The Colin Powell School is the division of social sciences at The City College of New York, educating the next generation of changemakers through a lens of social change and civic engagement.
Colin Powell School
Lifting Leaders | Shifting Power | Transforming Society
Internships
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Learn more about the many paid professional development opportunities with our private sector, nonprofit and public partners.
Fellowships
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Are you a student interested in a career in government or at nonprofit organization? This fellowship is for you!
Mentoring
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Connect with established professionals who can offer guidance and support during your time as a student and beyond.
Alumni
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Learn more about our alumni network and the many meaningful ways to stay connected with the Colin Powell School.
Why the Colin
Powell School?
We are home to the social sciences at The City College of New York, educating the next generation of changemakers through a lens of social justice and civic engagement. We are reimagining public higher education and preparing one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies to become tomorrow’s global leaders
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We are home to the social sciences at The City College of New York, educating the next generation of changemakers through a lens of social justice and civic engagement. We are reimagining public higher education and preparing one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies to become tomorrow’s global leaders
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08-30-2021
Faculty Stories
“Be Generous with the Time You Give Students”: Professor Rajan Menon, Dedicated Teacher and Prolific Scholar, Retires
Professor Rajan Menon, the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Chair in Political Science at the Colin Powell School, retires this fall after more than ten years at CCNY. A native of…
05-18-2021
Student Stories
“Surround Yourself with Those Who Share your Passions”: Shilpa Shaju on Her Path to Become an Immigration Attorney
Where are you from? Please share a little of your story.My parents immigrated to the US from Kerala, India. They then settled in Queens, New York and later moved to…
Giving
Help us continue lifting leaders, shifting power, and transforming society!
Our mission is to prepare our diverse, talented students — who are often hindered by financial and societal constraints — to be tomorrow’s leaders.
With your support, we can link leadership skills, engaged scholarship, and a service ethic to help students connect their passions and goals to their professional aspirations.
For Students
Peer Tutoring
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Our Student Success Guides are upperclassmen who serve as mentors to new students to help motivate them, focus on academics, and support them in achieving their goals.
Food Assistance
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Benny’s food pantry offers free, non-perishable food to members of our CCNY community in need.
Stress Management
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The Counseling Center provides free and confidential services to all CCNY students, including crisis intervention, short-term individual and group counseling, referrals, and workshops.
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