Hostos Community College

Hostos Community College An educational change agent in the South Bronx. The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture (HCAC) is one of the pre-eminent Latino arts centers of the northeast.

Hostos Community College is an educational agent for change, transforming and improving the quality of life in the South Bronx and neighboring communities since 1968. Hostos serves as a gateway to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility, and a point of departure for lifelong learning, success in professional careers, and transfer to advanced higher education programs. The College’s unique "

student success coach" program, which partners students with individualized guidance, is emblematic of the premier emphasis on student support and services. Hostos offers 29 associate degree programs and 5 certificate programs that facilitate easy transfer to The City University of New York (CUNY) four-year colleges or baccalaureate studies at other institutions. The College has an award-winning Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development that offers professional development courses and certificate-bearing workforce training programs. The HCAC has distinguished itself for showcasing traditional art forms as well as emerging and internationally renowned artists. Hostos Community College is part of CUNY, the nation’s leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students at 24 colleges.

From Hostos students to proud alumni! We wish our Class of 2026 grads the very best as they turn the page to the next ch...
06/03/2026

From Hostos students to proud alumni! We wish our Class of 2026 grads the very best as they turn the page to the next chapter in their lives.

06/03/2026

🎊Every milestone mattered. Every challenge had a purpose. Every step led to this walk across the stage. Congratulations, graduates! 🤩

🎓DAY 2! The air is electric with excitement as we prepare to celebrate our grads! Let’s go, Class of 2026! 🥳
06/03/2026

🎓DAY 2! The air is electric with excitement as we prepare to celebrate our grads! Let’s go, Class of 2026! 🥳

🎊 Smiles, cheers, and endless possibilities! Join us in congratulating our graduates on this special day! 🎈
06/02/2026

🎊 Smiles, cheers, and endless possibilities! Join us in congratulating our graduates on this special day! 🎈

🎉 The stage is set, the moment is here. Let’s celebrate our graduates and their incredible accomplishments! 🎈
06/02/2026

🎉 The stage is set, the moment is here. Let’s celebrate our graduates and their incredible accomplishments! 🎈

On May 28, we welcomed NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, students, tenant organizers, advocates, educators, and community ...
05/29/2026

On May 28, we welcomed NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, students, tenant organizers, advocates, educators, and community members for a powerful conversation about housing affordability, displacement, rising rents, and the challenges facing young New Yorkers.
The event felt especially meaningful at Hostos, a college born from community and student organizing in 1968. Before the program, Mayor Mamdani met with Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, who reflected on the College’s history and its mission of creating opportunity for the South Bronx.

“I was delighted to meet with Mayor Mamdani and reaffirm how important the issues of housing and food security are in our South Bronx community,” said President Cocco De Filippis. “We are also so grateful that he recognizes the incredible value of Hostos and CUNY, and I look forward to continuing working with his administration when we meet again in June.”

Hosted by More Perfect University and the Mayor’s Office, the evening focused on students and residents sharing their experiences and asking questions directly to the Mayor.

Among them was Hostos graduate Brittany Lanzano, now a student at Lehman College and Lead Advocate with CUNY CARES. Brittany introduced attendees to the work of CUNY CARES, which helps students at Hostos, Lehman, and Bronx Community College access vital resources and support. She asked how the City’s housing agenda will help low-income students and young people in the Bronx who are struggling to afford housing today.

One of the College’s mission pillars has always been to serve as a resource for the community, and that tradition continued Thursday night in the South Bronx, where students, tenants, organizers, educators, artists, and city leaders gathered to discuss the future of New York City and the urgent need for affordable housing.

Building on those conversations, Hostos will once again serve as a civic gathering place when the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) holds its annual Bronx Public Hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, bringing residents together to share their perspectives on housing and affordability.

Hostos Community College proudly celebrated the achievements, resilience, and leadership of the Class of 2026 during the...
05/21/2026

Hostos Community College proudly celebrated the achievements, resilience, and leadership of the Class of 2026 during the 42nd Honors Convocation. Held in the Main Theater, the ceremony recognized students for academic excellence, service, perseverance, and leadership.

