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CUNY SPS Celebrates NDEAM Month with Spotlight on Pioneering Disability Rights Activist and Faculty Member

October 29, 2026

A look at Dr. Mark G. Friedman, an adjunct associate professor in the CUNY SPS Disability Studies programs, and how he has devoted his life, teaching, and advocacy work to advance the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
CUNY SPS student working at a desk.

Five CUNY SPS Faculty Awarded Open Educational Resources Grant

September 17, 2026

To expand their cost-saving work for CUNY SPS students, several faculty members received grants to redesign their courses and replace proprietary textbooks with customized open educational resources.
CUNY SPS Lavender Graduation, Class of 2026

CUNY SPS Office of Student Life Hosts Graduation Ceremonies Honoring School’s Diverse Community

May 29, 2026

CUNY SPS's Office of Student Life hosted its second annual Lavender Graduation and sixth annual Black Student Union Graduation, honoring the Class of 2026 LGBTQIA+ and Black graduates with hybrid celebrations.
CUNY Disability Awareness Month sign

CUNY SPS Marks CUNY Disability Awareness Month with Events and Alumni Spotlight

April 07, 2026

In honor of this important month, CUNY SPS invites all members of the community to attend some upcoming events and read about several alumni from the School's groundbreaking online disability studies programs.
CUNY SPS keynote speakers: Michele de Goeas-Malone (left) and Dr. Zeller-Berkman (right)

8th Annual Student Leadership Conference Applies Theory to Affect Change

March 25, 2026

CUNY SPS's 8th Annual Student Leadership Conference united adult learners around the theme "Change Agents: From Classroom to Community," featuring several graduate students who led workshops on using theory to achieve social justice.