At the center of this year’s conversation is��Alexandra��Juhasz, an acclaimed filmmaker, scholar, video activist, and Distinguished Professor of Film at ���ճԹ�. A pioneering voice in queer media studies and independent filmmaking, Juhasz has spent decades exploring how film can document, preserve, and amplify marginalized voices.��Known for her influential work on��The Watermelon Woman,��widely recognized as the first feature film written and directed by a Black lesbian and a landmark of Black queer cinema,��Juhasz brings both scholarly insight and personal experience to a discussion on the importance of queer narratives in film.

As part of the showcase, Juhasz shares��I Want to Leave a Legacy, a deeply personal documentary created with her late friend Juanita Mohammed Szczepanski. The film is a moving reflection on friendship, AIDS-era activism, and the enduring importance of community memory. Through intimate storytelling, it demonstrates how film can preserve histories that might otherwise be lost and ensure that future generations remain connected to the struggles, resilience, and achievements of queer communities.

Joining Juhasz in the conversation are two accomplished CUNY filmmakers whose work highlights the diversity and creativity of queer experiences.

Samantha Alvarez, an award-winning filmmaker and painter and a two-time graduate of City College of New York��(CUNY), returns to��Frame by Frame��as a featured filmmaker for the second time. A fellow of the Bronx Documentary Center Films Fellowship, NBCU Academy Fellowship, and Third World Newsreel Workshop, Alvarez earned widespread recognition for her experimental documentary��In the Body, which received six awards, including the 2022 Outstanding Female Content Creator Award from New York Women in Film & Television. Her work explores family healing and intergenerational trauma while pushing the boundaries of documentary filmmaking.

Also featured is��Eden Martinez, a Nuyorican queer filmmaker whose work centers women, LGBTQ+ communities, and people of color through a joyful and visually rich lens. Martinez’s film��In & Out��examines themes of identity, vulnerability, and intersectionality, celebrating the complexity and beauty of underrepresented experiences.

You can watch the��full showcase on CUNY TV and��on��YouTube from June 5��to��July 2. Featured films include��In & Out,��Cutting Room Floor #1, Make a Declaration, Voces Transcendentes, Candy’s Sun, Las Olas, NY Counterpoint, In��the Body, I Want to Leave a Legacy,��and��The Animal in You.

More information, including the schedule, is available��.

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Faculty Focus��is a widely recognized resource hub for educators that publishes practical, evidence-based articles on effective teaching practices in higher education.

In his article, Eng highlights a growing body of research showing mixed results regarding AI’s impact on long-term learning. While AI tools can increase efficiency and provide immediate support, studies suggest they may also bypass critical learning processes such as deep cognitive engagement, productive struggle, and repeated practice—experiences that are essential for developing lasting knowledge and skills.

Rather than advocating for widespread adoption or outright rejection of AI, Eng argues for a cautious, “offline-first” pedagogical stance. He recommends that faculty use AI only when its educational value can be clearly evaluated and justified through the lens of student learning.

Read the full article��.

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Warren received the award for his acclaimed book����(University of Chicago Press, 2024). The George Rosen��Prize��recognizes outstanding scholarship in the history of public health and social medicine, and Warren’s book was honored for its significant contribution to understanding the historical, medical, and social dimensions of vitamin D deficiency.��

Warren is widely recognized for his��expertise��in the history of medicine, public health, and the environment.��His research examines how medical knowledge develops and how scientific ideas influence public policy and everyday life.��

Established in honor of physician, public health leader, and historian George Rosen, the��prize��is presented by the AAHM, the leading professional organization dedicated to the��worldwide��study of the history of medicine. Warren’s book was selected from a highly competitive field and recognized for illuminating how scientific knowledge, public health policy, and social conditions have shaped the understanding and treatment of one of humanity’s most persistent nutritional diseases.��

Warren received the award at the AAHM conference this year in Buffalo, New��York, which��ran from��June 4��to��7.��

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In her first article, “” she explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping U.S. higher education, the labor market, and the expectations surrounding studying abroad. The piece highlights how AI-driven automation is influencing entry-level opportunities, prompting students to rethink traditional pathways into professional careers. She points to emerging initiatives at institutions including CUNY and NYU Tandon that are helping students build applied AI competencies to remain competitive in a shifting workforce.