College President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis reminded students that education transforms lives through courage, sacrifice, and hope. Salutatorian Luna Luna Martínez, an Early Childhood Education major, inspired the audience with a powerful speech about overcoming self-doubt and persevering through challenges. Martínez was also recognized with the Paula L. Zajan Early Childhood Education Scholarship, the Bronze Award in Early Childhood Education, and Scholastic Achievement honors.

The evening celebrated Presidential Student Leadership Awards, Foundation and Donor Scholarships, departmental awards, and recognitions across Allied Health Sciences, Business, Education, Humanities, STEM, ESL, and Leadership Academy programs. Foundation-supported honors included the Foundation Honor Students Award, the Cocco De Filippis Family Scholarship, the John Anthony Chardavoyne Scholarship, the Dr. Nasry Michelen Memorial Endowment, the Professor Isabel Li Endowed Memorial Scholarship, the Paula L. Zajan Early Childhood Education Scholarship, and the Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships.

Provost Dr. Andrea Fabrizio closed the ceremony by encouraging students to savor the joy of their accomplishments and recognize the many triumphs that brought them to this milestone.

Congratulations to all our 2026 Honors Convocation honorees! We are immensely proud of you!

Hostos Community College proudly celebrated the 2026 Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony on May 20 in the Repertory Theater,...
05/21/2026

Hostos Community College proudly celebrated the 2026 Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony on May 20 in the Repertory Theater, honoring 44 graduates for their hard work, resilience, compassion, and commitment to serving their communities.

Family, friends, faculty, and mentors gathered to recognize the graduates as they began their professional journeys in dental hygiene.

President Daisy Cocco De Filippis applauded the program’s 100% licensure exam pass rates and highlighted the impact of the Hostos Dental Clinic in serving children and families across the South Bronx. She reminded graduates that their education provided not only technical expertise, but also emotional intelligence, compassion, and pride in serving others.

Associate Dean Katia Zang celebrated the students as “resilient, caring, competent, curious, and culturally responsive professionals” prepared to make a lasting impact on community health.

Allied Health Chair Diana Macri reflected on her own lifelong love for dental hygiene, calling the profession one that gave her confidence, purpose, and the opportunity to channel her intellect and compassion into meaningful work.

Assistant Professor Isis Marsh delivered a personal keynote about overcoming hardship, pursuing education as a path toward transformation, and creating opportunities for future generations. Her story resonated strongly with graduates who saw reflections of their own journeys in her words.

Students were also recognized with awards for academic excellence, leadership, resilience, and service, including the Alida Pastoriza Maldonado Award, which honors perseverance in the face of adversity.

The ceremony concluded with graduates receiving their pins, lighting candles, and reciting the Dental Hygiene Oath together, a powerful symbol of their commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence.

Congratulations, Hostos Dental Hygiene Class of 2026!

05/21/2026

At the Nurse Pinning Ceremony on May 18, LPN student Giselle Delgado gave a soaring performance of “I Celebrate Me,” setting the tone for an unforgettable moment. As the graduates walked down the stairs and took their places on stage, the song captured the strength, resilience, and confidence that carried them to this achievement.

We are proud to celebrate Hostos alumni and NextGen Public Health Scholars Hawa Abraham and Ansumana Jammeh, who graduat...
05/20/2026

We are proud to celebrate Hostos alumni and NextGen Public Health Scholars Hawa Abraham and Ansumana Jammeh, who graduated with their bachelor’s degrees from Columbia University!

As members of the NextGen Public Health Scholars 2+2+2 Program, their achievement reflects the power of partnership, perseverance, and community. It has been a true honor for our community to witness their accomplishments!

The NextGen Public Health Scholars Program is a transformative partnership between Hostos Community College, Columbia University School of General Studies, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. The 2+2+2 model supports students from associate to bachelor’s to graduate study with full scholarships, stipends, mentorship, and academic enrichment, preparing them for impactful careers in public health and epidemiology.

Their journey is a powerful reminder of what is possible when opportunity, support, and determination come together.

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