular achievements.
May27
Hostos Salutes RN and LPN Graduates In Spring 2021 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Hostos Community College celebrated its Registered Nursing (RN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) graduates at the Spring 2021 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, held on YouTube Thursday, May 27.
May25
Hostos Allied Health Students Fatima Choudhry and Silvia J. Prado Carpio Receive the Nasry Michelen Foundation 2021 Allied Health Scholarship
Hostos Allied Health students Fatima Choudhry and Silvia J. Prado Carpio are the recipients of the Nasry Michelen Foundation’s first $2,000 allied health scholarship award. They were recognized at the College’s 37^th Honors Convocation.
May24
Interim President Cocco De Filippis To Present Five Presidential Medals at Hostos’ 51st Commencement Ceremony
In recognition of their extraordinary service, Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis will present Presidential Medals to a Hostos student, staff member, community leader, and faculty at the College’s 51st Commencement Ceremony.
May20
Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis to Recognize Former SGA President Muiz Agbaje and SGA Secretary and Senator Isabel Neira Sanchez
Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis will recognize former SGA President Muiz Agbaje (2019-2020) and SGA Secretary and Senator Isabel Neira Sánchez for their exemplary student service during their time at Hostos.
May19
Kaplan Scholar Oumou Dili Traore Knows How Empowering Education Can Be
As the end of the school year approaches and commencement ceremonies near, one is reminded again of the transformative power of education. The sights and sounds of that joyous day when, in-person or virtually, students receive their diplomas not only gladden the heart, they demonstrate the power of the community college system and the on-going need for institutions like Hostos.
May19
Assemblymember Amanda Septimo Speaks with the Center for Bronx Nonprofits
On the morning of Friday, May 14, The Center For Bronx Nonprofits hosted a conversation with Amanda Septimo, the newly elected State Assemblymember of District 84 in the South Bronx.
May19
CEWD Spotlights Student Sandy Guido-Sánchez
“As an immigrant I had faced many obstacles, but my GED/HSE instructor always told us, “Esfuerzo termina en éxito” (effort ends in success) and he was right. The sum of all the small efforts that I made day by day helped me to achieve my goals and succeed.”
May18
Class of 2021 Allied Health Star Student Highlight: Antionette Fleming
Antionette Fleming is graduating from Hostos’ License Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program this spring and one step closer toward her goal of someday training the nurses of tomorrow.
May18
Class of 2021 Allied Health Star Student Highlight: Rachel Yepes
Nursing student Rachel Yepes moved from Stanford, Connecticut, to New York City in search of a fresh start when she was 19 years old.

May

May18
CEWD Spotlights Student Michael Tolbert
Michael Tolbert did not take the traditional path to achieving his high school diploma. As a high school student in the New York City educational system, he encountered obstacles that would have left most discouraged and unwilling to continue.
May18
Hostos student and Kaplan Scholar Boinzemwende Jarmila Roxane Ouango Selected for a Summer Internship at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton
Hostos student and Kaplan Scholar Boinzemwende Jarmila Roxane Ouango will serve as a summer intern at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY. The internship is made possible by the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) which recently contributed $17.3 million to fund internship and research projects and to provide access to DOE’s National Laboratories.
May17
Hostos Continuing Education and Workforce Development Awarded Consolidated Funding Application
The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) and the Division of Academic Affairs was awarded $430,000 by New York State York State through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process in Next Generation Job Linkage funds.
May17
Hostos Community College Announces Associate of Humane Letters Recipient and Keynote Speaker for the 2021 Digital Commencement Ceremony
The Office of Interim President Dr. Cocco De Filippis is pleased to announce Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón, Chief of Staff to First Lady Jill Biden, will be Eugenio María de Hostos Community College’s 51^st Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker.
May17
Meet Hostos' 51st Commencement Ceremony Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Introducing Hostos Community College's Class of 2021 Valedictorian Ishrat Zahan and Salutatorian Taisiia Smekalenkova.
May17
Hostos’ Public Safety Officers Help Reunite Missing Baby with Mother
The morning of Friday, May 14, Hostos Community College Public Safety Officer Raul DeJesus was standing outside of Hostos’ A-Building (475 Grand Concourse) when an individual exiting the subway station located in front of the College pleaded for his assistance and told him that there was an incoherent man on the subway platform, walking around aimlessly with a small infant.
May13
The Virtual 2021 Transition Aged Youth Conference to be Hosted by Hostos Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program at the Hostos Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) announces the 2021 Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Conference, set for Thursday, May 13 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. live over Zoom. | Register here: https://hostos-cuny-edu.zoom.us/WIPA TAY/webinar/register
May10
The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Awards $193,000 to Hostos’ Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) was awarded $193,000 from New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to continue the Train and Earn Career Pathways Program. CEWD has been piloting and testing a comprehensive model inclusive of student support, career, and transition to employment, as well as other college services, while completing an occupational training course.

