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Monroe College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at Annual Commencement Ceremony for Saint Lucia Campus Graduates

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, the New York-based institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement on Sunday for local graduates.

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  • CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College , the New York-based institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement on Sunday for local graduates.
  • Monroe College President Marc Jerome and other senior administrators joined local campus faculty and staff, as well as special dignitaries, at the graduation ceremony, which recognized and celebrated the academic achievements of 82 students in the Saint Lucia campus Class of 2023.
  • Among those offering welcoming remarks to the graduates and their guests were College President Marc Jerome and Augustus Small, Dean of Administration for the Saint Lucia campus.
  • More than 1,500 students have earned their degree through Monroe College's Saint Lucia campus since its establishment in 2007.

Monroe College Honors Three NYPD Police Officers for Commitment to Public Service and Dedication to Helping Build a Stronger Bronx

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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FREEHOLD, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first generation and international students, proudly welcomed members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) to its Bronx campus today for a special tribute to three local police officers making a positive impact in the community.

Key Points: 
  • "Today, we recognize the wonderful work of these three police officers and celebrate their professionalism, dedication to public service, and compassion for those in the community," said President Jerome.
  • "They have had an undeniable impact, which is helping build a stronger Bronx for everyone."
  • Police Officer Michael Misilewich is with the NYPD Office of Patrol; Police Officers Brandon Piehler and Gary Scott are part of the 52nd Precinct.
  • "Today, we recognize the wonderful work of these three police officers and celebrate their professionalism, dedication to public service, and compassion for those in the community," said President Jerome.

Monroe College's Culinary Institute of New York Competition Team Wins ACF National Student Team Championship for the Second Straight Year

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first generation and international students, is proud to announce that its Culinary Institute of New York student competition team was named the American Culinary Federation's (ACF) 2023 national champion, taking home the coveted trophy for the second straight year.

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  • The CINY team was one of four top student culinary teams in the country to compete at ACF's national competition in New Orleans.
  • They earned their number one seed and the Northeast Regional championship at a qualifier event held last March in Kansas.
  • Pandemic year aside, 2023 was the fifth straight year that the CINY team was crowned the ACF Northeast Regional Champion.
  • "Team CINY is incredibly proud to earn the national championship again this year," said Dr. Frank C. Costantino, Dean of Monroe College's School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Institute of New York and the head coach of the competition team.

Monroe College Confers Degrees on 2,196 Students Representing 52 Countries at 90th Annual Commencement

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan.
  • Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.
  • The College's three-semester academic calendar enables Monroe students to earn 45 or more college credits per year (compared to the 30 credits college students typically earn per year at other institutions).
  • The College conferred 325 Master's degrees, 908 Bachelor's degrees, and 892 Associate degrees this year, as well as awarded 71 professional and advanced certificates.

Aspiring Future Chefs Taste Victory at Monroe College's Annual "America's Best High School Chef" Competition

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The sweet taste of victory was on the menu earlier this month as high school students interested in culinary and pastry careers took over the Culinary Arts Center for Monroe College's annual "America's Best High School Chef" (ABHSC) competition.

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  • Talented high school chefs and pâtissiers from along the east coast impressed the judges with their creativity, knowledge, and skills
    BRONX, N.Y., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The sweet taste of victory was on the menu earlier this month as high school students interested in culinary and pastry careers took over the Culinary Arts Center for Monroe College 's annual "America's Best High School Chef" (ABHSC) competition.
  • Congratulations to this year's incredibly talented winners:
    The students earning first place each won a scholarship valued at $65,600.
  • "While our 'America's Best High School Chef' competition always attracts many of the best of the best, we were especially impressed by the skills, creativity, and true passion of this year's participants," said Dean Frank Costantino, EdD CEC CCE CCA AAC.
  • This is the 14th year that the College hosted its "America's Best High School Chef" competition.

Monroe College Hosts Young Women from Area High Schools for Powerful "My Sister's Keeper" Program Designed to Inspire and Motivate

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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THE BRONX, N.Y., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, last Thursday hosted "My Sister's Keeper: Together We'll Make HERstory", a powerful female empowerment event attended by 240 young women from area high schools.

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  • The annual program, held on the College's Bronx campus, was led by Marc Jerome, president of Monroe College, and Joy Tolliver, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel.
  • They also heard about the importance of lifting each other up, finding their voices, and making themselves heard.
  • "I am so grateful to our students and special guest speakers and, of course, to the amazing young women who joined us."
  • The College is planning a similar program for young high school men – "My Brother's Keeper" – later this spring.

Monroe College Celebrates the Classes of 2022 and 2021 at Annual Commencement Ceremony for Saint Lucia Campus Graduates

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, the New York-based institution offering Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement yesterday for local graduates. Dr. June Soomer, accomplished Saint Lucian diplomat and educator, gave an inspiring keynote address.

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    CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College , the New York-based institution offering Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia , held its Annual Commencement yesterday for local graduates.
  • Monroe College President Marc Jerome and other senior administrators joined local campus faculty and staff, as well as special dignitaries, at the graduation ceremony, which recognized and celebrated the academic achievements of 152 students in the Saint Lucia campus Class of 2022 and the Class of 2021.
  • "Today was a wonderful celebration of our incredible Saint Lucia graduates and their families," said Marc Jerome, president of Monroe College.
  • More than 1,350 students have earned their degree through Monroe College's Saint Lucia campus since its establishment in 2007.

Culinary Competition Team from Monroe College's Culinary Institute of New York Wins 2022 ACF National Student Team Championship

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, very proudly announced today that students from its Culinary Institute of New York (CINY) earned the American Culinary Federation's (ACF) 2022 Student Team Championship title – an exciting first for the program.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College , a national leader in educating urban and international students, very proudly announced today that students from its Culinary Institute of New York (CINY) earned the American Culinary Federation 's (ACF) 2022 Student Team Championship title an exciting first for the program.
  • The CINY team was one of eight teams from across the country invited to compete at ACF's national competition.
  • "They worked incredibly hard all season to come together as a unified team and find their shared culinary voice in the kitchen.
  • The competition took place at the 2022 ACF National Convention held July 24-28 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Monroe College Confers Degrees on 2,357 Students Representing 75 Countries at 89th Annual Commencement

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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BRONX, N.Y., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, held its 89th Annual Commencement today at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Degrees were conferred on 2,357 students from around the world at its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019.

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  • Degrees were conferred on 2,357 students from around the world at its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019.
  • Two separate ceremonies were held to accommodate the families and friends of the students earning Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degrees or professional certificates.
  • The College's three-semester academic calendar enables Monroe students to earn 45 or more college credits per year (compared to the 30 credits college students typically earn per year at other institutions).
  • The College conferred 325 Master's degrees; 1,021 Bachelor's degrees; and 922 Associate degrees this year, as well as awarded 89 professional certificates.

Special Event to Be Held Tonight in New York to Expand Monroe College's Innovative Program with SEED Project to Increase Educational Opportunities for Students in Africa

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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BRONX, N.Y., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, today shared that a fundraising event will be held tonight in downtown New York City to celebrate and expand its innovative program launched last fall with SEED Project.

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  • Students successfully completing their degree program will earn their U.S diploma from Monroe, joining its alumni from all around the world.
  • As part of the event, Senegal-based artist Boubou Design will debut his first live painting performance in the United States.
  • "SEED Project continues to do incredible work to open doors of opportunity for Africa's future leaders, and we are proud to partner with them on this innovative program," said Marc Jerome, president of Monroe College.
  • "We are grateful to all who support the students who benefit from tonight's event."