MCNY President Charles J. Gibbs Named 2026 Educator of the Year by Schneps Media
Metropolitan College of New York congratulates our President, Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, on being named to Schneps Media’s 2026 Manhattan Power List as "Educator of the Year." Dr. Gibbs brings a depth of experience and a people-first approach to leadership that continues to shape the direction of the College. His career has been grounded in expanding opportunity, strengthening institutions, [...]
Passing of Dr. Heide Hlawaty, Professor Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education
Dear MCNY Community, With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Dr. Heide Hlawaty. Dr. Heide Hlawaty was a tough professor and one of the kindest souls. She held her students to a high standard and stayed with them until they reached it. Whether she was creating hands-on science experiments for future elementary school teachers [...]
Metropolitan College of New York Proud to Continue Valued Partnership with New York City Mayor’s Office Through Mayor’s Scholarship Expansion GalleryMetropolitan College of New York Proud to Continue Valued Partnership with New York City Mayor’s Office Through Mayor’s Scholarship Expansion
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Metropolitan College of New York Proud to Continue Valued Partnership with New York City Mayor’s Office Through Mayor’s Scholarship Expansion
New York, NY/April 1, 2026 - Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) has been selected as a partner institution in New York City’s inaugural undergraduate scholarship program for municipal employees, announced by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei. The Mayor’s Scholarship Program, long recognized for supporting graduate education, now expands to [...]
Metropolitan College of New York Welcomes Dr. Greta R. Strong and Robert L. Bacon, Jr. to Board of Trustees GalleryMetropolitan College of New York Welcomes Dr. Greta R. Strong and Robert L. Bacon, Jr. to Board of Trustees
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Metropolitan College of New York Welcomes Dr. Greta R. Strong and Robert L. Bacon, Jr. to Board of Trustees
Metropolitan College of New York Welcomes Dr. Greta R. Strong and Robert L. Bacon, Jr. to Board of Trustees New York, NY — March 31, 2026 - Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Greta R. Strong, Ed.D., M.Sc., MPA, HS-BCP, and Robert L. Bacon, Jr. to its Board of Trustees. These [...]
Dr. Grace “Jinx” Roosevelt – A Thoughtful Reflection on Our Recent Fireside Chat
Introduction by Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, President of Metropolitan College of New York Dear MCNY Community, We are pleased to share a thoughtful reflection from Board Trustee and Faculty Emerita, Dr. Grace “Jinx” Roosevelt, following our February 11 “Fireside Chat” with Board Chair Mr. Gary P. Jenkins, MPA’06, and President Charles J. Gibbs. Her words capture the spirit of [...]
Passing of Dr. William Quintana, Professor in the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education MSEd
To the MCNY college community, President Gibbs and I are writing to share some sad news. This past Thursday morning, Dr. William Quintana passed away after a brief illness. Dr. Quintana was a faithful and devoted faculty member in the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education. In addition to teaching courses, he was also the education program’s [...]