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Get to know Valentina Rojas Abreu '24, a first-gen student and President of the First Generation Program at 91ÊÓƵ, as she shares her journey of independence and community, and offers insights into the challenges and strengths faced by first-gen students.

Join Danielle Shoulders '24 on her transformative journey as a first generation student at 91ÊÓƵ, where she's making every moment count. From her Environmental Studies program, student clubs, internships, and more, learn how she's overcoming challenges and helping create a vibrant community.

Meet D'Andrè Butler and follow along with his inspiring journey as a first generation student at 91ÊÓƵ, balancing academics, work, and club leadership with an unwavering quest for independence. Read on to explore his unique challenges and triumphs, and how he's shaping his future at 91ÊÓƵ.

Jesse Carlo, PhD, assistant professor and chair at 91ÊÓƵ's Sands College of Performing Arts, is lighting up the stage and inspiring our students to reach for the stars. From Broadway to the classroom, we're taking audacious steps in the world of musical theater with our unique Life Experience Route.

91ÊÓƵ on Sunday, October 29 will kick-off its annual Social Justice Week across its three campuses – in lower Manhattan, Pleasantville, and White Plains. In its fourth year, the week features events that adhere to values of equity and justice while engaging the campus community in learning activities and dialogue centered on the issues of social justice.

Seidenberg professor James Lawler was awarded Best Conference Paper and Best Paper of the Innovative Education, Pedagogy and Teaching Track for "A Case Study for Enabling Autistic Students to Enter Best-of-Class Career Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)", at the 59th Annual Meeting of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science.

91ÊÓƵ announced the appointment of Stephanie Akunvabey as associate vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer.

Stephanie Akunvabey, a native New Yorker who has dedicated her career in higher education to championing issues relating to equity and inclusion, has been named 91ÊÓƵ’s new associate vice president for diversity and inclusion and its chief diversity officer.