April

Apr30
Winners Announced for Earth Week’s Science Art Contest “Landscapes: Problems and Solutions”
Professor Inda, co-chair of The Earth Week Committee and organizer of the Science Art Contest “Landscapes: Problems and Solution” proudly announces the winners of this Earth Week spring semester 2021. One hundred and twenty-seven people voted the top three winning students.
Apr30
Legendary Authors, Academics, and Literary Leaders Pay Tribute the Late Norberto James Rawlings
The Veladas Hostosianas |Hostos Culture Talks, hosted by the Office of the President is a grounding place to meet and learn for the campus community. Such was the occasion of April 27, 2021, and the proper tribute to Norberto James Rawlings.
Apr30
The Hostos Community College Foundation 2021 Virtual Annual Scholarship Benefit
On Thursday, April 29, the Hostos Community College Foundation presented its premier of the 2021 Virtual Annual Scholarship Benefit. This special event afforded the Foundation the opportunity to express its appreciation to its generous donors, celebrate their impact on students’ lives, and illustrate the phenomenal offerings that Hostos provides to its students and the community. This year, the well-attended Annual Scholarship Benefit raised more than $107,000 in support of student success and the educational mission of the College.
Apr28
Hostos Welcomes Elders of Indigenous Communities For Virtual ‘Blessing Mother Earth’ Ceremony
Elders of indigenous communities from around the world paid Hostos a virtual visit on April 22 and led participants in a series of ceremonies in honor of International Earth Day.

April

Apr28
Hostos Welcomes Earth Week 2021 Keynote Speaker Dr. Peter Kelemen
Hostos celebrated Earth Week 2021 April 19-23, offering an array of virtual immersive and interactive events, including a special virtual keynote presentation on carbon sequestration from Peter Kelemen, Arthur D. Storke Memorial Professor and Chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University.
Apr28
Chancellor of Universidad Autónoma of Santo Domingo Visits Hostos
The Chancellor of Universidad Autónoma of Santo Domingo (UASD), Dr. Emma Polanco Melo, visited Hostos Community College on April 21, 2021 to meet with Hostos Interim President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis and Associate Dean of Community Relations Ana I. García Reyes.
Apr27
The John Anthony Chardavoyne Endowed Scholarship at Hostos
The Hostos Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that The John Anthony Chardavoyne Endowed Scholarship will award its first student recipients in the Spring 2022 semester. This $75,000 scholarship endowment honors the memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Mr. Chardavoyne was an adventurous spirit and avid traveler, and this scholarship is a lasting tribute to his gift of spreading joy and happiness to everyone he met.
Apr27
Robin Hood Foundation COVID-19 Relief Grant for Student Emergency Assistance and Tuition Support
The Hostos Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $150,000 grant award from the Robin Hood Foundation to provide assistance to students who have experienced financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
Apr21
Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis Recognized On City & State New York's Higher Education Power 100 List
Hostos Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis has been recognized as one of City & State NY’s Higher Education Power 100.
Apr19
EdCast | The Power of Picture Books
In this episode of EdCast, Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with New York Times Book Review Editor Pamela Paul about the unique pleasures and benefits of picture books for children and adults.

