CUNY Medgar Evers College
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Named in honor of the civil rights icon, CUNY Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is best known for its deep commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and providing accessible, transformative higher education. The college’s strongest and most sought-after academic pathways are housed within its School of Science, Health, and Technology—particularly its highly competitive nursing and biology programs—alongside respected degrees in business administration and teacher education. Its campus culture is deeply rooted in the surrounding Brooklyn community, offering a warm, supportive, and culturally rich environment where students actively engage in civic advocacy, student-led organizations, and local outreach. What truly sets the college apart is its status as a federally designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), which fuels its unique mission to provide tailored mentorship, specialized academic support, and a culturally responsive curriculum designed to help underrepresented students thrive.
Wikipedia:Medgar Evers College is a public college in New York City, United States. It is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), offering baccalaureate and associate degrees. It was established in 1970 in central Brooklyn. It is named after Medgar Evers, an African American civil rights leader assassinated on June 12, 1963.
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