“The Painted Word: Text, Gesture, and Expression in Contemporary Art” opened on February 11 as the newest exhibition in the Lehman Art Gallery, exploring the deconstruction of language through diverse art forms and inspiring the community with artwork from both famous and emerging artists.

As mental health challenges continue to rise in the Bronx, college students across the borough say the pressure of working full-time, supporting their families, and keeping up with classes is pushing many to seek counseling or step away from school entirely.

Herbert H. Lehman College’s Food Bank is often open on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Room B015A in the Old Gym basement. The bank provides students with access to fresh produce, grocery bags, and grab-and-go items to fuel students. During spring 2026, the food bank experienced an increase in numbers due to many current issues increasing food insecurity.

Homelessness within New York City and the Bronx in 2026 continues to rise, with residents and social workers noticing inflation, high rent, and limited access to mental health services as key factors contributing to the increase.

On Feb. 19, Urban Male Leadership students from Lehman College attended a Black History Month program at Queens Theatre in partnership with the Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association to examine the legacy of Black legal advocacy and its influence on the future of justice.

Amid growing concerns over federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, the Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College marked the return of its largest fundraiser, its annual brunch, after a six-year COVID-19 pause. UMLP aims to surpass the $20,000 raised at its last in-person brunch during its 10th Annual Awards & Scholarship Brunch on Feb. 7 at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx.

On Feb. 20, a meeting held for Lehman College’s AI Month demonstrated ways AI can be integrated into the classroom through a series of experiments showcasing new, inventive implementations.

Three years after taking their last title, the Lehman Men’s Soccer Team won their 5th collective CUNYAC championship after defeating the City College of New York (CCNY) in the final on Nov. 8 at York College. A single goal was scored by Muneum Alhassan in the 70th minute, which was all the team needed to take home the win.

Safiyah Dimson created the Lehman Flag Football Club a year ago to center teamwork, inclusion and competition. Open to anyone willing to participate regardless of skill level, the club has gathered a steady following since its inception, with over 40 students getting involved.

On Nov. 13 in the Music Building East Dining Room, Lehman College once again served the Bronx community with a campus-wide blood drive, open to all students, faculty, staff and local community members. Organized by the Student Government Association (SGA), the Nursing Students Association (NSA) and the Minority Association of PreHealth Students (MAPS), the event continues a longstanding Lehman tradition rooted in community service and public health advocacy.

At the close of the fall semester, many student leaders are still fond of the lessons and insights they received three months earlier at the Club Presidents’ Summit. Held on Sept. 19 in the Student Life Building, it was meant to aid student leaders in their pursuits at Lehman.

Genier Medina, a high school senior interested in attending Lehman College, said he finds the prospect of entering the job market intimidating. “I am afraid of entering this new chapter of my life with no experience in my future interest in work. What if it ends up not being what I really want to do? I have no way of testing the waters without the opportunity for experience.”