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Flushing, NY, December 4, 2025\u2014<\/strong>ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ of the City University of New York (CUNY) is showcased in season 15 of \u201cThe College Tour,\u201d now streaming on Amazon Prime Video HERE<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(S15 E4)\u2014the first-ever CUNY school to be so featured. The award-winning series introduces viewers to colleges and universities around the world through student narratives, offering an intimate portrayal of campus life to help young adults make informed decisions about higher education. Filmed on campus this past spring, the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ episode, presented by reality television star Desi Williams, features 10 students who share their personal experience with academics\u00a0and campus life, including housing, sports, and activities. \u201cThe College Tour\u201d was created by Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan and Lisa Hennessy; Boylan is a winner of \u201cThe Amazing Race\u201d series. Watch a promo for the QC episode HERE<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhat a wonderful opportunity it is for ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ to share student experiences and academic and campus offerings with a worldwide audience through its \u2018College Tour\u2019 episode,\u201d said ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ President Frank H. Wu. \u201cWe often say that Queens is \u2018the World\u2019s Borough\u2019 because of its rich diversity, much of which is reflected on our campus where students speak more than 90 languages and dialects. We hope that this episode will inspire prospective students seeking a combination of high academic standards, affordability, career readiness opportunities, and a welcoming and inclusive environment to pursue higher education on our campus.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The college hosted a special premiere in September for the students featured in the episode, their families, and special guests, including Queens\u00a0Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., who commented, \u201cºì¶¹ÊÓƵ has long been a pillar of opportunity in our borough and in this nation\u2026it\u2019s a proven engine of social mobility. ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ\u2026is consistently ranked among the best colleges in America. Students graduate with one of the lowest debt levels in this country while receiving a world-class education, and that\u2019s the definition of hope and opportunity. I\u2019m honored to stand here today to celebrate this institution, a shining example of what public higher education can and should be\u2014accessible, inclusive, and committed to the public good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Featured students are Howard Beach, New York, resident Lauren Mistretta<\/strong>, who majored in\u00a0computer science, with minors in Business and Liberal Arts (BALA) and graphic design, and plans to become a college professor in computer science; Kirk Persaud, born in Georgetown, Guyana<\/strong>, a graduate student in behavioral neuroscience pursuing a career as a doctor; Bayside, New York, resident Stavros Georgiou<\/strong>, a media studies major and film and modern Greek minor, who hopes to become a television producer; Ozone Park, New York, resident Stephanie Giraldo Deabreu<\/strong>, who majored in fashion and design, with a minor in Business and Liberal Arts (BALA), and is pursuing a career in fashion; Flushing, New York, resident Arturo Soto<\/strong>, who majored in history education with a minor in anthropology, and is a\u00a0teacher and a leader in advancing the rights of people with disabilities; Merrick, New York, resident Erin Foo<\/strong>, a graduate student pursuing a speech language pathology degree, who hopes to help students overcome communication disorders; Valley Stream, New York, resident TJ Mitchell<\/strong>, majoring in art education, planning to mentor the next generation of artists; Lydia Zafeiri, born in Athens, Greece<\/strong>, a star tennis player majoring in economics, with an aim to establish her own fitness business; Queens, New York resident Makhai Grainger<\/strong>, who majored in vocal performance and has already sung at some of the world\u2019s most famous venues; and New York City, New York, resident Alex Fiano<\/strong>, a graduate student pursuing a degree in library and information science, who hopes to provide essential library services to the community. Watch individual \u201cCollege Tour\u201d student segments and an interview with Wu HERE<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n \u201cºì¶¹ÊÓƵ offers students an extraordinary experience, and we\u2019re so excited to share that on The College Tour<\/em>,\u201d said Alex Boylan. \u201cFor students, choosing which college to attend is a monumental decision, and this episode gives prospective students a first-hand look at what makes this school so special.\u201d<\/p>\n The ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ episode of The College Tour is also available on tubi, Apple TV+, Roku, YouTube, Android TV, and on \u201cThe College Tour\u201d website and the series\u2019 related outlets.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ<\/strong> ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. With more than 60 undergraduate programs and more than 100 graduate degree and certificate and honors programs, and research and internship opportunities, the college helps its students realize their potential in countless ways, assisted by an accessible, award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus in Flushing, New York, the college has been cited by Princeton Review<\/em>\u00a0as one of America\u2019s Best Value Colleges, as well as being ranked eighth as a Forbes<\/em>\u00a0College with the Highest Return on Investment for Graduates Nationwide, and sixth as a Wall Street Journal<\/em>\u00a0Best Value College Nationwide, thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and relatively low costs. Princeton Review<\/em>\u00a0has designated QC a Best College for 34 consecutive years\u2014since the guide’s inception. Forbes<\/em>\u00a0Magazine, Money<\/em>\u00a0Magazine, Princeton Review<\/em>, and U.S. News and World Report<\/em>\u00a0recognize it as an overall top northeastern public college. 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ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for the city\u2019s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a powerful economic engine and a leader in tech education. Students from across the country and around the world are attracted to study at its School of Arts, which houses renowned programs in theatre, dance, fashion, studio art, and design as well as the Aaron Copland School of Music and the only Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Literary Translation program in CUNY.\u00a0The Aaron Copland School of Music\u2019s renowned faculty and alumni include nationally recognized composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations. The ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Business School expands beyond traditional offerings in accounting and economics to fintech, policy analysis, and risk management.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>\u201cThe College Tour\u201d is a groundbreaking TV series that takes the viewer on an intimate journey through campuses across the country, telling each school\u2019s story through the diverse lens of its students.\u00a0It brings equity to college readiness by providing a platform to access comprehensive and meaningful information regarding higher education anytime and anywhere, free of charge. \u201cThe College Tour\u201d is available on Amazon Prime Video and at TheCollegeTour.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n