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Manhattan Chamber of Commerce 2009 New Yorker of the Year: "University Research: Transforming Lives"

November 5, 2009
Thank you. I am deeply appreciative of this honor and this opportunity to spend some time with you this morning. I imagine that some of you drove here this morning, just as you usually drive to work. I’m sure you use a seatbelt,...»

Testimony Submitted to the New York State Senate Finance Committee on Impact of Deficit Reduction Plan

October 27, 2009
The City University of New York appreciates the opportunity to offer testimony regarding the Deficit Reduction Plan and its impact on CUNY's programs and services. The University is very grateful for the New York State Senate's longtime...»

Testimony Submitted to the New York State Assembly on Impact of Deficit Reduction Plan

October 23, 2009
The City University of New York appreciates the opportunity to offer testimony regarding the Deficit Reduction Plan and its impact on CUNY's programs and services. The University is very grateful for the New York State Assembly's longtime...»

Universities a Key to Economic Recovery

October 23, 2009
This is a pivotal time in our country. A fast-moving and deep recession has resulted in the collapse and disappearance of some of this country's most venerable companies; high unemployment is having a chilling effect on the lives of many...»

American Jewish Congress Financial Services Awards Luncheon: "The Past Is Prologue: New York's Economic Recovery"

October 1, 2009
This is a pivotal time in our country. We are fighting two wars, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan; debates over health care reform continue to be rancorous and nasty, dividing our country into screaming clusters of individuals and...»

CUNY Board Names Peter G. Jordan Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

September 29, 2009
The Board of Trustees of The City University of New York today approved the appointment of Peter G. Jordan as Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, as recommended by Chancellor Matthew Goldstein. Dr. Jordan has been Vice President...»

CUNY Board Appoints Dr. Robert E. Paaswell Interim President of CCNY

September 29, 2009
Dr. Robert E. Paaswell, a Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering who came to City College in 1990 as Director of the federally supported University Transportation Research Center (UTRC), has been appointed Interim President of the...»

Historic Highs, Driven by Value

September 25, 2009
Driven by value-seeking students, including surging numbers of high academic achievers and community college applicants, enrollment at The City University of New York has reached its all-time high this fall. The number of students...»

Statement from Chancellor Matthew Goldstein On President Gregory Williams

September 9, 2009
The outstanding gains and achievements of The City College of New York during President Gregory Williams' eight years of exemplary service are a matter of public record. We thank Dr. Williams for all that he has done to advance the...»

Great Cities, Great Universities

August 31, 2009
This column was adapted from Chancellor Goldstein's keynote address July 23 at the Center for an Urban Future/Community Service Society Forum on "New York's Human Capital: The Next Generation." You can watch the full speech on the CUNY...»