The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

In the spring semester The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, “Capstone” is the buzzword! Students work hard on their biggest research projects – but most SLU community members are unaware of what’s being researched. Here’s a sampling of projects, mostly by Urban Studies MA students, that examine topics from urban renewal in St. Louis, to perceived safety in The Bronx’s Hub, to how real estate values affect public park maintenance: slu.cuny.edu/2026/06/11/celebrating-the-capstone-of-the-slu-experience

"The struggle to achieve democracy in Iran in the face of domestic repression and foreign intervention - dialectically interrelated forms of violence - stretches back for more than a century. Throughout Iranian workers and their labor movement have been central actors in that struggle." Read the latest by Distinguished Lecturer at The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Puya Gerami on Jacobin magazine:

The Struggle for Democracy in Iran Isn’t Over After this war ends, Iranians will carry on their struggle for democracy, but against even steeper odds in a society gutted by US and Israeli bombs, under a regime that will use the horror of this foreign intervention to justify more domestic repression.

Polls are open! Vote early for ballot federal and citywide offices:
🗳️ U.S. House of Representatives
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🗳️ New York State Senate and Assembly

Only voters registered with a party holding an election can vote in this
election. 📍 Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

Registration for the 49th UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School is open now, register before June 15th! The UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School is a residential labor education program that brings together women and gender-expansive members of unions and worker organizations to develop leadership skills, deepen political analysis, and strengthen solidarity across movements. The 49th summer school is hosted by The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, and will take place July 20-24th, 2026 in New York City, a historic center of labor struggle and worker organizing. Find out more: slu.cuny.edu/uale-summer-school

Don’t wait! Register to vote by June 13 and make your voice heard! Only voters registered with a party holding an election can vote in the primary election. For more information, vist: vote.nyc

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 The City University of New York students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Ticket holders will receive an exclusive CUNY-branded Mets ball cap. Grab your ticket: cuny.edu/mets

And just like that, another semester at SLU comes to a close. For any fellow students that I didn’t get the chance to meet: my name is Carmen Wolcott and I’ve been serving as your Student Union Secretary and as SLU’s Graduate Delegate to the University Student Senate. This is what we built together this year: slu.cuny.edu/2026/05/21/what-we-built-together-this-year

You're invited to our Walk-In Admissions Day on June 10th from 10am-12pm & 2pm-5pm. All application fees will be waived! Save your spot: slu.cuny.edu/admissions/walk-in-admissions-day

Our Admissions team will be on site to assist you with your application process and answer any questions you may have about our Urban Studies and Labor Studies programs. Representatives will be available to assist with any questions about tuition, payment options, and scholarships. See you there!