Queensborough Community College / CUNY

📅 Tigers, reminder that no classes are scheduled today Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. The College will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Enjoy the long weekend!

Meet Queensborough Community College’s 2026 Valedictorian, Iman Zahid!

An international student graduating in Computer Science, Iman says getting accepted to QCC was her first “yes.”

“The beautiful campus, the computer science programs, the affordability and exposure to various activities—QCC checked all the boxes.”

From joining Phi Theta Kappa to presenting research across CUNY and beyond, Iman transformed opportunity into impact through both academics and community service.

Now, she’s looking toward a future in artificial intelligence, software engineering, and advanced research as she continues her academic journey beyond Queensborough. 💙✨

Meet Queensborough Community College’s 2026 Salutatorian, Elizabeth Lee!

A Chemistry major with plans to become a physician, Elizabeth’s path to success was anything but traditional. After leaving high school, earning her TASC diploma, and working at Starbucks, she found her way to QCC — where she went on to achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA, join PTK, and earn the 2026 Norman L. Hill Excellence in STEM Research Award.

But beyond her academic achievements, Elizabeth takes the most pride in giving back through volunteer work in medical and emergency services and tutoring fellow students at CTAS.

on May 1st, Queensborough held its 7th Annual Spring Student Symposium 🎓✨

The event brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and guests to celebrate faculty-mentored research, creative projects, coursework, poetry readings, live discussions, and more.

With 92 presentations and 138 student presenters across 11 departments, the symposium showcased the incredible talent, passion, and hard work of the QCC community. 💙🐯

Read more about the Spring Student Symposium on our QCC News section: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/news/2026/05/hundreds-gathered-for-queensboroughs-7th-annual-spring-student-symposium.html

As the Spring ‘26 semester draws to a close and students prepare to take their final exam, QCC has lined up a series of food events for students to help them prepare. “Fuel Up for Finals”, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, is open to all currently enrolled students.

Free grab & go snacks along with coffee, tea, lemonade (afternoon sessions only) and assorted pre-packaged grab & go items will be available for students in the Humanities Quad (rain location: Science Atrium) on the following dates:

Wednesday, May 20: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 21: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Friday, May 22: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Tuesday, May 26: 9:00 - 11:00 am

A BIG THANK YOU TO TODAYS SPONSOR STOP AND SHOP AND THE METS!

📢 Update: MTA Service Disruptions

We are closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing MTA service disruption following the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike. At this time, all CUNY campuses, including Queensborough Community College, remain open and operating on a regular schedule.

We recognize that this disruption is affecting travel across the region. Members of our campus community should anticipate longer commute times, increased roadway traffic, and crowded conditions on remaining public transit options, as many riders shift to buses, subways, and other alternatives.

The MTA’s contingency plan includes limited shuttle bus service from Long Island to subway connections in Queens. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and review the latest service updates and travel options on the MTA’s strike information page:
MTA LIRR Service & Strike Updates

For staff in non-essential roles, flexible scheduling may be used, with supervisor approval, where operational needs can continue to be met. This includes adjusting shifts to 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.or 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to help mitigate commuting challenges.

We also ask faculty to use discretion and flexibility, as appropriate, for students who may be affected by these transit challenges.

The College will continue to monitor developments, including guidance from CUNY, and will share updates if conditions change.

Thank you for your patience and care for one another.

Congratulations to Pamela De León Berroa on being named a 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholar 👏🎉

Pamela, who will graduate this spring with an A.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Queensborough Community College, was selected through a highly competitive national process recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and perseverance.

The scholarship provides up to $55,000 per year toward completing a bachelor’s degree. Pamela will attend Yale University this fall to study political science and pursue her goals in immigration law or public policy.

We are so proud of this incredible achievement! 💙

Our entire January graduating nursing class passed the NCLEX exam on their very first attempt — achieving a 100% NCLEX pass rate. 👏🩺

Congratulations to our incredible graduates, faculty, and staff for this amazing accomplishment. The future of healthcare is in good hands. 💙💛

Affirmation: Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day-in and day-out.