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Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College

Michael A. Deas, L.M.S.W. Director, Urban Male Leadership Program

Urban Male Leadership I am delighted to lead the Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College in strategic efforts to increase the number of Black and Latino males in higher education. And while I have seen progress, I am fully aware that it has not been enough. Barriers continue to rise making further progress for Black and Latino males even more difficult to attain. One of our noted advocates for education in the urban community, Malcolm X, stated, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Read More



2020 URBAN MALE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Scholarship Brunch at The Eastwood Manner, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469


UMLP

The Urban Male Leadership Program (UMLP) is designed to facilitate the successful transition of first year and transfer students to Lehman College.  The UMLP is focused upon the recruitment, retention, academic success and graduation of students, especially underrepresented Black and Latino males in higher education. The UMLP fulfills its mission to support high achievement through monthly academic intervention and success workshops and leadership development trainings. Furthermore, each interested UMLP student, is presented with an opportunity to participate within Circle of Support Mentorship sessions. UMLP Students are paired with another student, staff member, faculty member or senior administrator, in order to further assist in their academic and social development at Lehman College. Read More

UMLP Appearances on Bronxnet OPEN Live with Dr. Bob Lee

Lehman College President's Video Message

2017 UMLP Inaugural Awards and Scholarship Brunch Event Message from President Jose L. Cruz

3/2019 Audio Clip from The Steve Harvey Show mentioning UML

UMLP Inaugural Awards and Scholarship Brunch on Bronxnet News

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UMLP Inaugural Awards and Scholarship Brunch Event Program

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