Urban Male Scholars

The CUNY SPS Urban Male Scholars (UMS) program is designed to provide our students who are men of color with cultural-competency educational programming through peer-mentoring. Designed to provide academic and cultural supports, the program’s goal is to assist students in successfully completing their undergraduate course of study and graduating. The program Advisory Committee meets regularly to collaborate on program design and improvement efforts.

Urban Male Scholars is supported by a generous grant from the CUNY Black Male Initiative (BMI). CUNY BMI is a university-wide student development initiative with more than 30 campus programs focused on increasing the matriculation, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students, particularly men of color. CUNY BMI is one expression of CUNY’s commitment to access and diversity. CUNY BMI campus programs are open to all academically eligible students, faculty and staff, without regard for race, gender or national origin.

Learn more about the benefits and requirements of becoming an UMS Peer-Mentor.

Learn more about the benefits and requirements of becoming an UMS Mentee.

Contact program coordinator Reshma Jaigobin for more information about the CUNY SPS Urban Male Scholars.