July 4, 2026 Holiday Observance
by Department of Human Resources - June 3 , 2026
Independence Day (July 4, 2026) falls on a Saturday this year. Civil Service has not designated an alternate day for observance.
Tags: Holidays, Human Resources
The Downstate Update 2026
Honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month
by Office of Communications & Marketing - June 2 , 2026
Each June, we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honor the remarkable contributions of Caribbean people and their descendants to the history, culture, and progress of the United States.
Tags: Commemorative Months
Appointment of Dr. Brigitte C. Desport As Interim Dean, School of Health Professions; Retirement of Dean Allen N. Lewis, Jr.
by Office of the President - June 1 , 2026
Effective today, June 1, 2026, Brigitte C. Desport, D.P.S., OTR/L, BCP, ATP, will serve as Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions.
Garage Demolition Update
by Facilities Management & Development - June 1 , 2026
The contractor conducting the demolition of the parking garage at the corner of Lenox Road and 34th/35th Streets has started this past week and will extend for the next 4-6 weeks.
Tags: Capital Improvements, Facilities Management and Development