The second article, “” examines the role of interpersonal and professional skills in shaping student success, particularly for international students in the U.S. higher education system. The essay argues that while academic achievement��remains��important, communication, presentation skills, leadership, and confidence are increasingly decisive in hiring decisions. It also explores how an emphasis on grades can sometimes overshadow the development of these essential soft skills, especially among Asian students entering competitive job markets.

These conversations reflect the core mission of the����that has��equipped��students with practical AI competencies, human-centered skills, and career readiness tools that matter in a rapidly changing world. Through speaker sessions, industry partnerships, and peer mentoring, the��series is building a bridge between classroom learning and the real demands of the workforce. By reaching international audiences through platforms like��Tuổi��Trẻ,��Pham is amplifying these conversations beyond ���ճԹ�, positioning CUNY as a leader in��equitable, experiential AI education.�� Both articles are available in English through your browser.

Also related to the CUNY AI Literacy and Professional Readiness Series, Pham’s working paper, “,” was published online by Social Science Research Network.

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(Left to right) Gerald “Geto” Jean, Marie Lily Cerat, and Fritz André.

During a special visit to the institute’s archives, located on campus just steps from ���ճԹ�’s vibrant Little Haiti community, the former players shared unforgettable stories from their playing days and reflected on the pride of representing Haiti on soccer’s grandest stage. As anticipation builds for Haiti’s June 19 matchup against Brazil, they also spoke about the passion and excitement surrounding today’s national team and what the moment means for Haitian fans around the world.

The visit spotlighted the��institute’s��growing collection of Haitian soccer archival material, an effort led by Director Marie Lily Cerat, Archivist Obden Mondesir, and Special Projects Coordinator Jaïra Placide, who are working to preserve and expand this important piece of Haitian sports history. It was also made possible through a collaboration with Little Haiti BK and Sak Pase Nation.

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The day featured opportunities for learning through various panels and breakout sessions that centered on ensuring that all young learners have access to high-quality, inclusive educational experiences.

Kamar H. Samuels, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, and María Scharrón-del Río, dean of the School of Education at ���ճԹ�.

Kamar H. Samuels, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, opened the event, which was also attended by Simone C. Hawkins, deputy chancellor for the Division of Early Childhood Education at NYC Public Schools; Christina Foti, deputy chancellor of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning; and a host of other education leaders. María Scharrón-del Río, dean of the School of Education at ���ճԹ�, also participated, underscoring the college’s commitment to supporting the teachers of tomorrow to support equity in the classroom

María Scharrón-del Río, dean of the School of Education at ���ճԹ�.

In her welcome remarks, Scharrón-del Río emphasized the vital role early childhood educators play in shaping children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, describing the early years as a critical foundation for lifelong success. She highlighted the conference theme, “Belonging From the Beginning,” as central to creating inclusive, affirming learning environments where every child and family feels valued. Scharrón-del Río also underscored ���ճԹ�’s commitment to preparing diverse, culturally responsive educators through its School of Education and praised the college’s longstanding partnership with New York City Public Schools in strengthening the early childhood workforce. Calling on educators to foster belonging, equity, and inclusion in their classrooms, she encouraged attendees to continue building supportive communities that help all children thrive.

Bringing together stakeholders and education leaders from across the city to share ideas, the day-long event strengthened partnerships and helped develop strategies for creating learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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The Broadway revival of Ragtime won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, while Liberation captured the Tony Award for Best Play, two of the evening’s most prestigious awards. The productions were recognized during the 79th Annual Tony Awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Michael Page outside Radio City Music Hall on June 8.

Page, a longtime producer and educator who teaches in the Department of Theater, has built a distinguished career that bridges the classroom and the professional stage. His involvement with award-winning Broadway productions offers students a direct connection to the highest levels of the theater industry.

