Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
For many, it would be difficult to argue against the integral role that culture plays in their lives. On October 11th, 2017, LaGuardia Community College invited students and faculty…
College Stressors Increase Demand for Counseling Services
More college students than ever before are utilizing counseling services provided by their school. According to mental health experts, several factors could be responsible for this trend. “I think nationwide…
Manav Sadhna’s Mark: The Creative Disease Prevention Connection
How does a personalized, performance-based approach to preventative health make all the difference for slum communities in Ahmedabad? One NGO answers by leaving its mark. AHMEDABAD, India–A dozen women clad…
Excelsior Scholarship: Is it Really Free College for all?
Just when students who attend New York city and state public schools felt hopeless because they are not qualified to receive financial aid, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Hillary Clinton…
The Dreamers ARE America
This photo project consists of LAGCC students, who are the children and grandchildren of immigrants, dressed in the signature garment of Lady Liberty. This is our visual expression to showcase…
Tales from the Toilet: The Art of Disease Prevention in Western India
Is the toilet the best object for human connection? What is the place for puppetry in health? Is sex education all fun and games? Health advocates answer these complex questions. …
American Dream Comes True
Not knowing a word of English, Dashurije followed her husband and two kids to the U.S in hopes of entering “the land of dreams” – or so they thought. Dashurije…
A Lesson in History from LaGuardia’s Legacy Class
Wearing a polka dot shirt and a pleated expression, Carlos Figueroa, 58, keynote speaker of LaGuardia’s first ever graduating class of 1972—who finished third in his class but ended…
Atomic Bomb Survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Shares Story with LaGuardia
Sueichi Kido was five-years-old when he experienced an atomic bomb. Seven decades later, he’s still frightened. Dressed in a gray suit, burgundy tie and sporting a blue pin, Mr. Kido…
Unapologetic Feminists Share Their National Movements at World Women Summit
On April 7th, more than 2,700 thrilled and invigorated people, mostly women, packed the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City to hear a discussion between Women’s March national co-chairs…
