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May 6, 2025

Ascension of Baha’u’llah

The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day in the Bahá’í Faith commemorating the death of Baha’u’llah, the religion’s founder, which occurred…

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Lag B’Omer

Lag B’Omer is a joyous Jewish holiday, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot….

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Vesak

A holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices:…

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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire. Religious/Ethnic Group:…

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Buddhas Birthday

A significant Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist Tradition/Practices: Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated in various ways…

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Beltane

Beltane, also known as May Day, is celebrated on May 1st, marking the halfway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice….

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May 5, 2025

Nurses For Our Future Scholarship

The Nurses For Our Future Scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for 1,000 new or current healthcare workers to earn an…

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May 4, 2025

‘M-E-C! M-E-C! M-E-C!’ Medgar men defend conference title, while college takes home two MVP awards and multiple meet records

  By Nick Masuda | nicholas.masuda31@mec.cuny.edu “I didn’t know I was winning or else I would’ve taken off the Breathe Right strip.”…

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April 30, 2025

Dr. Ramsey discusses new Chase financial programming on popular PIX11 show, ‘Money Matters’

  By Nick Masuda | nicholas.masuda31@mec.cuny.edu Dr. Patricia Ramsey, the president of Medgar Evers College, was recently invited to represent not only…

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