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FREE Fall Workshop Series for High School Students

FREE Fall Workshop Series for High School Students

Posted on September 9, 2024 - Posted in: Blog, CW News, President's Blog

CW is committed to its mission of being an academically student-centered college, providing the highest quality education, and this commitment extends beyond our own students.  CW acknowledges the challenges students face when transitioning from high school to college, which is why we offer complimentary workshops for high school students to ease this transition. Workshop 1:

Exciting News! White Plains Youth Bureau/Project Digital Jumpstart

Exciting News! White Plains Youth Bureau/Project Digital Jumpstart

Posted on August 22, 2024 - Posted in: Blog, CW News, President's Blog

At The College of Westchester (CW), our commitment to empowering students through education and career readiness has always been at the heart of what we do. We are proud to share the exciting news of a new initiative that will significantly enhance our ongoing efforts in this regard—Project Digital JumpStart (PDJ), a collaboration with the

CW’s 109th Commencement: Celebrating a Century of Student Success at CW

CW’s 109th Commencement: Celebrating a Century of Student Success at CW

Posted on July 3, 2024 - Posted in: Blog, CW News, President's Blog

As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let’s also look forward to the bright futures they will forge, thanks to the solid foundation they have built at The College of Westchester. Our Keynote Speaker, Westchester Board Legislator, Jewel Williams Johnson, beautifully encapsulated this sentiment: “You have the power to make a difference. Turn whatever

13 Essential Tips for Excelling in Online Studies at The College of Westchester

13 Essential Tips for Excelling in Online Studies at The College of Westchester

Posted on May 3, 2024 - Posted in: CW News, President's Blog

Embarking on your online college journey at The College of Westchester can be both exhilarating and daunting. With firsthand experience balancing studies as a full-time employee and parent, I’ve gathered effective strategies for thriving in online education. These tips have been pivotal in navigating the unique challenges of learning at your own pace and environment, helping to set you up for success

Empowering First-Generation College Students at The College of Westchester

Empowering First-Generation College Students at The College of Westchester

Posted on March 8, 2024 - Posted in: CW News, President's Blog

Introduction Although I was not a first-generation college student, my father was, and he shared quite a lot about his experience and the challenges it presented him.  His family members didn’t understand what it took to be successful as a commuter student, with no public transportation, one family vehicle, limited financial resources and competing for

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