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As the Academic Renewal Initiative (ARI) enters its final phases during Fall 2026, Daniel Weinstein has been appointed Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Former Provost Patricia Price retiring from Queens College and CUNY in August 2026 leaves students and faculty questioning how QC will continue to progress toward the goals list
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Queens College faces new leadership with the appointment of Dr. Betsy E. Hendrey as Interim President. On June 29, 2026, the City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees held a meeting recognizing the retirement of Frank H. Wu – former president of QC – and the instatement of Betsy E. Hendrey. According to the meeting, “The Board of Trustees of the C
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During the September 3rd Congress of Club Presidents (CCP) meeting it was announced that budget meetings for student organizations are postponed until a new budget manager is hired. “If there’s no money, how are we actually going to run the club?” said Ava Ghosh, senior and President of the Relax and Craft Club in an interview with The Knight News. “My treas
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On August 26, Interim Assistant Vice President for Facilities Planning and Operations Denese McFarlane sent an email to students, faculty and staff announcing that Klapper Hall was undergoing necessary work to ensure certain equipment would be operating properly. As the fall semester begins, this proves to be a setback for those expecting to step foot into t
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New York City public school students are returning to classrooms using pencils, books and computers, but not generative AI. On September 2, NYC Mayor Zohran K. Mamdani put a new rule into effect that will impact approximately 600,000 students across the city during the 2026 – 2027 school year, a one-year suspension as it applies to the use of generative AI.
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Following the success of her latest album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love”, Olivia Rodrigo is taking her love for music beyond the stage. On August 29, Rodrigo launched her Daisy Chain Fields (DCF) Festival at Great Park in Irvine, California. Rodrigo put her own spin on the concept with an all-women lineup that included Chappell Roan, Doechii, M
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After the New York Knicks’ championship win on June 13, 2026, the energy in New York City (NYC) has been through the roof. Months later, fans are still riding the wave of excitement. After a 53-year drought, the Knicks secured a championship with an unforgettable run. The win is cemented in city history, and it means just as much to the fans as it does to th
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On July 8, 2026, the CUNY Graduate Center announced the appointment of eight new distinguished professors. Among the new distinguished professors is Dr. Nuria Rodriguez-Planas, an economics professor at Queens College. “We are thrilled that the CUNY Board of Trustees approved these appointments, and we extend our congratulations to all eight faculty members
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2026 is no ordinary year for Nintendo; it marks the 40th anniversary of the beloved series, The Legend of Zelda. To celebrate the occasion, Nintendo held its first Anniversary Direct on September 8; a video presentation revolving entirely around the game franchise. Aproximately 2 million fans experienced thirty minutes of bliss that morning, receiving announ
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Nearly three years after releasing her hit album “GUTS,” singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo set high expectations for her third album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.” Released on June 12, 2026, the album narrates the story of a romance from beginning to end. Rodrigo’s album is separated into two parts: The first half titled “girl so in love” descri
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