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This edition: CUNY's First Fifty Years: Triumphs and Ordeals of a People's University


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Episode Details

Original tape date: August 23, 2017. First aired: September 19, 2017.

This widely-praised book traces the story of the nation’s largest urban university from its inception as CUNY in 1961 through the forces and events shaping it today. An in-depth conversation about negotiating access to higher education against a background of key influences in politics, government and education.

Guest List

Chet Jordan Instructor, Guttman Community College/CUNY

Dr. Anthony G. Picciano Professor, The Graduate Center/CUNY

  • About this series

  • EdCast is a program created by educators to tackle today’s most pressing education issues. Hosted by literacy expert and CUNY professor Dr. Linda Hirsch, EdCast brings together diverse and expert viewpoints to provide in-depth analysis of issues from pre-K to post-secondary instruction. Through interviews with notable educators, researchers, authors, students and government leaders, the program seeks to clarify the often-polarizing conversations surrounding education today – frequently delving into important topics well-before the popular press. These include learning to read, restorative justice, Latinas in higher education, news literacy, and the impact of COVID-19 on students. With Linda’s background and connections to innovators in the field, EdCast ignites meaningful conversations about education and its vital role in society.

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