Ragtime, the acclaimed musical based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel, was among the night’s standout productions, earning multiple Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Liberation, playwright Bess Wohl’s Pulitzer Prize–winning drama exploring the legacy of the women’s liberation movement, was awarded Best Play. It also won the 2026 GLAAD Media Award for Best Broadway Production.

Page was also nominated for his work as the executive producer on �վ��ٲ���í��ܱ�, nominated for Best Musical; as well as the co-producer on Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), nominated for Best Musical; and Oedipus, nominated for Best Revival of a Play.

“Having faculty members who are contributing to award-winning productions on Broadway enriches the educational experience for our students,” said Theater Department Chair Kip Marsh. “Professor Page’s success demonstrates the powerful connection between professional achievement and arts education.”

Throughout his career, Page has managed and produced more than 100 pieces of live entertainment that have appeared on and off-Broadway, in regional theaters, and on international stages, and that have won or been nominated for Tony, Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Circle, Lucille Lortel, Audience Choice, and Drama League awards.

The recognition highlights the continued impact of ���ճԹ� faculty members beyond campus and underscores the college’s commitment to connecting students with working professionals who are actively shaping the future of the performing arts.

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The novel follows May, a woman who��loses her��job��to artificial intelligence in a world where humans live alongside��humanoid robots��known as “hums.” As she struggles to support her family in a society increasingly dominated by technology, she undergoes an experimental procedure that allows her to evade surveillance and��seeks��refuge in one of the last remaining green spaces in her city.��

Judges praised��Hum��for its��timely��exploration of climate anxiety, technological disruption, and the commercialization of nature. According to the Climate Fiction Prize, the novel is “a book that deals with love, community and family in the face of ecological and technological collapse.”��The��award is presented annually to a novel that offers “imaginative and compelling responses to the climate crisis.” Now in its second year, the prize has quickly become one of the most prominent international honors for climate-focused literature.��

Phillips, who teaches creative writing in��the��Department of English, is the author of several celebrated books, including��The Beautiful Bureaucrat,��The Need, and��Some Possible Solutions. Her work has been widely recognized for its inventive blend of speculative fiction, literary storytelling, and sharp social observation. Phillips earned her M.F.A.��from ���ճԹ� and now serves as a��full��professor, mentoring emerging writers while continuing an internationally acclaimed literary career.��

The Climate Fiction Prize judges selected��Hum��from a shortlist of six novels that examined the climate crisis through a range of literary approaches. In awarding the prize, the judges highlighted the novel’s ability to connect environmental concerns with questions of technology, privilege, family, and human resilience.��

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Routledge has published , the first comprehensive academic study devoted to Lerner’s work. Co-edited by scholars Yannicke Chupin and Karim Daanoune, the volume brings together 14 essays by international critics and researchers examining Lerner’s contributions to contemporary literature, poetry, fiction, criticism, and artistic collaboration. The collection also includes an unpublished piece by Lerner, titled Erring Together.

A celebrated novelist, poet, essayist, and professor in the Department of English, Lerner has built a career exploring and challenging the boundaries between literary forms. The new volume argues that his work consistently crosses and redefines the lines between poetry and prose, narrative and criticism, and literature and other artistic media. According to the publisher, the book is the first study to situate Lerner’s writing within the broader field of contemporary intermedial and cross-genre literature.

The publication marks a notable milestone in Lerner’s career. Authors are accustomed to filling pages with words; few reach the point where hundreds of pages are devoted to understanding, analyzing, and debating those words. In a fitting twist for a writer whose work often reflects on authorship itself, Lerner now finds himself on the other side of the sentence.

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Aleah Ranjitsingh (left), Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, and Dale Byam, Associate Professor of Africana Studies.

The event highlighted the breadth of scholarship and teaching across the college through roundtable discussions, poster presentations, panel sessions, and the presentation of faculty awards. Organized to foster collaboration and strengthen the intellectual life of the campus community, Faculty Day showcased the creative and scholarly work taking place across disciplines.

