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Queensborough Celebrates Black History Month 2026!
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Queensborough's Second Annual Family Reunion

NEWS

Reunion, Remembrance and the Legacy of Deep Culture Marked the Official Kick-Off Event for Black History Month Looking forward to the future while honoring the past was the theme of Queensborough's second annual Family Reunion.
Elizabeth Darwish

STUDENT

She Keeps Her World in Sharp Focus Meet Elizabeth Darwish, a student who overcame a few rough years as a teenager to find a home at Queensborough where she now thrives — and has received the accolades to prove it.
Queensborough Students in Adirondack Chairs

STUDENT

Take It From Us: Jan. - Feb. 2026 A collection of quotes from our students highlighting their thoughts about undergraduate research, accessibility services, acting, and math.
Pamela De León Berroa

STUDENT

Queensborough Student Pamela De León Berroa Named 2025-26 Kaplan Leadership Scholar

Pamela De León Berroa had a momentous fall semster, beginning it by earning one prestigious academic scholarship and ending it by earning yet another.

Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Day 2025

NEWS

Students and their Faculty Mentors Shined at the 10th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Day, Held on December 5 Over 80 presentations representing the efforts of 154 students (and 54 faculty mentors) over the course of a year were on display.
Caribbean Student Coalition

NEWS

A Toy Story The Carribean Student Coalition is bringing holiday cheer to children this year with a toy drive.
Leonard Blades

ALUMNI

Queensborough Proudly Announces Its Own Among CUNY Alumni Recognized for their Social, Cultural and Economic Contributions to New York Leonard Blades' and Anet Abnous' commitment to inclusivity, authenticity and belonging has earned them a spot on CUNY's 2025 50 Under 50 Alumni.
CUNY at the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting

FACULTY/STAFF

Queensborough Community College and Lehman College Join Forces to Increase Awareness of HIV/AIDS Among College Students and the Surrounding Communities Sometimes the best way to inform a community is to have its members do so themselves.
Kayla Louissaint

STUDENT

Soul, Service, and Sustainability Meet Kayla Louissaint, a student who reminds us to be the change we want to see in the world.
Luckens St. Jacques

STUDENT

A Queensborough Student Shares His Story on International Student’s Day Meet Luckens St. Jacques, one of Queensborough's many international students that makes our community one-of-a-kind.
Student on Chair on the Great Lawn

STUDENT

Take It From Us — Get Involved! A collection of quotes from our student highlighting their thoughts about getting involved in student activities around campus.
CUNY Votes

STUDENT

Take It From Us — Voting Special A small collection of quotes from our students highlighting their thoughts about voting.
ASAP Academic Program Specialist Rachel Jerome

FACULTY/STAFF

For This Queensborough Grad, an Elective in Archery has Led to National Tournaments, a Record Setting Championship, And Dreams of the 2028 Olympics This gold-star Academic Program Specialist has her eyes set on another type of gold — Olympic.
CUNY Office Assistant Natasha Thomas

FACULTY/STAFF

Affirmations of Belonging A chance encounter took this CUNY Office Assistant from a managerial position in the fitness center to becoming a library mainstay.
Poet Kimberly Nguyá»…n

NEWS

Poet Kimberly Nguyá»…n Visits Queensborough For Welcome Read 2025 Finale A few dozen poets were born at Queensborough thanks to the instruction of visiting poet Kimberly Nguyễn during the Welcome Read 2025 finale.
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Campus and Virtual Events

Featured Events
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2nd Annual Holi Festival

The Great Lawn

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The BFSA & MRC Presents: Black Film Trivia

Male Resource Center, Student Union Upper Level

Upcoming Events Submit An Event

In The Know

student getting tutoring help

Center for Tutoring and Academic Support

Brightspace

Brightspace

Let Us Help You Maximize Your Potential. The Counseling Center Is Here To Support You

The Counseling Center Is Here To Support You

Students Tools and Support

Student Resources

Faculty Resources and Support

Faculty Resources

Technology Tools for Queensborough Students, Faculty and Staff

Tech Tools at QCC

Facts & Figures

90% Queensborough students graduate without Federal student loan debt
66% of full-time students attend Queensborough Community College tuition free.
70% Full-time Faculty hold a Doctoral or Terminal Degree. 3X the national average
31% Savings on tuition costs at Queensborough compared to CUNY 4-year Colleges
32% Savings on tuition costs at Queensborough compared to Public 4-year In-State Institutions
37 Acres of Lush Campus
346 Full-time Faculty
78 Different languages spoken by students who come from 109 countries of birth
44 Academic Programs to choose from
5 Queensborough Academies to propel your future
30+ Institutions with partnership agreements
22% of Fall 2022 students have a native language other than English
10 CUNY Athletic Conference Championship Teams
90% of CUNY graduates work in New York State
50+ Clubs and activities
8% Increase in full-time faculty positions since 2010
52% of faculty and staff reside in Queens
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The Queensborough Academies

Business Academy
Health Related Sciences Academy
Liberal Arts Academy
Science, Technologies, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Academy
Visual And Performing Arts (V.A.P.A.) Academy

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window
QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Queensborough Art Gallery exterior in the afternoonOpens in a new window
QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.