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Hispanic Community Must Raise the Bar on Academic Achievement

The recent news that the largest drop in ACT scores occurred among Puerto Rican and other Hispanic students is sobering indeed. The drop in scores among Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Hispanic test takers from 19.4 last year to 18.8 this year (out of a possible score of 36) is double the amount of the...

BMCC Receives $500,000 from J.P. Morgan Chase for Student Lounge

Borough of Manhattan Community College recently received $500,000 from J.P. Morgan Chase to transform a little used outdoor space into a glass-covered atrium housing a student lounge. The year-round structure would enclose some 4,800 square feet of space adjoining an area next to what was the student cafeteria

BMCC Student Produces Musical Review About Growing up Fat

Growing up fat proved a source of inspiration for Borough of Manhattan Community College student Fred Garza, who has written a musical revue about his experiences. "Dear Fat" will be produced June 28 and 29 at the Producer’s Cub on West 44th Street.

BMCC 2002 Foundation Gala Celebrates the Rebuilding of Lower Manhattan

After a trying year, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) celebrated the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan at the fourteenth annual gala. This year’s gala took place at the Ritz Carlton, Battery Park on May 21. Proceeds benefit the BMCC Fund Inc., which awards scholarships to students.