Ana Bartolomé (left), Operations Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the ���ճԹ� Cancer Center, and Abdelaziz Elmadani, Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology, Counseling & Leadership.

Morning and afternoon sessions explored a wide range of timely topics, including academic freedom, accessibility, career readiness, artificial intelligence in the classroom, interdisciplinary neuroscience education, online harassment, and social justice in teaching and learning. Faculty members from departments across the college shared research and teaching strategies designed to address emerging challenges in higher education and society.

Roundtable discussions encouraged informal conversations among colleagues on subjects ranging from graduate classroom teaching and cyberbullying prevention to environmental sustainability and immigrant women entering the U.S. workforce. Other sessions examined open educational resources, community-centered arts practices, and the impact of generative AI on teaching and assessment.

Academic poster presentations focused on digital innovation, research methodologies, and data-driven scholarship. Faculty presenters demonstrated how artificial intelligence, open data platforms, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping research and instruction in fields including psychology, finance, marketing, biology, and education.

(Left to right) Yehuda L. Klein, Professor of Economics; Stalin Haeger-Espinal, Sustainability Coordinator; speak with student Moussa Toni Cisse about his research project, “Building A Better Campus: Reducing Single Use Plastics on ���ճԹ� Campus.” Other students who worked on this were Ahmed Fall, Eiden Cooper, Natalia Urbaez, and Jimmy Huang.

Afternoon panels explored themes of storytelling, artistic expression, diversity, and inclusion through perspectives from cinema, theater, psychology, counseling, and library studies. Discussions examined issues of racial justice, multilingual education, accessibility, and advocacy, emphasizing the role of higher education in fostering inclusive learning environments.

(Left to right) Karen B. Stern Gabbay, Professor of History; Murat Cevher, Assistant Professor of Biology; Matthew Lindauer, Associate Professor of Philosophy; Viju Raghupathi, Professor of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship; and Garumma Tolu Feyissa, Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at the Awards Ceremony.

You can learn more about the presentations here.

A highlight of Faculty Day: President Michelle J. Anderson unveiled a new fundraising campaign dedicated to strengthening ���ճԹ� through investments in student success, academic excellence, and STEM innovation.

Faculty Day also saw President Michelle J. Anderson announce a new student-centered comprehensive fundraising campaign designed to strengthen ���ճԹ� by investing in student success, academic excellence, and STEM research and career pathways.��The new campaign expands resources, improves infrastructure, and positions the college to attract additional students, partnerships, and long-term support. President Anderson explained that to date, the campaign has already funded thousands of scholarships and completion grants, helping students stay enrolled and graduate on time while also supporting faculty development and innovation. Ultimately, the campaign reinforces the college’s mission as an accessible, transformative institution and aligns new philanthropic resources with the work already happening across departments, classrooms, and research initiatives.

The conference concluded with the Faculty Awards Ceremony and a reception hosted by President Anderson, recognizing outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarly and creative work, faculty service, and mentoring. Awards presented included Awards for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Achievement, Awards for Outstanding Faculty Service, the Claire Tow ’52 Awards for Excellence in Teaching, and the Tow Award for Excellence in Mentoring.

AWARD LIST

Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Achievement

(Presented by Karen Stern, History)

• Murat Cevher, Biology
• Garumma Feyissa, Health and Nutrition Sciences
• Matthew Lindauer, Philosophy
• Viju Raghupathi, Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship

Award for Outstanding Faculty Service

(Presented by Malka Simon, Art)

• Swapna Banerjee, History
• Qi He, Biology
• Yoon-Joo Lee, Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education
• Emily Molina, Sociology
• Carla Santamaria, Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies

Claire Tow ’52 Award for Excellence in Teaching

(Presented by Jessica Velez, Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education)

• Sophia Bamert, English
• Lauren Mancia, History
• Jasmine Mitchell, Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies
• Mim Nakarmi, Physics
• Veronica Paredes, Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education

Tow Award for Excellence in Mentoring

(Presented by President Michelle J. Anderson)

• Heidi Goodson, Mathematics

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