Macaulay is the honors college of The City University of New York.
06/01/2026
Ashley Villalva ’26 (CSI) is graduating with a 3.9 GPA and is the Salutatorian of the College of Staten Island. Ashley was the Student Body President, and she has accepted an offer to work full-time at State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s office as a Community Liaison. She hopes to pursue law in the near future.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Macaulay community gathered at Cipriani 25 Broadway in Manhattan to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 25th Anniversary Gala of Macaulay Honors College. ✨ Take a look back at an unforgettable evening! 🎥
Hosted by Dean Dara N. Byrne, Gala Chair Megan Megale, and the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board, the evening brought together alumni, students, faculty, parents, donors, retired CUNY leaders, and friends to honor the college’s extraordinary first 25 years — and to look ahead to an even brighter future.
Thanks to the incredible generosity and commitment of the Macaulay community, the gala raised more than $715,000 in support of the Opportunities Fund, which empowers students to pursue transformative experiences including study abroad programs, unpaid internships, and research assistantships in prestigious laboratories and institutions. 🌟
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/yh0y50Z5zTZ
06/01/2026
Alexandra Doyle ’26 (CSI) is graduating with a a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a 3.8 GPA. She has been a registered nurse for over a year, and is very excited to further her career!
05/31/2026
Join CUNY in celebrating Pride Month at its largest-ever Pride celebration in the heart of Times Square! 🏳️🌈✨Enjoy drag performances, live music, free giveaways, and more on the most exciting stage in NYC!
📍 Broadway at 46th Street
📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ 5–7pm
This event is free and open to the public.
🔗 Register: CUNYinTSQ.eventbrite.com
CUNY Pride Times Square is made possible due to the generous support of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium in partnership with the New York City Council, and LGBTQIAA+ Programs at Queens College.
05/29/2026
Members of the Class of 2026 recently attended a Senior Luncheon hosted by Ann Limberg, Chair of the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board. 🎓✨ Students enjoyed meaningful conversations and delicious food while connecting with Limberg, Dean Dara Byrne, and other special guests as they celebrated their upcoming graduation and the exciting journey ahead. 🌟
05/29/2026
Mets fans, we heard you! ⚾🧢 Join us for CUNY Day at Citi Field on June 28, when the Mets take on the Phillies! A limited number of tickets are available for all CUNY students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Ticket holders will receive an exclusive CUNY-branded Mets ball cap. Go to cuny.edu/mets for tickets. 🎟️
05/28/2026
The Macaulay Triplets recently held their annual Spring Concert! 🎤🪩 This year’s theme was Decades, with the Triplets taking the audience on a musical journey through the years with performances inspired by different eras. 🎶 Congratulations to the Triplets on another incredible performance showcasing their talent, creativity, and hard work!
This spring semester was filled with exciting moments across the Macaulay community. 🌟 From student achievements and community celebrations to special programming, here’s a look back at some of the moments that made this semester unforgettable! ❤️🦁
05/26/2026
Macaulay seniors recently gathered for Toast to the Future, a special sendoff event hosted by the Collaborative Wellness Project. 🥂🌟 From cap decorating to workshops on friendships, hobbies, budgeting, and travel, the event helped prepare the Class of 2026 for their next chapter. 🎓
05/25/2026
Congratulations to Karuna Aikawa (City College ’28) on winning first place in the 10K event at the CUNYAC Track & Field Championships! 🥇🏃
Karuna is excited to continue her running journey during Cross Country season this fall, while continuing to represent City College and Macaulay. 🌟