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Stories

Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • 2019-2020 Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduate Fellowship

    The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD) is currently recruiting for the 2019-2020 Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduate Fellowship. This program will provide an opportunity for nine Master’s Degree students to take a significant role in a high-impact, community-based project targeting a low- and moderate-income neighborhood. Fellows will receive a $20,000 stipend to serve in a

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  • Welcome to CUNY SLU’s Spring 2019 Students!

    On Thursday, January 24th, 63 new CUNY School of Labor and Urban studies students from all programs gathered for a New Student Orientation.  Students were joined by faculty, student peers, and SLU advising and support staff to prepare for the spring 2019 semester.  Thanks to all the staff and students who participated, and here’s to

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  • New Labor Forum Highlights: January 22nd, 2019

    The New Labor Forum has a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. Original insights into the workings of an ever-evolving capitalism are rare occurrences. We are proud to be publishing one in the

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  • Joseph S. Murphy Institute Scholarship for Diversity in Labor (Deadline: 2/19/19)

    The period is now open to file an application for the Joseph S. Murphy Institute Scholarship for Diversity in Labor for Fall 2019 admission. Well qualified candidates should be encouraged to apply. The two-year Scholarship offers students enrolled on the graduate track up to $30,000 and, those enrolled on the undergraduate track up to $20,000.

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