It also features a read-aloud of Ms. Paul’s "Rectangle Time" and suggestions for encouraging young readers.
Apr16
Hostos Honors Program Reflects on Spring 2021 Semester Courses
Hostos’ Spring 2021 Honors Program course presentations took place Thursday, April 8. Held via Zoom and moderated by History Professor Ernest Ialongo, the virtual gathering provided a forum for students and faculty to discuss their individual and collective experiences in VPA 181H-Acting I, HIS 211H-United States History: Reconstruction to the Present, and ENG 237H-Reading Film.
Apr12
Three Hostos Students Selected for Admission to the Kaplan Leadership Program
We are excited to share three Hostos students have selected by The Kaplan Educational Foundation for admission to the Kaplan Leadership Program.
Apr9
Hostos Receives $57,000 From The Nasry Michelen Foundation For Student Scholarships
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, the Nasry Michelen Foundation presented a $57,000 gift to Eugenio María de Hostos Community College for scholarships for academically deserving students majoring in the allied health and science fields.
Apr9
English Professor Ann Genzale Presents New Book' Nationhood and Improvised Belief in American Fiction'
On April 7, the Hostos English department presented a virtual book release celebration of Hostos English Professor Ann Genzale's book "Nationhood and Improvised Belief in American Fiction" as part of their Spring 2021 Faculty Series.
Apr7
Hostos Community College Partners with La Guardia Community College On Program To Virtually Connect Young People Around the World—Funded By Stevens Initiative
Today, the Stevens Initiative announced its support of Global Scholars Achieving Career Success (GSACS), led by LaGuardia Community College in partnership with Borough of Manhattan Community College, Guttman Community College, Hostos Community College and Queens College, each of the City University of New York, and Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Morocco, The American University in Cairo, Egypt, Jordan University of Science and Technology and Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories. LaGuardia Community College is one of 19 grantees to be named a 2021 Stevens Initiative grantee.
Apr5
Powerful Elected Women Leaders Panel Closes Hostos Women History Month Celebrations
On Wednesday, March 31, Hostos marked the close of another incredible Women’s History Month by hosting a powerful discussion with six powerful elected women officials: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NYS Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, NYS Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, NYS Assemblymember Karines Reyes, NYS Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, NYC Council Member Vanessa Gibson.

April

Apr1
Hostos’ Latin American Writers Institute to Present ‘Hope in Com-Positions’ as part of Carnegie Hall’s Voices of Hope Festival
On Saturday, April 17, at 3 p.m., Hostos Community College’s Latin American Writers Institute (LAWI) will present “Hope in Com-Positions” as part of Carnegie Hall’s Voices of Hope Festival.

