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MCNY Newsletter | Spring 2023

School Spirit Soared at the MCNY Alumni Reunion

Metropolitan College of New York, Audrey Cohen College and College for Human Services alumni did not let a little rain get in the way of reconnecting with friends, faculty, trustees and staff members at the first in-person alum reunion since pre-pandemic 2019.

“It was wonderful and high-spirited and demonstrated the important role that MCNY has played, and continues to play, in the lives of our students and communities.” – MCNY President Joanne Passaro

Here's What's Happening...

President Passaro Named to City & State NY 2023 Higher Education Power 100
This is Dr. Joanne Passaro’s 5th Power list award from City & State; one each year 2019-23. She has also received Power Player awards in 2021 and 2022 from PoliticsNY and amMetroNY.

MCNY Gary P. Jenkins, MPA’06 Receives Mayoral Proclamation
Please join us in congratulating our Board Chair Gary Jenkins on his Mayoral Proclamation! Monday, February 27, 2023, is officially Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins Day!

 

MCNY Welcomes Dr. Hui-Yin Hsu
Metropolitan College of New York is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Hui-Yin Hsu as Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Hui-Yin Hsu is known as an accomplished academic leader, researcher, educator and a valuable addition to the MCNY community. Please join us in wishing her well.

Emergency Management Student Michael Fields Named Chief of FDNY’s EMS
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh appointed Michael Fields as Chief of EMS Operations in January 2023. Fields is the FDNY’s first Black EMS chief to lead New York City’s emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

 

MCNY Awarded TD Ready Commitment Grant
We are proud to announce that MCNY has received a TD Ready Commitment grant from the TD Bank Charitable Foundation aimed at advancing awareness of the Black Maternal Health crisis, the health equity crisis in maternal care for birthing people of color and supporting NYC advocacy efforts for change.
 

More alumni news...

Eehab Khaled, EDM-MPA’15 Global Intelligence for NBC Universal FIFA World Cup Broadcast
“Point person for Global Intelligence on the ground during the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar! Surreal!” This enthusiasm sums up the zest for life and career of Eehab Khaled, Lead Global Response and Intelligence Officer for the NBCUniversal broadcast company.

Kimberly Heredia MPA-EDM ’17 Leads the Way For FEMA
Join the MCNY Community in congratulating Kimberly Heredia on her continued success at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Kimberly is featured in the article Homeland Security Today article, FEMA Region 1 Hosts Multi-State Winter Disaster Response Exercise.

Horror Film from Director Kenya Cagle MBA'00
An obsessed man casts a spell to make a woman fall in love with him. The spell works, but issues arise when she is unable to forget her true love. Kenya Cagle, a Media Management alumnus tells the horror story in his latest film Sin Apple.

Workshops and Opportunities at MCNY

Career Development "Professional Workshop Series”
Phil Meade, Director of Career Services and Michael Goodwin, MPA'13, Coordinator of Career Services share successful advice based on experience in corporate recruiting, higher education, social services and workforce development. Events are open to the entire MCNY Community. See the listing.

Career Opportunities at MCNY
Metropolitan College of New York seeks talented, committed employees who embrace the College’s mission and its diverse adult student population. If you are creative and thrive in environments that are diverse, inclusive, and encourage growth and development, MCNY is the place for you.

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