Apply now and become part of the CUNY SLU, where students learn from renowned scholars, experienced practitioners, and experts in movement-building, public service, and policy-making. Whether you are advancing your career, returning to school, or preparing for new leadership opportunities, SLU offers programs rooted in real-world issues and community impact. Secure your spot for the upcoming semester and take the next step toward your future.
What happens when education, leadership, and storytelling come together? For Urban Studies BA student Sonia Rodriguez, the answer is finding her voice. As she nears graduation, Rodriguez reflects on her journey at SLU — from student leadership and union activism to seeing her writing published—and celebrates the confidence, purpose, and community she’s found along the way. Her message to fellow students: your story matters, and it’s worth sharing. Read Sonia’s message.
Is an illicit drug trade depriving New York of tax revenue, even though marijuana sales are legal? Are public parks in Brooklyn supported equally, or does maintenance track with surrounding real estate values? How does a Black woman in the penal system access breast cancer care? These are some of the questions that students researched for their Capstone projects this spring. Check out these Capstone projects and 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.
Scholarships, solidarity, and rising leadership took center stage at SLU’s annual Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor reception on June 9. Students, families, labor leaders, faculty, and alumni gathered to celebrate six scholarship recipients whose work reflects a commitment to workers’ rights and social justice. The event featured inspiring remarks from awardees and labor movement leaders, highlighting the next generation of advocates and organizers.
Join the 2026 UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School, hosted by CUNY SLU in New York City from July 20 to 24. This labor education program brings together women and gender-expansive members of unions and worker organizations to build leadership skills, deepen political analysis, and strengthen solidarity. Registration closes June 15 and may close earlier if capacity is reached.