From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Lehman College opens first student residence
Lehman College launches first student residence for Hispanic undergraduates in Bronx.
In brief
Lehman College launches first student residence for Hispanic undergraduates in Bronx. Lehman College opens first student residence hall in Bronx to support Hispanic undergraduate population. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Lehman College opens first student residence
Lehman College opens first student residence hall in August for Hispanic undergraduate population.
Location and capacity
Located in Bronx Art Deco Dollar Savings Bank building at 2530 Grand Concourse, it provides apartment-style living for 180+ students.
Hispanic majority student body
Lehman College is only CUNY senior college with Hispanic majority undergraduate student population.
Latinidad Library at Alianza Dominicana
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center hosts free Latinidad Library with books by Latino authors and bilingual titles.
Library goals
Library aims to expand literacy, inspire lifelong reading, and connect Washington Heights youth with cultural identity.
The takeaway
Lehman College opens first student residence hall in Bronx to support Hispanic undergraduate population.
