We invite all new and returning students to join us for CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Welcome Week taking place January 26-29, 5:00-6:30 PM on the 14th floor. Participants will meet staff, connect with fellow students, learn about key academic expectations and student support services, and gain the tools needed to navigate their semester with confidence. Read more.
Urban Studies MA student Christina Sparrock worked in a corporate accounting job when she experienced her first mental health crisis. As she recovered, she grew into a new line of work: that of a mental health advocate. She founded a Person-Centered Intervention mental health program in Fort Greene Park, and pushed for statewide adoption of new language to be used by first responders. Read more.
Join us this summer for the Strategic Corporate Research Summer School, an intensive weeklong training cosponsored by the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and the AFL-CIO. The program brings together labor practitioners and researchers for hands-on learning about corporate power, ownership, finance, and structure to boost union strategy and corporate accountability. Learn more.
Apply now and join the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies community of renowned scholars and experts in movement building and policy making. Secure your spot for the upcoming semester and engage in an academic experience grounded in public service, social justice, and real world impact. Learn more about our program and the opportunities that await you.
The Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor supports students committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and leadership in the labor movement. Offered through the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the scholarship recognizes emerging leaders whose academic and professional goals reflect a strong commitment to social justice, worker empowerment, and public service. Learn more.
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies has developed programs in collaboration with several unions, municipal agencies, and community groups. Many of our students can take advantage of employer, union, and other benefits to cover the cost of their tuition. With Bachelor’s, Master’s, and certificate programs in labor studies and urban studies, we prepares our students for impactful careers. Learn more.