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BMCC Strengthens Global Partnerships, Service and Student Learning at Jamaica Diaspora Conference

BMCC expanded international partnerships, strengthened educational ties, and advanced service abroad initiatives during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held June 14–18 at the Montego Bay Conference Center. BMCC President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe helped launch the College’s participation by joining education leaders from Jamaica, the United Kingdom, and the United States for a plenary session titled Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora. Moderated by Dr. Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica, the panel included Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sen. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Andrew Lee, CEO of eLearning Jamaica; and education consultant Kay Green. The conference also created opportunities to formalize partnerships. BMCC signed a Letter of Intent with Jamaica’s National Education Trust (NET) to adopt two primary schools and support a special education program under NET’s Adopt-A-School framework. “We firmly believe in the transformative, life-changing power of education for all,” said Dr. Munroe. “This is just the beginning.” While in Jamaica, BMCC students toured two proposed Adopt-a-Clinic facilities—the Morant Bay Health Center and Windward Road Health Clinic—accompanied by Dr. Munroe, Vice President Karen Wilson-Stevenson, Vice President Dr. Sanjay Ramdath, and nursing faculty member Dr. Jacqueline Davis. The delegation explored Jamaica’s health care system and identified opportunities for future collaboration.

BMCC Hosts Summer Global Leadership Institute

BMCC hosted the Summer Global Leadership Institute in Fiterman Hall from June 21 to June 28. The program, a partnership between the BMCC Office of Diplomatic Engagement and Training, Lone Star College and Community Colleges for International Development (CCID), also took place at a range of offsite locations, including the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, United Nations Headquarters, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Korean Cultural Center and the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Students from CCID member institutions across seven states participated in the program, which is now in its second year. The Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York is an immersive, high-impact program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global diplomacy. Hosted at BMCC, participants engaged in interactive workshops, seminars and discussions led by seasoned diplomats, policy experts and academics while also exploring New York City’s vibrant cultural landscape.

Black Leadership Council Hosts Special “America at 250” Panel Discussion at BMCC

The Black Leadership Council hosted “America at 250: What Does It Mean to Black Leaders?” on June 23 in Theatre 2 at 199 Chambers St. The event brought together leaders, scholars and strategists to explore how Black-led and Black-serving institutions can advance power, policy and lasting change. BMCC Executive Chief of Staff Dr. S. Raschaad Hoggard delivered welcoming remarks on behalf of BMCC President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe. The event featured a discussion moderated by Dr. Danielle Moss Cox with panelists Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad of Princeton University, Maya Wiley, CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Professor Jamal Joseph of Columbia University. The panel was followed by an audience question-and-answer session and a reception.

Making Headlines

Ethnic and Race Studies Professor Lissette Acosta featured in Spectrum Noticias TV segment about U.S 250th Independence Anniversary

July 2, 2026—Spectrum Noticias

Human Services alumni shares story of his challenging journey from prison to BMCC

June 28, 2026—Rolling Stone

EIILM-Kolkata in India hosts BMCC students and faculty

June 24, 2026—The Telegraph

CUNY Students, including BMCC, win JKC scholarships

June 23, 2026—Queens Latino

BMCC Confers degrees at Otisville Correctional Facility

June 23, 2026—The Broadsheet

BMCC adopts Jamaican schools under NET partnership

June 19, 2026—Street Hype Newspaper

BMCC joins Jamaica Adopt a School program

June 17, 2026—Jamaica Gleaner

BMCC President Anthony E. Munroe interviewed on Smile Jamaica TV

June 17, 2026—Smile Jamaica

BMCC Math Professor  killed by falling tree during storm

June 16, 2026—Hoodline. (also reported at Daily News)

Mayor speaks, Alsion Roach-Wilson honored at BMCC commencement

June 10, 2026—NY Carib News

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