# Lehman College opens first student residence

> Lehman College launches first student residence for Hispanic undergraduates in Bronx.
- Title: Lehman College opens first student residence · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Lehman College launches first student residence for Hispanic undergraduates in Bronx. Lehman College opens first student residence hall in Bronx to support…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/tiempo-joe-torres-celebrating-latino-contributions-new-york-metropolitan-area-hostos-community-college-bronx/19880294
- Published: 2026-09-27T15:11:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lehman College opens first student residence hall in Bronx to support Hispanic undergraduate population.