March

Mar30
ECI Student Isaac Montiel Set to Graduate with Stellar Grades, High School Diploma, and Associate Degree
Isaac Montiel never imagined he would have the opportunity to earn an associate degree before he even finished high school. However, that is what he is on track to do.
Mar26
Velada Hostosiana Awakens the Towering Figure of Evelina Antonetty
On Tuesday, March 23, the Spring Semester’s fourthVelada Hostosiana | Hostos Culture Talk delivered more than it promised—it awakened the towering and inspiring story of the great Puerto Rican leader Evelina Antonetty.
Mar19
‘Preparing for the Real World’ with Alumnae Idelsa Méndez and Lina Cruz Delivers an Empowering Velada Hostosiana Commemorating Women’s History Month
The Women’s History Month edition of Veladas Hostosianas / Hostos Culture Talks continues to inspire the College community. On March 17, Hostos alumnae Idelsa Méndez and Lina Cruz engaged in a candid one-on-one conversation that delivered an empowering message on the importance of student engagement and commitment to hard work to achieve one’s dreams. Alumni Manager Féliz Sánchez, an Hostos alumnus himself, eloquently served as master of ceremonies and detailed the accomplishments of the speakers.
Mar18
Hostos Welcomes New SGA Administration In Virtual Inauguration Ceremony
Hostos Community College welcomed the Student Government Association's (SGA) new administration during a virtual inauguration ceremony held Wednesday, March 17.
Mar16
Save the Date | Hostos To Celebrate 2021 Graduating Class With Digital Commencement Ceremony
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College will honor its 2021 graduating class with a digital commencement ceremony on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Mar16
CUNY’s Council of Student Life Directors To Host 2021 Emerging Leaders Conference
The CUNY Council of Student Life Directors will host their CUNY Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC) on Friday, March 19.
Mar16
The Center for Bronx Nonprofits’ Third Annual Women’s Resilience Conference A Must-Do Event for the Bronx
On Friday, March 12, 2021, the Hostos Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s Center for Bronx Nonprofits (CBNP) held its third Annual Women’s Resilience Conference, now a must-do event for the Bronx. This year’s virtual conference captured the stories and courageous efforts of essential workers. Three keynote speakers working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic set the stage for 14 inspirational women representing government, education, and the arts.
Mar15
‘Black at Hostos’ Town Halls Continue with ‘Becoming Jim Crow: A Long, Legal History’
The Office of the President’s “Black at Hostos” Town Hall series virtual presentations affirms the value of gathering and learn outside of the classroom. On March 9, Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) Professor of Legal Studies Kathy Taylor delivered a powerful and historical account of how a legal codification process, based on racism, created a system to keep black communities under hold.
Mar12
EdCast | Reaching Vaccine Resisters: CONVINCE USA
EdCast examines the beliefs and concerns people have about immunization and what we all need to know to be convinced of their value and safety.
Mar4
Student Oumou Traore Selected As Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
We are thrilled to share engineering student Oumou Traore has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Mar4
The First ‘Dr. Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series’ Focuses on Mental Health
On Thursday, February 25, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College kicked-off the newly created “Dr. Nasry Michelen Allied Health Lecture Series." The timely inaugural presentation was dedicated to mental health and held immediately after the College's annual Dominican Heritage Month academic scholarship and awards ceremony.

March

Mar4
The Hostos Community College Foundation's Virtual Third Annual Donor & Scholar Appreciation Event
On Wednesday, February 24, the Hostos Community College Foundation presented The Virtual Third Annual Donor & Scholar Appreciation Event. Interim President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis and Acting Provost Charles Drago introduced the program, extending their gratitude to our generous donors and celebrating our dedicated students' heart and determination. 
Mar4
Hostos STEM Students Earn Transfer Scholarships and Publish Research
The Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Office of Academic Affairs is proud to share great news about undergraduate transfer scholarships and publications involving HEAT scholars and Hostos Engineering students.
Mar3
Student Natasha Villegas Designs New Future For Herself at Hostos
To say the last few years have been challenging for 20-year-old Natasha Villegas would be an understatement. Her life was turned upside down in 2017 when Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, the island she'd called home her entire life. Displaced, she and her family moved to the Bronx and struggled with homelessness for two years. Although times were tough, Villegas remained hopeful and returned to the drawing board to sketch out new plans for her future.
Mar2
Hostos' Educating for Change: Stories from the Bronx Kicks-Off 2021 Series
On Friday, February 26, 2021, 91 participants tuned in to Hostos' Educating for Change: Stories from the Bronx webinar featuring PBS' acclaimed "College Behind Bars" Director Lynn Novak, Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) alumnus Giovannie Hernandez, Professor Elys Vasquez-Iscan, FACES Program Manager Hondo Martinez, and AVP of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy at The Fortune Society, Andre Ward.

February

Feb26
Celebration of Leaders, Scholars, and Legacy of Hostos’ Founding President, Dr. Nasry Michelen in College’s Virtual Dominican Heritage Month Celebration
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College recognized the legacy of Dr. Nasry Michelen during the virtual Dominican Heritage Month celebration held Thursday, February 25, with the unveiling of a plaque in honor of his memory by Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis.
Feb25
‘A Conversation on Blackness’ Another Successful Episode for Veladas Hostosianas| Hostos Culture Talk Series
On Tuesday, February 23, Hostos Community College hosted “A Conversation on Blackness,” led by Leslie King, Interim Associate Dean and Financial Aid Director, as part of Hostos’ ongoing Veladas Hostosianas |Hostos Culture Talks series. Assistant Professor of History at Saint Peter’s University John Wesley Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. joined King, a member of the Hostos Culture Talks Planning Team, for a one-on-one conversation around what it means to be Black—historically and currently—in America.
Feb25