April Is National Community College Month

At BMCC, we see education as a ladder of opportunity, an engine of economic mobility and the pathway to personal success.

We are proud to be among the more than 1,000 American community colleges celebrating April as National Community College Month. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about our dynamic programs, students, resources, and why BMCC is among the top 5 community colleges in the nation.

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“I wanted to be in Manhattan, and I learned that BMCC had science programs linked to bachelor’s degree programs in Ivy Leagues and CUNY schools I was interested in.”

Engineering Science Graduate, '09
Capital Portfolio and Engineering Manager at Livent Corp., lithium technology

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Francois Payen

"I'm extremely grateful that I started my higher educational journey at a community college, and I'm more appreciative of the opportunities that BMCC provides for first-generation students."

Liberal Arts Graduate, '09; BMCC Kaplan Leadership Program
Executive Director, Kaplan Education Foundation

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Nolvia Delgado

“The professors at BMCC are among the best in New York City. They are not only experts in the subjects they teach, they deeply care about students and their professional development. I, for one, know that BMCC professors become mentors for life."

Accounting Graduate, '06
Vice President of Finance and Operations at Michael Aram, Inc., luxury design firm

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Yefry Jave

“The support and guidance from BMCC extend even beyond the classroom. One of my professors served as a reference for me when I was seeking employment in the field, demonstrating the impactful mentorship provided at BMCC."

Economics Graduate, '18
Performance analyst for the financial services firm Verus

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Lamine Kaba

"Being a male in early childhood education allows me to bring a unique perspective to the classroom. Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their teachers, and I'm proud to be a positive role model breaking barriers and nurturing young minds."

Early Childhood Education major

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David Ige

"I wanted to become a nurse as soon as possible. BMCC ticked off all the boxes. It was the only affordable nursing program that offered night and weekend classes.”

Nursing, Graduate '22

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Ki Bang

"I may not have thought of BMCC as my first or ideal choice, but it turned out to be the best thing I could have done. The people I met, the support services, and the dedicated professors that took the time to encourage me--I wouldn't be where I am today without their support."

Business Management Graduate '08, BMCC Out in Two Scholar
Law School Graduate;
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps

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Jordan Michel

"As you can see, I’m living out the BMCC motto, this is where I started but I didn’t stop here. At BMCC, I got a great foundation on which to build, and I’ve done just that."

Nursing Graduate '94
Nation’s First Recipient of COVID-19 Vaccine
Vice President of Public Health at
Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center

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Sandra Lindsay

"The faculty and staff in the Theatre Program offer assistance and support long after graduation, which helps make BMCC a fantastic place to prepare for a career in theatre."

Theatre Graduate, '21
Production Stage Manager at McKittrick Hotel, immersive theatre production

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Sebastien Jean Louis

“I left the Philippines seven years ago, and I never would have imagined I’d be working at the Metropolitan Opera. Working at the Met seemed like such a far-fetched idea, but after my experience at BMCC, where I met all these professors and supportive classmates, where we were constantly pushing each other to do more, it left a lasting impact.”

Theatre Program Graduate '18
Stage Director Fellow at the Metropolitan Opera (the Met)

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Michelle Cuizon

“Looking back, I’ve realized what a personalized, supportive environment BMCC provides for its students. Over the years, I’ve met numerous BMCC graduates in the professional world, and they are almost always focused and very determined to succeed.”

Accounting Graduate, '04
Assurance Director at one of the world’s largest accounting firms, BDO USA, LLP

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Sean Cornelius

“I am committed to continue educating the medical community and public sector in life-saving techniques and advancements in respiratory care. I want to help make us ready for the next public health threat, and to help raise the quality of care for respiratory patients everywhere.”

Respiratory Therapy Graduate, '03
Registered Respiratory Therapist at
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

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Domonisa Hurley

“BMCC has this motto, ‘Start here, Go anywhere,’ and I think I lived that, as I went through what I call the ‘CUNY pipeline."

Early Childhood Education Graduate '12
Special Education Teacher at East Bronx Academy for the Future

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Jamel Holmes

Elizabeth Durovich

Nursing Graduate, ‘14
Nurse Practitioner, Owner and Founder, Monarch Psychiatric NP, PLLC

“BMCC made me the nurse I am today. I felt community and warmth and hope from BMCC. The college offered the best education out there in my field, but is sometimes under recognized. BMCC was the door to opportunity that I never thought was possible.”

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