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Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced that the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (CUNY MSI) at Lehman College will receive over $1.5 million to expand its role as a vital resource for students and Mexican and Mexican American communities in New York. Today’s funding announcement builds on Gov. Hochul’s long-standing commitment to making public higher education in the state accessible to New Yorkers of all backgrounds.
“Investing in education is investing in New York’s future,” said Gov. Hochul. “This investment at CUNY will create more resources for students on campus while also continuing to build on my commitment to make higher education more accessible and transformative for all New Yorkers.”
“We are grateful to Gov. Hochul for these investments that will help CUNY make good on its promise to be a transformative engine of social mobility for all New Yorkers,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “This funding will help the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute build upon its critical work of empowering Mexican and Mexican-American communities and enhancing our understanding of the Mexican experience through research and scholarship.”
Gov. Hochul’s $1.5 million investment in the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College will support the Institute as a vital hub for the university’s Mexican and Mexican-American communities, providing educational resources, support services, and programs that aid in social mobility, such as business and entrepreneurship training. The Institute also promotes academic research and scholarship on Mexican history, culture, and contributions, enriching our broader understanding and appreciation of Mexican traditions within the diverse New York City landscape.
“Mexicans and Mexican-Americans have played a vital role in the economic and cultural growth of New York City,” said Lehman College President Fernando Delgado. “Their history is our history and this investment in the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College will help continue that tradition by supporting students and scholars across the city. We thank Governor Hochul for her unwavering support of public education.”