COMMUNITY REPORT HCC: Succeeding Under Trying Circumstances “Alone” By Maya Angelou Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don’t believe I’m wrong That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Dear Hostos Family and Friends, Bienvenidos, entren, and spend a little time getting to know us! Over the past year, Hostos Community College has continued to embody its mission as an anchor institution in the South Bronx, where academic excellence meets local impact. From record-setting athletic wins and global leadership visits to student-centered initiatives and groundbreaking research, the College’s momentum has been both forward-looking and community-rooted. Even amid national challenges facing higher education, Hostos has remained unwavering in its mission: to provide opportunity and access to high-quality education to all who seek it. We have consistently affirmed our role as both a sanctuary and a springboard for growth, and as a place where aspirations take root regardless of background, age, or circumstance. This enduring mission was reflected in every milestone, from millions raised for scholarships to the U.S. Department of Education’s first-ever Post-Secondary Success Recognition Program Award. Through literary publications like “Peace & Poetry,” groundbreaking faculty research, and student-led academic symposia, Hostos not only responded to the moment; it helped define it. Regardless of trying circumstances, we continue to stand as proof that community colleges can lead with equity, grow with purpose, and serve with heart. Mil gracias y bendiciones, Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D. President Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, CUNY
ISSUE 5 | SUMMER 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024–25