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AGENCY TESTIMONY
CUNY's historical role in promoting social mobility
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Sarmiento highlights CUNY's long-standing role as an engine of upward mobility for New Yorkers, especially for underserved communities.
- CUNY has been promoting social mobility for over 175 years
- Focuses on serving immigrants, low-income students, and communities of color
- Over half of CUNY students live below the poverty line
- 44% of students are the first in their families to attend college
- Reconnect program is extending CUNY's mission to a new generation
Reine Sarmiento
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This is not new for CUNY.
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For over one hundred and seventy five years, CUNY has been an engine of upward mobility for New Yorkers, especially for immigrants, low income students, and communities of color.
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Today, while over half live in below poverty, 44 attend are the first to attend their college.
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And reconnect is extending through it for a new generation.